New to me C43 in West LA
 

Hi,

I am getting a new to me C43 next week and will be setting it up as soon as I get it with the usual suspension, brake and maintenance parts.

Is there a good shop that knows what they're doing or should I go with EAS in Anaheim who I heard is good.

I'm looking at KW V2's SS Brake lines, Stop Tech 105 Pads and fluid, Possible sway bars and necessary control arms, links etc.... Keeping the 17's

Suggestions??

I had a W211 E55 and am really looking forward to owning this cult classic C43.


Please hook me up with your favorite shops!


Thanks,


FBS

Hi and welcome aboard!

Hope all goes well with your C43 when you get her. Give us more details and photos when you have the chance. Any other questions just shoot. :y

I'm now leaning toward a more budget friendly set up using Vogtland springs and Bilstein Sport shocks.

2 questions. What pad #'s for a level stance and do I need any accessories to allow it to be aligned properly?


Thanks,

Welcome and hope we meet up or bump into each other. Im usually at work by Robertson/National. Well I wouldn't be surprised if i run into you local member! I saw one silver 43 with 18 inch monos few weeks back, wonder if that was you getting on the the 10 West Robertson on ramp lol!
Congrats!

Matt at Leistung Autohaus. He is the man. He services my W124 E500. Does only MBs.
http://leistungautohaus.com/

Just curious, which C43 did you pick up? I was looking hard at a few and came close on one but seller backed out.

Thanks for the reply.
I live in Culver City so may try to find a place closer, but thank you very much!

I bought a Black one from Dallas BMW for 12,500 Delivered to LA.
Needs some TLC, but 42K Miles, no accidents and interior is perfect.

I have some routine maintenance to take care of with mods to include: Shocks, spring sway bars, brake pads etc.... Normal stuff.

Anyone know of a West LA Tuner/Shop geared toward high performance?

...PS, Love 993 TT's! Just sold my 2002 TT.


FBS

i have a warehouse in North Hollywood where i work on my cars... and i have a fleet of over 25+ w202s...

i can help you with springs, shocks and so on. I did the same thing pretty much on my own c43 two weeks ago.

Using the Vogtland springs, what spring pads did you use? Do you have a picture of any of them? I'd love to see a spring pad combo of 5F/4R if you have it.

Thanks!

this is my car with vogtland and koni yellow shox
springpads are #1F/#4R

rims are ET35 without rubbing issues

Same shocks and springs with #5 fronts and #4 rears

the rear 16 inch wheels are visually deceiving but car sits really good

vogtland with yellow billies & 2 bump pad front & rear...

Thank you all so much for the pictures!
Just what I need to make my decision.

You all have nice cars, mine is black.


Thanks again,


FBS

Thank you....
 

For all your thoughtful information. My C43 will be up and running well Monday!

If you don't mind me asking, who ended up doing the work on your car?

My C43 has been at Pauls Automotive on Van Nuys in Sherman Oaks. I have known him since Jr. High and he and his team do great work. He is honest.

The work I ended up doing is: Rotors, Pads, Brake fluid, Brake lines, trans service, diff oil, repair seat compressor system, Vogtlands, Bilstein Sports, #2 Spring Pads, alignment and balance.....

I give full recommendation for Pauls.


FBS

I just picked up a 42k mile black 99 aswell. Congrats.
Please post pics with the new suspension. Also could you elaborate what's needed regarding fixing the seat compressor?

Turns out it was a passenger side bladder leak. I am going to replace it which involves a $ 130 dollar part put into the seat which an upholster is going to do for $ 200.

Once thats done, both seat will be fully functioning.

These repairs are tricky and my shop had done a great job of diagnosing the exact issue. Needless to say, it is a complicated system in that the parts are difficult to get to.

If your near the SF Valley, Pauls Automotive has recent practice....


FBS

Thanks. I'm actually out in OC so plan to stop by Leistung Autohaus next week. After I get my headlight switch/tailight problem sorted I need to find a spare driver's door panel since my armrest has a rip in it on the door.

From there I need to lower it but plan to keep the stock 17's for now and leaning towards Vogtlands/Bilstein Sport with the 5/4 pad setup.

Has anyone tried the Jim Conforti chip? I know he makes one for the E430 and it does wonders for the engine.

Congrats! I got one 16 months ago and they are awesome cars. :zoom: