C280 tire question and engine question
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C280 tire question and engine question
Please don't flame me i'm new to MB and wondering what AMG rim will fit my 97 C280, Thinking AMG Styling III 18's. Also i have a serious lack of power, horrible acceleration, is this common for my model/engine, any response is appreciated. also looking to upgrade suspension, intake, and exhaust, ideas welcome. and recommendations for Mechanic's in Salt Lake Area besides the dealership please.
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
Any AMG wheels should work, at least if they're 17" or 18" without clearance problems. The C43 and C36's began life, at least originally as C280's. I think your HP figures are right around 195HP, according to an old brochure I have on the W202.
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As your doctor, I am prescribing you a C43 AMG 
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Pick one here: http://motors.search.ebay.com/amg-c4...Z1QQsacatZ6001
or here: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...1522&x=63&y=13
. Pick one here: http://motors.search.ebay.com/amg-c4...Z1QQsacatZ6001
or here: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...1522&x=63&y=13
Originally Posted by tbearc280
Please don't flame me i'm new to MB and wondering what AMG rim will fit my 97 C280, Thinking AMG Styling III 18's. Also i have a serious lack of power, horrible acceleration, is this common for my model/engine, any response is appreciated. also looking to upgrade suspension, intake, and exhaust, ideas welcome. and recommendations for Mechanic's in Salt Lake Area besides the dealership please.
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actually, if u get any amg rim with 17x7.5 on 225-45-17 with the stock/correct offest that will fit a c36/c43, it may not fit completely on a non-amg w202...
lemme rephrase, it will physically fit fine. however, on full lock, the front wheel will rub. my friend had a 95 c280 with 17x7.5 on all four corners with stock springs and pads on the thinner side, they rubbed on full lock
lemme rephrase, it will physically fit fine. however, on full lock, the front wheel will rub. my friend had a 95 c280 with 17x7.5 on all four corners with stock springs and pads on the thinner side, they rubbed on full lock
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Hey,
You are from Salt Lake City as well..... I'd recommend German Car Service (heard nothing but good stuffs from them), Werner's Mercedes (very long waiting list though), or Andre's car repair (mostly deal with resto cars, but very cheaply priced I might add).
Your C280 shouldn't be that slow. Is the check engine light on by any chance??
I usually drive my 97' c280 as well. its sliver with sport package. if you see me honk!
You are from Salt Lake City as well..... I'd recommend German Car Service (heard nothing but good stuffs from them), Werner's Mercedes (very long waiting list though), or Andre's car repair (mostly deal with resto cars, but very cheaply priced I might add).
Your C280 shouldn't be that slow. Is the check engine light on by any chance??
I usually drive my 97' c280 as well. its sliver with sport package. if you see me honk!
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Thanks
cool all thanx for the info and recommends.
The check engine light is not on but it starts kind rough today and has what sound to be valve slap happening at mid-high rpms (4000+)and a start up trying to schedule an appointment for Mech-Doctor thanx for the names of good shops. btw mine is the bronze/champange color if i see you will honk
And any good after-market sites/stores for our cars (performance based)???
The check engine light is not on but it starts kind rough today and has what sound to be valve slap happening at mid-high rpms (4000+)and a start up trying to schedule an appointment for Mech-Doctor thanx for the names of good shops. btw mine is the bronze/champange color if i see you will honk
And any good after-market sites/stores for our cars (performance based)???
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Originally Posted by tbearc280
cool all thanx for the info and recommends.
The check engine light is not on but it starts kind rough today and has what sound to be valve slap happening at mid-high rpms (4000+)and a start up trying to schedule an appointment for Mech-Doctor thanx for the names of good shops. btw mine is the bronze/champange color if i see you will honk
And any good after-market sites/stores for our cars (performance based)???
The check engine light is not on but it starts kind rough today and has what sound to be valve slap happening at mid-high rpms (4000+)and a start up trying to schedule an appointment for Mech-Doctor thanx for the names of good shops. btw mine is the bronze/champange color if i see you will honk
And any good after-market sites/stores for our cars (performance based)???
I saw some champagne W202s here, where do you usually go around?? I usually go along 700 east, state street, the U, Highland, and avenues. Its nice to see other mercedes enthusiast here, since evryone here drives trucks and ricers.
If you have the time be sure to check out RMR this summer, Jakpro from this board has an w211 E55AMG with K2.
Cheers,
