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Old 01-13-2019, 12:56 AM
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W204 C300 Suspension Upgrade

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I have a 2013 C300 4matic Sports Sedan (has 73K Kilometers on it), Just was thinking about upgrading the suspensions without lowering the car or compromising the comfortableness. Now keep in mind my car has a very stiff suspensions to begin with. Should I buy the KW or H&R kits? Or do you guys have something else in mind? BTW It's a daily driving car and lowering is not an option for me. Roads are very very bad where I live.

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Eibach Pro kit springs .
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Eibach Pro kit springs .
Thanks very much, I'll check it out
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Eibach Pro kit springs .
And what about coilovers?
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https://www.ebay.ca/itm/For-Benz-W20...3:pf:0&vxp=mtr

I've heard good things about these Bilstein HD struts.
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Ditto on the Bilsteins. They transformed the ride on my 2010 C350.
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Ditto on the Bilsteins. They transformed the ride on my 2010 C350.
Does it come with like a kit? Or do I have to buy the springs separate?
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Aka , Eibach /Bilstein B12 kit .
Bilstein B8 dampers with Eibach Pro kit springs.

​​​​​​Since your original Sports dampers should be in good condition I'd just recommend the Eibach springs.

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Aka , Eibach /Bilstein B12 kit .
Bilstein B8 dampers with Eibach Pro kit springs.

​​​​​​Since your original Sports dampers should be in good condition I'd just recommend the Eibach springs.
Awesome, thank you very much, I'll go that route
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In my case, the original springs were still good. The bill said struts replaced in front. Not sure about the back. The OEM shocks had almost 90K miles on them, so they were probably past their use-by date.
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Originally Posted by Scott McSwain
In my case, the original springs were still good. The bill said struts replaced in front. Not sure about the back. The OEM shocks had almost 90K miles on them, so they were probably past their use-by date.
in most cases the original springs are perfect, unless you want 200km/hr+ handling, its not like upgrading a suzuki sv650 suspension system- ie. from a manufacturer that designs for a low speed and lighter operator/ load.

Ironically you could end up with a slower vehicle on the street as a result! even if it feels faster!
Brakes would be the first thing I would upgrade.

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if your looking for height and dampening adjustability , you cant go wrong with a nice set of coilovers . Personally i will never run lowering springs on any of my cars.
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]I always get questionable info on whether a certain strut will fit my 4matic. Here is what TireRack says about this Bilstein part number.
  • FRONT
  • Housing: Strut Housing
  • Non Adjustable
  • Manufacture Part #: 35-170815
  • Note: Front Fitment. (Performance) IMPORTANT NOTE: EXC. 4MATIC.
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Originally Posted by Cruel-Merc
if your looking for height and dampening adjustability , you cant go wrong with a nice set of coilovers . Personally i will never run lowering springs on any of my cars.
Any suggestionons? Have heen looking at BC racing and KW Springs, but Can I get away without lowering the car?
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Any suggestionons? Have heen looking at BC racing and KW Springs, but Can I get away without lowering the car?
Bc racing is all the way, im running em on my c350 for over a year now with no issues at all and car is slammed. Its a comfy ride better than stock.
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What's the BC's spring rates ?
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What's the BC's spring rates ?
front : 7k
rear: 11k
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