does this suspension look right? see pics.

Dziner82 · 07-13-2012, 03:35 PM

Im looking at buying a low mileage C32, but my eye isn't as trained to them as im sure everyone here are, so can you let me know?

I did look through the photo thread, and after comparison the front fender gap looks a bit excessive?

at first i thought the rear looked squatty but it seems pretty close to the other cars in the pictures here.

what do you think?

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clkwork · 07-13-2012, 03:42 PM

There's probably a body in the trunk.

Yeah, something about that looks off.

pointman · 07-13-2012, 04:02 PM

Nope. Absolutely normal.

Gramma_Benz · 07-13-2012, 04:48 PM

Yup, C32's are known for having a ton of front fender gap. They seemed to cure it with later model W203's. Quite often, the rear is also uneven.

inflectionpt · 07-13-2012, 05:31 PM

This is how the C32 looks stock. Nothing wrong with it.

evilsaint · 07-13-2012, 05:38 PM

Bigger, lighter rims + new front suspension = goodbye, gap!

togaclk55 · 07-13-2012, 05:45 PM

Just has small rims

Dziner82 · 07-13-2012, 05:45 PM

ok great.
thanks for the replies everyone.

inflectionpt · 07-13-2012, 05:47 PM

Just get some Renntech Springs. Pricy but they are perfect in my opinion.

Dziner82 · 07-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inflectionpt

Just get some Renntech Springs. Pricy but they are perfect in my opinion.

would they be front only springs or full front and back? cant imagine the back going any lower, firmer spring though i suppose?

inflectionpt · 07-13-2012, 06:03 PM

I don't think they only sell the fronts. You would have to find someone to sell you just the fronts or buy the whole set from Renntech.

ddtham · 07-13-2012, 06:48 PM

You can always put the thickest spring pads for the rear after lowering to level the look. Did you get the chance to test drive?

Dziner82 · 07-13-2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddtham

You can always put the thickest spring pads for the rear after lowering to level the look. Did you get the chance to test drive?

didnt get to test drive, the guy didnt really seem to be too open to the idea and i didnt want to press the issue too hard knowing i had no interest in buying his car.
i did notice on the local car that when running the engine/fan seemed to be pretty noisy, sounded more like a fan noise or something, but i dont really know.

hyperion667 · 07-13-2012, 08:47 PM

wow, learned something else today, thanx!
gotta love these forums.......
now if that issue ever comes up anywhere I can mention
that and seem like I have an idea of what I'm talking about....

good luck with the car

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