W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
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'05 C230Kss
H&R springs with Koni Yellow Adjustables
here is my suspension set-up:
Model: 2005 Mercedes C230
Springs: H&R Springs cut half a coil in the front (I think half, not sure exactly
)
Rear Pad: #4
Shocks: Koni Yellow Adjustables
Wheels: SL500/SL600 - 18x8.5 Fronts 18x9.5 Rear
Tires: Falken 452 - 225/40/18 Fronts 255/35/18 Rear
Front is like 1/3 inch gap and rear is about 3/4 inch gap.
Model: 2005 Mercedes C230
Springs: H&R Springs cut half a coil in the front (I think half, not sure exactly
)Rear Pad: #4
Shocks: Koni Yellow Adjustables
Wheels: SL500/SL600 - 18x8.5 Fronts 18x9.5 Rear
Tires: Falken 452 - 225/40/18 Fronts 255/35/18 Rear
Front is like 1/3 inch gap and rear is about 3/4 inch gap.
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05.C230K.SS
here is my suspension set-up:
Model: 2005 Mercedes C230
Springs: H&R Springs cut half a coil in the front (I think half, not sure exactly)
Rear Pad: #4
Shocks: Koni Yellow Adjustables
Wheels: SL500/SL600 - 18x8.5 Fronts 18x9.5 Rear
Tires: Falken 452 - 225/40/18 Fronts 255/35/18 Rear
Front is like 1/3 inch gap and rear is about 3/4 inch gap.
Model: 2005 Mercedes C230
Springs: H&R Springs cut half a coil in the front (I think half, not sure exactly
)Rear Pad: #4
Shocks: Koni Yellow Adjustables
Wheels: SL500/SL600 - 18x8.5 Fronts 18x9.5 Rear
Tires: Falken 452 - 225/40/18 Fronts 255/35/18 Rear
Front is like 1/3 inch gap and rear is about 3/4 inch gap.
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2002 c230 coupe
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C230
i was thinking for the H&R coilovers do they all have the same part number for the w203s coz im thinking of getting a used one which came off from a c230k coupe i have a c230k sedan...need ur help guys
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Tire rub due to shock problem?
Hey guys,
So I was driving on the freeway when I got some tire rub. Even with the spacers I was getting rub only on the rear left. So I was just looking and my rear left is about a full inch lower than my rear right. I can fit 2 fingers on all 3 (front and rear right) but on the rear left I can barely fit one finger
What will this be from and also will the warranty cover this?
Thanks
P.S Maybe I can add the spacer and have them flushed like before since the right never rubbed
Right now the rears dont have spacers.
So I was driving on the freeway when I got some tire rub. Even with the spacers I was getting rub only on the rear left. So I was just looking and my rear left is about a full inch lower than my rear right. I can fit 2 fingers on all 3 (front and rear right) but on the rear left I can barely fit one finger
What will this be from and also will the warranty cover this?
Thanks
P.S Maybe I can add the spacer and have them flushed like before since the right never rubbed
Right now the rears dont have spacers.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Have you done any mods to the rear suspension? Are the correct thickness perch pads in place? - have you replaced shocks recently?
Your problem can be caused by stiction on the back shocks - (tight seals & wipers on the shaft which causes stick/slip motion) This can also be caused by a shock that has failed on the rebound action only & is trying to extend itself.
All this presumes you don't have a soft spring.
Your problem can be caused by stiction on the back shocks - (tight seals & wipers on the shaft which causes stick/slip motion) This can also be caused by a shock that has failed on the rebound action only & is trying to extend itself.
All this presumes you don't have a soft spring.
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
Have you done any mods to the rear suspension? Are the correct thickness perch pads in place? - have you replaced shocks recently?
Your problem can be caused by stiction on the back shocks - (tight seals & wipers on the shaft which causes stick/slip motion) This can also be caused by a shock that has failed on the rebound action only & is trying to extend itself.
All this presumes you don't have a soft spring.
