c43 to c55 AMG conversion

[jc1kz]

Fitted.

Your rear deck spoiler looks great, I especially like that it has the third brake light....here is a picture of the one I installed w/third brake light also....the link to where I bought it on ebay.....

1994 2000 Mercedes C Class W202 Sport Flush Mount Rear Spoiler w Light Unpainted | eBay

 

[BlackC55]

Have you sorted the running issue on your car now Olly ?

Almost.

 

[rawc43]

just done the 6 pot caliper conversion with c32 discs and the brakes are sooooooooooooo much better I still might do the rear. The calipers are from a slk55 amg they bolt straight on

 

[Pagz]

Looks really good!.

Do they make contact with the sway bar?

 

[rawc43]

Looks really good!.

Do they make contact with the sway bar?

yeah I had to chop it back a bit

 

[Auto-mobile]

Do you have a 17" spare? Might want to get a 18" if not, looks good!

 

[Pagz]

Do you notice much change in handling or ride comfort with the shorter sway?

Mind if I ask how much these are new?

Cheers

 

[rawc43]

Do you notice much change in handling or ride comfort with the shorter sway?

Mind if I ask how much these are new?

Cheers

the handling is stiffer on the front but need more driving to see.

the calipers were £418 each to me with discount from Mercedes

 

[mabz]

cars coming along nicely robin how's things mate!

 

[rawc43]

not bad not bad just need to tell my self not to spend any more money on my car

 

[mabz]

not bad not bad just need to tell my self not to spend any more money on my car

same boat mate will be worth it in the end though

 

[rawc43]

Yep you are right how's the cossi

 

[BlackC55]

same boat mate will be worth it in the end though

Next step is a SC.....

 

[rawc43]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17E8I05rRs&feature=player_detailpage


I visited the nurburgring again this year and the car handled a lot better than last year, the kmac bushes and strut braces made a significant improvement. But the car still has this super soft brake pedal (I came off track at one point because of it) the 6 pot calipers I put on should of made the brakes better they are not. its like the brake booster is over assisting when the engine is running and I keep my foot on the pedal it goes to the floor (not when engine is off) any help please

 

[John Jones Jr]

Boiled brake fluid?

Cracking motor btw.

 

[rawc43]

Boiled brake fluid?

Cracking motor btw.

it happens all the time even after a brake fluid change

 

[John Jones Jr]

Incorrect sized master cylinder?

 

[rawc43]

Incorrect sized master cylinder?

its been like it even before I changed the brakes

 

[John Jones Jr]

its been like it even before I changed the brakes

Ah, I see. I didn't realise that. Sorry, but I'm out of guesses.

I would strongly consider getting a matching master cylinder to those calipers if your current one is incorrect anyway.

Keep us posted on the outcome.

 

[Justin1600]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17E8I05rRs&feature=player_detailpage


I visited the nurburgring again this year and the car handled a lot better than last year, the kmac bushes and strut braces made a significant improvement. But the car still has this super soft brake pedal (I came off track at one point because of it) the 6 pot calipers I put on should of made the brakes better they are not. its like the brake booster is over assisting when the engine is running and I keep my foot on the pedal it goes to the floor (not when engine is off) any help please

Thanks for sharing mate I will have to get mine around there next year