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From: Richmond, VA Metro Area
2005 C230 Sport Sedan-6 Speed Manual
Congratulations on purchasing a 6-speed W203. I know from experience that they are rare and difficult to find.
I'm not sure what you mean by "building this." If you are planning to make modifications to increase performance, I can't help because I have a 2005 with the 4-cylinder supercharged engine. You may also want to search the forum on the term "balance shaft" issue that may affect your car.
If you are interested in making some upgrades to your car's interior or appearance, you may find some ideas in this thread: Upgrades I've made to my C230.
I'm not sure what you mean by "building this." If you are planning to make modifications to increase performance, I can't help because I have a 2005 with the 4-cylinder supercharged engine. You may also want to search the forum on the term "balance shaft" issue that may affect your car.
If you are interested in making some upgrades to your car's interior or appearance, you may find some ideas in this thread: Upgrades I've made to my C230.
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From: Brainerd MN
06 c230 6 speed manual 2.5 N/A, 98 e300 TD om606
I'm intrigued to this balance shaft issue. Could explain the weird idle sometimes. And yes I apologize I should have specified I don't want to do any performance upgrades. Just really enjoy these body styles for some reason. Just interior and exterior upgrades. I enjoy the driveability the way the car is. I have an om606 super turbo that is my play car. How do I post pictures?
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From: BC, Canada
2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
Welcome to the forum. 
You might want to put your car model and location (at least the country) in your profile. Helps with diagnosing issues, as different countries have different trims/configurations.
Sounds like you have a diesel model. Not sure if the balance shaft issue applies to them. Hopefully someone else can chime in. Unfortunately most members here are in North America, and therefore have gasoline engines.
You might want to put your car model and location (at least the country) in your profile. Helps with diagnosing issues, as different countries have different trims/configurations.
Sounds like you have a diesel model. Not sure if the balance shaft issue applies to them. Hopefully someone else can chime in. Unfortunately most members here are in North America, and therefore have gasoline engines.
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From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
LOL Hoovie made this guy famous!
