C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

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Old 05-03-2012, 10:54 PM
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Yes, any non-threaded knob should work.

You'll have to take a pic of your current setup - there are two possibilities for how your boot is attached.

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http://lightningautocustoms.com/
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my current boot is attached with clips. Take a pic to send to lightningautocustoms?

They don't have a section for mercedes, did you get a custom one or did you just go with another car company?
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If I ever own another Honda it would definitely have to be an 04-05 EP3 Si hatch, K24 swapped and maddd boost ofcourse
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Had a jdmed out ep3 before my Benz. Friend is pushing 666.9 whp on his k20/k24 ep3 got a custom turbo from t1 race development. Think its the highest hp ep3 in the states
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Originally Posted by JDM_love
my current boot is attached with clips. Take a pic to send to lightningautocustoms?

They don't have a section for mercedes, did you get a custom one or did you just go with another car company?
I just picked a Honda application from their site; it fit fine.
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Originally Posted by phister
Had a jdmed out ep3 before my Benz. Friend is pushing 666.9 whp on his k20/k24 ep3 got a custom turbo from t1 race development. Think its the highest hp ep3 in the states
k20s have alot of potential
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Originally Posted by tommy
I just picked a Honda application from their site; it fit fine.
hey tommy, im thinking about cutting the end of my shifter rod and welding the end of an rsx shifter rod on it so I can fit any other knob, what do you think about this idea?
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current struts are fine.. turns out it was just the bushings that needed to be replaced.. how many posts before I can sell parts on here? lol. Koni Yellows (fronts only) for $360 shipped.. brand new in the box, all hardware and adjustment tool. I paid 393.xx
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Originally Posted by Midnight05C230
Another C-Class NOOB question for you guys.. I absolutely hate taking off the undercarriage everytime I change my oil.. does any one just leave it off? Reason I ask is previously I had a Passat and left the undercarriage off and ended up with a plastic grocery bag wound up in my CV axle and devoured my axle seal.. no bueno.
me too but i left mine off and over time forgot drove through a puddle and it fried my alternator i love taking it off now

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