Spring Pad Thread - All you want to know
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
08' BMW E92 Coupe
Originally Posted by Trekman
the rear was real tucked using #2 spring pads so now I'm using #4
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 619
Likes: 2
/////AMG
There are no front paddings. 2005 model C230 and C320 comes with #2 padding in the rears. Changing from #2 to #1 will lower your car by approximately 1/16 of an inch, maybe 1/8 if you're lucky. Check this link, it's a picture of my car back when I had Eibach Springs with #1 paddings. Good luck.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/116291-pics-my-car-newbie.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/116291-pics-my-car-newbie.html
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
08' BMW E92 Coupe
Originally Posted by SteveL1
This is as close to side shot of his car that I could find...........
I want my new C230 to grow up and look like his C32!!!!!!! Love the grill!!!
I want my new C230 to grow up and look like his C32!!!!!!! Love the grill!!!
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
08' BMW E92 Coupe
Originally Posted by BIGjohnny
There are no front paddings. 2005 model C230 and C320 comes with #2 padding in the rears. Changing from #2 to #1 will lower your car by approximately 1/16 of an inch, maybe 1/8 if you're lucky. Check this link, it's a picture of my car back when I had Eibach Springs with #1 paddings. Good luck.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=116291
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=116291
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 619
Likes: 2
/////AMG
Although I would suggest getting Coil overs. Here's the current car.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/130461-pictures-lowered-exhaust-c-4x4-exhaust-350z.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/130461-pictures-lowered-exhaust-c-4x4-exhaust-350z.html
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
From: Northeast
e300d
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Moderator Alumni
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 491
Likes: 1
From: Redding, California
AMG GTS
What a hard-working mod...already read through a couple of merged threads...confusing at first because I actually read from the first page to the last page so random comments throw me off but still very good that relevant topics are merged with each other...
ok so the guys at school have been picking on me... "lower your car...i mean come on...look at my Passat...sits nicer than yours"....that and hearing "man...4 finger gap in the front and what...a 2 finger gap in the back...hah!"...i think i am going to go for either Eibach or H&R springs...which one's would give me the closest to the OEM spring's ride quality...and I have heard that just changing the springs can shorten the life of the struts...can someone tell me about this?...thanks in advance!
Also, if you guys got a shop to do the spring install for you...do you guys mind posting the price of the springs you got...price of install...and any comments on the ride quality?
ok so the guys at school have been picking on me... "lower your car...i mean come on...look at my Passat...sits nicer than yours"....that and hearing "man...4 finger gap in the front and what...a 2 finger gap in the back...hah!"...i think i am going to go for either Eibach or H&R springs...which one's would give me the closest to the OEM spring's ride quality...and I have heard that just changing the springs can shorten the life of the struts...can someone tell me about this?...thanks in advance!
Also, if you guys got a shop to do the spring install for you...do you guys mind posting the price of the springs you got...price of install...and any comments on the ride quality?
Last edited by c230K415; Mar 21, 2007 at 12:17 AM.
Super Moderator Alumni
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,684
Likes: 12
From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
What a hard-working mod...already read through a couple of merged threads...confusing at first because I actually read from the first page to the last page so random comments throw me off but still very good that relevant topics are merged with each other...
ok so the guys at school have been picking on me... "lower your car...i mean come on...look at my Passat...sits nicer than yours"....that and hearing "man...4 finger gap in the front and what...a 2 finger gap in the back...hah!"...i think i am going to go for either Eibach or H&R springs...which one's would give me the closest to the OEM spring's ride quality...and I have heard that just changing the springs can shorten the life of the struts...can someone tell me about this?...thanks in advance!
Also, if you guys got a shop to do the spring install for you...do you guys mind posting the price of the springs you got...price of install...and any comments on the ride quality?
ok so the guys at school have been picking on me... "lower your car...i mean come on...look at my Passat...sits nicer than yours"....that and hearing "man...4 finger gap in the front and what...a 2 finger gap in the back...hah!"...i think i am going to go for either Eibach or H&R springs...which one's would give me the closest to the OEM spring's ride quality...and I have heard that just changing the springs can shorten the life of the struts...can someone tell me about this?...thanks in advance!
