Recent content by beaRS

Thanks all. I'll take it out of 'W' and leave it in 'S' now. If I can't feel a difference, I'll have to get that switch seen to.

OK, This might seem like a daft question, because I'm sure that mose MB owners know the answer to this already. What does the W/S switch next to the auto shifter on my CLK do. I'm guessing its for switching the shifting program of the auto, but I cannot really feel any difference whether its...

We're all muggs! Petrol prices will keep creeping up as long as we keep filling up. It's a supply and demand thing - the oil producers have the supply, and we all have the demand. I often ask myself - what would the price of petrol have to rise to before I sell my car and get a job that...

Does anyone know if a W208 CLK 55 AMG sits any lower than a 430 as standard? The H&R kit for this car states that it fits both the 430 and the AMG and lowers them 25mm, but how can it lower both by the same amount if the AMG is lower from the factory to begin with?

yes - that's right. The resistors I've seen for this particular job are encased and are about the size of a matchbox.

Howard, Did you know that you just need to fit a resistor in line with these bulbs to cure the warning light problem. This same issue occurs with loads of cars when you fit a low wattage bulbs like these. The bulbs are gone now, but this info may help the new owner of them.

Believe me when I say that you should consider a set of GMax spring only if you own a Citroen Saxo or the like. But if you own a well built German engineered car you should only be considering a well built German engineered set of springs.

Spoke to Eibach UK this morning and they say there is two opions for the 220CE depending on whether you have self leveling or not. For models with Self levelling: lowers front by 35-40mm and rear by 30-35mm. price for these are £120.00 (inc VAT) For models without Self levelling; lowers the...

Yep, I'd like to have an early white one in mint condition. I'd park it next to my white Lotus Esprit S1 my Orange Dodge Charger!

ken555, thats some collection of cars! What's the red Q-plate? my guess is it's a kit car based on a Mini. I like the Mk2 Granny too (I'm a wierd for old Fords!).

Gina2201, I'll get you some details on Eibach and H&R on Monday when I'm back at work

If you're going to buy springs, I'd go for H&R or Eibach. Personally I feel that money spent here is definately worthwhile. It's a faulse economy to go with cheaper brands. Not sure what MB you have - I'll get you some links.

Thanks peppernick, That's good info. I didn't realise that H&R did a kit for the AMG. I was begining to think that the KW was the only option. Despite the maintenance issues of the coil-over kit I do think they are the business. I thought the KW's wouldn't suffer from siezed spring seats...

Yep, I'll second that MPG figure. I regularly get 26-28mpg on my commute to work.

I'm not exactly spoilt for choice for lowering options for the CLK 55 AMG. I spoke to Eibach and apparently their CLK springs will not fit the AMG because the spring cups are a different size/shape! I was thinking of using these coil-overs from KW - check out this link...