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Old May 31, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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2003 C230k -A few questions

what options are on the highest trim level c230k and what does the evo package completely contain? and also shocks, what r the best shocks for the car without breaking the bank? are coliovers a good idea on a car like this
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Old May 31, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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Coilovers are a great idea on that car because the stock height is just to high. The evo package comes with painted door handles, nicer wheels, and something else that I just can't remember right now. I simple search will help you with that one
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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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what would u recommend for coil overs? and i know what all the options were but I'm wondering if theres any hidden options or different options depending on if you car is a german, us or canadian model. and also what i can use to find a very detailed vin decode including import number and year and my specific car not a general decode
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Old May 31, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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also eve package drops the suspension an inch to approx 4.8 inch total ride height
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Old May 31, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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what would u recommend for coil overs? and i know what all the options were but I'm wondering if theres any hidden options or different options depending on if you car is a german, us or canadian model. and also what i can use to find a very detailed vin decode including import number and year and my specific car not a general decode
if you are in the USA you can use epc.net for the decode otherwise PM me your vin and I can get you the decode.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
can't go wrong with Bilstein PSS9!!
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Iv heard really good things about H&R and they're priced really well and go pretty low. Cant complain about my PSS9s either though
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Ive used bilstein in the past on a 99 volvo and like them. ill check out the H&R< i looked up the megan racing coilovers (euro style) and they cost about 1000$
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