Carlsoon RS-sport chassis installed
09-04-2003, 04:04 PM
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Carlsoon RS-sport chassis installed
Well, I've got the Carlsson coilovers installed yesterday. This suspension is very similar to the Bilstein PSS-9 9-way adjustable CO, very easy to change the settings. I believe the biggest difference between the two is their spring rates. My first reaction after I drove my car out of the shop: Wow! How come the car feels MUCH solid than before? It is definitely stiffer than my previous AMG shocks + Renntech springs setup. But the ride is totally bearable. I am on setting 7 all around now (9 being the softest). I will probably set it at 5 after the springs have settled. The handling of the car is SUPERIOR!!! 
Took a 45 mins drive last night on some twisties and the car is responding VERY well. Bodyroll? What is that??? Our C32's serious bodyrolling problem has been eliminated. The cornering is very precise and predictable. I have all the confident to attack any twisties on the road knowing that this suspension will be there for me. I am sure the handling can be even better if I can play around with different settings more. Carlsson has made one of the best suspension system for the W203/W209 chassis. Together with the PSS-9, these are the best suspension that I have ever tried on a C32 (and I have tried quite a few!!).
Took a 45 mins drive last night on some twisties and the car is responding VERY well. Bodyroll? What is that??? Our C32's serious bodyrolling problem has been eliminated. The cornering is very precise and predictable. I have all the confident to attack any twisties on the road knowing that this suspension will be there for me. I am sure the handling can be even better if I can play around with different settings more. Carlsson has made one of the best suspension system for the W203/W209 chassis. Together with the PSS-9, these are the best suspension that I have ever tried on a C32 (and I have tried quite a few!!).
09-04-2003, 05:09 PM
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Porsche Turbo Stage 4, Cayenne S ... gone C43, C32, ML55 & Ducati 999.
Congrat!!
can you tell me please where did you get the Rear Side-Windows Roller Blinds for our C32.
Thanks!
can you tell me please where did you get the Rear Side-Windows Roller Blinds for our C32.
Thanks!
09-04-2003, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by Pierre32///AMG
Congrat!!
can you tell me please where did you get the Rear Side-Windows Roller Blinds for our C32.
Thanks!
Congrat!!
can you tell me please where did you get the Rear Side-Windows Roller Blinds for our C32.
Thanks!
Btw, Pierre, have you received my last e-mail? Havent heard anything from you since.....
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09-06-2003, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by rrf
Harris, I only have one question:
Do you feel you can you out handle a stock E46M3 (or better yet an E36M3) now?
BTW lower 1/2 to 3/4 inch in rear.
Harris, I only have one question:
Do you feel you can you out handle a stock E46M3 (or better yet an E36M3) now?
BTW lower 1/2 to 3/4 inch in rear.
09-06-2003, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by SteveL
Does Carlsson have this setup for an SLK32? I think the answer is no but it can't hurt to ask.
Does Carlsson have this setup for an SLK32? I think the answer is no but it can't hurt to ask.
09-06-2003, 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by c32brabus
nice ride height too! how much do they go for? Are those wheels the Japan only BBS LMs? How did you get them? Do you think you can get a set of the gold centered LMs too?
nice ride height too! how much do they go for? Are those wheels the Japan only BBS LMs? How did you get them? Do you think you can get a set of the gold centered LMs too?
Yes, I can get almost ANYTHING that is available in the market. No matter where that product is located. If you want a set of two-toned Gold/Silver LMs or if you want any pricing info, all you have to do is to shoot me an e-mail!!
09-09-2003, 01:41 PM
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Nice setup Harris. How do the Carlsson CO's compare with the H&R CO's in terms of handling characteristics.
I am in the process of improving my C320's handling, mainly trying to reduce body roll, and was wondering if sway bars in addition to the CO's is needed.
I am in the process of improving my C320's handling, mainly trying to reduce body roll, and was wondering if sway bars in addition to the CO's is needed.
09-09-2003, 02:23 PM
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Originally posted by SungSmith
Nice setup Harris. How do the Carlsson CO's compare with the H&R CO's in terms of handling characteristics.
