W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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want to lower your C240/320/280/350 4-matic, but don't want to cut the springs?? now you can. Bilstein now offers the PSS9 coilover system for the 4-matic. It should be around the same price as the normal PSS9. The part number is F4-GM5-8860-H0 .
Hope you guys find this useful.
Hope you guys find this useful.
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I saw it on their site and the part numbers are the same. I asked Luke at tirerack about the Bilstein shocks and he said that they will work, since the mounting points are the same. I am going to call Bilstein and find out for sure. If they do work I will order them.
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I haven't really paid attention to what the front suspension on the 4-matic actually looks like. if you can post up a pic of the front without the wheel.
all i can say is sucks to have a 4-matic
all i can say is sucks to have a 4-matic
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Sorry to re-post but I think I posted in the middle of a conversation and got over-looked.
1) How do the OEM Sport springs compare to the H&R or Eibach springs in terms of drop and comfort?
2) Will the OEM Sport model springs fit my 2003 Avantgarde and does the Sport model use different dampers compared to my car?
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1) How do the OEM Sport springs compare to the H&R or Eibach springs in terms of drop and comfort?
2) Will the OEM Sport model springs fit my 2003 Avantgarde and does the Sport model use different dampers compared to my car?
Thanks.
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Sorry to re-post but I think I posted in the middle of a conversation and got over-looked.
1) How do the OEM Sport springs compare to the H&R or Eibach springs in terms of drop and comfort?
2) Will the OEM Sport model springs fit my 2003 Avantgarde and does the Sport model use different dampers compared to my car?
Thanks.
1) How do the OEM Sport springs compare to the H&R or Eibach springs in terms of drop and comfort?
2) Will the OEM Sport model springs fit my 2003 Avantgarde and does the Sport model use different dampers compared to my car?
Thanks.
2) Yes. yes.
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will a 2005 sedan sport suspension fit and lower a 2003 coupe currently on a non-sport stock suspension?
also, has anyone ever cut half a coil off of stock springs? does that totally screw up the ride comfort?
i just want the look and the comfort... performance is secondary...
also, has anyone ever cut half a coil off of stock springs? does that totally screw up the ride comfort?
i just want the look and the comfort... performance is secondary...
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will a 2005 sedan sport suspension fit and lower a 2003 coupe currently on a non-sport stock suspension?
also, has anyone ever cut half a coil off of stock springs? does that totally screw up the ride comfort?
i just want the look and the comfort... performance is secondary...
also, has anyone ever cut half a coil off of stock springs? does that totally screw up the ride comfort?
i just want the look and the comfort... performance is secondary...
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will a 2005 sedan sport suspension fit and lower a 2003 coupe currently on a non-sport stock suspension?
also, has anyone ever cut half a coil off of stock springs? does that totally screw up the ride comfort?
i just want the look and the comfort... performance is secondary...
also, has anyone ever cut half a coil off of stock springs? does that totally screw up the ride comfort?
i just want the look and the comfort... performance is secondary...
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is it necessary to change it if your putting H&R springs on, or can we leave. I saw on a thread that if your not going back to stock then you dont have to change it.
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thanks
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are you talking about the front spring cap or the rear shims? you don't have to change either actually. you could change the rears if you feel like you want to raise/drop the rear, but the front is fine
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Guys,
I have Tein Basic COs for my C230 sedan.I just noticed my left rear is actually sitting lower than my right rear (I am not in the car).It's lower about 1/2 finger.I checked underneath and guess what , my left rear actually still has 2 turns left and my right rear is already at the LOWEST setting!!!
Can someone help me here?!What seems to be problem...
TIA
I have Tein Basic COs for my C230 sedan.I just noticed my left rear is actually sitting lower than my right rear (I am not in the car).It's lower about 1/2 finger.I checked underneath and guess what , my left rear actually still has 2 turns left and my right rear is already at the LOWEST setting!!!
Can someone help me here?!What seems to be problem...
TIA
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hi im a newbie
i just want to lower my car.. but dont have the money right now to purchase some C/O's.. should i just buy some springs for now? does springs make any difference?
i just want to lower my car.. but dont have the money right now to purchase some C/O's.. should i just buy some springs for now? does springs make any difference?
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Guys,
I have Tein Basic COs for my C230 sedan.I just noticed my left rear is actually sitting lower than my right rear (I am not in the car).It's lower about 1/2 finger.I checked underneath and guess what , my left rear actually still has 2 turns left and my right rear is already at the LOWEST setting!!!
Can someone help me here?!What seems to be problem...
TIA
I have Tein Basic COs for my C230 sedan.I just noticed my left rear is actually sitting lower than my right rear (I am not in the car).It's lower about 1/2 finger.I checked underneath and guess what , my left rear actually still has 2 turns left and my right rear is already at the LOWEST setting!!!
Can someone help me here?!What seems to be problem...
TIA