Lowering my W203
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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.
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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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06 C230 SS 6spd
Dampening will adjust handling because of how much rebound you'll get. If your dampening is stiffer it can handle turns better you feel less mush but your car will feel like your on a pogo stick. Too soft and it'll feel like your riding in a boat on waves because it'll be absorbing all the bumps on the road. You balance between the two so your car can handle better but comfortable enough when going over bumps and normal everyday roads. You would hate a super stiff ride for everyday driving. You've probably seem some fixed up cars with stiff suspension and the car bounces and moves on every single bump on the road instead of going smoothly over and the struts rebound to take on the bumps. So its up to your preference on how to dial it in. I prefer a little stiffer for performance than a smooth comfortable ride.
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2006 C350 Sport 6MT
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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.
If they are a quality product, then I may have to re-think my former decision, but then again with a sub in the trunk, I don't know where I'd put the air-tank!
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Dampening will adjust handling because of how much rebound you'll get. If your dampening is stiffer it can handle turns better you feel less mush but your car will feel like your on a pogo stick. Too soft and it'll feel like your riding in a boat on waves because it'll be absorbing all the bumps on the road. You balance between the two so your car can handle better but comfortable enough when going over bumps and normal everyday roads. You would hate a super stiff ride for everyday driving. You've probably seem some fixed up cars with stiff suspension and the car bounces and moves on every single bump on the road instead of going smoothly over and the struts rebound to take on the bumps. So its up to your preference on how to dial it in. I prefer a little stiffer for performance than a smooth comfortable ride.
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hey guys. ive already lowered my C280 4matic with the vogtland awd sport springs. but now i feel i should have replaced my shocks/struts also, should i go with oem shocks or aftermarket sport ones (which i cant seem to find for the awd) any help would be awesome.. what to do??
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06 C230 SS 6spd
hey guys. ive already lowered my C280 4matic with the vogtland awd sport springs. but now i feel i should have replaced my shocks/struts also, should i go with oem shocks or aftermarket sport ones (which i cant seem to find for the awd) any help would be awesome.. what to do??
Call up Koni and see if they have any for your car.
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hey guys. ive already lowered my C280 4matic with the vogtland awd sport springs. but now i feel i should have replaced my shocks/struts also, should i go with oem shocks or aftermarket sport ones (which i cant seem to find for the awd) any help would be awesome.. what to do??
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you'll want aftermarket because OEM are going to wear out faster on a lowered car. It'll bottom out and the piston in the struts dont get the full travel it needs. Brands like Koni, KYB, and Bilstein are build for the short springs.
Call up Koni and see if they have any for your car.
Call up Koni and see if they have any for your car.
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So I'm reading everywhere on forum and off forum that Tein lowers a 2002 C240 lower than H&R and vice versa. Which is it? I can seem to find a definite answer. As you know, the C240 has a high front than the rear. I was thinking of leaving my H&Rs in the rear and putting the Teins in the front for a much nicer look. Any suggestions?
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So I'm reading everywhere on forum and off forum that Tein lowers a 2002 C240 lower than H&R and vice versa. Which is it? I can seem to find a definite answer. As you know, the C240 has a high front than the rear. I was thinking of leaving my H&Rs in the rear and putting the Teins in the front for a much nicer look. Any suggestions?
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From: fort worth, tx
06 C230 SS 6spd
Teins springs will drop your model lower but the spring rate is way softer than h&r and OEM ss springs. You can always look into SS springs and struts. It'll give your car a nice drop and factory performance. They sell pretty cheap in the classifieds on here.
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I'm rolling on Brabus springs. 30mm drop both front and rear, on stock struts. Definitely stiffer than OEM but also comfy enough for daily driving (minus the occasional pothole).
People are complaining about stock struts wearing out faster, but I have 110000km on mine (installed the springs at 85000) and everything's still looking good.
People are complaining about stock struts wearing out faster, but I have 110000km on mine (installed the springs at 85000) and everything's still looking good.
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Hey guys...I have a set of H&Rs ****ting in the garage since this winter waiting to be installed. What tools do I need besides the spring compressor to get these on?
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
Any advice? Thanks in advance.
