w202 KW coilovers

So here it is!
I bought KW suspension for my c280
Looks very nice.
I get it to car when winter is over here in Finland
Wheels are also coming. Keskin KT1 8,5x17 and 10x17

Does anyone else have this suspension??

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Do you know if KW sells coilovers for the c43?

KW coilovers are popular for european cars, check them out on [url]www.tunershop.com[/url], they have applications for all the euros.

lots of Subaru guys run them too I believe... they seem to be good quality from everything I've heard!

i bought 'em the other day for my bro's w202 c200 in indo, how much did it cost u?haven't got 'em installed yet, but i heard from the seller that it adjust pretty much everything, height+damper...hehe should be good~!

The thing that sucks about these coilovers is you have to remove the coils from the car to adjust them.

[QUOTE=OCKlasse;44551]The thing that sucks about these coilovers is you have to remove the coils from the car to adjust them.[/QUOTE]

yeah thats what i heard from the seller too, so that u won't f*cked 'em up..
but its okay, good enough though, is KW the only brand that made coilver for w202?or there're others?

[QUOTE=555;44631]yeah thats what i heard from the seller too, so that u won't f*cked 'em up..
but its okay, good enough though, is KW the only brand that made coilver for w202?or there're others?[/QUOTE]

only one I know of.

Ive read a lot about those in UK magazine Performance VW... 

I need to see if they have an application for my 1997 C-Class.

[QUOTE=JLF;44898]Ive read a lot about those in UK magazine Performance VW... 

I need to see if they have an application for my 1997 C-Class.[/QUOTE]

so thats w202...KW is the answer :)

i live next to germany where they come from and i can tell you guys these are top top quality , one of the best coilovers you will ever come across..
pretty much for all the euro cars , and ocasionly for other models

here is the manufactorers official site :thumbsup: 

[url]http://www.kw-gmbh.de/de/30_Produkte/20_KW_Gewinde/index.php[/url]

greets richard

there's also "made in taiwan" coilovers. D2, cobra, K-sport for w202
I haven't seen any pics of them...

Maybe next weekend I get KW's to car, because weather in Finland is like this. -10 'C :smiley: 
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Very nice set up, that is going to drop nice.

Today I got installed KW's.
Front is 1cm left from screw(can drop 1cm more)
and rear is nothing left, can't drop any more

And yes that's ice on the ground! but summer is coming :)

Tomorrow I get better pics. I'm still waiting my Keskin
wheels from Germany...



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LoL at the spring bent all out of shape... Bet that was fun letting it go! :)
 
Is that all the drop you get though? Doesnt seem like its *that* much lower?

take off the adjuster..i bet it'll go lower

Here's a better picture. finally sun is shining in Finland!
Maybe I have to take adjuster out from rear spring...
Front fender to wheel center 300mm and rear 320mm

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Still waiting for Keskin's.....
So I had in garage set of 17" amg with 225/45
Suspension: Front, only that black thread adjuster and spring.
Rear no adjuster, no rubber...just spring...
front: 280mm rear:310mm about

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mind asking, is it safe to remove rubber spring pad?

and

what is an adjuster?

i ran no spring pads before, although the top and bottom couls were wrapped with really heavy duty rubber-like material.  i believe you run into a lot of noise without running pads on springs though.  just chop a coil or two off!!

[QUOTE=ryhi;51859]i ran no spring pads before, although the top and bottom couls were wrapped with really heavy duty rubber-like material.  i believe you run into a lot of noise without running pads on springs though.  just chop a coil or two off!![/QUOTE]
Correct.  Just run the #1 pads.  There's hardly anything to them.  And KW is good stuff.  With your wheels, are you getting the Klassic's?

[QUOTE=elpresidente;51863]Correct.  Just run the #1 pads.  There's hardly anything to them.  And KW is good stuff.  With your wheels, are you getting the Klassic's?[/QUOTE]

Yes, KT1 Klassic.
Maybe I have to chop springs and put rubbers back. littlebit noisy now.

New wheels came out!

Keskin KT1 8,5x17 215/45 and 10x17 235/40
Tires looks littlebit fat. 
So new tires coming. front 205/40 rear 225/35!!:smiley: 
Why don't anyone make 235/35 r17 tires??

