C43 - Vogtland Springs - Carlsson 1/5
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2002 C230 : 2007 C230
Originally Posted by JDoggery
Still on the topic of suspension can/ does anyone have any thoughts/ experience/ insights on full suspension kits? How do they compare to getting springs and then shocks, etc. Ride quality, amount of lowering, cost, durability, etc. Below is a link of three kits. Any other info would help out to. Thanks.
http://www.pure-motorsport.com/produ...hp/CA=189/PA=7
http://www.pure-motorsport.com/produ...hp/CA=189/PA=7
I believe the Vogtland kit is using Bilstien shocks
The koni kit contains the vogtland springs & Koni internally adjustable shocks
I'm partial to the Koni/Vogtland combo, but I wouldn't buy that Koni kit(I didn't). I would get the Vogtland springs & Koni externally adjustable shocks(I did). It makes it easier to dial in the ride you like best.
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Originally Posted by jbiZzyC43
How much of a gap will I get in the rear with Vogtland springs and #4 pads on my C43 Kwik? I'm looking for at least a 1 finger gap.
Picture #2 above give you a good idea of the ride height
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1998 C43 AMG
Are you sure? So you're saying that it's one finger gap w/ #4 pads and after settling? Here's my dilemma. I dropped my C43 w/ h&r and bilstein and #4 pads rear. The tire is still tucking!!! In your pictures, it still looks like it's tucking. Can you post a close up pic of the rear fender gap? I want to be convinced so I can purchase a set of these Vogtland springs. Thanks for all your feedback.
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Originally Posted by KWiK
I would say it's one finger. Not more and the tires don't tuck. I don't like tuck...
Picture #2 above give you a good idea of the ride height
Picture #2 above give you a good idea of the ride height
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Originally Posted by jbiZzyC43
Hey, can you send me a shot of your rear fender gap by email? The pictures you posted are too dark. It looks like its either flush or tucking a bit. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by KWiK
you need to enable Email (or post it) if you want me to send you an Email
Sorry man. Email me jbizzyc43@yahoo.com
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'99 AMG C43
Very nice!
That's one shiny car you have there... the wheels look good, fill the arches up nicely. The spokes are thinner than the standard AMG ones too, looks subtle but mean..
Cheers,
Plug
That's one shiny car you have there... the wheels look good, fill the arches up nicely. The spokes are thinner than the standard AMG ones too, looks subtle but mean..
Cheers,
Plug
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If anyone is looking for the same setup as Kwik posted above, please take a look at my craigslist post: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...753067403.html. Thanks for looking!