questions for h and r cup kit owner
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
2002 C200K
questions for h and r cup kit owner
hi there...
for those with cup kit, are u regretting getting it ?? do u reckon its too low for everyday use ?? like going over average height speed bumps, does the car scrap ???
hows the ride and handling ?? too firm ??? or just nice ???
cause i'm planning to get this kit, but afraid its too low and to harsh...any suggestions welcome...
please post ur experince with the kit, post pics if possible...
any negative effects ????
thanks
for those with cup kit, are u regretting getting it ?? do u reckon its too low for everyday use ?? like going over average height speed bumps, does the car scrap ???
hows the ride and handling ?? too firm ??? or just nice ???
cause i'm planning to get this kit, but afraid its too low and to harsh...any suggestions welcome...
please post ur experince with the kit, post pics if possible...
any negative effects ????
thanks
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, Florida
2003 C230K
I have the regular H&R sport springs that drop 1.4 inches. Even though it lowered it good. I think the front needs to be lowere more.
Clearence is not a problem. i dont think clearence should be a problem with the cup kit
Clearence is not a problem. i dont think clearence should be a problem with the cup kit
Almost a Member!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
C320
I used to have the cup kits. The drop wasn't too bad. Would have liked a lower front though.
I found the cup kits too soft that's why I swapped it out for h&r coil overs. Much better handling and ride. I prefer the firm ride.
If you're just after so-so handling go w/ the cup kits. I had the #2 pads on the rear and it made my car look like it had a heavy sound system in the trunk. So I swapped it for the #4 pad and made it look more even.
Hope this helps.
I found the cup kits too soft that's why I swapped it out for h&r coil overs. Much better handling and ride. I prefer the firm ride.
If you're just after so-so handling go w/ the cup kits. I had the #2 pads on the rear and it made my car look like it had a heavy sound system in the trunk. So I swapped it for the #4 pad and made it look more even.
Hope this helps.
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
C320 Sport
Its only half an inch lower in the front compared to the HR springs, price is like 3x. I don't think it's too low, everyone who i know with the C Class with cup kit including myself, thinks the front is still too high, 3 finger gap. But the back is cool.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, Florida
2003 C230K
Originally posted by xraverone
Its only half an inch lower in the front compared to the HR springs, price is like 3x. I don't think it's too low, everyone who i know with the C Class with cup kit including myself, thinks the front is still too high, 3 finger gap. But the back is cool.
Its only half an inch lower in the front compared to the HR springs, price is like 3x. I don't think it's too low, everyone who i know with the C Class with cup kit including myself, thinks the front is still too high, 3 finger gap. But the back is cool.
I dont think its 3 times more.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Sydney, Australia
2002 C200K
thanks for the input...
but i guess the cup kit is lil bit too low for me
i think i better wait another 2 - 3 months to get BILSTEIN and EIBACH....cause i dont want to pay twice for the labour, better get the shocks and springs at the same time IMHO...
not too low for me, and it handles
cheers
but i guess the cup kit is lil bit too low for me
i think i better wait another 2 - 3 months to get BILSTEIN and EIBACH....cause i dont want to pay twice for the labour, better get the shocks and springs at the same time IMHO...
not too low for me, and it handles
cheers
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
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 583
Likes: 14
From: South Florida
2019 AMG GT63S, 2020 Ferrari 488 PISTA
I have a set of H&R sport springs with the front cut one coil to get an even slam. Has anyone done this? Will my car hop alot? I really doubt it but im just curious if anyone else has tried it.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,536
Likes: 2
From: Brisbane, Australia
C200K (w204)
i have eibach prokit and cut it all around, and i use 19. The ride is much better than those japanese car with cut spring, still bouncy but can live with it. Swapping to Carllson coilover soon.
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
From: Canada
2002 C240 Classic
imo, i really like the look of cut springs, but i am against it primarily for the reason that shocks are designed to take a certain load and are manufactured and tested that way. cutting springs reduces the tension a lot and therefore decreases the load bearing capacity. looks nice, but on a benz its way too risky. i would never do it. on the other hand, if you really want to just cut your stock springs and its the same result. just don't expect the performance to improve. ride will suffer also.
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
From: Canada
2002 C240 Classic
quality, iso standards, workmanship, warranty, etc. both eibach and h&r have been around for a long time and both have excellent products. i went with h&r because they started making performance springs for porsches and mercedes. now they do all kinds, but these two makes are their specialty. personal preference.
