W203/CL203 STANCE/SUSPENSION/FITMENT THREAD
#101
Newbie
The stock suspension is much more than these cheap taiwanese coilover brands. It would be more worth it to you to just buy some springs. $500 coilovers just sounds like a bad idea.
#102
Member
Hmmm.. Yeah did few searchs here aswell and they seem to be not worth it maybe theyre good for mk1s but not a benz, im on a 900$ budget and not sure what that can get me..and i really prefer new sets over used. Any recommendations?looking for a non bouncy drive
Last edited by Cruel-Merc; 11-26-2014 at 12:16 PM.
#103
Newbie
Honestly the stock suspension on the sport sedan is really good. The h&r coilovers I have feel only a little better than stock and the car performs great. I have the stock sport suspension if you want to buy that?
#104
Out Of Control!!
Fortune 500s list at $1200; talk to Chris, maybe he'll give you a Black Friday deal. Seriously, $300 is worth the peace of mind for real co's. Maybe look at BC as well; not sure how inexpensive their lowest line is, but should be in the same ballpark.
#105
Junior Member
I was looking at BC BR coils on eBay and found a set for $990. They also have camber plates available on the rear so hopefully that will fix the camber when lowered problem.
#108
Member
#109
Newbie
Okay, so I literally just put them on. Less than 1000 miles ago. I need a bigger car so I'm going to trade in my benz, but I want to put it back to stock first. I also have brand new AMG wheels/tires, h&r spacers, wheel studs and lug nuts. I'll sell everything for $2800 obo shipped. Coilovers $1100obo shipped.
#111
SPONSOR
NOT ONLY A CAMBER KIT.... (Only OEM adjustment is front and rear Toe).
We saw the need therefore to manufacture precisely adjustable (single wrench on car) Front Camber and Caster and rear Camber (with extra Toe to compensate for the new Camber facility).
Restoring accurate/ongoing “Full Front and Rear alignment capability”– unheard of since the 1990’s.
Allowing to return to factory specs and resolve once and for all steering pull, premature inner edge tire wear, curb knock damage, along with improving hi-speed directional control, steering response with less dive/lift on brake/acceleration. Essential also if altering height, fitting wide profile tires/rims.
Result – no more constant changing tire brands or visits to alignment shops!
#112
Junior Member
NOT ONLY A CAMBER KIT.... (Only OEM adjustment is front and rear Toe).
We saw the need therefore to manufacture precisely adjustable (single wrench on car) Front Camber and Caster and rear Camber (with extra Toe to compensate for the new Camber facility).
Restoring accurate/ongoing “Full Front and Rear alignment capability”– unheard of since the 1990’s.
Allowing to return to factory specs and resolve once and for all steering pull, premature inner edge tire wear, curb knock damage, along with improving hi-speed directional control, steering response with less dive/lift on brake/acceleration. Essential also if altering height, fitting wide profile tires/rims.
Result – no more constant changing tire brands or visits to alignment shops!
#113
SPONSOR
W203/204 Stance/Suspensions
Front W203 Camber and Caster kit $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) kit $345
Fedex Air $70 ($85 front and rear kit)
Can pay by Visa, MasterCard or Paypal.
“...ALSO THE PICTURES SHOW NOTHING ADJUSTABLE THAT I AM AWARE OF”
It’s often said the “simplest design is the best design”.
So at K-MAC we went about and invented and patented a system whereby all that is required for precise adjustment settings is to loosen the actual bush nut. Then simply rotate the bolt head to the precise adjustment setting required.
Often we get feedback “....brilliant - so simple a concept – once you get your head around it”.
Design breakthroughs, new concepts is what it is all about at K-MAC. We have been manufacturing Camber, Caster and Toe adjuster kits now for over 40 years!
#115
hello everyone! newbie here. just got my first mb ever. browsing thru i see you guy's whip and they all look awesome. I just got my c240 and starting it off with 19's offset wheels by XIX x5 . Suspension upgrade next.
#116
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2016 C450 AMG, 2005 C230 Kompressor
Bump for more suspensions setups... Looking to upgrade mine here shortly. I've read stock shocks with aftermarket (lowering) springs will keep my bank account from going red (negative).
Thanks!
Thanks!
#117
Junior Member
If your suspension is original and a couple years old I'd recommend not doing lowering springs because your struts could (very possibly) blow out. I went with Megan Racing, they have damping adjustment and cost me just under $1,000 USD. Pretty good setup for the money, I'm very happy with it, except the rear isn't as low as I'd like, but the wheel is tucking. Front wheel gap is gone.
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2016 C450 AMG, 2005 C230 Kompressor
If your suspension is original and a couple years old I'd recommend not doing lowering springs because your struts could (very possibly) blow out. I went with Megan Racing, they have damping adjustment and cost me just under $1,000 USD. Pretty good setup for the money, I'm very happy with it, except the rear isn't as low as I'd like, but the wheel is tucking. Front wheel gap is gone.
I'm just learning about suspension pricing and WOW it amazes me..AND THEN I still have to pay to get them installed. I'm looking to replace my shocks and struts with OEM style then add lowering springs with the new sets.
#119
here is mine with amg wheels
FRONT WHEEL SIZE: 18x8.5 [225 40 r18]
FRONT WHEEL OFFSET: 35
REAR WHEEL SIZE: 18x9.5 [225 40 r18]
REAR WHEEL OFFSET: 38
lowring springs
FRONT WHEEL SIZE: 18x8.5 [225 40 r18]
FRONT WHEEL OFFSET: 35
REAR WHEEL SIZE: 18x9.5 [225 40 r18]
REAR WHEEL OFFSET: 38
lowring springs
Last edited by zk124; 11-02-2015 at 10:34 PM.
#120
I recently acquired this 2005 C230K Sport. I love it, but the wheels are just not right for the car IMO. I am looking at these: . I have staggard 19's now, and will see if i can find the specs on them. These ones are listed at 35MM offset front and rear, and 8.5"F, 9.5"R. I don't mind having to use proper spacers if needed (Hubcentric, or small enough to not to push the wheel past the factory hub completely). I'd prefer not to buy replicas, but most of my car funds go to my other car (Scene in the background of this pic). Just trying to make a good looking driver.
Edit: I found out what my current wheels are: Racing Hart C4's. In 19", and staggered. 265-30-19 Rears, and 235-35-19 Fronts. Haven't determined rim widths yet.
Edit: I found out what my current wheels are: Racing Hart C4's. In 19", and staggered. 265-30-19 Rears, and 235-35-19 Fronts. Haven't determined rim widths yet.
Last edited by NFA Fabrication; 11-12-2015 at 02:11 AM.
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2007 C230 Sport, 2003 S55 AMG, 2012 X5D
Hello everyone! I have a 2007 C230 sport and I am looking at set of wheels that is 19x9.5 , 19x10.5 with a +22 offset front and rear. Any idea how close this will come to the fender and if so will fender rolling/pulling solve the problem
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1994 c180 Sold; 2001 c200 Sold; 2001 c240; 2010 e300; 2007 cayman 987
all using same tires 215/40 and 225/40
speedline alessio wheels
18 x 10-11 with 35-45 offset
(10 and 25 spacers)
work vs-ss wheels,
18 x 9.5-10.5 with 32-26 offset
(12 and 5 spacers)
latest rear fitment on work vs-ss
speedline alessio wheels
18 x 10-11 with 35-45 offset
(10 and 25 spacers)
work vs-ss wheels,
18 x 9.5-10.5 with 32-26 offset
(12 and 5 spacers)
latest rear fitment on work vs-ss
Last edited by tiga88; 06-16-2016 at 02:07 AM.