My C300 Sport is too low! #speedbumps #potholes #killme
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 19
From: Acapulco Mexico
2010 C300 Sport
IMO it is just too low for many geographic conditions. Some speed bumps here are higher than the middle of the undercarriage, even creeping off a bump inch by inch results in the area behind the front wheels to get hung. Then you have to scrape your way off.
Even the front of our AWD hit behind the front wheels, stuffing rubber blocks in the front spring coils resolved this, although sometimes it still hits unless going very slow.
Wish I had the Luxury suspension and seats in the AMG Sport C300, then the whole "Mercedes experience" would be less distressing. My V12 in San Diego has yet to hit on a speed bump, even when not slowing down for them, because of its far superior suspension.
Even the front of our AWD hit behind the front wheels, stuffing rubber blocks in the front spring coils resolved this, although sometimes it still hits unless going very slow.
Wish I had the Luxury suspension and seats in the AMG Sport C300, then the whole "Mercedes experience" would be less distressing. My V12 in San Diego has yet to hit on a speed bump, even when not slowing down for them, because of its far superior suspension.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 9
From: Delaware
2004 Mazda6, 1993 RX7
I'm not very familiar with driving such a low car. I've only been driving this car for only for a few days and every time I slowly hit a speed bump or pothole, my car goes "BOOM". My heart aches and I'm distraught.
Is this normal or am I just a bad driver? This is going to be my daily car. I honestly don't know how people drive this thing around everyday. It can't be good for the car. Please advise!
Is this normal or am I just a bad driver? This is going to be my daily car. I honestly don't know how people drive this thing around everyday. It can't be good for the car. Please advise!
2) if so, see if the springs seem new or perhaps colored.
It sounds like the car was lowered. The height difference between lux and sport is only .6" .
If possible click a pic of side view, and/or measure height to the top of fender arches above the wheels ..... mam.
.
Junior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: CALIFORNIA
2009 C300 SPORT SEDAN/2013 C250 COUPE
hey missie why dont you post a picture so we can take a look at the car? most mods can be seen in a picture and .....if you live in the bay area swing buy ill look at it myself 
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
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
Hello All! I apologize for taking so long to finally get pictures. My work schedule is beyond ridiculous and I haven't had a chance to even breath. To make matters worse, driving this car is stressing me out!
I'm not sure if these pictures would be helpful in determining whether my car is lowered or not. Please let me know what you think. Thanks guys!
PS: See how far away I parked from the other cars? Any guesses to where I am?
I'm not sure if these pictures would be helpful in determining whether my car is lowered or not. Please let me know what you think. Thanks guys!
PS: See how far away I parked from the other cars? Any guesses to where I am?
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
Also, I think I'm having brake issues. Is it easy to accidentally turn on the parking brake? I've noticed that on two occasions while getting out of the parking lot, the screen has notified me that my parking brake is on. I have never put it on! Is this my error or is the car having electrical/whatever issues?
Will having the car in motion with the parking brake on cause any problems? I have quickly turned off the parking brake as soon as I noticed it being on in the lot. I'm not sure that is causing this issue, but my breaks don't seem to have much hold. Should I bring my car back to the dealer to have them inspect it?
Will having the car in motion with the parking brake on cause any problems? I have quickly turned off the parking brake as soon as I noticed it being on in the lot. I'm not sure that is causing this issue, but my breaks don't seem to have much hold. Should I bring my car back to the dealer to have them inspect it?
Last edited by luxgal; May 7, 2013 at 08:06 PM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
Why does it go "BOOM" and scrape against steep driveways? I guess I'm just a bad driver then. 
I wish there was someone nearby that could take a look at my car. I am clueless as can be when it comes to cars.
I wish there was someone nearby that could take a look at my car. I am clueless as can be when it comes to cars.
