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W205 4matic estates coilovers

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FordyWales

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W205 C250d 4matic estate
<div class="bbWrapper">Hi all,<br /> <br /> I've never had difficulty finding suspension to fit any car iv ever had, but I am now for the first time.<br /> <br /> I have a w205 c class estate, that is 4matic. <br /> <br /> Are there coilovers out there to fit? What is the main difference between estate/non estate suspension or is the issue the 4matic? <br /> <br /> I would consider fixed springs but I'm very specific about what stance I'd like.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 184394" data-quote="FordyWales" data-source="post: 3443888" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=3443888" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3443888">FordyWales said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hi all,<br /> <br /> I've never had difficulty finding suspension to fit any car iv ever had, but I am now for the first time.<br /> <br /> I have a w205 c class estate, that is 4matic.<br /> <br /> Are there coilovers out there to fit? What is the main difference between estate/non estate suspension or is the issue the 4matic?<br /> <br /> I would consider fixed springs but I'm very specific about what stance I'd like. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Do you have airmatic? Air suspension front and rear, or just on the rear only?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I've got air suspension (airmatic) front and rear.<br /> I thought most of the estates had air on the rear only at least to enable self levelling?<br /> <br /> Maybe depends on the year, mine is 2016/17 model.</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper">I’d be surprised if KW don’t make something for this car</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Ah I see, maybe I do then. Il take the wheels off and have a look around. I know I don't have air on the front. If that's the case and I do have self leveling on the rear and fixed on the front, is there a solution?<br /> <br /> I know cars with full air it's as easy as changing the links, so could I change to shorter links on the back and coilover units on the front?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I don’t think you will have air suspension on your S205 C-class, it was an option and I think if you have it, it would be on air all round.<br /> <br /> E-class estates have self-levelling rear suspension - going back to the old days, not sure about the latest models but certainly for the last 30/40 years <img src="/styles/mbclub/smilies/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumb:" title="Thumb :thumb:" data-shortname=":thumb:" /></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">+1 for KW.<br /> <br /> Lovely kit too and very well made.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Looks like I have normal shocks and springs. Checked out kW website, I usually pay around £500 for coilovers but these are like £2500...</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 184394" data-quote="FordyWales" data-source="post: 3444587" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=3444587" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3444587">FordyWales said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Looks like I have normal shocks and springs. Checked out kW website, I usually pay around £500 for coilovers but these are like £2500... </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>£500 coil overs will be terrible on a MB. You get what you pay for and the KW are top notch.<br /> <br /> I had a set of cheapo coil overs on my Golf VR6 and they lasted 3 months before leaking and the ride was horrific.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I have a KW v3 set on my SLK55, and honestly it’s a night and day difference. They are incredible. KW made the suspension for the CLK Black Series if I remember correctly. They aren’t cheap, but definitely worth the expense</div>
 
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