trinitony

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1192/c36amg1ij8.jpg

What springs/pads/shocks would get you there? Don't care about being too comfy, at the same time don't want meh filllings to come loose..


I did a search, but it seems like there're so many combianations, that trial an error is needed. And there's no one solution as each car left the factory with a different setup.

C43AMG

Can you qualify this statement ?

trinitony

Think what the original poster was saying, is that if you look at two cars sitting at the same height from the factory - they could have different pads/spring/shocks combo. So lets say you want to lower both cars to the same level - without changing all the parts of both, you won't be able to get them to look the same.

Let me find the thread and link it....

C43AMG

I don't think that is the case.The factory builds it to spec and it is what it is.Now there may be a variation from a Euro model to a US model but I believe that would be the only variance.

trinitony

ok, kool, this goes with what ur saying.. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w202...erences-2.html , but I can't find the other where the poster used the line u highlighted.

AMGC

Pads varied by each car. mine had #4 front #3 rear for no good reason at all.

trinitony

Currently the SUV height is at a full credit car in the front, and 3/4 of a credit car in the rear.

I had the car up on the lift today, and both front and back have number 2 pads.

My springs should be here soon, Volt-something.. Now, I'm leaning towards Konis...

With this combination of springs and shocks, to maintain a slight rake and an even drop - I'm thinking I'll need a number 1 pad up front.


What you guys think?

v0ac

that's not low enough your picture...it looks mostly stock to me
gotta be SLAMMED!!

trinitony

ah yes...that's why I was asking for opinions using a number 1 pad up front..

v0ac

ho sorry..didn't read lol :P

Here is how H&R kit + number 1 pads all around will look
is my setup !

hope this help!

trinitony

very Nice...a lil too low for the bad roads around here though..i will like to be tad higher...

What shocks r u running? And just came across a thread which list two different #1s of varying height depending on VIN# Why they had to make it so much work...lol

trinitony

Do u have a full side shot?

v0ac

sure do bro, let me open 2nd computer...all car pic is on there, i post when done

steve s

our c36 sits like it's on stilts or wants to be an suv. has the thickest ones, completely stock. back in 97, i had a friend park his regular stock c280 (except for the amg monoblocs) next to ours, and his was almost an inch lower.

and quite a bit later, we also had a chance to compare what i assume was a stock c36 as well, but his c36 sat lower..

steve s

oh btw, on the mercedes database, the vin check brings up 4 piston calipers in the front.

but guess what? when i went to change the pads, our c36 only has the sliding single piston ate crap.. no wonder i always thought the brake pedal to feel a bit spongy. and yes, our car is stock and has been since we got it in 96

v0ac

Here are some side shots as you request..
for the shock, i kept stock ones, in my opinion..pointless to go for aftermarket.
stock bilstein shocks are strong enough,

on my other 202 i have H&R and bisltein sport shock..i don't see a difference at all.

trinitony

Thanks!...that's lower than my porsche.. If I'm that low, me thinks I be eating speed bumps all day around these here parts.. Think I'll stick with the #2 for now, hmm..but then the spring 1.5 drop..still might look like a lil suv....oh well too many variables...but thanks for taking the time to post the pics...I'll still get some #1s from my buddy just in case....

My shocks fell good, but there's a lil body roll on hard cornering, then again I'm comparing it to HDs/M030s on my other car. which might not be a fair comparison.