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W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread

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Old 11-12-2008, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by C24owner
Your only options are Vogtland springs with OEM shocks or H&R springs with OEM shocks.
thanks man
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Considering C320
Where do I get the springs from and what size?
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get them from a sport version if you dont want aftermarket. look in the classifieds here; i also have seen them on ebay
Old 11-14-2008, 10:29 AM
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get them from a sport version if you dont want aftermarket. look in the classifieds here; i also have seen them on ebay
will that close my 'holy fendergap batman' gap? how much shorter are they?
Old 11-14-2008, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pweishaupt
will that close my 'holy fendergap batman' gap? how much shorter are they?
Yes it will. The gap will be just like the pic in my signature.
Old 11-15-2008, 01:35 PM
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how hard is this to do yourself? I don't want rear springs. I checked out eibach but the only sell a set. What is the story with the 'pad system'? could I just do that? i need about 1 inch off the front.
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w211 e350 4 matic/s2000
HR cup series on w203

hey guys i installed the shocks and springs on my car for a 2 months now and it just started sqeeking in the front drivers side only.it sqeeks going over speed bumps and makes a crackling noise when i turn it to the left.i had my other cars lowered and it never did that. can anyone help and tell me how to trouble shoot the problem.thanks also it kind of sucks cause i cant fit 3 people in my car anymore

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Old 11-22-2008, 07:57 PM
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2005 c230k
Rubbing

I just had some 19x8.5 19x9.5 2009 cl rep's put on with 235/35 and 265/30 tires. My car is an '05 c230k sport, I have rubbing in the back which I searched how to fix, my question is I also rub in the front, what is the fix for that? My tires are being scalopped horiibly......
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Originally Posted by herksmerc
I just had some 19x8.5 19x9.5 2009 cl rep's put on with 235/35 and 265/30 tires. My car is an '05 c230k sport, I have rubbing in the back which I searched how to fix, my question is I also rub in the front, what is the fix for that? My tires are being scalopped horiibly......
You will probably have to roll your fenders.
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What is a decent price? Just so I dont get ripped!!!! Will have all 4 done most likely, what is the prefered method?
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FS: AMG suspension

any interest in buying my AMG suspension? shocks, struts and springs? I just upgraded to tein coilovers. Will fit C class and CLK's. Thanks. TC
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Are you selling your sway bars by any chance?
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eventually I will. TC
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you might want to put more info on it, like what car it came from, also year and mileage as well.
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W203 SUPERCHARGED
Rumbling Noises While Driving Over Bumps or On Bad Roads

Hello,

i want to change on the front axle the upper and lower wishbones on my C200 supercharged W203 which built in 2001 with 86000 km.

Has somebody an illustrated guide for the installation?

Thanks and regards,
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W204 springs on W203

i know this is a stupid question but i have a a friend who got rid of his
w204 c350 sport springs and he wanted me to try it on my W203 instead of him throwing it out,question is would it fit on my car especially on the front ones?
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i doubt it man...different platforms.
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just get aftermarket ones. they are not expensive, the labor will run you more than the parts
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oh ok,and thanxs for the kind response
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'04 C 200 Kompressor
I have a set of H&R Coilovers matched with a set of 18" Brabus replicas and currently have the front ride height set to about 4.5 turns from the lowest setting... I have about a finger and a half gap between the wheel and the fender...

For the guys that are really low... what are your current settings on the coilovers...
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AMG 17x8.5” 34 ET wheels.
Michelin Pilot Sport 245/40R17 and 255/40R17s.
H&R 52732 and 52792-2 springs.
Koni 8741-1412 and Bilstein F4-BE3-6881-HO dampers with revised valving.
H&R anti-roll bars. Corner balanced. Proprietary alignment specifications.
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John,
FrankW told us about your set up. Won't you post back & front & three quarter pics - Must look great with all that rubber. I'm going AMG style wheels on mine but I'm still faffing waiting for an exchange rate improvement. The wide rims on the front must look great. My intention is to run 245 rear 235 front on 8.5 & 8.0

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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
...Won't you post back & front & three quarter pics...
Per request:

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Kindly forgive the lousy pics. I’m far better twisting wrenches than wielding a camera.
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Thanks a lot. The pics are more than adequate for my purposes. Nice Car & sensible & responsible disclaimer
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