EXPERTS ONLY!!! Suspension Problems!
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2002 C230 Kompressor
EXPERTS ONLY!!! Suspension Problems!
Hi everyone,
I recently had a very heavy audio system installed in the trunk of my 02 C230K Coupe...the result is that the rear of my car is dropped down significantly lower than the front end.
I was told that the best solution to my problem would be to buy Vogtland Audio Springs, which create a 30mm overall drop in the car (taking into account 100 lbs of extra rear weight), and to then get #4 Spring Pads as well (i guess to raise the rear up more)...
does this sound like the best way to go? are the #4 pads needed?
Please help me out here!!! Thanks!!!
BTW...if you need to see a pic of my car to get an idea...click the link below:
My Benz
I recently had a very heavy audio system installed in the trunk of my 02 C230K Coupe...the result is that the rear of my car is dropped down significantly lower than the front end.
I was told that the best solution to my problem would be to buy Vogtland Audio Springs, which create a 30mm overall drop in the car (taking into account 100 lbs of extra rear weight), and to then get #4 Spring Pads as well (i guess to raise the rear up more)...
does this sound like the best way to go? are the #4 pads needed?
Please help me out here!!! Thanks!!!
BTW...if you need to see a pic of my car to get an idea...click the link below:
My Benz
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Audi's, a whole bunch of them
i agree...get coil-overs....i haven't heard much about those springs..i lower cars everyday, i aso have a BIG system in my car no problems...i use h&r springs with koni struts
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thanks for the replies...
yeah...i know the best solution is coilovers...i was just trying to save some $$...but i guess that would be the best way to go.
Can anyone recommend a second best way
I'm trying not to spend $1300 if I dont have to...but if thats the only way to go then i will.
yeah...i know the best solution is coilovers...i was just trying to save some $$...but i guess that would be the best way to go.
Can anyone recommend a second best way
I'm trying not to spend $1300 if I dont have to...but if thats the only way to go then i will.
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k...sounds good...should be purchasing them later this week...hopefully i'll be happy too. i'd rather go this way than spend the $1300 on h&r coilovers...i'd rather use the money towards a brabus body kit
what about my shocks? should I replace them too (since i'm replacing the springs)? is it a big deal not to?
what about my shocks? should I replace them too (since i'm replacing the springs)? is it a big deal not to?
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Good idea to change your shocks at the same time.
On the fronts the shocks come out anyway, so it's a perfect time to replace them.
Vogtland makes good stuff. They were on the #8 car, winning in last week's Daytona (and about 95% of the field).
On the fronts the shocks come out anyway, so it's a perfect time to replace them.
Vogtland makes good stuff. They were on the #8 car, winning in last week's Daytona (and about 95% of the field).
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Replacing shocks?
Up to you.
But you'll be close to coilover territory by the time you get through.
I figger'd wear the stock ones out, and put that money elsewhere until they do.
I'm at 33K miles, and still on stock shocks.
They're not as good as when new, but adequate for now.
I'll be looking forward to new ones in the future.
But Koni's are like $650! Haven't gotten pricing on oh, say Bilstein's yet.
Up to you.
But you'll be close to coilover territory by the time you get through.
I figger'd wear the stock ones out, and put that money elsewhere until they do.
I'm at 33K miles, and still on stock shocks.
They're not as good as when new, but adequate for now.
I'll be looking forward to new ones in the future.
But Koni's are like $650! Haven't gotten pricing on oh, say Bilstein's yet.
