W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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thanks...i still dont know what i should do.
I have 19's opn with stock suspension but want to throw on h&r springs. Do you guys think itll look good or should i justs tick to the stock springs??
h&r springs with #2 pads and spacers or stay stock??
i saw some coupes on here with teh set up im looking at but no sedans. should i look harder? or do any of u have pics??
I have 19's opn with stock suspension but want to throw on h&r springs. Do you guys think itll look good or should i justs tick to the stock springs??
h&r springs with #2 pads and spacers or stay stock??
i saw some coupes on here with teh set up im looking at but no sedans. should i look harder? or do any of u have pics??
If you wan't at least an inch drop in front and over an inch in the rear, go with TEIN S-tech's or something newer that was developed off the 2004.5+ 230 springs.
OR
Just save up for coilovers
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800-1200 on Tein basics/SS coilovers
KW variants range up in the 1200+
those are the two most common, tein basics are the most common, KW is preferred if you got the cheddar to fork out for them.
KW variants range up in the 1200+
those are the two most common, tein basics are the most common, KW is preferred if you got the cheddar to fork out for them.
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no wait...scratch that...I think Bilstein does make the PSS9 for 4matic. I saw it on tirerack, but you might want to confirm that.
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thanks Frank, i will call them sometime today to confirm that.. pheww you scared me for a moment there i thought im going to be helpless!!! thanks
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Bilstein PSS9 for C240 4-matic. new part# F4-GM5-8860-H0
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Here I was feeling bad for 4-matic owners saying they didn't have an option for lowering their cars and fuggin Bilstein Pss9's are available to them!
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YOUR THE MAN FRANK!!! Thanks a lot. Now to check how much. Thanks again!!! 
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will this fit on the coupe?
http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...andname=EIBACH
it says "sedan only"... but i know that many places say that for other springs and its usually not the case.
i am searching for good springs that will lower my car at least an inch or more that will maintain that comfortable ride and this is what i think i'm going with. any other suggestions?
(i just put on new rims and my car is jacked up an inch from its stock height... it looks so funky like a mini-suv/conversion car. i dont like it one bit)
http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...andname=EIBACH
it says "sedan only"... but i know that many places say that for other springs and its usually not the case.
i am searching for good springs that will lower my car at least an inch or more that will maintain that comfortable ride and this is what i think i'm going with. any other suggestions?
(i just put on new rims and my car is jacked up an inch from its stock height... it looks so funky like a mini-suv/conversion car. i dont like it one bit)
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will this fit on the coupe?
http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...andname=EIBACH
it says "sedan only"... but i know that many places say that for other springs and its usually not the case.
i am searching for good springs that will lower my car at least an inch or more that will maintain that comfortable ride and this is what i think i'm going with. any other suggestions?
(i just put on new rims and my car is jacked up an inch from its stock height... it looks so funky like a mini-suv/conversion car. i dont like it one bit)
http://www.performancecenter.com/pro...andname=EIBACH
it says "sedan only"... but i know that many places say that for other springs and its usually not the case.
i am searching for good springs that will lower my car at least an inch or more that will maintain that comfortable ride and this is what i think i'm going with. any other suggestions?
(i just put on new rims and my car is jacked up an inch from its stock height... it looks so funky like a mini-suv/conversion car. i dont like it one bit)
what new rims did you get?
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lets just say somebody's old rims are my new rims... haha. i got the stock 2007 c230 sport rims. barely used for a great deal. only 600 miles on them and pristine condition. look great on my coupe. i'm trying to do cosmetic upgrades and make my coupe look like its a 2007 model. 
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lets just say somebody's old rims are my new rims... haha. i got the stock 2007 c230 sport rims. barely used for a great deal. only 600 miles on them and pristine condition. look great on my coupe. i'm trying to do cosmetic upgrades and make my coupe look like its a 2007 model.
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ok... so i've read though about 4 pages of this thread and wanted to get some feedback. i know there are alot of options out there and i'm not sure if its worth it to dish out for coilovers. here are the three things i value in order:
1. durability (i dont want other parts to wear out quickly b/c of a unbalanced setup)
2. comfort (i want the ride to be comfortable like stock)
3. performance (duh....)
my budget range is 600-1300 and i am deciding to do suspension instead of bixenons because that can wait. (of course i dont want to spend my max amount if i dont have to!)
a few ideas from reading around:
1. eibach lowering kit
2. H&R cup kit
3. Bilstein Sport Shock/H&R Sport Spring combo
4. KW V2 coilovers
5. H&R coilovers
some maybe out of my range... but if i go for something more expensive, i will probably plan to install myself to save money.
any suggestions for the best value for the price if my goals are comfort, looks, and peformance? (i doubt i will adjust after they're on)
**i also noticed that some people change their pads i guess for ride height?... but anyways, i dont want to do more than i have to
1. durability (i dont want other parts to wear out quickly b/c of a unbalanced setup)
2. comfort (i want the ride to be comfortable like stock)
3. performance (duh....)
my budget range is 600-1300 and i am deciding to do suspension instead of bixenons because that can wait. (of course i dont want to spend my max amount if i dont have to!)
a few ideas from reading around:
1. eibach lowering kit
2. H&R cup kit
3. Bilstein Sport Shock/H&R Sport Spring combo
4. KW V2 coilovers
5. H&R coilovers
some maybe out of my range... but if i go for something more expensive, i will probably plan to install myself to save money.
any suggestions for the best value for the price if my goals are comfort, looks, and peformance? (i doubt i will adjust after they're on)
**i also noticed that some people change their pads i guess for ride height?... but anyways, i dont want to do more than i have to
