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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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Advise on How to upgrade C230K Coupe

I need to know how to upgrade my C230K Coupe to go faster and steady. Please send me advises. I just got it like 2 months ago.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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2002 C230 : 2007 C230
how fast do you want to go? $$? or $$$$?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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I am willing to look around to increase my car's hp as high as I can. So I am just looking around for advice from the pros and experts such as urself.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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i am guessing you have a 1.8?
or 2.3?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 02:21 AM
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The easiest way to make it faster is to return it and get the C320 or an engine swap. Don't know of anyone that's gotten any more ponies out of their C230K 1.8L yet. If you have the 2.3L then that's another story. You can make it sound faster with a louder muffler.

As for steady, you can get AMG, Eibach, Evosport sway bars from $200 to $500. Lowering springs from many companies but most people have H&R or Eibach. My website may help with some resources at www.Buellwinkle.com
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