Installed my Vogtland springs today...
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Installed my Vogtland springs today...
This morning I installed some Vogtland springs on my C230 Coupe. The drop is spec'd at 30mm and that appears to be correct. The front is down to a 2 finger gap and the rear (with 4 dot pads) is a 0 finger gap.
Vogtland claims these spring would work fine with the OEM shocks. After putting 47 miles on the car since the install, I would agree. The springs feel slightly firmer than stock and provide a nice compliant ride. I still think the car needs sway bars, but I expected that.
Do I like these springs? YES
Did these springs give the drop and ride claimed? YES
Would I buy Vogtland again? YES
Over rating?
pictures to follow...
Vogtland claims these spring would work fine with the OEM shocks. After putting 47 miles on the car since the install, I would agree. The springs feel slightly firmer than stock and provide a nice compliant ride. I still think the car needs sway bars, but I expected that.
Do I like these springs? YES
Did these springs give the drop and ride claimed? YES
Would I buy Vogtland again? YES
Over rating?
pictures to follow...
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Originally posted by Xeon
i dunno if it is the angle of photography..but the gap of the front wheel and the fender still looks wide..the rear looks nice though
i dunno if it is the angle of photography..but the gap of the front wheel and the fender still looks wide..the rear looks nice though
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
What made you go with Voglant springs? Are they available in the U.S.? Why not Eibach or H&R?
What made you go with Voglant springs? Are they available in the U.S.? Why not Eibach or H&R?
I wasn't looking for a big increase in stiffness, if I wanted that, I would just drive my BMW.
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Originally posted by E320
Very nice ,Did you lower it by yourself?if yes ,did you use an mb spring compressor or just the regular ones?Where can i buy the vogtland springs?
Very nice ,Did you lower it by yourself?if yes ,did you use an mb spring compressor or just the regular ones?Where can i buy the vogtland springs?
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Are they progressive? The price looks good, $244.
Are they progressive? The price looks good, $244.
oh, and when the OEM springs are uncompressed, they are about 18" long
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looks good...its lowered to where it should be.....not slammed !!
good job !
so the ride is not bouncy with OEM shocks ???
do these fit the C320 as well ?
good job !
so the ride is not bouncy with OEM shocks ???
do these fit the C320 as well ?
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Originally posted by bagwell
looks good...its lowered to where it should be.....not slammed !!
good job !
so the ride is not bouncy with OEM shocks ???
do these fit the C320 as well ?
looks good...its lowered to where it should be.....not slammed !!
good job !
so the ride is not bouncy with OEM shocks ???
do these fit the C320 as well ?
Yes, they have springs for the C320.
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Absolutely, if someone else has done it and there's a recipe for doing it like cut 2 full coils lowers the car 1".
Absolutely, if someone else has done it and there's a recipe for doing it like cut 2 full coils lowers the car 1".
Be sure to share your results.
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I keep hearing of people cutting the H&R springs to get more drop, might as well cut the factory springs, save the middleman. The problem with being first is that you have to cut & test a few times until you get the desired results. If I can do the springs myself and had the time I would but if I have to pay top dollar labor rates for doing it, the pre-made springs are way cheaper.
