C230K Sedan suspension mods - MBWorld.org Forums

May 2, 2003 | 12:37 AM

peet

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From: Chicagoland, IL

09 C63

C230K Sedan suspension mods

reading through the historic c230k sedan posts, seems a lot of you were shopping/buying the sedan and almost everyone agreed that the suspension needed help.

I read that MB upgraded some suspension components on the C230k (over what I ask - I can't get a basis on this). In any case, please share with the membership:

Have you put in AMG roll bars?

What difference did they make?

Did you put in Eibach roll bars?

How about those?

What about springs?

Prices?

Thanks.
Peet

May 2, 2003 | 05:56 AM

bajaiman

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From: Sydney, Australia

01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG

I've installed front and rear AMG swaybars a few weeks ago and I think its one of the best mod I got for my car. The swaybars made my car turn tighter than before and less body roll. I believe you can get a set for US$200. The end link is not necessary to get, I've made my own metal bushes to tackle the size differences between the front AMG swaybar and end link.
I've also got Eibach pro springs, actually I got the springs 3 months before I got my car. I installed the springs a few days after I got my car so I can't comment on ride differences between stock and Eibach springs.

Go and get the swaybars with the springs, you won't regret it

May 2, 2003 | 09:06 AM

mdp c230k

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From: Los Angeles

2002 c230k

Re: C230K Sedan suspension mods

Quote:

Originally posted by peet
reading through the historic c230k sedan posts, seems a lot of you were shopping/buying the sedan and almost everyone agreed that the suspension needed help.

I read that MB upgraded some suspension components on the C230k (over what I ask - I can't get a basis on this). In any case, please share with the membership:

Have you put in AMG roll bars?

What difference did they make?

Did you put in Eibach roll bars?

How about those?

What about springs?

Prices?

Thanks.
Peet

I've got Eibach springs and sways and I love them! It's about 1.5" lower with almost no change in ride quality over rough surfaces. On turns it is as flat as it can get, no lean at all. The sways really make a huge difference in handling, speed of response is amazing now and lane change stability is rock solid. It sucks up speed bumps at full speed without any problem with stock shocks still in good shape after 5K miles lowered. AMG sways are a fraction as good as the Eibachs so if you want real handling go for the Eibachs!