C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

C43 vs C32 vs 911 carrera?

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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My C43 was lacking something until, I installed the european amg suspension what a difference. That made the car. The C32, more powerful and upgradeable, a better everyday car with nav and seats. Each has its own merits. I'd go with the C43 but upgrade the suspension.
Where did you get the european amg suspension? Thanks.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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My C43 was lacking something until, I installed the european amg suspension what a difference. That made the car.I'd go with the C43 but upgrade the suspension.
"SpeedyBenz" makes a custom racing suspension that makes our cars handle like it on rails.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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"SpeedyBenz" makes a custom racing suspension that makes our cars handle like it on rails.
Tried speedybenz.com and the only product in the camber arms which allows you to adjust the rear camber. No doubt a good product but a suspension is composed of more than just camber arms.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveL
Tried speedybenz.com and the only product in the camber arms which allows you to adjust the rear camber. No doubt a good product but a suspension is composed of more than just camber arms.
Feast your eyes on this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/performance-upgrades-tuning/126587-speedybenz-board.html
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Impressive! Very extreme.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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The car is unreal with this suspension.I would believe it's safe to say it that 99% of the drivers will never be able to drive the car to the limits of this suspension.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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911 vs C43 vs C32

I have a 911 and a C36 so I feel qualified to comment. I am not sure you can compare a 911 vs the C class Benz body. The Benz has a real 4/5 seater. The 911 you can only sit kids or small people in the back, and then for short periods only. If its a fun car with no need to seat 3 or more then go the 911 as the capacity to thrill is higher.

If you need more practical but still with some thrill go either of the C class AMG's you suggest. Don't rule out a C36, still a great driving car.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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So Mr. Substance!

What did you end up buying since 05? Porsche? C43? C32?

I am curious..
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Hey where can I find more information on adding HEAT to the rear sits? has anyone actually done this and how much? Is it easy to do, or do I have to take it to the stealer? Where can I buy what I need?


Originally Posted by Ashkan's C43
if you don't want to do the motor swap there are plenty of cheaper mods you could do to the 4.3 motor, evosport makes pullies, kleeman makes heads and lsd, evosport also has highflow cats, could make a custom ram air intake, free up some weight, cams, rods, you could also update options, comand, tv, multi function steering wheel and cluster, with enough money, (i have no idea about cost but I could guess 500) steve, mbenznl, europimp, or whatever you like to call him could add it for you, if it was in the 210 there has to be a way for it to be in the w202, there are plenty of suspension upgrades so you could out beat the two cars on a track, the c43 is a real mercedes, heated seats in the back could be added, but then again many many mods can be done to the c32 as well as porsche, the porsche for sure will be a header turner, because at least for me, unless its an amg or g wagon or something very cool, I will look at any porsche over a c240, not sure if I helped at all, but those are my thoughts on the matter, in the end, I would get a c43 or the porsche, and the c43 is bad *** and rare, and can be modded to hell, plus very could resources in the ways of forums
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