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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
go for PORTERFIELD brake pads.
About a 75% reduction in brake dust, and much longer lasting brake pad than OEM.

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Thanks - Will try
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by e34m20
My front rotor is 13.6 inches, surely this is far larger than the standard w203 (non sport). In fact, this is even larger than my friends w202 C43 AMG front rotor which is 13.2 inches. These are both very large sizes for passenger cars. I think that whatever combination of equipment the American market c230 Sport Sedan has affords it a significant brake improvement over a C240 or c320 luxury sedan. It's kind of difficult to compare these American models with the ones on the rest of the world. The C230 Kompressor was ONLY available as a sport model in the USA.
We might be talking at cross purposes but I think our Sport Pack is your Sport. I'm on my way to Saudi - will try & look up sizes on my return. To put things into perspective - the delightful little Honda Civic Type R pocket rocket runs 17" Brembo rotors up front!

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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One more thing for Saxman: the coupes are quite a lot cheaper to buy, because of their looks. Whether you like them or not is all judgement.
With the seats folded, you almost have a station wagon's cargo room. With them up, there's still plenty of head room.
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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question for Saxman

Say dude...Just wondering...Did u decide on something yet?
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