Wagons Ho ! Let's see some W203 wagons.
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2016 GLE 350
OK, here's my wagon with the H&R Cupkit and Sport Sedan 17" wheels. The springs lowered the front about 1-1/2" and the rear about 1-3/8". To me it looks like the rear is sitting too low. What do you guys think?
I'm thinking I might go back to the stock rear springs and then install the thinnest pad (currently has the thickest). I also might experiment with the different lower shock mounts (Greg - you know what I mean). I don't really want to mismatch components, but I don't really have a choice. Unless, anyone has any other ideas of raising the rear with Cupkit.
I'm thinking I might go back to the stock rear springs and then install the thinnest pad (currently has the thickest). I also might experiment with the different lower shock mounts (Greg - you know what I mean). I don't really want to mismatch components, but I don't really have a choice. Unless, anyone has any other ideas of raising the rear with Cupkit.
Wagon looks great BTW.
I think those wheels look killer on the wagons. I see what you mean on the rear. It does sit a bit low compared to front. So, that is the thickest pads in the rear..the 4's-IIII? If, not, i know that's what came with my wagon and i will swap you if you need them. I was just under my wagon a few days ago and forgot to look at the rear lower shock mounts...dang it.
Anyhow, looks good and i bet handles a lot better now. Greg
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Anyhow, great wagon. great color combination..and those BBS's are going to really put it over the top. Cheers, Greg
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thx for the comments 
i haven't got much plans anymore, except for the wheels and suspension ...
but actually, that's enough
@frankw: yeah, i don't know about the gold bolts ... color shoud come out nice, i hope at first i thought about keeping the color but i'm not sure..;
here is a pic of the wheels in front of the DD ( C220cdi )
grtz
i haven't got much plans anymore, except for the wheels and suspension ...
but actually, that's enough
@frankw: yeah, i don't know about the gold bolts ... color shoud come out nice, i hope
at first i thought about keeping the color but i'm not sure..; here is a pic of the wheels in front of the DD ( C220cdi )
grtz
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'02 C320 Wagon, '78 308 GTS, '06 Highlander Hybrid
Yep, I'm already on #4 pads. Do you know how much each of the different pads will lower? Usually it is not a direct correlation (ie 5mm thinner pad doesn't always mean 5mm lower ride height). I guess I will try different pads and also the different lower mount.
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give it a search. splinter posted the info before.
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they are indeed different...
A 2103250184 is 5mm thick
0284 measures 9 mm
0384 measures 13 mm
0484 measures 17 mm
so the difference between is always 4 mm
grtz
A 2103250184 is 5mm thick
0284 measures 9 mm
0384 measures 13 mm
0484 measures 17 mm
so the difference between is always 4 mm
grtz
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Yeah, I've got 0484 (the thickest pads). But how much of a drop would I get by going with let's say the 13 mm (0384) pads? I know it has to be more than 4 mm due to the geometry.
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'02 C320 Wagon, '78 308 GTS, '06 Highlander Hybrid
Handling is definitely improved but not to the extent I was hoping for. I'll probably go back to the stock rear springs with a thinner pad, but not sure if I'm going to go back to the stock rear shocks or keep the H&R shocks. I'm not real keen on mismatching the parts, but honestly, I think the H&R are slightly more damped, but not a lot.
BTW Lepez...nice car, want to trade?
BTW Lepez...nice car, want to trade?
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Handling is definitely improved but not to the extent I was hoping for. I'll probably go back to the stock rear springs with a thinner pad, but not sure if I'm going to go back to the stock rear shocks or keep the H&R shocks. I'm not real keen on mismatching the parts, but honestly, I think the H&R are slightly more damped, but not a lot.
BTW Lepez...nice car, want to trade?
BTW Lepez...nice car, want to trade?
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'02 C320 Wagon, '78 308 GTS, '06 Highlander Hybrid
OK, alls done. The front has been lowered 1-1/2" and the back just over 1/2". I've got the sport sedan wheels on off of an '05 and just put new rubber on the back (255/40-17). Handles much better and the ride is much firmer. This is still the wife's car otherwise the windows would be tinted, quad tip exhaust, and I'd upgrade the stereo.
First pic is stock for reference.
First pic is stock for reference.
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YES !!! Henry, that looks great. Sits nicely. After much trial and tribulation, i think you have it dialed in. You can probably swap springs/shocks in your sleep now 
Congrats, look good.
Congrats, look good.
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some slow@$$diesels
, with a designo twotoned interior and designo wood...and distronic, keyless-go, MOST audio system - and so on...greetingz,
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some slow@$$diesels
I see that my old C270CDI wagon has been mentioned before...here are some more pictures - 2001 C270CDI station in designo silver, designo twotoned interior, cinamora designo wood and a couple of other nice (basic-need) features
unfortunately the car got totaled by my wife but at least she came out without a single injury and that is what matters most
greetingz,
unfortunately the car got totaled by my wife but at least she came out without a single injury and that is what matters most
greetingz,
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(that unfortunately met its demise-glad the wife was not hurt !!! ) was the reason i got mine. I wish i had just a 1/4 of the awesome mods you installed in/on that wagon.
Cheers, Greg.
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Thought I would share some more wagon pics.... even though the car is DIRTY ! Anyhow, I went for the "Stormtrooper" look on my wagon and had my TSW "Crofts" powdercoated a semigloss black. Also finally installed some clear headlights..halogen 
... Also bought some clear fogs from Gary/advans that i hope to install soon. Cheers, Greg
... Also bought some clear fogs from Gary/advans that i hope to install soon. Cheers, Greg