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17" for k-cars man...hahaha btw pretty clean..this is on kw?lowest setting?or cut springs?

nice! european wheels ftw! :P Gotta love those keskin's. I think it looks good on 17's. Any bigger and you would need arch work etc....

[QUOTE=Sky;54451]nice! european wheels ftw! :P Gotta love those keskin's. I think it looks good on 17's. Any bigger and you would need arch work etc....[/QUOTE]

arch work etc?err.....thats what vipstyle all about man, fender mods n sh|ts...hehehe

[QUOTE=555;54388]17" for k-cars man...hahaha btw pretty clean..this is on kw?lowest setting?or cut springs?[/QUOTE]

Haha! Yes KW lowest setting...next have to cut springs.

With 18" or 19" don't get car so low...
Rear and front fenders are rolled because it was scratching alot.

But now waiting for new tires...then getting lower :)

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New tires on!!!

225/35 on 10x17 and 205/40 on 8,5x17 :smiley: 
Does anyone else have same set?

Looks f*cking INSANE!!!

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Nice. Wheels look good. Keep it up.

needs more drop !

i don't wanna spark a flame here, but i think everybody (who's anybody) in the benz community knows that avantgarde grilles are a no-no..  seriously.  how many stars do you need on the front of the car.  it looks hideous to have more than one small one.

Yes thanks for comments.
Maybe lower and some spacers...
Feels wierd that KW's can't go any lower...
Just have to cut springs.
And avantgarde grill would be nice.

Here's a better pic.
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if that's not low enough for ya, then chop maybe half a coil off.  but then again, aren't the coils flattened on the top and bottom?  either way, if you want it a little lower and still want the function of the suspension with some ride comfort left, think about extending the upper mount a bit higher.  if you can get the top of the damper up higher without making contact with the hood, you'll be much better off.

[QUOTE=BOSOZOKU;62117]i don't wanna spark a flame here, but i think everybody (who's anybody) in the benz community knows that avantgarde grilles are a no-no..  seriously.  how many stars do you need on the front of the car.  it looks hideous to have more than one small one.[/QUOTE]

dude, i know what grill ure talkin about, but thats not it..
proly the 1 u referring to is this sorta look [url]http://www.expression.be/products/products-c-w202a1.htm[/url]
the of course this one is fugly, never liked 'em even it 1st came out..

the 1 im referring to is this one [img]http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/202carbon400.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=lep-1;62259]Yes thanks for comments.
Maybe lower and some spacers...
Feels wierd that KW's can't go any lower...
Just have to cut springs.
And avantgarde grill would be nice.

Here's a better pic.
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not low enough?hmm...what do u mean?the wheels isn't kissing the fender?that bcoz u got 17" ^^

[QUOTE=555;62434]dude, i know what grill ure talkin about, but thats not it..
proly the 1 u referring to is this sorta look [url]http://www.expression.be/products/products-c-w202a1.htm[/url]
the of course this one is fugly, never liked 'em even it 1st came out..

the 1 im referring to is this one [img]http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/202carbon400.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

oh thank god.  yes, that one looks great, the one you posted a link to is what i thought you were talking about.  i gag when i see people put those things on 126s.  at least they're somewhat bearable on a 202.

Here is some rear pics and there you can see new shiney supersport exhaust.
It came from Germany. Nice sounds
Theres also pretty much negative camber at front...Maybe bushings can't
take it long time...?? And It's daily driven :)

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That is so f'ing sexy..O.o

The stance is great and wheels are great.
At first I didn't like 'em but now I'm getting used to them..:P

Nice strech on the rubbers too..;)

Cars is looking nice lil spacing out front and I think your completey in business...

run a spacer in the front.

Hello again after a year!!

I run with spacers nowadays. 20mm per side at front. 10mm at rear.
So ET is now front: ET15 rear ET10
Also I have lifted front about 1,5 cm and I have avant grille :)
225/35 on 10x17 have run good about 9000km now. I'm impressed!

Here is couple of pics. Last time with summer tires. Winter is coming here in Finland!

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thats what I am talking about, nice rear setup man....put a wald kit on that w202

[img]http://www.wald.co.jp/english/catalog/mercedes/c/w202/img_1.jpg[/img]
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nice... my buddy just got his KW V2 installed on his W203.

oOoo w202... wish they made those in a 5speed..

they come 5sp but not in US

[QUOTE=ryhi;205189]they come 5sp but not in US[/QUOTE]

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