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Finally 16" RIM upgraded !!
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Finally 16" RIM upgraded !!
Finally got my 15" rim replaced with this 16" rim, it's a original MB Avantgarde for W203.
Well, it does cost me a bit, but it is NICE !! Mine is only a C180, so I don't need anything more than 16" at all !!
Well, it does cost me a bit, but it is NICE !! Mine is only a C180, so I don't need anything more than 16" at all !!
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Originally posted by Rincewind
maybe the wheels r just too small?
maybe the wheels r just too small?
1. I thought the rule of upgrading the wheel and maintain similar performance is to keep the rim + tyre size same/similar to the stock specs.
2. I also compared with my bro's 18" Brabus + 225/40R18, the height of the rim + tyre are the same as my 16" + 205/55/R18
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Originally posted by DougandhisC280
What springs and shocks did you use?
What springs and shocks did you use?
Spring I have 2 sets, one set original, one set sport, all inherited from my brother when I got the car from him.
BTW, I am using the sport spring now, but have requested the tyre shop fella to use a thicker pad to raise up the back to have the slunting effect.
I have to say the drive is not so good now as the shock is weak already. In 1-2 mth time I must get the shock changed.
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don't be surprised about the effects of the thickest spring pads. our c36 sits very high up (huge *** fender gaps) stock... in fact, it's taller than a stock w202 c280 with 17" amg rims only.
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Originally posted by DougandhisC280
It will be much better with sport shocks. You're lucky you got 2 months out of the factory shocks, I got 11 hours out of mine. What BRAND of springs do you have?
It will be much better with sport shocks. You're lucky you got 2 months out of the factory shocks, I got 11 hours out of mine. What BRAND of springs do you have?
Well, mine is still "okay" in a way it neither produce noise nor oil leaked from the shock, but it gives a very "soft" feeling. The car shake quite badly after making say 90 degree turn.
Brand of the spring ?? I dunno, I only can tell you it is in red colour. Perhaps I go back and do a check again.
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springs
eibach pro kit which is for our cars is black, the sportline is red... dunno if there is an eibach sportline for c180, not for the c280 thats for sure so...
maybe vogtland. they are redder than the __________ on the donkey lady in mexico.
sol--t
maybe vogtland. they are redder than the __________ on the donkey lady in mexico.
sol--t
