Lowered W204s?
 

Anyone been lowering theirs? If so, can I see some pics? Trying to decide exactly how I want it to sit. Not sure if a little rake is gonna work or if it wants to sit flat.

Alos, what brands, etc and why? I can get the stuff cheap but just dunno what to get.

I only know of H&R and Eibach offer springs, but no Coilovers yet. I've read on the forum that the H&R's sit a little lower than the Eibachs.

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H&R sport 1 1/2" front 1 1/4" rear
H&R super sport 1 3/4" front 1 1/2" rear
Eibach 1 1/4" front 1" rear

I tried this before. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...760&highlight=

We are in for a wait as far as dampers go. KW does have a V3 coilover kit available. It's around $2,000 - $2,500. I can't remember the exact price their rep quoted.

I just want springs for now, anyways.

I assume they are just standard progressive? How much of a drop is it from OEM? The car is my wife's, so I can't have the thing too stiff.

When I spoke w/ H&R and Eibach reps, they indicated the advertized drom is for the Lux model. The Sport (already lower) will be dropped about 1/2 inch. In my opinion, that's all it needs. I wish someone could report on whether or not the OE shocks will be adversely impacted by using sport springs, but no one seems to have a definite answer. I would guess there would be a negative inpact. :nix:

I don't think a half an inch is going to matter to the shocks and even if so, they are pretty cheap to replace. I agree, a 1/2 inch is all it needs. Both the C300 and C350 need it.

Also, I would like to know if changing the coil springs in Canadian models that comes standard with AGILITY CONTROL will affect performance of the suspension.

If so, how will it impact the over-all ride and handle characteristic. :nix:

LOL!! I guess I'm a newb to Cs. What is agility control? If it is the same as the traction control (ESP), then no worries at all. That will only really get affected by wheel diameter (change in gearing) or by MAJOR changes in body roll.

When you mean dropped about half an inch, is that for the rear or front or both?

Both. H&Rs give more rake though.

Jangy, I know they are cheap to replace, it's just a bit of a hassle. I'd like to do it once.

Jangy, here's something about Agility Control which comes standard on Canadian W204s, but not yet an available option in the USA. :zoom:

http://www.mercedes-benz.ca/index.cfm?id=3669

Actually, the Agility Control is also standard in the USA. The option that is not available yet is the Advanced Agility Control. With this option, you will have an additional button just beside the rear sunshade button which says "sport".

Thanks for correcting me! :y

Eibachs are progressive and are 1.2" all around.

Understood. Hmmm, I like rake. I saw a C350 yesterday with some race springs and it was pretty low. I dunno if my wife will let me do that low. I was just gonna do it and give it back, heheh!!

You sure that isn't on the US models? I thought I read about that on ours. You won't mess with any of that. What they are talking about is all shocks and just dampening at that.

are these for 4 matics? i want to lower mine a bit too but im afraid of losing the comfort. What do you guys think?

I have H&R super sports on mine. 1.8" drop rear, 1.7" front.
I am so glad I got super sport instead of sport. I was also debating which one to get before I got it. After seeing Vcruiser's pictures of both sets, I got the super sports. BEST DECISION!!!!
I think with sport spring, you are still gonna get a pretty big gap between the fender and the tires... In my opinion, isn't worth replacing the stock spring for. I have the spring on my car the 2nd week I got my car, so far, i have not hit/scrapped anything going up drive ways or ramps. I would say go for SUPER SPORTS.

i heard that KW has coilovers for our cars, but its pricey! im a cheap azz.

Being progressive, I suppose the Pro-Kit springs won't affect the ride quality too much, will it?

I hear the drop will be about .5" on cars that have the sports suspension. Can anyone confirm this? Am planning on lowering my car this Friday and want to be sure.

TIA guys.

Bengolf, go with H&R super sports. you can't even tell the difference with the sports. you will regret it if you get the sports, trust me.

Thanks for your advice yxc145. Actually, I am not looking for an aggressive drop; just a bit to minimize the gap between the tires and the wheel arch without causing deterioration of the car's ride.

I second the super sport. I have H&R sports and I still got 2 finger wheel gap. I'm now debating if I want to swap them for super sports or just get coilovers with ELM.

can you feel a big difference in the comfort of the ride? are these for the 4matics too?