Lowering spring for c32 amg
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: UK
C32 AMG
Lowering spring for c32 amg
Hello member,s. Have a c32 amg 2002.uk car.with 19,s on it .bin looking at H and R springs .any body got H and R lowering spring,s on a 2002 c32 amg.what could help me. 
thanks jay.
thanks jay.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,759
Likes: 96
From: NH
2012 C63 BS & 2014 E63 Estate & 2008 CLK63 BS
I dont have a c32, but have heard many members have been happy with the renntech springs. Maybe you should look into those.
Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 145
Likes: 4
N/A
Got renntechs and the lowering height is perfect and the ride isn't that harsh. love them. HR's lower the rear a bit too much IMO, but some like that.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale. AZ
Jeep Liberty
I agree with tjbrum. I just had the RENNtech springs installed on my C32 and the ride height is perfect on the front and rear tires. Does not look slammed at all, just right over the tires by about 1/2". The ride quality did not suffer at all and it handles great!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,665
Likes: 4
From: Boston
2004 C32 ///AMG
download the PDF: http://www.renntechmercedes.com/PDF/Models/W203_C.pdf
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Glasgow, Scotland
GLC250d AMG Line
Always good to hear from other UK owners, where are you? I'm in Glasgow area.
Cheers
Alan
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 0
C32 AMG
I have H&R springs sitting in my garage. They'll be installed in a couple of weeks. My rough research shows that Renntech was the best for ride height and preserving a decent street ride. Firmer than stock, but not harsh. H&R is supposedly firmer than Renntech, and perhaps lower the car less (car sits higher) than Renntech. And I must confess that the price was a factor with the H&Rs.
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
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 28,933
Likes: 12
I know for a fact that whichever you pick, Euroteck Motorsports (a sponsor) sells both. You can email them at request@euroteckmotorsports.com
I suggest you cut your springs yo.
(I'm kidding).
I suggest you cut your springs yo.
(I'm kidding).
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,687
Likes: 28
From: Western Canada
2013 C63 AMG P31, 2014 GMC Sierra (6.2)
I have Vogtland on mine after they were recommended by some C32 owners here. Very happy with them. They are supposed to be like the Renntechs....
Almost a Member!
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico
C32 AMG, C230 Kompressor, Grand Cherokee 5.7 HEMI
I got H&R they handle great and I think the lowering is perfect for me. They are a bit too rough for the mexican roads, but I like them anyway.
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: Orange County, CA
GMC - Miata - Trek - P-Car
I’ve installed H&R #52732 springs as well. The front came down ~1.5”, but the rear dropped more than 2 inches. The rear was far too low. It was, in fact, well into the jounce snubbers at static ride height. Dynamic loads resulted in what was essentially a seized rear suspension. While some may install aftermarket springs solely for the sake of appearance, I was more interested in increasing the car’s cornering speed and improving its rather benign behavior during transitions.
During spirited driving, the rear wheel rate in jounce increased so dramatically that the handling was adversely affected. It was fully bottomed, and therefore the wheel rate was essentially infinity. The rear was skittish and unpredictable. Installing the #4 spring pads, in lieu of the OE #2s, did little to alleviate the problem. As an aside, for those interested in such minutia, the H&R spring’s rate is 21% higher for the front than those fitted by AMG.
Contacted Josh Scott at H&R, www.hrsprings.com, whereupon he supplied a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. They measured an 18% increase in rate when tested against the stock rear springs. Installed them, now for the third time, with the #2 pads, and am quite pleased with the results. Ride height is down about an inch, and handling has improved.
The rear install is easy. Takes less than an hour, including refreshments. The fronts are a bit more challenging, as an appropriate compressor is required, as well the MB # 203-589-00-07-00 strut tool. If you’re so inclined, plan on about two hours for the front.
During spirited driving, the rear wheel rate in jounce increased so dramatically that the handling was adversely affected. It was fully bottomed, and therefore the wheel rate was essentially infinity. The rear was skittish and unpredictable. Installing the #4 spring pads, in lieu of the OE #2s, did little to alleviate the problem. As an aside, for those interested in such minutia, the H&R spring’s rate is 21% higher for the front than those fitted by AMG.
Contacted Josh Scott at H&R, www.hrsprings.com, whereupon he supplied a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. They measured an 18% increase in rate when tested against the stock rear springs. Installed them, now for the third time, with the #2 pads, and am quite pleased with the results. Ride height is down about an inch, and handling has improved.
The rear install is easy. Takes less than an hour, including refreshments. The fronts are a bit more challenging, as an appropriate compressor is required, as well the MB # 203-589-00-07-00 strut tool. If you’re so inclined, plan on about two hours for the front.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 0
C32 AMG
Contacted Josh Scott at H&R, www.hrsprings.com, whereupon he supplied a pair of their #52792-2 rear springs, gratis. They measured an 18% increase in rate when tested against the stock rear springs. Installed them, now for the third time, with the #2 pads, and am quite pleased with the results. Ride height is down about an inch, and handling has improved.
The rear install is easy. Takes less than an hour, including refreshments. The fronts are a bit more challenging, as an appropriate compressor is required, as well the MB # 203-589-00-07-00 strut tool. If you’re so inclined, plan on about two hours for the front.
