SoCalc230K

Model: 2002 c230 Kompressor Coupe

Wheels: 18X8.5 manaray vr5 (35mm offset) - 235/40/18
Suspension: H&R coilovers
Other: H&R 5mm front spacer




Comments:
Overall i really like the ride. It rides fairly smooth for being so low, and handles great! I haven't rubbed so far with two people in the back.

Negative: The coilovers aren't the easiest to adjust as far as accesibility. On the rears, i had to drop the lower control to adjust the plates. fronts i can get to with simply removing the wheel. also the H&R Struts aren't indented where my rim lip sits, and i had some rubbing issues with the inside lip of the wheel and the strut.

drexappeal

PLEASE NOTE: I've been compiling this information over the past year and never got the time to filter it down, correct it etc., but I figured it would be helpful.

Also, this is mainly for “newbies” that want to know what suspension options they have for this car (so that there's no excuse for starting a "new" thread on this topic), as well as a "refresher" for "oldies" that still haven't changed their OEM set up. Just another one of “drexappeal’s helpful hints”.


W203 (C CLASS) SUSPENSION OPTIONS

Springs:
AMG - http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/omb/am...c/fahrwerk.htm
Brabus
Carlsson - http://www.carlsson.de/en/tuning/c-k...hrwerk/01.html
Lorinser – Check Evosport (MBWorld sponsor) or Lorinser website
Eibach - LINK: Prokit
H&R - http://www.hrsprings.com/site/frames/frameproducts.html
Renntech - http://www.renntechmercedes.com/spla...lass_w203.html
Vogtland

Shocks:
Brabus
H&R – same URL as above
Koni – Check Puremotorsports (MBWorld sponsor)
Bilstein - http://www.bilstein.com/html/applications/index.htm

Integrated Spring/Shock combo:
H&R Cupkit – same URL as above
Carlsson Sport suspension – same URL as above

Coilovers:
Bilstein PSS-9 Coilovers (Fully adjustable damper and ride height) - http://www.bilstein.com/html/applications/index.htm
Carlsson RS Sport Suspension (Fully adjustable damper and ride height) – same URL as above
KW Coilovers (Fully adjustable damper and ride height) - http://www.kw-gmbh.de/e_version/gewi...erke/index.php
H&R (Ride height adjustable only) – same URL as above
TEIN Basic (Ride height adjustable only)
TEIN Super Street (Fully adjustable damper and ride height) –

Sway Bars:
AMG
H&R
Brabus
Eibach

Check out Evosport’s website for some of the suspension set ups:
http://www.evosport.com/product/default.aspx


Good luck, Everybody.

PS…If anybody has suggestions or additions, please feel free to pm me and I will add/subtract from the list as necessary.

Deutscher_Wagen

Nice, definately another sticky.

CitronC230K_03

for sure. lots of great info in one place. im debating on K&R coilovers myself. thanks drexappeal.

SiLvaC32

great post!

K&R?

drexappeal

Hope it helps everyone get an idea of their options.

Is this unworthy of being a stickied thread?

CarlssonPower

I was searching info on suspension and found this thread.
Why isn't this thread sticky?

LorinserCClass

haha I gave up on trying to get it stickied here, they did sticky it on mbklasse though. I will post pix hopefully next week of my new suspension

BlackC230Coupe

personally i think there are to many stickys on this forum, but this actually should be one of them.

Guest0001

Agreed.

drexappeal

Merge this thread with the thread I started...

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100665

and it's a pretty good sticky, don't you all think?

LorinserCClass

Actually there is too much sticky activity IMHO. Maybe there should be a sub forum for DIY"s, Stickies and FAQ's

drexappeal

Actually, that's a pretty good idea, enri.

Anyway the mods or sombody is willing to combine all the DIY's / FAQ stickies into one complete thread that can be stickied in a centralized location and just have Key words that will link people to old threads that have been made about different topics?

In essence, 4 of the stickied threads above could, in essence, be combined into a general stickied thread. Something entitled AFTERMARKET OPTIONS / DIY'S / FIX-ITS or something to that effect. In that one "stickied" thread, we can link old threads to certain information for "fix-its, modifications, body kits, suspension, lighting, etc..."

