Help With Wheel/Suspension Setup ?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Help With Wheel/Suspension Setup ?
Hi,
i'm new here, first of all i'd like to say i'm in the UK and i have a w203 c-200 kompressor saloon which is not too bad even though i'v had loads of probs with it (mainly trip computer probs and stupid dealer)
Any as my model is a classic (manual too) i would like 2 know what wheels would fit the car and which/where/how much for suspension lowering springs ?
I was thinking of 17's with a 30mm-40mm drop, would that be any good ?
Also while i'm here i would like to ask wheather it is possible to replace or upgrade the tiny sub it comes with as standard in the boot ?
Any advice would be great !
thanks
i'm new here, first of all i'd like to say i'm in the UK and i have a w203 c-200 kompressor saloon which is not too bad even though i'v had loads of probs with it (mainly trip computer probs and stupid dealer)
Any as my model is a classic (manual too) i would like 2 know what wheels would fit the car and which/where/how much for suspension lowering springs ?
I was thinking of 17's with a 30mm-40mm drop, would that be any good ?
Also while i'm here i would like to ask wheather it is possible to replace or upgrade the tiny sub it comes with as standard in the boot ?
Any advice would be great !
thanks
Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Like Crazy
Re: Help With Wheel/Suspension Setup ?
[
Also while i'm here i would like to ask wheather it is possible to replace or upgrade the tiny sub it comes with as standard in the boot ?
Any advice would be great !
thanks [/B][/QUOTE]
somehow the same thought crossed my mind. after doing some research on the market on whether or not free-air subs are still popular, i only found a kicker 8 inch midbass. it would hit harder though but going through all the trouble like changing the amp and re-mounting the sub, i suggest that you should just disable the rear deck sub and add an enclosed sub in the boot.
Also while i'm here i would like to ask wheather it is possible to replace or upgrade the tiny sub it comes with as standard in the boot ?
Any advice would be great !
thanks [/B][/QUOTE]
somehow the same thought crossed my mind. after doing some research on the market on whether or not free-air subs are still popular, i only found a kicker 8 inch midbass. it would hit harder though but going through all the trouble like changing the amp and re-mounting the sub, i suggest that you should just disable the rear deck sub and add an enclosed sub in the boot.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,439
Likes: 1
Re: Re: Help With Wheel/Suspension Setup ?
somehow the same thought crossed my mind. after doing some research on the market on whether or not free-air subs are still popular, i only found a kicker 8 inch midbass. it would hit harder though but going through all the trouble like changing the amp and re-mounting the sub, i suggest that you should just disable the rear deck sub and add an enclosed sub in the boot. [/B]
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,439
Likes: 1
Re: Help With Wheel/Suspension Setup ?
Originally posted by c200k uk
Hi,
i'm new here, first of all i'd like to say i'm in the UK and i have a w203 c-200 kompressor saloon which is not too bad even though i'v had loads of probs with it (mainly trip computer probs and stupid dealer)
Any as my model is a classic (manual too) i would like 2 know what wheels would fit the car and which/where/how much for suspension lowering springs ?
I was thinking of 17's with a 30mm-40mm drop, would that be any good ?
Any advice would be great !
thanks
Hi,
i'm new here, first of all i'd like to say i'm in the UK and i have a w203 c-200 kompressor saloon which is not too bad even though i'v had loads of probs with it (mainly trip computer probs and stupid dealer)
Any as my model is a classic (manual too) i would like 2 know what wheels would fit the car and which/where/how much for suspension lowering springs ?
I was thinking of 17's with a 30mm-40mm drop, would that be any good ?
Any advice would be great !
thanks
There are a lot of wheels that can be fitted on a W203 sedan. I think the first question you have to ask yourself is how much are you willing to spend and what kind of wheels do you like (classic 5 spokes, multi-spokes or mesh). Maybe you should check it out at various websites such as Tirerack, Brabus, Carlsson, Renntech etc and get an idea of what you like.
As far as suspension goes, 30-40mm drop is only 1.2"-1.6, which isnt that much, H&R might be too low for you. Maybe you can try Renntech springs, they are really good.
Hope this helps.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
sorry just read your post !
ok well i like a set of wheels u get over here in the uk (dont think u can get them in the usa) any way they are 17" 205/40/17, would they fit alright with 30-40mm drop or even more? considering i carry people in the back and sometimes fill my boot up, i wouldnt want to have them scraping the arches?
thanks
ok well i like a set of wheels u get over here in the uk (dont think u can get them in the usa) any way they are 17" 205/40/17, would they fit alright with 30-40mm drop or even more? considering i carry people in the back and sometimes fill my boot up, i wouldnt want to have them scraping the arches?
thanks
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
From: From Oxnard; living in Ocean View Hills, San Diego, CA
'01 C320 SS
Originally posted by c200k uk
so with regard to my queery on wheels and suspension could someone please please help me as i'm new to this kinda stuff?
thanks
so with regard to my queery on wheels and suspension could someone please please help me as i'm new to this kinda stuff?
thanks
btw, please note this list does have a search feature too. Check it out too.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,439
Likes: 1
Originally posted by c200k uk
sorry just read your post !
ok well i like a set of wheels u get over here in the uk (dont think u can get them in the usa) any way they are 17" 205/40/17, would they fit alright with 30-40mm drop or even more? considering i carry people in the back and sometimes fill my boot up, i wouldnt want to have them scraping the arches?
thanks
sorry just read your post !
ok well i like a set of wheels u get over here in the uk (dont think u can get them in the usa) any way they are 17" 205/40/17, would they fit alright with 30-40mm drop or even more? considering i carry people in the back and sometimes fill my boot up, i wouldnt want to have them scraping the arches?
thanks
btw, I've replied to yr e-mail.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
go to this link : http://www.tyresave.co.uk/alloykhn.html
and go down to the kahn rs-s and kahn rs-c ! these are the two i'm considering! what do u think of them ?
and go down to the kahn rs-s and kahn rs-c ! these are the two i'm considering! what do u think of them ?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,439
Likes: 1
Originally posted by c200k uk
go to this link : http://www.tyresave.co.uk/alloykhn.html
and go down to the kahn rs-s and kahn rs-c ! these are the two i'm considering! what do u think of them ?
go to this link : http://www.tyresave.co.uk/alloykhn.html
and go down to the kahn rs-s and kahn rs-c ! these are the two i'm considering! what do u think of them ?
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 470
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Originally posted by c200k uk
ok well i like a set of wheels u get over here in the uk (dont think u can get them in the usa) any way they are 17" 205/40/17, would they fit alright with 30-40mm drop or even more?
ok well i like a set of wheels u get over here in the uk (dont think u can get them in the usa) any way they are 17" 205/40/17, would they fit alright with 30-40mm drop or even more?
225/45/17 on 17x7.5" wheels would be a better choice, you won't have any problems about the tyres scraping the wheel arches. As for springs, there are a few out there... H&R, Eibach, Kleemann, etc...
I've got Eibach on my car (C200K too) and the springs lowered my car for about 30mm, and the rides are quite comfortable too.
