H&R Coilovers
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H&R Coilovers
I was wondering if anyone has the H&R coilovers on their C32. I e-mailed ben@evosport and he recommended the upgrade.
I'm pretty sure I'll be getting them for x-mas
;however, I would like to get some feedback from forum members.
Thanks in advance
I'm pretty sure I'll be getting them for x-mas
;however, I would like to get some feedback from forum members. Thanks in advance
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2002 C240 Classic
check the 203 page. there are a few who have put it on. apparently, the coilovers are stiffer than the cup kit, so if you like a stiff ride, go with them. to be honest with you, i don't like coilovers on my car because many friends of mine have encountered a lot of alignment problems. just think about how easy it is to change the camber and toe simply by dropping and then raising. choice is up to you, but IMO the cup kit is way better.
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From: Southern CA
The cup kit does not provide the handling that the coilovers do. Also, coilovers allow the height to be customized to the driver's needs. After any suspension change, we always have the cars aligned, and working properly.
Fixing the toe is not a problem. As for camber, yes, when you lower your car, you will gain negative camber. In our opinion, the C Class does not gain enough negative camber. Since when is negative camber a bad thing? By now, many of you have probably noticed that your front tires are prematurely wearing on their outside corners. Negative camber will help balance that out. My CLK used to go through front tires every 8,000 miles. Now, they last at least 14,000. Negative camber also greatly increases the cars handling, as it provides traction, rather than rolling over the edge of the tire, on turns.
We found that our C32 with the H&R coilovers did not have enough camber for our tastes, so we used camber bolts to increase the negative camber (bolts can also be used to decrease camber).
Thanks
Ben
Fixing the toe is not a problem. As for camber, yes, when you lower your car, you will gain negative camber. In our opinion, the C Class does not gain enough negative camber. Since when is negative camber a bad thing? By now, many of you have probably noticed that your front tires are prematurely wearing on their outside corners. Negative camber will help balance that out. My CLK used to go through front tires every 8,000 miles. Now, they last at least 14,000. Negative camber also greatly increases the cars handling, as it provides traction, rather than rolling over the edge of the tire, on turns.
We found that our C32 with the H&R coilovers did not have enough camber for our tastes, so we used camber bolts to increase the negative camber (bolts can also be used to decrease camber).
Thanks
Ben
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From: ca
i have the H&R cup kit and so far i have not had any problems with alignment, rubbing tires, poor handling or premature wear on my tires. I have about 17000miles on these tires and they do no show the slightest wear.
The only think was that the front needed to be a little more lowered so i just had the coils cut about 1/4 of a coil and even with that i dont get premature wear on the tires. Just have Brabus do the alignment if you have bigger than stock wheels because the dealer does not have the right program for bigger wheels. they are located in newportbeach CA.
www.msnusers.com/mercedesbenzc32amg
see if you like the drop i can hook anyone up with this kit for $800 plus shipping.
The only think was that the front needed to be a little more lowered so i just had the coils cut about 1/4 of a coil and even with that i dont get premature wear on the tires. Just have Brabus do the alignment if you have bigger than stock wheels because the dealer does not have the right program for bigger wheels. they are located in newportbeach CA.
www.msnusers.com/mercedesbenzc32amg
see if you like the drop i can hook anyone up with this kit for $800 plus shipping.
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From: Southern CA
The cup kit is a matched set of springs and shocks. It lowers the car about 2 inches, and is not adjustable. The ride is generally comfortable, and compared to many others, soft.
The coilovers are the ultimate H&R setup for the car. They are also a matched set of springs and shocks, witha stiffer rating, which translates to better handling. The C32 handles awesome with the coilovers and our sway bars! Coilovers in general are height-adjustable, allowing you to raise or lower the car when needed (requires wheels to be taken off). The coilovers are more firm than other suspension setups, however on the C Class, we believe they allow enough comfort for daily driving.
Let me know if you have further questions,
Ben
The coilovers are the ultimate H&R setup for the car. They are also a matched set of springs and shocks, witha stiffer rating, which translates to better handling. The C32 handles awesome with the coilovers and our sway bars! Coilovers in general are height-adjustable, allowing you to raise or lower the car when needed (requires wheels to be taken off). The coilovers are more firm than other suspension setups, however on the C Class, we believe they allow enough comfort for daily driving.
Let me know if you have further questions,
Ben
