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Old 04-21-2003 | 03:05 AM
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Question Bilsten PSS-9 ?

Any comment on this new Hi-Lo/resist adjustable spring & shocks ?
Old 04-21-2003 | 03:35 AM
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As far as I know, Carlsson uses it in combination with Eibach springs in their C32-RS. IMHO one of the best suspension kits out there (but only if installed as a complete, matched kit: springs, shocks and sway bars!).

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Old 04-21-2003 | 05:27 AM
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The kit wouldn't fit your C36 anyway since the chassis of the W/S 202 is completely different from the W/S/CL 203 which is based on a McPhersonstrut.

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Old 05-20-2003 | 08:14 PM
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We've it here and a member test it.
Scale 1~9 for stiffness adjustment, he set "9" for soft +EST.

M.Benz is totally changed, M3 ? no way to compare with....
It's damn stiff though(even by scale 9) , but outstanding handling instead and never happen to an Mercedes no matter Brabus, KW
... has ever tuned, regardless of AMG, it's a softer one.
ppl who wants comfortable........ forget it.
ppl who loves track activity , bite M3, 996 ..... as you wish.

Just name it C32/GT3

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Old 05-20-2003 | 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by Ronald
The kit wouldn't fit your C36 anyway since the chassis of the W/S 202 is completely different from the W/S/CL 203 which is based on a McPhersonstrut.

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Old 05-21-2003 | 08:25 PM
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It's a milestone that Mercedes is finally recognized as a sport sedan and deserve PSS-9 support while M-power & RS-power
is long for this "sport sedan" reputation.
No other MB models available so far but W203 & W209 !!!

Test run another C32 with setting "3", God ! the car punch out
w/o nose up,you've confident in corners, back the limit to
the tires , the body is perfectly balanced, no body roll & no fears at speedy cornering.
This car is so lowered (no more finger clearance) but won't scratch tires at all !!
99% car lowered like this scratches BADLY.
This's the PSS-9, True performer kits !
Old 05-21-2003 | 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by Shine

ppl who loves track activity , bite M3, 996 ..... as you wish.

Just name it C32/GT3
lol, nice one....
you have no idea how much faster can a M3 or 996 be driven on the track compare to C32
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I'm changing to the W209 soon, should i keep the Carlsson CO or buy a Bilstein PSS-9?? I don't mind about the stiff ride as i'm still 19 and actually love the stiff ride. How low can you go with the Bilstein??
Old 05-22-2003 | 03:29 AM
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wuz the price of this badboy compared to the kleemann one?
Old 05-22-2003 | 03:35 AM
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Originally posted by W0n6_3d4n
I'm changing to the W209 soon, should i keep the Carlsson CO or buy a Bilstein PSS-9?? I don't mind about the stiff ride as i'm still 19 and actually love the stiff ride. How low can you go with the Bilstein??
Try to rate those suspension kits by stiffness
PSS-9 > PTS > KW > Brabus...>> AMG > MB stock
I haven't put Carlsson CO before.
There's 2" adjustable for height, that allow your tires to rub the car front & rear.
Old 05-22-2003 | 03:45 AM
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Carlsson shocks were made by KW, and i find it soft compare to my cousin's civic coilover. 2" for front only or for both of them?? and yeah How much is the beast cost??
Old 05-22-2003 | 04:12 AM
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Originally posted by W0n6_3d4n
Carlsson shocks were made by KW, and i find it soft compare to my cousin's civic coilover. 2" for front only or for both of them?? and yeah How much is the beast cost??
I see you're in 19" rims, cool !
Two members here w/PSS-9 wear 19" as well.
It can be lowered.....very very low cuz they don't rub tires.
$1715 including labor & subsequent alignment.
Old 05-22-2003 | 04:17 AM
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$1715 <---- that figures is in US dollar right?? I like the sound of VEry, very low
Old 05-30-2003 | 02:57 PM
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Hello Shine,

I called Bilstein USA and they have NO idea about the PSS-9 on C32.

Please send us the part numbers.
Also a Taiwan source would be much better than the No source we have here So please forward the name of someone that sells them.
Old 05-30-2003 | 06:14 PM
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I spoke to my shop and they called the local distributor of bilstein, and according to them, the PSS-9 is not available.

I want this suspensoin more than the H&R, so please advise where to get it.
Old 05-30-2003 | 08:22 PM
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Guys, will do.
Bilstein PSS-9 for W203/W209
Part no. F4-GM5-8860-HO

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Old 05-31-2003 | 10:30 AM
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A lot of 996 owners are talking about PSS-9 suspension kits as well, but i heard they dont lower as low as H&R. Shine how low can you go?
Old 05-31-2003 | 07:51 PM
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Tezta, are u the one in the center ?

Mine isn't PSS-9 , AMG stock,serve as kid's school shuttle

I hear from those youngsters
What makes them nervous when racing ? CHASSIS
It's the nature of MB, no way to improve it whatever brabus
KW ... kits equipped.
The stiffness changes the nature (not the height itself)
With supreme torque of C32AMG & stiff chassis, they smile :v
evil in their eyes, tease M3 w/o fear coming from body roll
left traction issue only to the tire setting, an easy part.

p.s PSS-9 is also popular in M3 enthusiasts.
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Originally posted by Shine
Tezta, are u the one in the center ?
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