W203 Suspension Data Thread - MBWorld.org Forums

Jun 13, 2006 | 05:28 AM

bwco

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W203 Suspension Data Thread

Although I'm a newbie here and don't post much, I found it a bit hard to find exact measurements or 100% sure suspension data for the W203 cars. So, could we start a thread just to gather the data and measurements to help out eachother and possibly, eliminate the newbie questions that pops up every other day? My proposed format would be as follow...

Year of Make:_________
Suspension package: ____________
Model of Vehicle:__________
Country of Origin:_____________
Ride Heights: (F) _____ c.m. (R) _____ c.m.
*Ride heights measured from gound to edge of fender
Make of Wheel and Size:____________________________
Tire size: (F)_____________________ (R) ______________________
Sway Bar diameter: (F) ______ c.m. (R) ______ c.m.
Endlinks: ___________________
Bushings: ______________________
Make/Settings of Springs:________________________________________
Make/Settings of Shocks:________________________________________
Additional Mods / Comments:_______________________________________

I hope I didn't break any rules in this forum and this thread could help out a bit to keep things organized. You guys are more than welcome to modify the format of this data thread or even submit pictures of the side profile of your vehicle.

Best regards,
BWCO

Jun 13, 2006 | 01:11 PM

Hot Tomato

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Black C200 Kompressor

Voila!

Here's exactly how you want it

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...7&page=1&pp=50

Here's further info on aftermarket suspensions:

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/100665-w203-cl203-suspension-shocks-springs-sway-bars-discussion-upgrade-thread.html

Hope this helps

Jun 13, 2006 | 02:35 PM

drexappeal

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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Tomato

Here's exactly how you want it

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...7&page=1&pp=50

Here's further info on aftermarket suspensions:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100665

Hope this helps

Hot Tomato, you get

and

because

for reading the stickies and obviously understand how to STF.

You get my vote for

of the week!

Jun 13, 2006 | 02:38 PM

anthuny85

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From: Nor Cal

06 c230 v6 SS

ive been wondering about switching the pads out...how does this work?..i see ppl say they use a # so and so on the rear and a # so and so on the front and it drops it lower without suspension mods..is this true and how much does it run and whats the quality of ride sacrificed and how low can u go by doing this..?...

Jun 13, 2006 | 02:41 PM

e1000

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a quarter mile at a time

Quote:

Originally Posted by drexappeal

Hot Tomato, you get

and

because

for reading the stickies and obviously understand how to STF.

You get my vote for

of the week!

lol - nice use of smilies!

Jun 13, 2006 | 06:14 PM

bwco

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From: Victoria, Canada

10' GLK

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Originally Posted by Hot Tomato

I guess a difference of 0.5cm or 1 cm ride height doesn't really matter much to you? Or you're telling me to guess the ride height from the link you provided to me above? I'm actually looking to see if anyone from here would: take the Sport Sedan springs and put it onto a non sport package coupe, or take the sport sedan springs and put it onto a C240 sedan. Or even TEIN springs made for the sedan and put it on a C230 sport sedan. If parts numbers are included would be even better. But i can't find definate answers on here.

With the same spring rate of springs + different shocks and spring seat levels that came with different brand of shocks (even made for the same car) would be different, you get different ride heights. So, I was looking for "real" data. Not just pictures or the thread you provided or the link contents that I can find from a STF or Search.

I guess my thread is useless without real measurements and parts number. Thanks for all the Smilies and

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