The rear install is easy. Takes less than an hour, including refreshments. The fronts are a bit more challenging, as an appropriate compressor is required, as well the MB # 203-589-00-07-00 strut tool. If you’re so inclined, plan on about two hours for the front.
I am about to install H&Rs and I came across this info. I called Josh and conveyed the story above, and he indicates that the original set should be fine. The replacement spring is spec for the wagon which makes sense. I will be officially pissed if I install the springs and they are not a safe ride height.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: UK
C32 AMG
I have H&R springs sitting in my garage. They'll be installed in a couple of weeks. My rough research shows that Renntech was the best for ride height and preserving a decent street ride. Firmer than stock, but not harsh. H&R is supposedly firmer than Renntech, and perhaps lower the car less (car sits higher) than Renntech. And I must confess that the price was a factor with the H&Rs.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: UK
C32 AMG
SPONSOR
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,517
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
...
i have H&R Springs on mine and installed a set of Renntech springs on a friends C32...i like the drop of the H&R springs better, it did not really looked like the Renntech springs dropped his car very much at all...ride quality seems to be the same with both springs as i have driven both cars...
MBworld Guru
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 18
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
your Euro C32 is lower in the front, so lowering springs change is minimal. Eibach, Renntech, and Vogtland probably only lower the car about 1/2 inch for you. H&R will lower it more for you and is probably the only one that'll make you satisfy unless you go to coilovers.
For Euro C32s I would actually change the shocks first because the car is already lower than the US cars.
For Euro C32s I would actually change the shocks first because the car is already lower than the US cars.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Glasgow, Scotland
GLC250d AMG Line
Jay
Yes it's a 51 plate C32. I've only had it 4 months. It's only at 33,000 on the clock. Bought it from Stratstone Mercedes of Wakefield.
Got a couple of issues with the suspension knocking (it's going back in again under warranty), but very happy otherwise.
Cheers
Alan
Yes it's a 51 plate C32. I've only had it 4 months. It's only at 33,000 on the clock. Bought it from Stratstone Mercedes of Wakefield.
Got a couple of issues with the suspension knocking (it's going back in again under warranty), but very happy otherwise.
Cheers
Alan
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: UK
C32 AMG
i have H&R Springs on mine and installed a set of Renntech springs on a friends C32...i like the drop of the H&R springs better, it did not really looked like the Renntech springs dropped his car very much at all...ride quality seems to be the same with both springs as i have driven both cars...
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: UK
C32 AMG
:
Bought mine last november. its a monster in a dress if you what i mean.VERY FAST.But have noticed a drip of oil from the transmission .al put it on the ramps and have a closer look. ANY MEMBER HAD THIS PROBLEM.
Jay
Yes it's a 51 plate C32. I've only had it 4 months. It's only at 33,000 on the clock. Bought it from Stratstone Mercedes of Wakefield.
Got a couple of issues with the suspension knocking (it's going back in again under warranty), but very happy otherwise.
Cheers
Alan
Yes it's a 51 plate C32. I've only had it 4 months. It's only at 33,000 on the clock. Bought it from Stratstone Mercedes of Wakefield.
Got a couple of issues with the suspension knocking (it's going back in again under warranty), but very happy otherwise.
Cheers
Alan
Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 143
Likes: 1
From: RUSSIA
Shelby GT500
I've bought H&R 52732 springs but in a reality the number on the spring is:
KBA 91071
29392 VA (F)
29392 HA (R)
Searched H&R catalog and it says that 52732 is a C32 kit that lower the car 1" front and 1" rear.
But 29392 is C320 kit and lowers the car 1.4" front and 1.3" rear.
Anyone tried them on C32?
I have paid $200 for the shipment and it is not an option to send them back, it will be cheaper to buy a new set. (((
KBA 91071
29392 VA (F)
29392 HA (R)
Searched H&R catalog and it says that 52732 is a C32 kit that lower the car 1" front and 1" rear.
But 29392 is C320 kit and lowers the car 1.4" front and 1.3" rear.
Anyone tried them on C32?
I have paid $200 for the shipment and it is not an option to send them back, it will be cheaper to buy a new set. (((
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,948
Likes: 3
From: Houston, TX
C32/C55 AMG
I've bought H&R 52732 springs but in a reality the number on the spring is:
KBA 91071
29392 VA (F)
29392 HA (R)
Searched H&R catalog and it says that 52732 is a C32 kit that lower the car 1" front and 1" rear.
But 29392 is C320 kit and lowers the car 1.4" front and 1.3" rear.
Anyone tried them on C32?
I have paid $200 for the shipment and it is not an option to send them back, it will be cheaper to buy a new set. (((
KBA 91071
29392 VA (F)
29392 HA (R)
Searched H&R catalog and it says that 52732 is a C32 kit that lower the car 1" front and 1" rear.
But 29392 is C320 kit and lowers the car 1.4" front and 1.3" rear.
Anyone tried them on C32?
I have paid $200 for the shipment and it is not an option to send them back, it will be cheaper to buy a new set. (((
Last edited by loudandheard; Mar 16, 2012 at 11:08 AM.
