W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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Thanks for not answering my question.
I'm happy with my springs and that's all that matters. So what if my shocks need to be replaced, I'll just buy coilovers now. Yes, it would end up costing me more, but the fact is if I didn't buy springs, I would have been on stilts for the whole summer. I'd rather spend a little more money and be lowered for the time being and then get coilovers later on when I have the money for them. But then again, that's just ME.
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I'm happy with my springs and that's all that matters. So what if my shocks need to be replaced, I'll just buy coilovers now. Yes, it would end up costing me more, but the fact is if I didn't buy springs, I would have been on stilts for the whole summer. I'd rather spend a little more money and be lowered for the time being and then get coilovers later on when I have the money for them. But then again, that's just ME.
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Thanks for not answering my question.
I'm happy with my springs and that's all that matters. So what if my shocks need to be replaced, I'll just buy coilovers now. Yes, it would end up costing me more, but the fact is if I didn't buy springs, I would have been on stilts for the whole summer. I'd rather spend a little more money and be lowered for the time being and then get coilovers later on when I have the money for them. But then again, that's just ME.
DISCLAIMER: DONT LISTEN TO ANYTHING I SAY
I'm happy with my springs and that's all that matters. So what if my shocks need to be replaced, I'll just buy coilovers now. Yes, it would end up costing me more, but the fact is if I didn't buy springs, I would have been on stilts for the whole summer. I'd rather spend a little more money and be lowered for the time being and then get coilovers later on when I have the money for them. But then again, that's just ME.
DISCLAIMER: DONT LISTEN TO ANYTHING I SAY
told ya so.
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i was well aware that my shocks would give sooner or later with the springs.
i didn't think that everyone was lying to me and that my shocks were invincible. when the time comes, then i'll go with coilovers. i dont see what the big deal is. springs are indeed a 'quick fix' for someone thats eager to get a drop. if you're the guy thats been saving up $150 for half a year and can finally afford a drop (aka springs), then no they arent for you. but if you buy them knowing that you'll have to upgrade shocks or the whole suspension, i dont consider that owned.
once again, that was just my opinion and not any smartass remark to anything, so dont even try to interpret it that way
i didn't think that everyone was lying to me and that my shocks were invincible. when the time comes, then i'll go with coilovers. i dont see what the big deal is. springs are indeed a 'quick fix' for someone thats eager to get a drop. if you're the guy thats been saving up $150 for half a year and can finally afford a drop (aka springs), then no they arent for you. but if you buy them knowing that you'll have to upgrade shocks or the whole suspension, i dont consider that owned.
once again, that was just my opinion and not any smartass remark to anything, so dont even try to interpret it that way
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i was well aware that my shocks would give sooner or later with the springs.
i didn't think that everyone was lying to me and that my shocks were invincible. when the time comes, then i'll go with coilovers. i dont see what the big deal is. springs are indeed a 'quick fix' for someone thats eager to get a drop. if you're the guy thats been saving up $150 for half a year and can finally afford a drop (aka springs), then no they arent for you. but if you buy them knowing that you'll have to upgrade shocks or the whole suspension, i dont consider that owned.
once again, that was just my opinion and not any smartass remark to anything, so dont even try to interpret it that way
i didn't think that everyone was lying to me and that my shocks were invincible. when the time comes, then i'll go with coilovers. i dont see what the big deal is. springs are indeed a 'quick fix' for someone thats eager to get a drop. if you're the guy thats been saving up $150 for half a year and can finally afford a drop (aka springs), then no they arent for you. but if you buy them knowing that you'll have to upgrade shocks or the whole suspension, i dont consider that owned.
once again, that was just my opinion and not any smartass remark to anything, so dont even try to interpret it that way
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that's exactly what i mean.
you force yourself to interpret things i say as being smartass comments/replies, so i even explicitly state that im not to remove all doubt....and you STILL think im trying to be a smartass.
you force yourself to interpret things i say as being smartass comments/replies, so i even explicitly state that im not to remove all doubt....and you STILL think im trying to be a smartass.
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Need my car LOWER!!!
Besides the normal paying of mucho denaro, will e-class front springs fit on my car, they look the exact same, but I'm just not sure, i have a pair in my garage noticeably shorter than my tiens.. STFF, nothing on this question i don't think. Thanks guys.
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You've been around long enough to know how silly it would be to put E class springs on a C. Even if they actually FIT, they are two very DIFFERENT cars that weigh DIFFERENT amounts and require DIFFERENT spring rates and handle (you guessed it) DIFFERENT. AKA: Don't do it.
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You've been around long enough to know how silly it would be to put E class springs on a C. Even if they actually FIT, they are two very DIFFERENT cars that weigh DIFFERENT amounts and require DIFFERENT spring rates and handle (you guessed it) DIFFERENT. AKA: Don't do it.
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Like TruTaing pointed out, if you want to go the "cheap" route, you can buy the used H&R springs w/ 1/2 coil cut and be done with it.
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2007 C230 sport
lowering question
i know this has been covered a couple of times but im still semi confused. i have a 2007 c230 sport sedan and want to lower it. im going to have 19's on it. just wondering what spring would work the best for the stance. i looked at teins site it says the springs only lower half an inch for a 03-05. h n r's site says 1.4/1.3. etc can someone please enlighten me? i know that the older c's sit higher and that my yr c has amg springs that sit a little lower than say a c240 so im confused as to which springs will work best. i dont want the 4x4 fender gap but i know springs only go so low for stock shocks/struts. coilovers isnt an option at the moment either. thanks for anyone that can help me on this its greatly appreciated.
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2007 230 uses same setup since 2005 model.
The R&D for TEIN was done prior to 2006-2007 models, but...it's based on updated sport suspension from my 2004.5 230k ss. Those will give you what you will need, but if you don't want it too low, go with H&R or Eibach. The drop rate they indicate is based on the luxury springs, not updated sport springs.
The R&D for TEIN was done prior to 2006-2007 models, but...it's based on updated sport suspension from my 2004.5 230k ss. Those will give you what you will need, but if you don't want it too low, go with H&R or Eibach. The drop rate they indicate is based on the luxury springs, not updated sport springs.