Your problem can be caused by stiction on the back shocks - (tight seals & wipers on the shaft which causes stick/slip motion) This can also be caused by a shock that has failed on the rebound action only & is trying to extend itself.
All this presumes you don't have a soft spring.
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
So I checked to see why one side would hit the tire and that's when I noticed it.
Although I have noticed the w203 is a lot stiffer than the w204. Maybe the suspension is too stiff and something goes wrong? So they learned from their mistakes from the w203 and made the w204 softer?
Basically I believe this isn't from the rims. This happened before I put the rims.
Off topic I fit ET38 on the rear of the w203 without spacers with no problems.
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
WTF i'm going crazy here guys. I was going to ask a coworker who owns a C320 Wagon about my issue and the rear left was FINE. I couldn't believe it, it was perfectly fine. Then once I got home I checked again and it was messed up again.
I dont get it does this mean my shock is messed up. After driving it goes down and after being parked for hours it comes back up???
Anyone hear something like this?
These Benzes have a mind of their own.
I dont get it does this mean my shock is messed up. After driving it goes down and after being parked for hours it comes back up???
Anyone hear something like this?
These Benzes have a mind of their own.
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2005 CLK320 Vert & 2005 CLK55 AMG
Depending on how low you want to go, I'm pretty sure with that setup you'll need at least a 5mm spacer...
Last edited by ROLLNNN; May 17, 2009 at 02:51 PM. Reason: i meant low not long
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brakes clearance has nothing to do with how low your car is.
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05.C230K.SS
cuz i talked with mjbenz and anthuny, they said that they didnt need spacers with their h&r sport springs and 19" wheels. just wanting to make sure
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This might help, but definitely not necessary: I'm not sure what type of sizing MRR does, but a 19x8 instead of 8.5 will make fitment with coilovers and if you need/want spacers a whole lot easier, just my opinion...
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If you are going with lowering springs(not coilovers) you wont need spacers unless your wheel does not clear the brake. If you get wheels that are made to clear the brakes(correct offset & face) then you wont need spacers....
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05.C230K.SS
thanks again Roland. I'm actually going to make a trip down to the wheel supply and ask them for fitment and stuff. they quoted me 2250 for wheel/tire package, h&r springs, alignment, balance, installation. i think thats pretty good price, but i already ordered my falkens elsewhere 
TWS was actually real nice cuz i told them that I could get the springs for 240 online, and they said, "dont bother waiting we can match that price!" so it made me want them to do order them through TWS.
i dont remember if I talked with Albert or some other guy though...
TWS was actually real nice cuz i told them that I could get the springs for 240 online, and they said, "dont bother waiting we can match that price!" so it made me want them to do order them through TWS.
i dont remember if I talked with Albert or some other guy though...
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thanks again Roland. I'm actually going to make a trip down to the wheel supply and ask them for fitment and stuff. they quoted me 2250 for wheel/tire package, h&r springs, alignment, balance, installation. i think thats pretty good price, but i already ordered my falkens elsewhere
TWS was actually real nice cuz i told them that I could get the springs for 240 online, and they said, "dont bother waiting we can match that price!" so it made me want them to do order them through TWS.
i dont remember if I talked with Albert or some other guy though...
TWS was actually real nice cuz i told them that I could get the springs for 240 online, and they said, "dont bother waiting we can match that price!" so it made me want them to do order them through TWS.
i dont remember if I talked with Albert or some other guy though...
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So, I don't need spacers anymore.
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05 C55 & 06 C230 SS
K-sport coil overs !!!!!
hey guys i was doing sum research and i found these
they are coil overs and usually coilovers are to soft for track use but look at this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A2vEOgKkoQ
these coil overs look hard enough for auto-x wat do u guys think????
they are coil overs and usually coilovers are to soft for track use but look at this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A2vEOgKkoQ
these coil overs look hard enough for auto-x wat do u guys think????
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saw those C/O a million times on ebay.. i dont think its worth it. i dont remember where i heard this but someone told me before that someone was using those on the track and they flew off.. also those dont look right for the mercedes.. id say stick to the H&R and koni yellows.
