C43 on 18" Styling 2's with H&R springs

[Mambo]

On all corners I have 18"x8" rims with 225/40/18 Toyo T1S tyres. Should I get an original MB spring from a sports model or a H&R set? Thanks for your help.



Will they give a harsher ride than original MB spring from a sports model or a H&R set? Still want to keep it as smooth as possible.

Not sure really, I think the C43 has a slightly different track than other c classes. The problems I am experiencing may not apply to you......

Just for the record the ride on the H&Rs I have is first class, very smooth, and the handlings top notch also

 

[UniqueTouch]

Just for the record the ride on the H&Rs I have is first class, very smooth, and the handlings top notch also

Sounds wicked mate!! Where can I order them from for cheap?

 

[Alps]

German ebay! there is no-where cheap to get H&R`s.

Mambo fyi - previously to this weekend I had Pirelli P-zero rosso`s on the front of my car ( hardly any rubbing).

Ive now put a pair of Michilin Pilots on the front - rubbing pretty bad on turns

just proves the make of tyres does matter!

By the way re-furbed all 4 wheels as well! nice and shiny all round for the TRAX!!

 

[Mambo]

German ebay! there is no-where cheap to get H&R`s.

Mambo fyi - previously to this weekend I had Pirelli P-zero rosso`s on the front of my car ( hardly any rubbing).

Ive now put a pair of Michilin Pilots on the front - rubbing pretty bad on turns

just proves the make of tyres does matter!

By the way re-furbed all 4 wheels as well! nice and shiny all round for the TRAX!!

Cool, thanks for the info! Looks like I will be investing in some Pirellis!

 

[Thmsshaun]

See how I get on with mine later. First of the modifications. Putting the 18"s on th C43. Currently running Pirelli Pzero Rosso.

 

[mickl]

German ebay! there is no-where cheap to get H&R`s.

Mambo fyi - previously to this weekend I had Pirelli P-zero rosso`s on the front of my car ( hardly any rubbing).

Ive now put a pair of Michilin Pilots on the front - rubbing pretty bad on turns

just proves the make of tyres does matter!

By the way re-furbed all 4 wheels as well! nice and shiny all round for the TRAX!!

v interesting, I had Michelin Pilots on my 18s and they rubbed. Never tried them with Pirellis. Might be an experiment to try.

 

[Thmsshaun]

v interesting, I had Michelin Pilots on my 18s and they rubbed. Never tried them with Pirellis. Might be an experiment to try.

An expensive Experiment.

 

[Mambo]

An expensive Experiment.

Not if you get part worns

 

[UniqueTouch]

German ebay! there is no-where cheap to get H&R`s.

Thanks - I'll have a hunt on ebay.de

 

[mickl]

An expensive Experiment.

Probably. I've a set of 18s in the garage with part worn Michelins, so replacing them won't be too much of a waste I suppose.

 

[UniqueTouch]

Just for the record the ride on the H&Rs I have is first class, very smooth, and the handlings top notch also

Mambo, sorry to hijack your thread again...can you please let me know where I can get an set of H&R springs from as I can't find them on ebay.co.uk or ebay.de.

Thanks in advance and my apologies for going off topic in your thread.

 

[Alps]

try elitedirect.com, they can order them for you, or A&S wheels 02085188010 Ask for Alan or Raj. I got mine from the later!

they did have to special order them in for me tho, took almost 4 weeks because they had to come from the factory.

 

[Mambo]

try elitedirect.com, they can order them for you, or A&S wheels 02085188010 Ask for Alan or Raj. I got mine from the later!

they did have to special order them in for me tho, took almost 4 weeks because they had to come from the factory.

And I got mine from Elite in Rainham, 01708 525 577 they will have to order them in for you (took them about a month to get mine). Ask for Keef....

 

[UniqueTouch]

Alps & Mambo - thanks guys I'll give them both a call om the morning

Mambo - thank you for not being offended by me posting in your thread.

Glad to see this a really friendly forum where newbies like me can participate.

Love both your rides - awesome!

 

[Mambo]

Mambo - thank you for not being offended by me posting in your thread.

No worries!

 

[Mambo]

Quick update, changed to Pirelli P Zero Rossos and the rubbing is gone!

 

[Alps]

nice one mambo! , im gonna stick with my michelins till they wear I guess!

 

[mickl]

Quick update, changed the Pirelli P Zero Rossos and the rubbing is gone!

this encurages me to put the 18"s back on mine.

 

[Mambo]

You know it makes sense

 

[mickl]

You know it makes sense

/puts fingers in ears/ lalalalalala, not listening....

if I did, I'd still be worried about the cruise control screwing up like it did before.