Lowering my W203
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'14 CLA 45
I don't have any experience with springs, but how does that work? Are they just shortened springs that are stiffer, so that the car sits lower, but still provides no rubbing issues if the setup didn't run before?
I wouldn't mind making the gap between fender and wheel smaller, but as soon as it moves ever so slightly more towards rubbing, I immediately dismiss the idea.
I wouldn't mind making the gap between fender and wheel smaller, but as soon as it moves ever so slightly more towards rubbing, I immediately dismiss the idea.
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06 C230 SS 6spd
I don't have any experience with springs, but how does that work? Are they just shortened springs that are stiffer, so that the car sits lower, but still provides no rubbing issues if the setup didn't run before?
I wouldn't mind making the gap between fender and wheel smaller, but as soon as it moves ever so slightly more towards rubbing, I immediately dismiss the idea.
I wouldn't mind making the gap between fender and wheel smaller, but as soon as it moves ever so slightly more towards rubbing, I immediately dismiss the idea.
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C230
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'14 CLA 45
height wise the difference is little but spring rate will be different. Tein will be more of a softer ride compared to the H&R springs. So on a performance stand point H&R are a better choice IMHO
If you're going to keep your stock wheels and just lowering it there will be now rubbing issues at all. But once you get to different wheels it might be a concern but that depends on your offset.
If you're going to keep your stock wheels and just lowering it there will be now rubbing issues at all. But once you get to different wheels it might be a concern but that depends on your offset.
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06 C230 SS 6spd
are you sure your wheel offset is +1? Doesnt seem right? with the 265 youre probably going to rub the inner fender. You'll probably have to roll the fender and maybe pull it a little bit.
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'14 CLA 45
No, right now the setup works without any issues, unless I take a fast corner with 3 adults in the back. I wouldn't mind lowering the car a bit, but am trying to understand how the springs work.
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2014 CLS550
LOWERING 4MATIC
HEY EVERYONE .. FIRST TIME POSTING ON HERE, BUT I HAVE 06 280 4MATIC AND IM LOOKING TO LOWER IT ALSO, HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING ALOT OF OPTIONS FOE THE AWD,, I HAVE 18X9.5 ON REARS AND 18X8.5 IN THE FRONTS. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. IVE FOUND THESE AVAILABLE ON LINE "VOGTLAND" BUT DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT IT..
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1999 E320 4matic Wagon, 2005 C55 AMG - sold, 1998 VW Jetta TDI - sold, 2006 C230 Sport - Totaled :(
Welcome to the forum. Now I'm not the a-hole that slams people, but just a word of friendly advice, please turn of the caps lock or you will get yelled at quite a bit.
Sorry I can't help you with the lowering, haven't done it myself, and probably won't do it for a while down the road.
Sorry I can't help you with the lowering, haven't done it myself, and probably won't do it for a while down the road.
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06 C230 SS 6spd
many members on here have vogtland springs and have good reviews on them. To my knowledge i believe that Vogtland is the only manf. that makes springs for the 4matics unless you call eibach or H&R and have a custom set made.
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So, interesting. Reading through this thread, I'm getting the impression that if you have an 05+ Sport(I have an 07), throwing springs on will only give you an extremely minimal drop? If that's the case, which does everyone recommend for ride quality?
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
If you want the drop and ride quality you must get Coilovers. Coliovers that let you adjust the height and the dampening. An example is Tein Basics just let you adjust the height but Tein SS let you adjust the height and the dampening.
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For that price I recommend this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MEGAN...item3f04f73123
This is a good reliable brand. Also with these coilovers you can adjust the height and the dampening...basically height and comfort (stiffness).
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
I see 214 each for front and 160 each for rear
$748 Not including springs
http://www.raceinspired.com/cs-51-ga...ks-struts.aspx
$748 Not including springs
http://www.raceinspired.com/cs-51-ga...ks-struts.aspx
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Sorry, i meant to put another zero to the 40 so it would be 400 but anyways, i guess i misread it. I thought it was 214 for a pair of fronts and 160 for a pair of rears. They also have the Koni FSD kit for 610. Has anyone ever used this set?
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http://www.raceinspired.com/cs-56-suspension-kits.aspx
I still say you should consider the Megan coilovers. Adjust the height and dampening..you can't really beat that for that price. They are a known company too.
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Sorry, I found them on this site for 610:
http://performance.importrp.com/koni.../i-226893.aspx
In regards to the coilovers, I dont really want to be riding too low. Do you know if anyone has ever used the megan coilovers? Also, would i need a camber kit for these?
http://performance.importrp.com/koni.../i-226893.aspx
In regards to the coilovers, I dont really want to be riding too low. Do you know if anyone has ever used the megan coilovers? Also, would i need a camber kit for these?
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hey karo your car came with the sport suspension on it right? i have the sport suspension too. is there any advantage to getting the megan coilovers instead? i feel like the stock is already pretty good, just want to make sure i dont get something and go backwards. im looking for maximum performance without completely destroying the MB ride quality.
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
hey karo your car came with the sport suspension on it right? i have the sport suspension too. is there any advantage to getting the megan coilovers instead? i feel like the stock is already pretty good, just want to make sure i dont get something and go backwards. im looking for maximum performance without completely destroying the MB ride quality.
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
Megan or ksport a reputable company's, more in the import scene than euro but they're quality products. If I had the money I'd get KW V2 coilovers. I have tein basic but I can't complain about the ride comfort they are spot on IMO. Friends are so surprised about how smooth the ride is even though I'm so low.
