W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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'09 A4 S Line
Lynn, do you know the part number of the 04.5 springs? I was attempting to discuss pricing of the shorter springs with a guy in the local parts department, but he said he needed a part number of the new springs because apparently he couldn't look them up.
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I don't know the part numbers for the shorter springs. I do know that there is a way for the parts monkeys to look up the numbers in the computers they have. Most of the parts monkeys are too lazy or too stupid to learn how to do that.
On thing you can do is give them the VIN number from a 2004.5 Sport Sedan. Most of them can look up parts numbers for particular cars using the VIN.
On thing you can do is give them the VIN number from a 2004.5 Sport Sedan. Most of them can look up parts numbers for particular cars using the VIN.
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'01 C320 SS
Model:2001 C320
Miles: 65,000
Suspension: Carolsson coilovers
Wheels: HRE 540 19x8.5 19x9.5
Tires: Pirelli Nero 235/35/19 and SP9000 265/30/19
Comments: Awesome ride... and improved handling, no body roll... no rubbing all around even with 4 people...except on one crazy dip on the I5 South, near S.J. Capistrano.
Miles: 65,000
Suspension: Carolsson coilovers
Wheels: HRE 540 19x8.5 19x9.5
Tires: Pirelli Nero 235/35/19 and SP9000 265/30/19
Comments: Awesome ride... and improved handling, no body roll... no rubbing all around even with 4 people...except on one crazy dip on the I5 South, near S.J. Capistrano.
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From: SoCal
2002 C230 : 2007 C230
Model:2002 C230 Coupe
Miles: 39K
Suspension: H&R cupkit (w/ #4 pads)
Wheels: Mille Miglia Evo5 18x8, 18x9
Tires: Bridgestone S-03, 225/40, 255/35
Comments: The drop is perfect for this car, but the ride is still very stock like. I think is much too soft, but Mrs. KWiK really likes it. No rubbing, or any other troubles.
someone should delete the misc. comments/questions from this thread to clean it up.
Miles: 39K
Suspension: H&R cupkit (w/ #4 pads)
Wheels: Mille Miglia Evo5 18x8, 18x9
Tires: Bridgestone S-03, 225/40, 255/35
Comments: The drop is perfect for this car, but the ride is still very stock like. I think is much too soft, but Mrs. KWiK really likes it. No rubbing, or any other troubles.
someone should delete the misc. comments/questions from this thread to clean it up.
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From: MBworld
bone stock E55 AMG
Model: 2003 C240
Mileage: 9K
Springs: H&R Cup Kit
Shocks: H&R Cup Kit
Rear Pad: #4
Wheels: AMG Style IV (17x7.5 & 17x8.5)
Tires: Falken GRB FK-451 (225/45ZR17 & 245/40ZR17)
Comments: Lowered, but stock ride. Even front and rear gaps. Excellent for street driving. No rubbing whatsoever.
Mileage: 9K
Springs: H&R Cup Kit
Shocks: H&R Cup Kit
Rear Pad: #4
Wheels: AMG Style IV (17x7.5 & 17x8.5)
Tires: Falken GRB FK-451 (225/45ZR17 & 245/40ZR17)
Comments: Lowered, but stock ride. Even front and rear gaps. Excellent for street driving. No rubbing whatsoever.
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bone stock E55 AMG
Re: stock rims on eibachs?
search for BlakeP...
he has eibach pro, stock shocks and c7 rims...
he has eibach pro, stock shocks and c7 rims...
Originally posted by eBalita Editor
does anybody have pictures of their w203 with stock rims lowered with eibach springs on stock shocks? (in black? j/k)
does anybody have pictures of their w203 with stock rims lowered with eibach springs on stock shocks? (in black? j/k)
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From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Not black, but Eibach springs on stock shocks and wheels (with #4 rear pads).
Sorry the pics aren't the greatest, but it's a combination of bad lighting and poor photography skills.
Sorry the pics aren't the greatest, but it's a combination of bad lighting and poor photography skills.
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From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Re: thanks
Originally posted by eBalita Editor
it looks pretty cool. no rubbing? no problems?
it looks pretty cool. no rubbing? no problems?
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
I'm interested in getting the H&R sport springs. I haven't found an answer so I'm going to ask here. When replacing the springs, do i need to get struts as well? What is involved by installing the H&R sport springs
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From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
I'm interested in getting the H&R sport springs. I haven't found an answer so I'm going to ask here. When replacing the springs, do i need to get struts as well? What is involved by installing the H&R sport springs
I'm interested in getting the H&R sport springs. I haven't found an answer so I'm going to ask here. When replacing the springs, do i need to get struts as well? What is involved by installing the H&R sport springs
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
thanks for your help. i will just hold out for the H&R cup kit then. my brother was asking me if it was just srpings or struts as well and i didnt know. what kind of drop do you get from the cup kit?
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
Got for the cup kit. You may spend more money on the kit but you in turn will save money on the installation cost because the cup kit is easier to put on.
The reason I got just the springs was because I didn't like the stock ride and people said H&R rides very stock like and Eibach didn't have a combo available at that time.
The reason I got just the springs was because I didn't like the stock ride and people said H&R rides very stock like and Eibach didn't have a combo available at that time.
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
how much does install cost?
how much does install cost?
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
You'll need some big sized wrenches and allen keys. Kineda's install instruction on the other forum did not include all the tools needed. I remember I wrote down the actual tool sizes when I did my install. So if you need that info. let me know.
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Black c 230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
adjustable?
i have had my car lowered before (mitsubishi eclipse). i loved the way they looked except that i needed to be really careful coz one wrong move and i scrape even in my own driveway.
is the h&r kit easily adjustable? which ones are? thanks in advance.
is the h&r kit easily adjustable? which ones are? thanks in advance.
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Re: adjustable?
Originally posted by eBalita Editor
i have had my car lowered before (mitsubishi eclipse). i loved the way they looked except that i needed to be really careful coz one wrong move and i scrape even in my own driveway.
is the h&r kit easily adjustable? which ones are? thanks in advance.
i have had my car lowered before (mitsubishi eclipse). i loved the way they looked except that i needed to be really careful coz one wrong move and i scrape even in my own driveway.
is the h&r kit easily adjustable? which ones are? thanks in advance.
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From: El Pueblo de la Reyna de los Angeles
The True OG Modded out W203
My LAST attempt to bump this thread(unless you guys finally make it a sticky), we started off good so new people please contribute and use this as a guide to see if certain set ups are to your liking.