I am in the process of improving my C320's handling, mainly trying to reduce body roll, and was wondering if sway bars in addition to the CO's is needed.
Nice setup Harris. How do the Carlsson CO's compare with the H&R CO's in terms of handling characteristics.
I am in the process of improving my C320's handling, mainly trying to reduce body roll, and was wondering if sway bars in addition to the CO's is needed.
09-09-2003, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
Harris dude, put some tire shine on those tires!!!
Harris dude, put some tire shine on those tires!!!
09-09-2003, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
Thanks for your advise. But I dont like tire shines, they will make the fender and the rear bumper pretty messy after a day's drive. Any tire shine that you know which will not do that???
Thanks for your advise. But I dont like tire shines, they will make the fender and the rear bumper pretty messy after a day's drive. Any tire shine that you know which will not do that???
09-09-2003, 08:10 PM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
yup, several... thats what i am here for! I really like Zaino Z16. This stuff STICKS to the tire and does not fling off like most others. just clean your tire, apply with a foam applicator. let it dry for 30 min (I like letting them dry overnite) and wipe the excess off with an old terry cloth towel (not needed if you let it sit over nite). Your tire will be dry to the touch but it will be black and have a semi gloss to it. Let me know how u like it! Both of these cars have Z16 on the tires (and Z5 on the paint)
yup, several... thats what i am here for! I really like Zaino Z16. This stuff STICKS to the tire and does not fling off like most others. just clean your tire, apply with a foam applicator. let it dry for 30 min (I like letting them dry overnite) and wipe the excess off with an old terry cloth towel (not needed if you let it sit over nite). Your tire will be dry to the touch but it will be black and have a semi gloss to it. Let me know how u like it! Both of these cars have Z16 on the tires (and Z5 on the paint)
09-10-2003, 03:25 PM
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Harris,
The car looks nice. With those coilovers, the car isprobably comparable to the e46 m3 (without evosport coilovers ). but the C32 will never outhandle the e36.
The car looks nice. With those coilovers, the car isprobably comparable to the e46 m3 (without evosport coilovers
). but the C32 will never outhandle the e36.
09-10-2003, 03:51 PM
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Originally posted by Mach430
Harris,
The car looks nice. With those coilovers, the car isprobably comparable to the e46 m3 (without evosport coilovers ). but the C32 will never outhandle the e36.
Harris,
The car looks nice. With those coilovers, the car isprobably comparable to the e46 m3 (without evosport coilovers
). but the C32 will never outhandle the e36.
09-10-2003, 04:12 PM
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Harris,
We're always happy to do any track testing, however it is not the suspension that keeps the C32 from outhandling the e36 M3. Quite simply, the C32 is not a BMW. It would need a lot of chassis development and suspension geometery engineering to out-handle the E36 M3. There are a few former e36 owners on the board, they can attest to this. The car has a much stiffer chassis and a near perfect weight distribution. The C32's suspension geometry is the same as the other C's, whereas the M is Motorsport tuned.
Don't get me wrong, I love the C32. And with the correct suspension setup, it does behave quite nicely. But each car has its limitations. Luckily, the C32 has enough HP to make up for the many of them.
We're always happy to do any track testing, however it is not the suspension that keeps the C32 from outhandling the e36 M3. Quite simply, the C32 is not a BMW. It would need a lot of chassis development and suspension geometery engineering to out-handle the E36 M3. There are a few former e36 owners on the board, they can attest to this. The car has a much stiffer chassis and a near perfect weight distribution. The C32's suspension geometry is the same as the other C's, whereas the M is Motorsport tuned.
Don't get me wrong, I love the C32. And with the correct suspension setup, it does behave quite nicely. But each car has its limitations. Luckily, the C32 has enough HP to make up for the many of them.
09-10-2003, 05:22 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
Thanks for your advise. But I dont like tire shines, they will make the fender and the rear bumper pretty messy after a day's drive. Any tire shine that you know which will not do that???
Thanks for your advise. But I dont like tire shines, they will make the fender and the rear bumper pretty messy after a day's drive. Any tire shine that you know which will not do that???
