W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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well maybe is like my Shock are too stiff so i lose body roll for handling...
i go coilover because the spring are killing tires
but it did gimme good cornering too
o well, as my question before, would Tein wrench work on Bilstein coilover and now i found out already is a no. Tein wrench is just a bit too small
i go coilover because the spring are killing tires
but it did gimme good cornering too o well, as my question before, would Tein wrench work on Bilstein coilover and now i found out already is a no. Tein wrench is just a bit too small
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well maybe is like my Shock are too stiff so i lose body roll for handling...
i go coilover because the spring are killing tires but it did gimme good cornering too
o well, as my question before, would Tein wrench work on Bilstein coilover and now i found out already is a no. Tein wrench is just a bit too small
i go coilover because the spring are killing tires
but it did gimme good cornering too o well, as my question before, would Tein wrench work on Bilstein coilover and now i found out already is a no. Tein wrench is just a bit too small
Bilstein PSS9's are full coilovers.
Dunno if the TEIN wrench is shaped the same as the Bilstein. And either way, it would be for TEIN Basic's or Super Street's, not for S-tech springs.
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yea, but if i go softer, i would need to raise my car up to avoid anymore tire shaving. I could go to carlab but i think is better if i could have a set for my own. My friend has a set of Tein SS coilover and i tried his wrench but its a bit smaller, he show me his they go perfectly
and sorry drex... i meant i got Tein S-tech lower spring..
and now i got Bilstein PSS9..
btw one more question how is there 9 way adjustable?
1. height
2. Damping
3. rebound
4. any more else?
and sorry drex... i meant i got Tein S-tech lower spring..
and now i got Bilstein PSS9..
btw one more question how is there 9 way adjustable?
1. height
2. Damping
3. rebound
4. any more else?
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9 Way adjustable is simply referring to the dampers. There are 9 points of adjustment for soft to stiff.
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Anyhow, you also haver rear damper adjustments.
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i got it almost 4 months now... whatever happen is too late now
but it is giving me squeaky sound, is it what you mean by revalve thing?
or is the famous bushing problem from the sway?
but it is giving me squeaky sound, is it what you mean by revalve thing?
or is the famous bushing problem from the sway?
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If you had no clue what you were getting into, why did you do it in the first place?Re-valving is what they do with coilovers. If you want an equivalent, it would be like changing your shocks. Thing is, most coilover setups can last a really, really long time until they need re-valving.
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at first i go for C/O because i want more drop and avoiding tire shaving
i thought the squeaking sound was from my shock that were being abuse by my lower spring so i thought if i go CO i would get most of the problem fix right away...
iono anyway... sway bar is my next mod since Frank answer my noob question before
i thought the squeaking sound was from my shock that were being abuse by my lower spring so i thought if i go CO i would get most of the problem fix right away...
iono anyway... sway bar is my next mod since Frank answer my noob question before
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Hey guys, I've done tons of reading on this topic and wheels in general. Thanks to those who really make this place a wealth of good information.
I have the opportunity to buy used Brabus springs locally but they are for the coupe. I have a 01' c320 and I know they make them for the sedan too.
What's everyone's opinion on putting these springs on my car? What would be the cons? Sit too low? Bounce too much?
Would the difference be to minimal to notice?
thanks!
I have the opportunity to buy used Brabus springs locally but they are for the coupe. I have a 01' c320 and I know they make them for the sedan too.
What's everyone's opinion on putting these springs on my car? What would be the cons? Sit too low? Bounce too much?
Would the difference be to minimal to notice?
thanks!
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Hey guys, I've done tons of reading on this topic and wheels in general. Thanks to those who really make this place a wealth of good information.
I have the opportunity to buy used Brabus springs locally but they are for the coupe. I have a 01' c320 and I know they make them for the sedan too.
What's everyone's opinion on putting these springs on my car? What would be the cons? Sit too low? Bounce too much?
Would the difference be to minimal to notice?
thanks!
I have the opportunity to buy used Brabus springs locally but they are for the coupe. I have a 01' c320 and I know they make them for the sedan too.
What's everyone's opinion on putting these springs on my car? What would be the cons? Sit too low? Bounce too much?
Would the difference be to minimal to notice?
thanks!
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Thanks Blake..I will be getting Konis.
What I really am wondering about is the effect of using Brabus coupe springs on my sedan. What should I expect?
thanks!
btw. how long should stock shocks last?
What I really am wondering about is the effect of using Brabus coupe springs on my sedan. What should I expect?
thanks!
btw. how long should stock shocks last?
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Coupe springs fit sedans just fine. Stock shocks with stock springs should last ~100k miles, more or less depending on how and where you drive or how picky you are about ride quality.
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my friend 99' accord with 140k miles and went with Tein S-tech spring and his shocks didn't last 700 miles then they blew out
o well then he got a set of Tein Super street
or you can consider H&R spring with Bilstein Sport shock combo
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s....H1&perfCode=S
that's what most people do..
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hmm good question
maybe website search engine search by Chassis?
and we did a couple search by looking at their part number and found out they are the same thing??
maybe website search engine search by Chassis?
and we did a couple search by looking at their part number and found out they are the same thing??
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coupe and sedan share the same setup, doesn't matter what brand are they, spring are spring, not a real good way to go
my friend 99' accord with 140k miles and went with Tein S-tech spring and his shocks didn't last 700 miles then they blew out
o well then he got a set of Tein Super street
or you can consider H&R spring with Bilstein Sport shock combo
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s....H1&perfCode=S
that's what most people do..
my friend 99' accord with 140k miles and went with Tein S-tech spring and his shocks didn't last 700 miles then they blew out
o well then he got a set of Tein Super street
or you can consider H&R spring with Bilstein Sport shock combo
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s....H1&perfCode=S
that's what most people do..
You're comparing a JDM Sedan in 99 to Mercedes shocks from 2001-2007?...hmmm...I wouldn't necessarily use that as a bench mark. Different manufacturers, different weight distribution, different in a lot of ways. Not a good comparison.
Uh, I wouldn't say that "most" people go with H&R springs and Bilstein shock combo. What are you basing that off of?
