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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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ok, final poll on suspension setup

ok, these are the setups im debating about...
if u have these setups or have been in a late model mb with these setups can u please put how well the ride comfort is? im not looking too much into the performance aspect, and does anyone know when the bilsteins are due for the w203...thanks again for all your input!

1) h&r sport w/ bilstein

2) h&r sport w/ koni

3) eibach prokit or sport w/ bilstein

4) eibach prokit or sport w/ koni

5) carlsson coilovers (kinda pricy though)

6) h&r cup kit (ive read great handling, rough ride)


-i have a 2002 c240 w/ h&r sport & 18s. i live in calif, ... the roads are a nightmare!
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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make this post a real "POLL"
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Since you're not looking into performace much get number #3!
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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Since you still haven't made this a "POLL", I say get the Carlssons(#5). You will love the ride and since you say you aren't into the performance side, I'm guessing you want what looks best. For that you should go with coilovers because you can get the height just where you want.

Since you are in CA, send a PM to CHATMANR and see if you can get a ride in his car. He has the Carlssons installed on his sedan. If you wait a few days I will have the Carlssons installed on my coupe.
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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Hmmmm.....H&R sport w/ Koni.....cause that's what I have.
Can anybody make this a Poll thread?
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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H&R Cup kit.

Pros: great aggressive look, drop, superior handling
Cons: harsher rider then OEM

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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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sorry guys...

sorry guys, i dont know the first thing about computers...so thats why i didnt change it to a poll thread, any help would be greatly appreciated! other than that, thanks for the input so far, and have a safe and happy new years!
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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sorry guys...

sorry guys, i dont know the first thing about computers...so thats why i didnt change it to a poll thread, any help would be greatly appreciated! other than that, thanks for the input so far, and have a safe and happy new years!
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Thumbs up H & R CUP KIT

I lowered my car with the Eibachs, waited for almost a year for Koni or Bilstein shorter-shocks because of the lowering, didn't want to do the H & R because everyone said rough ride, blah, blah. Stock shocks finally gave out, did the H & R cup kit, it's great, and I regret wasting time and money not doing it the first time. Firm, not rough!!!
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