AMG suspension
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AMG suspension
I have a C240 with sport package. I am thinking to purchase the AMG suspension from autoclass. Does the sport package suspension or the AMG suspension has lower ride height?( how many inches?)
Is it waste of money to get a AMG suspension if I already have sport package?
Is it waste of money to get a AMG suspension if I already have sport package?
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The AMG suspension does lower your height, but not as much as an aftermarket suspension. For roughly the same amount, you could get a combination of H&R springs and Koni Adj shocks. In my opinion that would be a much better choice.
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2001 C240 6spd
This is what I have read....
AMG...lowers car 1.4" (sorry dont have my metric conversion calculator handy)
H&R spring replacement...lowers about 1.5"
H&R Cup kit(includes springs and shocks)...lowers 2"
Brabus spring replacement(keep stock shocks)...lowers 30mm
Hope this somewhat helps out....
AMG...lowers car 1.4" (sorry dont have my metric conversion calculator handy)
H&R spring replacement...lowers about 1.5"
H&R Cup kit(includes springs and shocks)...lowers 2"
Brabus spring replacement(keep stock shocks)...lowers 30mm
Hope this somewhat helps out....
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If the AMG suspension kit from autoclass is the same AMG suspension found in the C32, then believe me, it's not low enough. You should go with either the Kleeman or a combination of the Carlsson/H&R springs with upgrades dampers (Bilstein).
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I agree with Boo2,
If you are into lowering, then the C32's AMG suspension is probably not low enough for you. It sits a little tall and has some soft travel before it firms up. It does offer a very nice ride, and handles well too.
If you are into lowering, then the C32's AMG suspension is probably not low enough for you. It sits a little tall and has some soft travel before it firms up. It does offer a very nice ride, and handles well too.
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I inquired with the dealer about having the C32 suspension installed on my C240. They said that it can be installed, but the warranty may not be honoured, even though you are installing a factory product. Their argument was that that part is not standard on that particular model. The dealer was very willing to install the shocks/springs and sway bars, but they did mention that about the warranty. So, I dont know what is really correct about the warranty issue. If I do go with a new suspension...I think I am leaning towards the H&R cup kit (new shocks/springs)
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rrf
Someone else suggests " Think twice about the Cup Kit" .
http://www.mercedesbenzamg.com/topic...&TOPIC_ID=432.
http://www.mercedesbenzamg.com/topic...&TOPIC_ID=432.
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Re: rrf
Originally posted by rrf
Someone else suggests " Think twice about the Cup Kit" .
http://www.mercedesbenzamg.com/topic...&TOPIC_ID=432.
Someone else suggests " Think twice about the Cup Kit" .
http://www.mercedesbenzamg.com/topic...&TOPIC_ID=432.
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Re: rrf
Originally posted by rrf
Someone else suggests " Think twice about the Cup Kit" .
http://www.mercedesbenzamg.com/topic...&TOPIC_ID=432.
Someone else suggests " Think twice about the Cup Kit" .
http://www.mercedesbenzamg.com/topic...&TOPIC_ID=432.
But I guess you guys are discussing to put the cup kit on a C240 which I think it might not be a bad idea (afterall, the cup kit is specially designed for the W203). Its just I dont favor putting the cup kit on a C32. Now that I'm putting back the stock AMG shocks on with the springs from the cup kit, so far I'm quite happy with this combination. I heard that Renntech has really good springs and Kleemann has a very good speed sensitive suspension system. But I have yet to gather enough testimonialS from ppl who have actually put them on. I dont want to make an expensive mistake.
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Mach430, could you please give me some information about the combination of H&R SPRINGS with Koni Adj shocks?
How much will it lower my ride?
Also how are the handling and performance compare to the H&R cupkit?
Thanks
How much will it lower my ride?
Also how are the handling and performance compare to the H&R cupkit?
Thanks
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Ive got the Cup Kit on my C320 with 18 inch wheels. The performance is really great...
nothing to complain...
However the car sits a bit too high in the front. I wished it was about .5 of an inch lower.
you cant go wrong with the CUPKIT>>>
but im probable biased as i have that on my car...
newayss
good luck
calvin
nothing to complain...
However the car sits a bit too high in the front. I wished it was about .5 of an inch lower.
you cant go wrong with the CUPKIT>>>
but im probable biased as i have that on my car...
newayss
good luck
calvin
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Originally posted by Mr. White
Mach430, could you please give me some information about the combination of H&R SPRINGS with Koni Adj shocks?
