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Apr 18, 2007 | 09:55 AM

blackbenzz

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WTB: W208 Camber Kit

Anyone have a camber kit for a W208 for sale?

Apr 18, 2007 | 11:07 AM

Lensolo

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Anyone have a camber kit for a W208 for sale?

Me. Just installed a set of mine on a W208 last weekend. They are made out of CNC machined T304 stainless steel tube, with self lubricating, teflon coated, oversized rod ends.

Very easy install. (about 35min)

Adjustable toe links and rear sway bar links are in development right now.

$325 shipped.

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Apr 18, 2007 | 11:17 AM

Lensolo

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Fitments include:

W201 Chassis
190E 2.3 2.6 190D 2.2 2.5 Turbo 16V 84-93

W124 Chassis
300E/CE/TE 260E 300D 300D-Trb 300TD & Turbo 400E 500E E420 E500 E320 86-95 Sedan Coupe Cabriolet Wagon & 4-Mtcs

W202 Chassis
C220 C230 C280 C36 AMG C43 AMG 94-02

W203 Chassis
C230K C240 C32 AMG C55 AMG 03-06

W129 Chassis
300SL 500SL 600SL SL320 SL500 SL600 Convertible 90-02

W208 Chassis
CLK320 CLK430 CLK55 AMG 98-03 Coupe and Cabriolet

W210 Chassis
E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG 96-02 Sedan and Wagon

W209 Chassis
CLK320 CLK500 CLK55 AMG 03-05 Coupe Cabriolet

Apr 18, 2007 | 11:19 AM

blackbenzz

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How does your kit differ from Kmacs kit and is this price for just the front or does it include the rear?

Apr 18, 2007 | 11:31 AM

Lensolo

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How does your kit differ from Kmacs kit and is this price for just the front or does it include the rear?

I don't have any experience with Kmac's kit so I don't know how they differ. These are more along the lines of Jeff, Speedybenz kit. Just different material. And IN STOCK ready for shipment. Rear only.

Apr 18, 2007 | 12:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lensolo

Me. Just installed a set of mine on a W208 last weekend. They are made out of CNC machined T304 stainless steel tube, with self lubricating, teflon coated, oversized rod ends.

Very easy install. (about 35min)

Adjustable toe links and rear sway bar links are in development right now.

$325 shipped.

What brand heim joint are you using? Are they metric or standard with spacers to accomodate the factory 12mm bolt? What are you using for spacers? Do you have any pictures of the spacers and of the arms installed on a W208? - Thanks

Apr 18, 2007 | 01:05 PM

Lensolo

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They are QA1 standard 5/8" heim joints. The spacers are also CNC machined 304 SS. Here are pictures of all you asked for.

W208 Install 4/15/07

Stock bolts can be used but new bolts and lock washer are included with kit.

Last edited by Lensolo; Apr 18, 2007 at 01:22 PM.

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Apr 18, 2007 | 02:53 PM

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Are this better material than speedybenz if i recall correctly hes is $225 or something like that, why is yours a lot more?

Apr 18, 2007 | 05:46 PM

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Not sure if I got smoke blown, but was told if I lower that it is the rear that goes out and can't be adjusted. That the front was ok or could have enough adjustment to correct it.

Apr 18, 2007 | 06:02 PM

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Are this better material than speedybenz if i recall correctly hes is $225 or something like that, why is yours a lot more?

The materials and the manufacturing process of the two are quite different. I'll just say, the profit margin of mine vs. the other is the same -- which is nothing.

Apr 18, 2007 | 06:03 PM

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Not sure if I got smoke blown, but was told if I lower that it is the rear that goes out and can't be adjusted. That the front was ok or could have enough adjustment to correct it.

These camber arms are the very device that allow that adjustment.

Apr 18, 2007 | 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by acb3nz

Are this better material than speedybenz if i recall correctly hes is $225 or something like that, why is yours a lot more?