Last edited by luxgal; May 7, 2013 at 08:15 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 401
Likes: 4
From: Virginia
2010 c300 4matic , 2005 c230 kompressor (totaled) , 97' honda civic, 2018 c63s coupe
Like I said before ... Take things at an angle. I don't back out of my moms driveway without angling my car.. I'm at stock height too. It just seems impractical you scraping around town atleast on the roads I drive on but then again my last mercedes I slammed it on coilovers! Lol
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 401
Likes: 4
From: Virginia
2010 c300 4matic , 2005 c230 kompressor (totaled) , 97' honda civic, 2018 c63s coupe
* you saying "steep" of course you angle never go head on the bottom will scrape with any car minus trucks haha
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 19
From: Acapulco Mexico
2010 C300 Sport
If you accidentally bump the parking brake, since it has a ratchet, it could lodge and activate the "brake on" switch sensor intermittently. However, it would take a long push to even get the parking brake to produce brake contact, so don't worry, no need for an inspection if this isn't a daily occurrence.
If the parking brake switch is poorly aligned this may cause contact and send a warning even if the pedal hasn't been depressed, and this should get fixed or adjusted.
If the parking brake switch is poorly aligned this may cause contact and send a warning even if the pedal hasn't been depressed, and this should get fixed or adjusted.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,331
Likes: 9
From: Delaware
2004 Mazda6, 1993 RX7
Where do you live?
Are steep driveways typical?
Does your driveway have a rain trough across the bottom of it :
Trough where driveway meets road
Is the road in front of your driveway have a steep pitch?
Does it go boom when you turn left and right onto the driveway?
.
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 2
From: Cape Cod
2020 C300 and 2014 Explorer
Hello All! I apologize for taking so long to finally get pictures. My work schedule is beyond ridiculous and I haven't had a chance to even breath. To make matters worse, driving this car is stressing me out!
I'm not sure if these pictures would be helpful in determining whether my car is lowered or not. Please let me know what you think. Thanks guys!
PS: See how far away I parked from the other cars? Any guesses to where I am?
I'm not sure if these pictures would be helpful in determining whether my car is lowered or not. Please let me know what you think. Thanks guys!
PS: See how far away I parked from the other cars? Any guesses to where I am?
Also it looks like your hood is not closed, that could cause all kinds of problems like noises, vibrations and the hood flying open.
Last edited by Captfx; May 8, 2013 at 02:37 AM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
If you accidentally bump the parking brake, since it has a ratchet, it could lodge and activate the "brake on" switch sensor intermittently. However, it would take a long push to even get the parking brake to produce brake contact, so don't worry, no need for an inspection if this isn't a daily occurrence.
If the parking brake switch is poorly aligned this may cause contact and send a warning even if the pedal hasn't been depressed, and this should get fixed or adjusted.
If the parking brake switch is poorly aligned this may cause contact and send a warning even if the pedal hasn't been depressed, and this should get fixed or adjusted.
It's been under one month since I purchased the car. The dealer has a one-month policy that says if I'm not satisfied with the vehicle then I could bring it back and trade. Do you think I could use that as leverage for them to fix my breaks? Couldn't they give me new break pads or something? I do not want to pay for it considering I just purchased it very recently.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
20k miles ... suspension should be OK.
Where do you live?
Are steep driveways typical?
Does your driveway have a rain trough across the bottom of it :
Trough where driveway meets road
Is the road in front of your driveway have a steep pitch?
Does it go boom when you turn left and right onto the driveway?
.
Where do you live?
Are steep driveways typical?
Does your driveway have a rain trough across the bottom of it :
Trough where driveway meets road
Is the road in front of your driveway have a steep pitch?
Does it go boom when you turn left and right onto the driveway?
.
My car only scrapes at the bottom of the driveway going into/out of the garage. Needless to say, I no longer park my car in the garage. No rain trough, I don't think.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
C300 Sport
Captfx, we are neighbors.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 19
From: Acapulco Mexico
2010 C300 Sport
That's why out of the 11 vehicles in this family, everyone steals my 10-year-old daily driver FORD to run around in, even the 3 BMW owners take it instead of the W204. Here is the interior, it is just so much more comfortable and better built (in Belgium) than the Merc. Has ground clearance and everything is better except the brakes.
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 702
Likes: 3
From: Illinois
'08 C300 4Matic Sport, '02 530i
