tommerc49
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- Joined
- Jan 26, 2017
- Messages
- 62
- Location
- Peterborough
- Car
- B200 CDI Sport (W245) / A200 Turbo Manual (W169)
OK so anyone who owns one of these cars will know that the suspension is very unforgiving...
I've owned many cars over the years with sports suspension (standard or aftermarket), but this cars standard setup really takes the biscuit.
So I'm now looking into alternatives.
Don't get me wrong I like the look that this 'lower' suspension adds to the car, but handling-wise I am sure it's not as good as it could be and given the rough ride this standard setup gives off I think it's time for a change.
I can't however justify the (almost) £1k price-tag for a set of coilovers, which are seemingly only made for this car by one company (H&R): Mercedes Benz B-Klasse (W245) Typ 245G, 2WD, bis/ up to 1100kg VA-Last/ FA load Years: 2012> H&R COILOVERS Lowers car by: Front 30-50 mm Rear 40-60 mm
It just seems a lot of money to spend on a setup that I am not even sure if I'm going to like.
So this leaves me with a few of other options...
1) Replace the standard springs (which I believe are Bilsteins), for a new set of Bilsteins. Demon Tweeks appear to list two types of 'standard' springs for this car, one of which being the B3's. Problem here is that I'm unsure which of these springs my car actually has on it, and what different the other would offer. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/standard-springs/car/mercedes-benz/b-class/2009/2-0td-138
2) Replace the springs for a set of Apex, Eibach (or another brand) for between £100-£200: MERCEDES B-Class (Diesel models) (Typ:W245) From Years: 06.05- APEX LOWERING SPRINGS Lowers car by: 30 mm
3) Replace the shocks and springs with a kit like this Bilstein one for around the £500 mark: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produ...pension Kits&***id=CLvC_M7Pq9QCFWUz0wod5EYJ1A
Any suggestions/ advice/ general input?
Does anyone even know how much lower these standard springs are over the stock springs on non-sport models?
I'm a little worried that if I go any lower than it is now, that I may end up with wheel clearance issues (car is fitted with 18" wheels which i believe are standard on this model) and I'd rather avoid arch rolling.
Surely there are alternatives out there which offer better handling with similar (or even improved!) comfort??
I've owned many cars over the years with sports suspension (standard or aftermarket), but this cars standard setup really takes the biscuit.
So I'm now looking into alternatives.
Don't get me wrong I like the look that this 'lower' suspension adds to the car, but handling-wise I am sure it's not as good as it could be and given the rough ride this standard setup gives off I think it's time for a change.
I can't however justify the (almost) £1k price-tag for a set of coilovers, which are seemingly only made for this car by one company (H&R): Mercedes Benz B-Klasse (W245) Typ 245G, 2WD, bis/ up to 1100kg VA-Last/ FA load Years: 2012> H&R COILOVERS Lowers car by: Front 30-50 mm Rear 40-60 mm
It just seems a lot of money to spend on a setup that I am not even sure if I'm going to like.
So this leaves me with a few of other options...
1) Replace the standard springs (which I believe are Bilsteins), for a new set of Bilsteins. Demon Tweeks appear to list two types of 'standard' springs for this car, one of which being the B3's. Problem here is that I'm unsure which of these springs my car actually has on it, and what different the other would offer. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/standard-springs/car/mercedes-benz/b-class/2009/2-0td-138
2) Replace the springs for a set of Apex, Eibach (or another brand) for between £100-£200: MERCEDES B-Class (Diesel models) (Typ:W245) From Years: 06.05- APEX LOWERING SPRINGS Lowers car by: 30 mm
3) Replace the shocks and springs with a kit like this Bilstein one for around the £500 mark: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produ...pension Kits&***id=CLvC_M7Pq9QCFWUz0wod5EYJ1A
Any suggestions/ advice/ general input?
Does anyone even know how much lower these standard springs are over the stock springs on non-sport models?
I'm a little worried that if I go any lower than it is now, that I may end up with wheel clearance issues (car is fitted with 18" wheels which i believe are standard on this model) and I'd rather avoid arch rolling.
Surely there are alternatives out there which offer better handling with similar (or even improved!) comfort??