W203: Experience or opinions with Carlsson Threaded Sport Suspension?
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W203: Experience or opinions with Carlsson Threaded Sport Suspension?
I have a C320. I currently have H&R Sport springs on 19*8 [235's] & 19*9.5 [265's] HRE wheels with stock shocks. The rear tires rub slightly on swoops with a full tank & 5 people.
After a year of waiting for Koni shocks and increased compression/rebound problems, I'm looking elsewhere. The Kleemann setup is nice but $$$. So, I'm looking at Carlsson's.
1. Is the Carlsson a good setup?
2. How low is the drop? I'm looking for minimal from stock height.
3. Will a #4 spring pad help? I'm looking for a slight negative rake.
Many thanks in advance,
Rob C.
U.S. Navy
My wife's Merc
After a year of waiting for Koni shocks and increased compression/rebound problems, I'm looking elsewhere. The Kleemann setup is nice but $$$. So, I'm looking at Carlsson's.
1. Is the Carlsson a good setup?
2. How low is the drop? I'm looking for minimal from stock height.
3. Will a #4 spring pad help? I'm looking for a slight negative rake.
Many thanks in advance,
Rob C.
U.S. Navy
My wife's Merc
Last edited by CHATMANR; Nov 23, 2002 at 06:19 PM.
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i have the h&r cup kit which includes h&r springs and bilstein shocks. it isn't that expenisive...around $600 USD. you can buy that (cheaper than carlsson), and use the shocks and your sport springs if the drop is too much. just a suggestion.
Last edited by antonio; Nov 24, 2002 at 03:14 PM.
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Re: W203: Experience or opinions with Carlsson Threaded Sport Suspension?
Originally posted by CHATMANR
I have a C320.... I currently have H&R Sport springs on 19*8 [235's] & 19*9.5 [265's] HRE wheels with stock shocks. The rear tires rub slightly on swoops with a full tank & 5 people.
After a year of waiting for Koni shocks and increased compression/rebound problems, I'm looking elsewhere. The Kleemann setup is nice but $$$. So, I'm looking at Carlsson's.
1. Is the Carlsson a good setup?
2. How low is the drop? I'm looking for minimal from stock height.
3. Will a #4 spring pad help? I'm looking for a slight negative rake.....
I have a C320.... I currently have H&R Sport springs on 19*8 [235's] & 19*9.5 [265's] HRE wheels with stock shocks. The rear tires rub slightly on swoops with a full tank & 5 people.
After a year of waiting for Koni shocks and increased compression/rebound problems, I'm looking elsewhere. The Kleemann setup is nice but $$$. So, I'm looking at Carlsson's.
1. Is the Carlsson a good setup?
2. How low is the drop? I'm looking for minimal from stock height.
3. Will a #4 spring pad help? I'm looking for a slight negative rake.....
I am using the Renntech springs now which I like it VERY MUCH! Maybe this might be another option for you. The drop is just right - 1"-1.25". It is very expensive for a set of springs, but they are worth it.
Hope this helps!!
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FYI, carllson coilover and H&R coilover are the same, Carllson just rebdge the H&R one and sell them as their product, That's what my friend who use carllson coilover told me. 
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Your friend was wrong, Carlsson uses Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks which are valved for the springs. In my experience, the Carlsson suspension has always been very soft. If you are looking for a great handling suspension, you should look elsewhere.
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Mach430, you are correct. I can't put down 2k for a suspension that my wife will be mostly driving; and I'm in escrow, in S.D. so you already know how much $$$$ I've got tied up already
I've ordered new tires [SP9000's 265/30-19] and the Carlsson Threaded Sport Suspension, so I guess I'll be a Giunea pig for the group, and hope for the best!!!
I've ordered new tires [SP9000's 265/30-19] and the Carlsson Threaded Sport Suspension, so I guess I'll be a Giunea pig for the group, and hope for the best!!!
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Carlsson Sport Suspension
Availability: Low Stock
$899
Category: Springs
Notes: Carlsson RS Threaded suspension kit. Fits Sedan only.
Carlsson Sport Suspension
Availability: Low Stock
$899
Category: Springs
Notes: Carlsson RS Threaded suspension kit. Fits Sedan only.
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If you haven't yet bought the Carlsson suspension, consider the H&R Coilovers. We have them on our C32, and they're awesome! Definitely more money than the Carlsson kit, but it may be more of what you looking for. On the otherhand, it may be the complete opposite! If you do go with the Carlsson kit, let us know how you like it!