Also, if you guys got a shop to do the spring install for you...do you guys mind posting the price of the springs you got...price of install...and any comments on the ride quality?
If you want to find out what suspensions are available and what to go with, look at the suspension thread in the AFTERMARKET / DIY Sticky at the top of the w203 forum and post in there if you have any questions after reading through that.
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
From: vancouver canada
2001 c240, 65 MG Midget...5.0L V8
quick question about rear spring pads
hey, after lowering my car i realized the rear was too low for my taste so i called the dealer today to get thicker spring pads. now as far as i know they range from 8mm to 23mm in 5 mm intervals...the guy at the dealer told me that they range from 5mm to 17 mm in 4 mm intervals and that i have
13mm (going by VIN #)??? wtf? does he know what he's talking about or are some models different...i ordered the 17mm anyway but i would like to know if they have the 23mm for my car so at least i have the option...thanks guys
13mm (going by VIN #)??? wtf? does he know what he's talking about or are some models different...i ordered the 17mm anyway but i would like to know if they have the 23mm for my car so at least i have the option...thanks guys
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,032
Likes: 0
From: Rowland Heights,CA
W203 (sold), W204 (sold), W124
Here is a link about spring pads:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=pads
From what I know, the pads range from 5mm to 17mm in 4mm intervals. Sunman said that most cars have #3 pads (13mm) and those with sport package are likely to have #2 pads.
Hope that helps.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=pads
From what I know, the pads range from 5mm to 17mm in 4mm intervals. Sunman said that most cars have #3 pads (13mm) and those with sport package are likely to have #2 pads.
Hope that helps.
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
2005 C55, 1988 260E, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
The largest size is the 17mm. Mine came with 9mm and most other people said the same. I installed the 17mm with my H&R sport springs and it looks pretty level with the front. The gap is a little different but the car is level.
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
From: vancouver canada
2001 c240, 65 MG Midget...5.0L V8
thats exactly what i'm gonna do ..thanks
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
From: vancouver canada
2001 c240, 65 MG Midget...5.0L V8
btw how are the 19's on there? do they rubb? i have the same set up as you do
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
2005 C55, 1988 260E, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
I have the 19's with 35ET and I trimmed the little plasic tab on the rear part of the wheel well. I have very little rubbing, once in a great while. I have to have at least three or more in the car and hit a big bump. And still it is very slight. Tires are General UHP's in 265/30/19.
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
White C
ite...after doing some research i still dont get the diff between the pads.
I want to get H&R Springs and drop the car as low as possible with out any rubbing (so when i turn my wheel they dont hit the fender...cuz they already do that)
The H&R springs are used...i want to get i guess #2 pads in the back and cut the H&R 1 coil in the front. Would i have to roll my fenders?>
How much do you think rolling the fenders would run along with installing and having the front spring cut a coil????
I want to get H&R Springs and drop the car as low as possible with out any rubbing (so when i turn my wheel they dont hit the fender...cuz they already do that)
The H&R springs are used...i want to get i guess #2 pads in the back and cut the H&R 1 coil in the front. Would i have to roll my fenders?>
How much do you think rolling the fenders would run along with installing and having the front spring cut a coil????
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 4
From: Boston
2004 C32 ///AMG
ite...after doing some research i still dont get the diff between the pads.
I want to get H&R Springs and drop the car as low as possible with out any rubbing (so when i turn my wheel they dont hit the fender...cuz they already do that)
Then you shouldn't lower it more.
The H&R springs are used...i want to get i guess #2 pads in the back and cut the H&R 1 coil in the front. Would i have to roll my fenders?>
Depends on they wheel you are using.
How much do you think rolling the fenders would run along with installing and having the front spring cut a coil????
Depends on the installer.
I want to get H&R Springs and drop the car as low as possible with out any rubbing (so when i turn my wheel they dont hit the fender...cuz they already do that)
Then you shouldn't lower it more.
The H&R springs are used...i want to get i guess #2 pads in the back and cut the H&R 1 coil in the front. Would i have to roll my fenders?>
Depends on they wheel you are using.
How much do you think rolling the fenders would run along with installing and having the front spring cut a coil????
Depends on the installer.
