Need input/advise...
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04' C320 S/S Capri Blue Metallic
Need input/advise...
guys'..I got the C320 Sports and been thinking about lowering it (.5" or 1") just for the looks but is it worth it or should i just spend the money on something else? It's going to cost me around $550 w/ alignment already
for those who lowered it esp. the one who has the Sports package, did it make a big difference, drivng and handling wise? was it scraping a lot?
for those who didn't, did you regret it?
so far, I got the upgraded front grill, flat hood emblem and the depo projector light from K1 motorsports...
thanks in Advance
for those who lowered it esp. the one who has the Sports package, did it make a big difference, drivng and handling wise? was it scraping a lot?
for those who didn't, did you regret it?
so far, I got the upgraded front grill, flat hood emblem and the depo projector light from K1 motorsports...
thanks in Advance
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i say depends where you live... it def looks better and will handle better if you lower it i say go for it if you are plannin on gettin aftermarket wheels g luck
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From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
went to Coil overs with adjustable shocks since shocks would've cost
500-1000 installed alone, and not matched to the springs.
The stock so called "sport" suspension drove me crazy.
It was sloppy, handled poorly and rode like crap too.
No redeeming factors at all.
After a year of ownership, and fighting with my car through corners,
I put AMG sways (about $200) and Vogtland Springs (about 200-250)
and I could not have been happier. The ride was better than ever,
not too bumpy. My formerly exhausting commute became much much easier, not wrestling just to stay in the seat through corners, and no more front end dive. It was love again, until the shocks died.
Total invested was about $500-600 with alignment.
I did most of the work myself, but I'd recommend finding someone to
compress the front struts and replace the springs for you once they're off the car. The rear only takes about 45 minutes to do the sways and springs.
It's not that hard to DIY.
If you're talking about "lowering the springs" does that mean cutting them?
I wouldn't do that. New springs are inexpensive enough.
AND YES it looked and still looks MUCH better.
Prior to 2005 W203's in the US sit about 6 inches off the front wheels.
Yuk!
Do it for the looks, comfort, handling, and ease of driving. You'll be a happy owner.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Aug 31, 2007 at 11:59 AM.
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04' C320 S/S Capri Blue Metallic
I think the one that you have describe is what I'm really looking for to happen...w/c is for looks, comfort, handling and ease of driving 
but want to start with the springs first and then got from there as the budget allows 
Most of my driving will be in freeway, San Jose to San Francisco
oooops! what I meant when I said lowering the springs are getting a set of new springs that would lower the car
