red203

hey guys just wanted to introduce my self, i am new to the benz world and just bought my first mercedes about a month ago.i live in Illinois and i bought a 06 c230 sport mars red with only 43,000 miles in mint condition. got a awsome deal on it so couldnt pass it up. love the car so far and its defenitely not the first benz in the family my brother currently owns a 03 s500 and he loves it and he convinced me to get the benz haha. i have alot planned for my car but one thing at a time i do alot of my own work so it shall be fun. i am coming from a audi a4 which got totalled but i have to admit i like the drive of my benz much better. i will post pictures soon and will definetly be looking for advice from everyone.

phister

congrats on the car, good to get the 05+ model, just make sure the previous owner did the cam sensor magnet replacement, thats really the main issue with these cars. Just dont anticipate a speed demon with these cars like some members do and want to add a lot of power adders which is very very seldom. most do a drop in filter, exhaust, and a tune (OETuning and Eurocharged are the main tuners for a reflash).

red203

thanks..thanks for the advice phister ill look into it..i had my warranty from the audi transfered onto the benz so i have a little relief. i dont think i am looking for crazy power just want soemthing that looks good and performs well. i see your ride and i am even more motivated to work on mine haha. i see yours is lowered and i have been looking into lowering mine someone told me i might have stock coilovers? doesnt sound right but maybe you know something? if not any recommendation on springs?

phister

Only if the previous put them will you have them. Just remove a wheel and see if you do or not. As for springs H&R is most for members here or eibach depending on the height you want. H&R go lowest but since you have the sport you'll want to get some #4 rear spring pads or most cut the front a coil. Avoid tein for the sport because the spring rate is actually softer than OEM and it only lowers ours about 1/2" or less.

C320-Cav

Welcome to the forums man!
Congratulations on the car im looking forward to seeing a build thread and sorry about your audi but coming from a pervious A6 2.7 owner and a recent C320 i can agree with you that the benz is a much better drive
but cheers and good luck mate

ProjectCamaro

Congratulations on the new car and welcome to the forums!

red203

thank everyone for the welcome....thanks phister on the lowering information i am def gonna look into it... hopefully soon i can get some good pics and put them up and start my build thread.

Javvy

Welcome to the forum and if you are a DIY kind-a guy then you have hit the jackpot and come to the right forum......

Cheers!!!

Awaiting the pic's

Javvy

red203

thanks javvy..i def feel like im at the right forum after seeing everyones work and progress.