Speedybenz uses off the shelf arms. Lensolo is using custom made arms. Is it going to make a huge difference = not at all. The only difference is looks. The afco arms are plenty strong for the W208 rear suspension. Much stronger than the factory arms. I can do some FEA just for fun, but wont be able to do so until I have the factory arms out of the car and in my hands. Lensolo does have a nice hex machined on the tube which allows for easy adjustment. Speedy's arms (afco) have a knurled surface. You can even use 6061 aluminum tubes for this application. I've built plenty of lower and upper control arms using 6061 and 7075. Heres a few pics of control arms for my Group 5 Eclipse Rally Car:

The Speedybenz arms are very easy to make. The only thing that has to be machined are the spacers. The arms are about $15 each and the Heims run around $20 each. 2 arms = $30 4 Heims = $80. I could machine spacers for about $20 a pair out of heat treated SS or 4130 = $40

Total for parts = $150

Some links for the parts:
Heims:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-8-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Tubes(exact same as Speedybenz):
http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatec...Code=ct_swaged

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Apr 18, 2007 | 09:57 PM

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Thanks, murdock.

Not trying to rip anyone off. Just offering a quality component that gives one adjustability where it is needed.

At any rate. They're in stock ready for shipment!

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:31 AM

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Thanks, murdock.

Not trying to rip anyone off. Just offering a quality component that gives one adjustability where it is needed.

At any rate. They're in stock ready for shipment!

I agree. Your arms are fully machined and made of SS. The craftsmanship is excellent and I bet the end profit is not going to make you want to quit your day job. I can make my own, but don't have time these days. I might buy some in the near future. What set-ups require camber kit for the rear? I just bought 19x8.5 fronts and 19x9.5 rears with 35ET all around. The car has H&R's with stock pads.

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:46 AM

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Thanks! What car do you have?

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:48 AM

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Thanks! What car do you have?

W208

Apr 19, 2007 | 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lensolo

Thanks, murdock.

Not trying to rip anyone off. Just offering a quality component that gives one adjustability where it is needed.

At any rate. They're in stock ready for shipment!

No one mention that you were trying to rip any one off?

I just wanted to know what are the difference between your's and hes thats all.

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:41 AM

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No one mention that you were trying to rip any one off?

I just wanted to know what are the difference between your's and hes thats all.

Fair enough.

Attached is a large picture of all parts included in the kit.

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Apr 19, 2007 | 11:32 PM

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Any chance you could make a set for the R 170?

I have a SLK 320 that could use some of these arms. Check your PM's please.

Apr 19, 2007 | 11:51 PM

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Lensolo

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Any chance you could make a set for the R 170?

I have a SLK 320 that could use some of these arms. Check your PM's please.

Sorry. Nothing yet for the SLK's but possibly soon if I can get to take measurements.

PM'd you.

Apr 25, 2007 | 12:11 AM

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Lensolo

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Updated Fitments

$325 Shipped for any application.

Fitments include:

W201 Chassis
190E 2.3 2.6 190D 2.2 2.5 Turbo 16V 84-93

W124 Chassis
300E/CE/TE 260E 300D 300D-Trb 300TD & Turbo 400E 500E E420 E500 E320 86-95 Sedan Coupe Cabriolet Wagon & 4-Mtcs

W202 Chassis
C220 C230 C280 C36 AMG C43 AMG 94-02

W203 Chassis
C230K C240 C32 AMG C55 AMG 03-06

W129 Chassis
300SL 500SL 600SL SL320 SL500 SL600 Convertible 90-02

W208 Chassis
CLK320 CLK430 CLK55 AMG 98-03 Coupe and Cabriolet

W210 Chassis
E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG 96-02 Sedan and Wagon

W209 Chassis
CLK320 CLK500 CLK55 AMG 03-05 Coupe Cabriolet

R170 Chassis
SLK230 SLK320 SLK32 AMG

Apr 25, 2007 | 12:53 AM

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wut abuot the front? do u have a kit for the front?

and just an FYI...sum1 was sayin not to buy camberkits off speedybenz cuz he hasnt received his item in almost 8 weeks now...

Apr 25, 2007 | 10:06 AM

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I am only making kits for the rear.

Apr 25, 2007 | 04:36 PM

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As an alternative you can always buy the Speedybenz Camber Arms for $260 which includes shipping. These arms are also made and ready for shippment and I do make sets for the SLK models at the same price.

Posted here is the link. http://speedybnz.com/

Jeff