.elijah.

what is the difference in the ride between the two: H&R Cup Kit or Coil Overs? I know that there is almost a double in the price between the latter. Which one rides harder? thanks!

SiLvaC32

i don't think you can even tell which one rides harder... but the handling characteristics on the coilovers are much much better than the cup-kits. oh... and coilovers and be lowered than the cupkits.

Jerry

oggle

How are the coilovers better in handling? Isn't the only difference in the height adjustability between the two?

SiLvaC32

i actually read it on the magazine... they did a comparison test. for springs and shocks, cup kits, and coilovers.

the coilovers scored the highest in skidpads and all other department, and where cupkits came in 2nd and spring and shock combo came in last. by last... i meant the stock was the last place. but.. out of the three aftermarket setup.

all 3 were by the same company. it was H&R as i recall.

Jerry

Mach430

The springs and struts on the H&R coilovers are different than the cup kit. It really is the best suspension for the C Class!

.elijah.

I was asking around and some say that the coil overs are just too stiff and would make the ride really bouncy! Is that true?!

KWiK

no, really stiff and really bouncy are not the same thing. Depending on your taste, you may consider it one or the other but it can't be both. The average MB owner would consider COs too stiff.

Mach430

I would ask those people if they have actually been in a C Class with the H&R coilovers. The truth of the matter is that most people speak based on either experience in a different car, or what they hearsay. The H&R coilovers are much tighter, but keep the Mercedes comfort level in the C Class, and DRASTICALLY improve the handling.