How much will it lower my ride?
Also how are the handling and performance compare to the H&R cupkit?
Thanks
Mach430, could you please give me some information about the combination of H&R SPRINGS with Koni Adj shocks?
How much will it lower my ride?
Also how are the handling and performance compare to the H&R cupkit?
Thanks
Maverick:
Yes, the Kleemann suspension is by far, the best suspension available for the Mercedes. As many know, I highly recommend it, and stand behind it 100%. It is both more comfortable than stock, and the best performing suspension on the market. No other suspension manufacturer for the Mercedes can say that.
Harris:
As I've mentioned the Kleemann Shocks are truly great. As they are growing in popularity, I think that you will find more and more customers endorsing it.
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Well...I like the combination of what I have now: AMG shocks + H&R springs from the cup kit. I know its kinda funny that I bought the cup kit but not using the shocks that come with it. But I really feel the AMG shocks are much better than the H&R ones.
The height on my car looks perfect now with my 19" wheels. I will definitely consider putting the Kleemann on, but I guess the Kleemann will raise back the car a bit. Thats the only set back that is bugging me now.
Mach430, what do you think?
The height on my car looks perfect now with my 19" wheels. I will definitely consider putting the Kleemann on, but I guess the Kleemann will raise back the car a bit. Thats the only set back that is bugging me now.
Mach430, what do you think?
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here is a picture of my car...
as you can see, the front of the car sits a little too high....
I do not think that it is too low but thats a personal preferance so i will leave it that to you.
FYI, nothing is rubbing and everything seems to work perfectly.
I have the sport package so im using #2 pads in the rear...
I might have to use thicker pads in the rear to bring it up a little just like Harris to match the height of the front. There is nothing i can do to the front except cutting the springs which i do not want to do....
hope these info will help you
calvin
as you can see, the front of the car sits a little too high....
I do not think that it is too low but thats a personal preferance so i will leave it that to you.
FYI, nothing is rubbing and everything seems to work perfectly.
I have the sport package so im using #2 pads in the rear...
I might have to use thicker pads in the rear to bring it up a little just like Harris to match the height of the front. There is nothing i can do to the front except cutting the springs which i do not want to do....
hope these info will help you
calvin
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Harris:
You could keep your current ride height by only changing to the Kleemann shocks. I currently have H&R springs in combination with the Kleemann Shocks.
Gab:
The Kleemann Speed Sensitive Shocks are like no other on the market. Unlike Bilsteins/Koni's/any custom valved version of those two, the Kleemann shocks have multiple variable aperatures. The easiest way to describe it would be to imagine many valves acting differently depending on the stress placed upon the shock. Under normal driving conditions, the shocks are able to provide an extremely comfortable ride. At the first instant of an increase in pressure, whether by increased speed, turning, or any possible combination, the shocks adjust according to the exact levels required of them. We have tracked the Kleemann suspension on an E class, and were able to achieve an additional 10mph on a turn tightly compared to 110 (E55 with H&R/Koni) wide. Even more, that was in a Kleemann E32K. The car was completely stable at 120mph, and could have been taken faster if the car had more power.
You could keep your current ride height by only changing to the Kleemann shocks. I currently have H&R springs in combination with the Kleemann Shocks.
Gab:
The Kleemann Speed Sensitive Shocks are like no other on the market. Unlike Bilsteins/Koni's/any custom valved version of those two, the Kleemann shocks have multiple variable aperatures. The easiest way to describe it would be to imagine many valves acting differently depending on the stress placed upon the shock. Under normal driving conditions, the shocks are able to provide an extremely comfortable ride. At the first instant of an increase in pressure, whether by increased speed, turning, or any possible combination, the shocks adjust according to the exact levels required of them. We have tracked the Kleemann suspension on an E class, and were able to achieve an additional 10mph on a turn tightly compared to 110 (E55 with H&R/Koni) wide. Even more, that was in a Kleemann E32K. The car was completely stable at 120mph, and could have been taken faster if the car had more power.
Last edited by Mach430; Mar 15, 2002 at 01:29 AM.
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Hi Mech430 could you email the pricing for Kleeman Suspension to kubil@hotmail.com thx
Can i use it in my c200 kompressor sedan?
Can i use it in my c200 kompressor sedan?
