c230_2k2

I know i read this on the site somewhere but does anyone knows who can install an aftermarket spring for the coupes here in so. cal? dealers around me wont do it.

tommy

You've gotta be sh*tting me. SoCal is the land of the aftermarket. What about Autowerks, Evosport, et. al? Your yellow pages alone should give you hundreds of shops to choose from.

Buellwinkle

The best deal I've found at $330 complete (Eibach springs + install but no alignment), but it's a bit of a drive to Alahambra is at http://www.d2.la/ They can probably do it while you wait if you have a few hours. That recommendation came from Brabus C. Also Calvinlgh had a place in OC for about $120, call him at 949 413-0897. An MB dealer gave me a quote of $270 including the alignment.

Let me know what you do. I'm on the fence on this one. Have you given thought to doing it yourself. My guess is to remove the struts and take them to a local shop, even Pep Boys and have them remove them replace the springs and put the struts back in. The rear looks like a piece of cake. I like the Eibach because it only lowers the rear 1" and front 1.3" to give it a little bit of a raked look. That 1/3" difference in the back will also not make the camber problem as severe in the back.

c230_2k2

Buell...Im thinking of getting H&R I live in OC so maybe the one in oc would be closer....which dealer did u get teh quote from?

Buellwinkle

I sent you a PM with the details. Why do you want the H&Rs over the Eibach? Just curious. Some say the Eibachs ride better, some say the H&Rs ride better.

c230_2k2

I think the because i like to lower the car more...cause for me its too high... an inch drop would do much..you can hardly see the difference...so im thinking if im going to spend money on this i want to see results..i called h&r they said no need to change shocks with their springs...

Buellwinkle

The H&R's are 1.4" drop in the front vs. the Eibach is 1.3". Don't think I would notice it. I'm more concerned about the rear looking like it's sagging with the tire buried under there. The H&R are 1.3" rear vs. Eibach is 1". The coupe is 1/2" lower than the sedan to begin with so if I had a sedan I would drop it the most I can.

c230_2k2

from my experience those numbers are never accurate...if they say it drops 1.4 i would say maybe an inch...if they say 1.3 maybe 3/4...

calvinlgoh

c230_2k2

hey... if u wanna get the H&R, i can probably get you a really good deal on the springs as well as the install...
just give me call when you wanna get it an i'll try to hook you up with my friend....

the number's 949-413 0897


calvin

linh

Yes, you can do that but what about the rear? How do you take out the rear spring (spring and shock are mounted seperate)? You still need to do my way without the compressor for the rear....:>))).

Buell, btw, my friend shop do have the spring compressor to remove the front spring but can't use the same compressor to remove the rear spring.

C 320-Sport

Hey c230_2k2, I got a C320 can u get me a good hookup too? I live in Southern California.

BrabusCClass

I just did it myself. It wasnt that hard.

M Brabus

I would recommend Sander at The Wheel Supply. His tech does good work. They are in Diamond Bar area by the 57 & 60 frwy. But they do not have alignment rack.

shtatc

I asked the MB dealer here in Tucson if they would install aftermarket springs/suspension package and they said they would do it. However, they will not guarantee the work. I have not gotten a quote on how much yet. I also asked the dealer up in Phoenix and they said "no". I asked about possible MB warranty issues and they said that there should be no problems. Looking to get the Kleemann springs.

dr_feelgood

how about in the bay area? do you guys know anyone?

rrf

I just got a reference today for Custom Alignment in Mt View.
Also Wheel Techniques in Campbell is good.

dr_feelgood

Do you know how much they are? H&R springs with install? thanks

who_dog

Which SA in Tucson did you speak with and which Phoenix dealer did you call? Thanks!

rrf

Nope I got H&R from EvoSport and installed myself.
The refs are good, but I never used either personally.

shtatc

who_dog,

I talked to AJ up at Schumaker MB in Scottsdale - parts adviser. He has alot of good info - he is a big Renntech fan. But, he did not sound like they would do anything there.

My SA at Beaudry MB in Tucson is Mike Pearson - but he refered me to one of the techs - the tech talked to the service manager and he said that they would do the install if I wanted. I have not gotten prices yet - I will get quotes today when I go back a pick up my car.

I have not tried to talk with anyone at Phoenix Motor Car or the new dealer in Chandler. They may be more willing to do aftermarket stuff. I liked talking to AJ at Schumaker - he just seemed alot more knowledgable on aftermarket tuners than most of the other parts people in Phoenix/Tucson.

Scott

calvinlgoh

Attn Roland....

I lost your number but got the prices for the springs and install already. Pls give me a call....


thanks


calvin

BlackC230Coupe

belive me i have had it on my car. the H&R springs will not make any difference in height on the back unless u change the spring pads. if u dont the rear looks stock and the front looks a little lower.

KWiK

I just ordered a new spring compressor and some Vogtland springs for my C230K. I plan on doing my own install. If you don't mind helping me offset the cost of my spring compressor, I don't mind helping you change your springs.

dr_feelgood

so before i go and have my springs installed. do you guys recommend that i buy the spring pads first? i plan to put h&r springs. what about you sedan owners? can you shed any light on this?

patronus

Before you buy spring pads, look at what ones are on your car already. Under the spring, look for 1, 2, 3 or 4 dot molded on the underside of the spring pad. 1 dot is 8mm thick, 4 is 23mm thick, the other two are spaced evenly between.

If you already have 1 or 2 dot, don't bother changing to make the car lower, 3 or 4, maybe.....