shivi1345

haha ya I can imagine


btw I just thought of this.....
the sways on the C55 are different from the ones on a C32, right?

JLD2k3

They will fit. There is some issue with the 4-matics, but that is the only problem. The kits should come with the correct size bushings and grease for the bushings, so that should be all you need.

If you are trying to avoid understeer at all costs, go with the Eibach rear and the stock front. This will give you the greatest tendancy toward oversteer. However, you might just overdo it. This is why I went with the complete Eibach kit (tempting to go super beefy with the HR front and Eibach rear) as I felt it gave the best balance for what I was trying to achieve (smooth turn in with a very willing 'dive' feeling at times).

Good luck, and do it yourself. Have fun getting the rear out around the exhaust.

Hokie1200

I think the spring pad (shim) is under the spring in the front. If you jack up the front, you should be able to see the spring and the pad underneath.

There are also 4 pad thicknesses: 8, 13, 18, and 23 mm. So if you have a 8mm on one side and a 23 mm on the other, that's 15 mm (or 0.6 inches) difference.

Hope that helps.

gaiex

This shims I get them from Koni dealer rigth?

I have to look it better, I never noticed this diference! The shocks allready came with the shims

ShockerRacing

I was just replacing the front brakes on the wifes C230 and I realized that the passenger side front spring is cracked. I am wondering the best place to buy a new set of front springs is without having to pay Mercedes prices. Any suggestions?

SeaCoupe

I have an extra set of springs.

Already off the car.

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Mr_DO

Hello,

I was thinking of buying KYB GR-2 struts and shocks for my 04 C230 sedan but they only have these struts and shocks available for a 03 C240. My question is, would this set fit my car? Any ideas?

spyderpig

Did you check how the springs sit in the shim? Check top and bottom of the spring see if it sits in properly. rotating it a little bit might help.

pogijeffrey

funny.. i had the same freaking problem. i had my teins cut and after driving it a couple days, the car sits lower on the passenger side towards the front. what could that be. i complained about it to the shop. i thought hey had cut them unevnly. and i know they wouldnt do that. so i said f(*k it. i"ll just put my h&r's that i originally had cut back on. i looked at everything. everything seems fine. i it looks like i have more of a camber in the front passenger side.

Mikegpr03

if your wheel is more forward than another wheel then you have a caster issue. My car had the same issue I had my HR's on the front cut by 1/2 coil and the car's front right wheel was off (caster wise) I went to a shop here in miami,fl and they corrected my caster and camber aswell. Do you have a drift to the right?

Mikegpr03

Gents what shock do you use/recomend that will give me a good ride. I lwered the car with Hr springs but I 'm getting a very hrash ride.The shocks feel worn. ??koni? kyb? bilstein? anyone with some good data please chime in
Thank you
Mike

rocafel1a

i think h&r spring/koni shock combo is pretty common...

CoupeCrazy03

I have Koni's with eibach springs on my E-class and I have to say . . . Koni FTMFW

TemjinX2

i think koni's are better for street and blistein is better more for the track.

coin

Get my coil and sell your spring.

Better look, better handling and height adjustable

Mikegpr03

ok io guess Koni is the way to go if I stay with my springs. Whats a good price to pay for then and where should I buy them @? I tight on cash so I need my $ to go farther. Also I was wondering on the ride quality of the hr coilovers.

Mikegpr03

My car's ride sucks right now. I hate going over the smallest bump

TuneTime

Just added a front and rear RennTech Suspension kit to a C Coupe. Here are some nice pictures of it!

saer1one

i had RENNtech springs installed a couple of weeks ago on my c32, i didnt feel a difference from the stock springs to RENNtech springs and i hope it stays that way. but it was the perfect drop with the stock suspension feel. not bounsy at all

Tangerine

I think that would be the springs at fault and not the shocks. If your shocks are worn/damaged they should not be able to dampen the bounce. Try the bounce test and/or check for any leaks.

CoupeCrazy03

Looks good

FrankW

horrible place for that rear badge, but nice suspension.

pshek

+1. Too many badges makes it look like it got tagged.

advans

c coupe ftw.

auto addiction in NY eh? I gotta drop by and visit.

the badges should be removed. the amount of badges on that car is enough to lower it!

Mikegpr03

I don't have a bounce and no leaks on all 4 corners. But the shocks have lost the ability to dampen (take the edge off) certain bumps. I'm not expecting a sedan deville but you can tell the shocks are not to par.
I regret getting the hr's and not coilovers from the start. I'm concerned that the hr coil overs will be a harsh ride aswell. I'm at a fork in the road and I wish I knew where to go from here...New shocks...or new coilovers...but which ones..?