fastneutron

We had a great turn out yesterday at the Rose Bowl. It was an awesome seen with representation from pretty much all AMG models, except G55s and ML55s. One awesome sight was the 3 SL55s (especially the Renntech).

One thing, I was the only one who came with C43. We need more representation from the W202 AMGs. For the AMG owners in the Bay area, I am trying to organize the first ever AMG owners club and we've started the sign-up in LA. So, if you guys are organizing a meet, let me know and I'll come up to distribute sign-up forms. We're planning on having a California AMG meet. So, we need all areas to be represented.

Spread the word. Contact number 661-703-4899 or fastneutron@hotmail.com

Regards,

Robert

99SlvrC43

Robert,

Glad the turnout was great, I had plans that day and then they were cancelled on short noticed and wasnt able to make the 5 hr drive. I hope something can be organized here in the bay area soon. Would love to represent the W202 AMG's

So where are the pictures!

fastneutron

For pictures, please go to the Events and Gatherings Forum under Los Angeles AMG meet.

edchiu8

I am also in the Bay area. I also have a 1999 C43 which I just bought in September. I would love to join this AMG Club....

99SlvrC43

San Jose ove hea'

Lets join!!

edchiu8

Hey 99slvrC43. My car looks just like your signature photo., except I think your car is lowered. Am I correct? I think your car is lowered. I am thinking about lowering my car but am concerned about hitting speed bumps and am afraid the ride will feel rough. Any thoughts or opinions for me?

99SlvrC43

Hey Ed, Yeah I lowered it with Brabus springs (~1.8" settled) and I'm glad I did it. But you are going at this the wrong way. If you add performance/lowering spring your ride feel will change. I knew this since both cars I own are lowered and they ride different than stock. I dont hit speed bumps, I approach them at very low speeds. I dont scrape if thats what you mean. The ride feel is exactly what I was looking for. Very sport. You can still tell its a Mercedes ride, but you know its a sport ride. If you lower it you'll need the new spring pads for the rear. I think we all agreed to pad #4 being the best bet. There was a BIG thread on this before the server crash. So much useful information lost.

Here is a link to all my lowered pictures, take a closer look
Photosssssssssssssssss

edchiu8

Thanks for the tips/info. Very informative for me. I love your pictures. It really makes me wanna go out and lower my car. Your lowered C43 looks so much better than my stock stance C43. Will I need to change my shocks too? Did you change yours? How does the Brabus compare with the H&R. The shop I spoke to told me that they can would put the H&R (1.5 drop) in my car. How much clearance in inches are your front, rear and side skirts from the ground? I am so concern that I will scratch up my car when I come to a speed bump or something?

99SlvrC43

If you are ever in the sunnyvale area during the day or in San Jose at nites and weekend, stop by and come see the car. I used a caliper to measure the gaps in the wheel wells and it was 1.2" all around. I liked the Brabus name and reputation so I went with them over any other brands. I have a friend with Eibach (the SL500 in the pictures) he wishes he had other springs. I have never scraped on anything. The cars is not SLAMMED, just lower, the way it should have been from factory. The only thing u need to look out for is when parking your car. Dont drive up to far or you will hit the curb or those concrete parking block/dividers.

edchiu8

I'll keep your info/tips in mind. I'll keep an I out for your car if I ever drive in the area. There aren't too many C43 out there especially in the Bay Area. Well I am mostly in the Fremont Area. Honk your horn if you ever see me on the freeway or something.

psamson

Edchiu8 and 99SlvrC43,

I'm also a recent C43 owner looking to lower my ride. I tried to find Brabus spring last week but they dont seems to have W202 stuff available anymore...

Like you Edchiu8 I'm wondering what is the best option:

-H&R springs (easily available) with a 1,5" drop and #4 pads

-OEM European springs with a 3/4" drop and #1 or #2 pads

I'm planning to keep my stock shocks for now (my car is 43K miles)

If somebody have experiences/ideas to share...

I still have some time to think about it, my baby is stored for the winter... :-(

99SlvrC43

I'm going to open a new thread which some more info since this is titled "LA AMG MEET"
I'll call it "lowering a C43"