W203 C270 CDI from Northern Ireland
07-03-2011, 11:06 AM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
W203 C270 CDI from Northern Ireland
Hi guys,
I'm pretty new here. I bought my '03 C270 in March of this year and have recently had my AMG kit, spoiler and Expression CL style grille fitted. I thought i would share some pics with you guys.
Heres a walkaround video i did too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjdnGLWdfWk
Still have to fit my H&R springs and its getting a custom dual exhaust and eventually a new set of rims.
Thanks for looking
Andrew
I'm pretty new here. I bought my '03 C270 in March of this year and have recently had my AMG kit, spoiler and Expression CL style grille fitted. I thought i would share some pics with you guys.
Heres a walkaround video i did too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjdnGLWdfWk
Still have to fit my H&R springs and its getting a custom dual exhaust and eventually a new set of rims.
Thanks for looking
Andrew
08-10-2011, 02:31 PM
#4
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
Few more pics of the new custom made exhaust system and H&R springs installed with #4 pad. Still have to finish painting parts of the exhaust.
08-14-2011, 05:44 PM
#7
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Nuevo México
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2005 C230K Sport Sedan, 6 speed manual
That is a really beautiful car.
The C270 cdi (W203) is a model that was never offered in the US. Many of us are very envious.
Your car appears to have the Sport package. If so, replacement wheels are tricky, due to the large front brake calipers. Also, be sure your roads are smooth enough for the harsher ride of 18" wheels.
Now about that steering wheel on the wrong side...........
The C270 cdi (W203) is a model that was never offered in the US. Many of us are very envious.
Your car appears to have the Sport package. If so, replacement wheels are tricky, due to the large front brake calipers. Also, be sure your roads are smooth enough for the harsher ride of 18" wheels.
Now about that steering wheel on the wrong side...........
Trending Topics
08-14-2011, 06:15 PM
#8
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
That is a really beautiful car.
The C270 cdi (W203) is a model that was never offered in the US. Many of us are very envious.
Your car appears to have the Sport package. If so, replacement wheels are tricky, due to the large front brake calipers. Also, be sure your roads are smooth enough for the harsher ride of 18" wheels.
Now about that steering wheel on the wrong side...........
The C270 cdi (W203) is a model that was never offered in the US. Many of us are very envious.
Your car appears to have the Sport package. If so, replacement wheels are tricky, due to the large front brake calipers. Also, be sure your roads are smooth enough for the harsher ride of 18" wheels.
Now about that steering wheel on the wrong side...........
. It seems to be a very good engine, 170bhp with around 295lb-ft of torque and will still do 41mpg (UK) which is about 34mpg (US). Also thinking of remaping it which should get me up to about 195bhp and 340lb-ft and some say a 5mpg increase too.Its an Avantgarde SE model, i don't know if you guys get that in the states? It didn't come with the kit as standard though, thats something i put on myself.
I will have to check into the brakes before ordering any wheels. I think they are the same size as most of the w203 callipers over here but will double-check to make sure. Some of our roads are rough to say the least but the majority of my driving is done on reasonably good main routes. 18s would be my limit though as i still want to retain as much comfort as i can and 19s may just be a little hairy
As for the steering wheel lol...... Nothing an angle grinder can't fix eh???
08-21-2011, 12:51 PM
#9
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
Was very bored today so made a new vid.. Thanks for looking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG4XcSkXBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG4XcSkXBE
08-29-2011, 05:40 PM
#14
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
Thanks guys
I will try and get a soundclip sorted out and posted soon. They are very quiet with just a slight rumble/drone at motorway speeds. I was very worried about them being too loud but i am definetly pleased, especially being a diesel you don't realy want to show it off
.
If the very slight drone that their is becomes too annoying theres space to add a centre silencer which should make it completely silent
I will try and get a soundclip sorted out and posted soon. They are very quiet with just a slight rumble/drone at motorway speeds. I was very worried about them being too loud but i am definetly pleased, especially being a diesel you don't realy want to show it off
.If the very slight drone that their is becomes too annoying theres space to add a centre silencer which should make it completely silent
10-23-2011, 03:26 PM
#16
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
Got the car remapped last weekend. Now has 199.8bhp 491.1nm/362.2lb-ft.
Click here for a before/during/after vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMnM74Rsedo
Thanks for looking. Next up rear 3 window tints and possible black roof.
Click here for a before/during/after vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMnM74Rsedo
Thanks for looking. Next up rear 3 window tints and possible black roof.
10-23-2011, 05:46 PM
#17
Super Moderator
Looks great.
All that torque is like being on the end of an elastic band!
All that torque is like being on the end of an elastic band!
05-20-2012, 04:43 PM
#22
Newbie
Just recently joined the site as I have just bought myself a C279 Cdi. Loved looking through your pictures and will check out the videos. The car looks really nice and the kit is slick. The black grill is Reall smart on it too.
05-20-2012, 06:38 PM
#23
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
C270 CDI Avantgarde SE
, good choice in car and health to drive! I'm actually thinking of selling mine at the moment due to having started building a house. Small part of me would be tempted putting it back to standard and selling the car and parts seperately if i could get good money
05-20-2012, 08:47 PM
#24
Newbie
Just realised I put a C279 but I thin you got that it was a 270. Be a shame to sell it but you'll definitely get a good price. I havnt had a chance to drive mine yet because it's in Ayr in Scotland and I'm in Dublin just now. Won't actually get into it till mid June :-(
