W203/CL203 Suspension (Shocks/Springs/Sway Bars) Discussion/Upgrade Thread
07-15-2009, 05:36 AM
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05 C55 & 06 C230 SS
the sway and strut bars are already down on my list and ready 2 buy but i just need the spring and strut combo ...man so hard with a mercedes but yea ima have to make a call to kw to seee if they got anything for me
07-15-2009, 06:22 AM
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The $64,000 question is: Are you tracking it, or are you racing (you're the same guy who asked about a 'racing suspension', no?)?
For the track, a good set of springs, and some Koni sports will greatly improve the performance/enjoyment, yet still leave the car drivable on the street.
If you're going racing, you can forget driving the car on the street, as it'll rattle your fillings out of your teeth.
The spring rates for and shock valving for a car used in a true racing series (like the SpeedWorld Challenge, etc) are much higher than any streetable shocks/springs.
For the track, a good set of springs, and some Koni sports will greatly improve the performance/enjoyment, yet still leave the car drivable on the street.
If you're going racing, you can forget driving the car on the street, as it'll rattle your fillings out of your teeth.
The spring rates for and shock valving for a car used in a true racing series (like the SpeedWorld Challenge, etc) are much higher than any streetable shocks/springs.
07-15-2009, 12:00 PM
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The $64,000 question is: Are you tracking it, or are you racing (you're the same guy who asked about a 'racing suspension', no?)?
For the track, a good set of springs, and some Koni sports will greatly improve the performance/enjoyment, yet still leave the car drivable on the street.
If you're going racing, you can forget driving the car on the street, as it'll rattle your fillings out of your teeth.
The spring rates for and shock valving for a car used in a true racing series (like the SpeedWorld Challenge, etc) are much higher than any streetable shocks/springs.
For the track, a good set of springs, and some Koni sports will greatly improve the performance/enjoyment, yet still leave the car drivable on the street.
If you're going racing, you can forget driving the car on the street, as it'll rattle your fillings out of your teeth.
The spring rates for and shock valving for a car used in a true racing series (like the SpeedWorld Challenge, etc) are much higher than any streetable shocks/springs.
im kinda turnin it into a track car lololevery body here thinks its a waist of money but idc so yea do u know ogf any track based c.o.'s or setups for the track that will fit the mercedes...i called kw yest and they said they had but its was 5k and thats 2 mcuh but thats my last resort if i cant find anything else
07-15-2009, 01:21 PM
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Search for user: Nukblazi in the W203 thread. He had KW V2s, and did a lot of tracking in his car.
07-15-2009, 04:45 PM
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the problem with street coil overs is that they weren't designed for constant beating on the track but rather more spirited driving.
I wouldn't suggest getting tein ss or kw's if your gonna be tracking it all the time. eventually you will blow out the shocks.
Like i said on the other thread, get the bilsteins or race valved koni's. There more up to par for consistent track use. When i say track..i'm assuming autox not drag.
I wouldn't suggest getting tein ss or kw's if your gonna be tracking it all the time. eventually you will blow out the shocks.
Like i said on the other thread, get the bilsteins or race valved koni's. There more up to par for consistent track use. When i say track..i'm assuming autox not drag.
07-15-2009, 11:01 PM
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the problem with street coil overs is that they weren't designed for constant beating on the track but rather more spirited driving.
I wouldn't suggest getting tein ss or kw's if your gonna be tracking it all the time. eventually you will blow out the shocks.
Like i said on the other thread, get the bilsteins or race valved koni's. There more up to par for consistent track use. When i say track..i'm assuming autox not drag.
I wouldn't suggest getting tein ss or kw's if your gonna be tracking it all the time. eventually you will blow out the shocks.
Like i said on the other thread, get the bilsteins or race valved koni's. There more up to par for consistent track use. When i say track..i'm assuming autox not drag.
yea im talking about auto-x and when u say "race valved koni's" are u talking about these...
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...ORT&perfCode=A
and guys would any 1 happen to know if kw v2 springs are progressive or linear
07-15-2009, 11:10 PM
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yea im talking about auto-x and when u say "race valved koni's" are u talking about these...
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...ORT&perfCode=A
and guys would any 1 happen to know if kw v2 springs are progressive or linear
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...ORT&perfCode=A
and guys would any 1 happen to know if kw v2 springs are progressive or linear
07-15-2009, 11:46 PM
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07-16-2009, 12:57 AM
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probably not. i'm not saying the yellows will blow or anything. There other people who track the yellows and there fine. Most people recommend you do re-valve them to more of a race spec versus a street spec. its relatively cheap to re-valve them. either way, you can't go wrong with bilsteins or the koni's.
07-17-2009, 11:08 AM
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probably not. i'm not saying the yellows will blow or anything. There other people who track the yellows and there fine. Most people recommend you do re-valve them to more of a race spec versus a street spec. its relatively cheap to re-valve them. either way, you can't go wrong with bilsteins or the koni's.
sounds good lol thanx for the info but exactly how much does it cost and do u know of any one who has had this done to their yellows ?????
07-17-2009, 10:30 PM
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07-28-2009, 10:33 PM
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W203 Renntech Suspension sale
saw these off ebay and im abit unsure about them till i get your opinion.. its either these or koni yellows.. almost same price..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RENNT...ayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RENNT...ayphotohosting
07-28-2009, 11:19 PM
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Well, Sachs-Boge are the OEM supplier of shock/struts for benz and bmw. Good stuff.
These appear to be from their performance line-which is a bit better/stiffer than the OEM units. They are usually red in color. Check out www.sachsracing.com or www.sachsna.com for a bit more info.
How these are Renntech, i am not sure...Maybe Renntech sources Sachs to build them to their specs??
These appear to be from their performance line-which is a bit better/stiffer than the OEM units. They are usually red in color. Check out www.sachsracing.com or www.sachsna.com for a bit more info.
How these are Renntech, i am not sure...Maybe Renntech sources Sachs to build them to their specs??
07-29-2009, 06:01 PM
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W203 spring install (front)/impact wrench
Using a break bar to remove the two 19mm bolt connecting the front strut to the hub, I realized that it was impossible. The shop had previously over-tightened the bolt, and the placement of the bolt is in an awkward angle for me to exert full strength. I'm considering buying a used impact wrench on ebay and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of which to buy. The Dewalt 1/2" seems like a good one..
Since the bolt is in a hard to reach place, would one need a smaller impact wrench to fit, or simply an extension will do? (i read about something called right-angle extension). thanks for any input.
Since the bolt is in a hard to reach place, would one need a smaller impact wrench to fit, or simply an extension will do? (i read about something called right-angle extension). thanks for any input.
07-30-2009, 01:24 AM
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we should do a small group buy if that's possible :p
07-30-2009, 07:17 PM
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I just installed the Eibach Pro System Plus (shocks, springs, and sways) and the struts are made by Sachs, and look/fit exactly like OEM. Highly recommended!
07-30-2009, 07:43 PM
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i chose the wrong car ???? wtf buddy if any thing u bought the wrong car getting that little *****y *** coupe so dont come over here acting like u know **** ..worry about ur self
07-30-2009, 08:59 PM
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Jayton:I can take you on any day on your c230 you idiot... no offence to the other c230 owner... dont take to me to use your DADDY'S c55... =.= + I DIDNT BUY THIS COUPE... I would get an evo... even so the coupe has grown more than before...
Jayton:I can take you on any day on your c230 you idiot... no offence to the other c230 owner... dont take to me to use your DADDY'S c55... =.= + I DIDNT BUY THIS COUPE... I would get an evo... even so the coupe has grown more than before...
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