C32 rear sway bar in my C230 coupe
10-21-2002, 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by kompress
So is the concensus that the Coupe's front sway bar is the same as the C32's 22mm?
So is the concensus that the Coupe's front sway bar is the same as the C32's 22mm?
right now, i'm thinking either just get the rears for cheap, or wait for larger eibachs later. any comments?
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the other advantage of the c32 swaybars is that it is an mb part so it should be totally fine w/ the dealerships.
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10-21-2002, 04:09 PM
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kw230, is there any reason you did not change both front and rear bars? Did the front bar from a C 32 will fit the C 230 Coupe?
Thanks
kw230, is there any reason you did not change both front and rear bars? Did the front bar from a C 32 will fit the C 230 Coupe?
Thanks
10-21-2002, 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by young
i can't find an exact reference (yet), but lynn says that they are the same.
but, it looks like the front is more complicated and if you add them up - patronus said $240 - i think you should consider the eibachs for $375
right now, i'm thinking either just get the rears for cheap, or wait for larger eibachs later. any comments?
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the other advantage of the c32 swaybars is that it is an mb part so it should be totally fine w/ the dealerships.
i can't find an exact reference (yet), but lynn says that they are the same.
but, it looks like the front is more complicated and if you add them up - patronus said $240 - i think you should consider the eibachs for $375
right now, i'm thinking either just get the rears for cheap, or wait for larger eibachs later. any comments?
--
the other advantage of the c32 swaybars is that it is an mb part so it should be totally fine w/ the dealerships.
10-21-2002, 04:32 PM
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Originally posted by tberry
Young where can I get the Eibach's? Everyone else is either out or dont carry them.
Young where can I get the Eibach's? Everyone else is either out or dont carry them.
the 3rd option is evosports' bars - more money, but more adjustable.
10-21-2002, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by kompress
So is the concensus that the Coupe's front sway bar is the same as the C32's 22mm?
What about the Coupe's rear bar?
Thanks!
So is the concensus that the Coupe's front sway bar is the same as the C32's 22mm?
What about the Coupe's rear bar?
Thanks!
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10-21-2002, 05:33 PM
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I don't change the front bar is because I have already ordered a set of eibach's 24/22 sway bars.
The stock 20mm front bar and the C32's 16mm rear bar seems to have a good balance to the car, if combine with the eibach lowering spring and a set of koni shocks, it would be a nice set up. (Good price!!)
The stock 20mm front bar and the C32's 16mm rear bar seems to have a good balance to the car, if combine with the eibach lowering spring and a set of koni shocks, it would be a nice set up. (Good price!!)
10-22-2002, 08:12 AM
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kw230, I noticed in the picture that you aren't running the stock springs and shocks. I'm just thinking that your setup might drive completely different from someone with stock springs and shocks and this C32 swaybar.
Eason, do you have the rest of your suspension stock? I'd be interested in hearing what you think before I buy anything.
Eason, do you have the rest of your suspension stock? I'd be interested in hearing what you think before I buy anything.
10-22-2002, 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by young
but, it looks like the front is more complicated and if you add them up - patronus said $240 - i think you should consider the eibachs for $375
right now, i'm thinking either just get the rears for cheap, or wait for larger eibachs later. any comments?
but, it looks like the front is more complicated and if you add them up - patronus said $240 - i think you should consider the eibachs for $375
right now, i'm thinking either just get the rears for cheap, or wait for larger eibachs later. any comments?
10-22-2002, 02:06 PM
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I'm gonna wait for the eibach's. Didn't Edvpt get the eibach sway bars some time back? I thought he was from the US.
I'm gonna wait for the eibach's. Didn't Edvpt get the eibach sway bars some time back? I thought he was from the US.
edvpt is busy right now so he hasn't posted in a while but he loves how his car rides.
10-31-2002, 11:31 PM
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Just picked up my C32 rear sway bar today, I will try to install the bar myself tomorrow.
Kw230:
How hard it is to install? did you do it yourself? What are the things I have to becareful? Thx.
Kw230:
How hard it is to install? did you do it yourself? What are the things I have to becareful? Thx.
10-31-2002, 11:57 PM
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Originally posted by Blueice
Do they make that big of diffrient?
Do they make that big of diffrient?
11-01-2002, 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by Lynn
The C32 has 22 mm front and 16 mm rear.
The C32 has 22 mm front and 16 mm rear.
. And no, it does not out-handle the C 230 K, though it does give a good account of itself for a car of its vintage.
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11-01-2002, 12:53 AM
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Hello eason, congraduation that you have got you new bar.
It is really easy to install. It takes no longer than 1/2 hour for the rear bar if you got all the necessary tools and the right bushing.
I have just finished my Mid-term exam, you can come to my house to install it if you like...
For some people said I dont have the stock suspension set up, but I know how is the coupe handles in stock form because I start to mod the suspension from a completely stock coupe. Also, from the theory side, a 13mm bar change to 16mm bar, which is about 2.3 times increase of bar stiffness, it is much!!!
It is really easy to install. It takes no longer than 1/2 hour for the rear bar if you got all the necessary tools and the right bushing.
I have just finished my Mid-term exam, you can come to my house to install it if you like...
For some people said I dont have the stock suspension set up, but I know how is the coupe handles in stock form because I start to mod the suspension from a completely stock coupe. Also, from the theory side, a 13mm bar change to 16mm bar, which is about 2.3 times increase of bar stiffness, it is much!!!
11-01-2002, 02:41 AM
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kw230:
that sounds good. I got the bushing as well. How can I find you if I want to install tomorrow? can you ICQ or PM me for your contact info? Thanks!
that sounds good. I got the bushing as well. How can I find you if I want to install tomorrow? can you ICQ or PM me for your contact info? Thanks!
11-01-2002, 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by kw230
Hello eason, congraduation that you have got you new bar.
It is really easy to install. It takes no longer than 1/2 hour for the rear bar if you got all the necessary tools and the right bushing.
Hello eason, congraduation that you have got you new bar.
It is really easy to install. It takes no longer than 1/2 hour for the rear bar if you got all the necessary tools and the right bushing.
