hey guys!...its been a long time...finally got everything on my car. just got the rims...
18" but i duno why i personally think they look bigger than 18...my friends thought they were 19s when they looked at it.
anyways...just a lil recap...tein Stech springs and koni adjustable shocks.
tire size 225/40/18 and rear 255/35/18
original spring pad. the car is 2002 c240 classic

picture of springs and shocks no wheel

front-side view of car

side view of car


this is stock height

two people in the back ( 2 guys)

3 guys in the back


rear lip


the install took a long time...the original nuts were too short because i used steel wheels! (the hub caps) and then the nuts that came with the wheels were too long. and then the nuts...there are two kinds...the ones that came with the wheels are cone shaped, so they had to use round ones....i really dunt know how to explain this maybe someone else can explain this. (if u understand me) so they had to used the round ones...they were the same length as the coned ones but didnt go in as much....BUT...they still had to grind down 2-3 threads on the rear because the offset was 35, front was fine, offset is 32 for front.
the height is perfect on the rear i just hope the front could be a tiny bit lower. cant wait til i get my CR-S bodykit! car is gona look soooooo good!.
i noticed a huge loss in power though...the wheels i have on are around 25-26 pounds....the front is about 1-2 pounds less...so im guessing i lost around 20-25 hp? according to other forums saying that for every 1 extra pound on your tire, u could lose up to 3-5hp, sometimes even 7 hp one for 1 pound...so im guessing around 20hp? but the car is very stable...steering is a bit heavy...havnet really noticed the cornering yet since the tires are still new...didnt want to go so hard on them! okay guys...hope that provided some information to u guys and enjoy the pix!

 

Looks good!

 

looks good!! hows the ride on the s techs?

 

very good..with the koni shocks..perfect height

 

how much was the drop?

 

1.6" f 2.2" r

 

Remember, it also depends on what model you have. He has a '02 240. Since you don't have your Model/Year listed, nobody can really advise what the drop rate would be for you unless you indicate that information.

 

I was just browsing through the TEIN website and I wanted to post this in this thread, just to make sure people don't get shafted. Apparently there are some companies that are making counterfeit S-Tech springs. Take a look at this webpage to watch out for counterfeit parts:

LINK: COUNTERFEIT TEIN S-TECH SPRINGS

 

I just want to get some information from those people who are using Tein Coilovers (basic or super street) on their W203s. How is the ride? What are the pros and cons?

 

Haha - where's my TEIN people . The ride is just a tad bit firmer than stock - almost unnoticeable increase in stiffness say if your parents and friends happened to jump in someday... it'd still be comfortable, yet firm when you take the turns. GREAT value for the money as people will probably chime in.

They've been tested pretty thoroughly by now,

flip

Have you seen the Group Buy?

 

Im running Tein Basics (from CarLAB) and they are the best bang for the buck. Like Flip said, it's a hair firmer than my sport suspension... most people don't even notice it.

If you had any doubt, don't worry... you'll love the ride comfort.

 

I couldn't agree more. There was absolutely no body roll when I got sideswiped!

 

I love the basics - ride is just a little bumpier, but the looks and handling make it more than worth it.

 

i got the ss and i have it adjusted so its just a bit stiffer than stock just the way i like it.

 

That you henson? .

flip

 

yah thats me. =P

 

Well aren't you going to share your experiences with the world? I think it's time to go on a photoshoot Mr. B .

flip

 

i'll post some pics soon.

 

i love the ride. i have no issues. The springs rates are just fine for street use since i have the tein basics. not planning to track the car so i didnt get tein ss. i would recommend them.

 

^--- this guy was one of our first! Haha, hey jason you're going to track with me anyway you know it :p.

flip

 

I'm not supposed to talk about it anymore, so please read this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...tein+coilovers

 

^-- This guy is the granddaddy of all TEIN R&D ever made on the W203.

flip

 

Actually, I can't take "full" credit. First R&D was done by Nefarious (I think he sold his car and his prototypes), but everything after that...okay. And I hooked up Justin to get the Coupe R&D done.

That's all. Just being a good middle man (best business people learn how to be a good middle man).

 

just so you guys know. TEIN is currently looking for another C320 to do the R&D again on the Coilover. If you are around the greater LA area it's worth to contact them.

 

I didn't want to get in trouble again, but I had posted that in my TEIN thread, but nobody wants to step up. It was such a cool experience just knowing that my car was used, I really hope somebody does step up soon.