WAUW!!! Awesome looking with the vogtland springs , How does she handel ? 
C43 - Vogtland Springs - Carlsson 1/5
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Originally Posted by knvs
Wow I really like your car's stance. How do u like the vogtland springs compared to the brabus?
(some pics)
Can you tell me what exactly your suspension set up is? This is the exact look im going for.
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Originally Posted by wagonrx
Kwik,
I'm looking for the same look you have. What size are your 1/5 wheels?
Russell
I'm looking for the same look you have. What size are your 1/5 wheels?
Russell
Rear = 18x9 et35, 255/35
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18's
Sorry to threadjack, but can 18's easily fit on the C43, or do you have to get spacers, etc.?
I was trying to get larger rims some time ago, but remember it being more trouble than it was worth. Is it as simple as a switch out?
I was trying to get larger rims some time ago, but remember it being more trouble than it was worth. Is it as simple as a switch out?
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Originally Posted by Jon R
Sorry to threadjack, but can 18's easily fit on the C43, or do you have to get spacers, etc.?
I was trying to get larger rims some time ago, but remember it being more trouble than it was worth. Is it as simple as a switch out?
I was trying to get larger rims some time ago, but remember it being more trouble than it was worth. Is it as simple as a switch out?
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1998 C43
Kwik,
Thanks for posting pics of the Vogtland springs and pad #'s. I just had them installed and got the same drop you have. You saved me alot time and money. I got them from www.pure-motorsport.com and they are great! I will buy the Koni's soon from them as well.
Here's a pic.
Russell
Thanks for posting pics of the Vogtland springs and pad #'s. I just had them installed and got the same drop you have. You saved me alot time and money. I got them from www.pure-motorsport.com and they are great! I will buy the Koni's soon from them as well.
Here's a pic.
Russell
Last edited by wagonrx; Oct 12, 2004 at 04:10 AM.
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Originally Posted by wagonrx
Kwik,
Thanks for posting pics of the Vogtland springs and pad #'s. I just had them installed and got the same drop you have. You saved me alot time and money. I got them from www.pure-motorsport.com and they are great! I will buy the Koni's soon from them as well.
Russell
Thanks for posting pics of the Vogtland springs and pad #'s. I just had them installed and got the same drop you have. You saved me alot time and money. I got them from www.pure-motorsport.com and they are great! I will buy the Koni's soon from them as well.
Russell
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How do like those wheels what are they and the size?
I like the wheels more than I thought I would. The wheels are Brabus Monoblock VI Replicas I got from eBay. Fronts 7.5" X 18 et 38 and Rears 8.5" X 18 et 35
How is it for cleaning the rivots?
I just put thme on so I haven't had a chance to wash them yet. Still new in the pic.
How is the ride compared to the 17's?
The ride a bit stiffer but nothing to complain about.
What is the tire set up?
Front 225-40-18 and Rear 255-35-18
I was trying to find some Carlsson wheels but no one seems to have them. I got these as a temporary set but after seeing them on my car, I may just run these instead. They only ran me $700 shipped for the whole set. Some of my buddys who run some very expensive wheels saw them and were impressed by the quality. I know there knock-offs but you can't beat them for the price/effect.
I like the wheels more than I thought I would. The wheels are Brabus Monoblock VI Replicas I got from eBay. Fronts 7.5" X 18 et 38 and Rears 8.5" X 18 et 35
How is it for cleaning the rivots?
I just put thme on so I haven't had a chance to wash them yet. Still new in the pic.
How is the ride compared to the 17's?
The ride a bit stiffer but nothing to complain about.
What is the tire set up?
Front 225-40-18 and Rear 255-35-18
I was trying to find some Carlsson wheels but no one seems to have them. I got these as a temporary set but after seeing them on my car, I may just run these instead. They only ran me $700 shipped for the whole set. Some of my buddys who run some very expensive wheels saw them and were impressed by the quality. I know there knock-offs but you can't beat them for the price/effect.
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Originally Posted by IamJanuar
KWik...
What numbers are your spring pads when it was still stock? What are they now?
Going to lower my car soon, hopefully you can save me the trouble.
What numbers are your spring pads when it was still stock? What are they now?
Going to lower my car soon, hopefully you can save me the trouble.
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AMG C43, 1999
This is my C43 in a tight radius corner at the limit of adhesion. A little more body roll than I liked. So I have since I upped the front and rear spring rates and increased the low speed damping in the Penske shocks. I also went up to a solid 1.25" front swaybar.
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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
