Tweaked 220CDi
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2012 220 C-Coupe
Tweaked 220CDi
Just got my Coupe back from the bodyshop.
-Vossen CV3 Matte Graphite - 20x8,5 front / 20x10 rear
-Front grill painted in black pearl
-Benz emblem on bonnet painted diamond white
-Lower middle bumper painted in black pearl (AMG look)
-Side mirrors painted in black pearl
-Blueefficiency emblems on front fenders removed
-Rear hatch spoiler in black pearl mounted
-Rear roof spoiler in black pearl mounted
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-Vossen CV3 Matte Graphite - 20x8,5 front / 20x10 rear
-Front grill painted in black pearl
-Benz emblem on bonnet painted diamond white
-Lower middle bumper painted in black pearl (AMG look)
-Side mirrors painted in black pearl
-Blueefficiency emblems on front fenders removed
-Rear hatch spoiler in black pearl mounted
-Rear roof spoiler in black pearl mounted
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Peace
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Nice job, well done IMHO you've achieved a balanced looking end result
Out of curiosity what Country are you from, we don't have the C220-CDI Coupe variant in Aust. only the C250-CDI.
I couldn't agree more, I initially wanted to lower mine a little more but the more time that has gone by I'm convinced I'm leaving it untouched in this area, the AMG sport kit on the C Coupe sits just right IMO and accomodates all manner of driving conditions without any problems, lowering nearly always creates some manner of problems and you can accomodate larger wheels without problems and also you wont loose any of the proper operation of the OEM adaptive magnetic dampers either
With the non AMG Coupes, it may be worth considering lowering but I'd only opt for something like the new KW fully adjustable coil overs for both height and ride quality / handling settings.
Out of curiosity what Country are you from, we don't have the C220-CDI Coupe variant in Aust. only the C250-CDI.
With the non AMG Coupes, it may be worth considering lowering but I'd only opt for something like the new KW fully adjustable coil overs for both height and ride quality / handling settings.
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Nice job, well done IMHO you've achieved a balanced looking end result
Out of curiosity what Country are you from, we don't have the C220-CDI Coupe variant in Aust. only the C250-CDI.
I couldn't agree more, I initially wanted to lower mine a little more but the more time that has gone by I'm convinced I'm leaving it untouched in this area, the AMG sport kit on the C Coupe sits just right IMO and accomodates all manner of driving conditions without any problems, lowering nearly always creates some manner of problems and you can accomodate larger wheels without problems and also you wont loose any of the proper operation of the OEM adaptive magnetic dampers either
With the non AMG Coupes, it may be worth considering lowering but I'd only opt for something like the new KW fully adjustable coil overs for both height and ride quality / handling settings.
Out of curiosity what Country are you from, we don't have the C220-CDI Coupe variant in Aust. only the C250-CDI.
I couldn't agree more, I initially wanted to lower mine a little more but the more time that has gone by I'm convinced I'm leaving it untouched in this area, the AMG sport kit on the C Coupe sits just right IMO and accomodates all manner of driving conditions without any problems, lowering nearly always creates some manner of problems and you can accomodate larger wheels without problems and also you wont loose any of the proper operation of the OEM adaptive magnetic dampers either
With the non AMG Coupes, it may be worth considering lowering but I'd only opt for something like the new KW fully adjustable coil overs for both height and ride quality / handling settings.
Im from Norway, the goverment have really high taxes on new cars so we also have the 180CGI as well. The 250 is the same engine isnt it ? But with a different stroke and ECU configuration ? If i remember correctly its approx. +7.000EUR in only taxes for the 250.
The C63 cost is 250-270.000EUR...
I agree, the ride height is perfect, its a bit stiff with 25/30 tires but i guess thats the price you have to pay for being cool...?
And i dont want to throw away my 5 year fabric warranty either.
Isnt that the whole point with a AMG sport package, having a sporty chassi, lowered suspension engineered by AMG?
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OP looks great man. From the pictures, I think the org AMG sport setup is lower than non AMG sport setup. What is your tires size?
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Im from Norway, the goverment have really high taxes on new cars so we also have the 180CGI as well. The 250 is the same engine isnt it ? But with a different stroke and ECU configuration ? If i remember correctly its approx. +7.000EUR in only taxes for the 250.
The C63 cost is 250-270.000EUR...
I agree, the ride height is perfect, its a bit stiff with 25/30 tires but i guess thats the price you have to pay for being cool...?
And i dont want to throw away my 5 year fabric warranty either.
Isnt that the whole point with a AMG sport package, having a sporty chassi, lowered suspension engineered by AMG?
The C63 cost is 250-270.000EUR...
I agree, the ride height is perfect, its a bit stiff with 25/30 tires but i guess thats the price you have to pay for being cool...?
And i dont want to throw away my 5 year fabric warranty either.
Isnt that the whole point with a AMG sport package, having a sporty chassi, lowered suspension engineered by AMG?
Looks like you guys get severely ripped on car pricing similar to people here in Aust. pity cars everywhere can't be cheap like in the US
AFAIK 15mm lower
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Once again I totally agree, I'm really starting to appreciate all the work done by MB and AMG on their cars, best left alone because it all works so well and we too also have the C180-CGI
Looks like you guys get severely ripped on car pricing similar to people here in Aust. pity cars everywhere can't be cheap like in the US
AFAIK 15mm lower
Looks like you guys get severely ripped on car pricing similar to people here in Aust. pity cars everywhere can't be cheap like in the US
AFAIK 15mm lower