I know that we want to encourage "newbies" to do some searching on the forums and not be lazy, but this could potentially be a good idea that will serve a good purpose and be added as one of the "must-do's" for newbies. IOW (in other words) they MUST read that thread before posting new threads or similar language to that?

amdeutsch

And how do you plan on enforcing that suggestion considering we already have a sticky regarding searching. Many noobs have already voiced their displeasure with not receiving an answer to their question imediately when posted. Citing other forums so called helpfullness and/or admitting that the info is overwelming and requires too much time to read are just some of the excuses.

LorinserCClass

We cant enforce them to read the Sticky/DIY/FAQ threads BUT at least the option would be there and the forum would look more organized. Howardforums has it like that and even though you get newbies that ask STF caliber questions it is much LESS than most forums that dont have that type of organization. I dont think we should be rude the newbies ever though. Some of our older members on this board I think have really been rude lately which is why I really dont frequent this forum to often anymore. I personally like to see lots of posts-ala e46fanatics. It makes the forum upbeat and fun to participate in-but when you create an environment that makes it 'embarrassing' to ask a question than I feel the direction of the forum is not going good.

drexappeal

amdeutsch, I totally understand your point. I was just trying to brainstorm as to how we could improve the efficiency and flow of the boards (decreasing the amount of sticky threads by combining a lot of them into 1 stickied thread - 4 in particular at this point that could be combined under a different, more generalized subject header), while at the same time keeping "o.g. members" from blowing up or getting irritated at newbies coming onto the boards starting repetitive threads or asking questions that could easily be answered by reading.

It's unfortunate to see that people are actually unwilling to read, especially on a talk/chat forum, which does involve reading. You and I have discussed before the apparent "laziness" that many newbies show, but just wanted to throw out some ideas that may or may not work (with the understanding that you mods most likely have thought over resolutions such as this before). Either way, you guys do a tremendous job on this board, so I don't have any complaints. I just try to give my constructive opinion, so that in the event it can be useful to you guys, you can consider the idea.

Capt Nemo o2

What should be done is before anyone can start a new thread, a message of some sort asks them if they searched the forum first. They would have to say yes to post the thread. And if someone really didnt search then everyone should feel free to flame that person because they lied in some way because, after all, no new threads would show up with out click on yes. The original poster would assume risk by not searching first. And after having to go through that for stupid questions they would learn to just search first.

Guest0001

Never seen this thread. Its very good. thanks.

nuclearhappines

are the rear springs on the C32/C55 lower or stiffer than the regular 2005 sports package ?

Are the front C32 springs stiffer than the 2005 sport pacakge.

obviously the C55 front springs are CLK geometry so those won't work.

thanks

-nuke

amdeutsch

I know you do. Lets look at it this way. Provide me with the links you feel should be be combined in one sticky. Including those that aren't one. Keep it mind that once they are combined they will be jumbled, incoherent, and most likely will lead to more "too much info overload", "not enough time to make sense of it", etc comments. Due to the info collected over the years this could quite possibly be even more of a mess than thought of.

In regards to a DIY thread.....Lets look at the pic thread sticky at the top for example. How many members, old and new, adhere to posting their pics there? Many start a new thread, for whatever reason, instead of posting in it. When threads then get moved and/or combined you invariably get the "why my thread", you didn't move his/hers", etc questions.

They are all good ideas but we have to look at the followthru as well. This is not to say we won't do it and/or listen to your suggestions, but help us out with as much detail as you can so that we can arrive at an informed decision. Take it private and discuss it with your friends. You know that someone is going to say *****, you did exactly as I asked, but not what I meant

drexappeal

amdeutsch,

PM'd you! Let me know what you think.

bmw2benz

HR's are nice

advans

guys.... I got a question....I have a C320 Coupe and... I was wondering...

H&R Cupkit or Eibach Kit? or just get Blisten Shocks for the H&R lowering Springs I have on? I mean...If i get the H&R Cupkit, I can throw the old lowering springs on the 240....

Suggestions?

Cappa26

Eibach kit is nice, but if you have the money just get H and R Coilovers

b3d_sage

I'm going to go with Kleemann speed-sensative springs for mine... if I can find them for sale anywhere! The shicks, however, are way too expensive. I'll probably get some stock shocks for the "lux" version to replace my sport shocks. I hope that will yield both better handling in curves and a softer ride.