New to me C43 in West LA
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
2005 AMG C55
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
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
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
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.
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.
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
2005 AMG C55
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,
2 questions. What pad #'s for a level stance and do I need any accessories to allow it to be aligned properly?
Thanks,
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From: Culver City, California
1999 C43 AMG
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!
Congrats!
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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.
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.
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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 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
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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.
i can help you with springs, shocks and so on. I did the same thing pretty much on my own c43 two weeks ago.
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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!
Thanks!
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2005 AMG C55
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
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
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2005 AMG C55
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
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
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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.
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.
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1999 Mercedes Benz C43
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 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
