W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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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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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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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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2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe, 2003 E320, 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
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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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,
II6
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,
II6
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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?
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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From: Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa
'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...
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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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
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
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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Thanks a lot. The pics are more than adequate for my purposes. Nice Car & sensible & responsible disclaimer
