C32 AMG Build Thread

[electricalbox]

I got sick of the damn lug bolt length needing to be accurate within a few threads to make sure I don't overextend into the parking brake assembly (all w203s or just c32?). I purchased some studs and specialty splined nuts to aid with this. Along with it, I picked up spacers for the front.

Specs:
20 - M12 shank studs, 1.5 thread pitch and a total length of 2.25".
20 - Open ended splined nuts
2 - 10mm hubcentric spacers



I'm happy with the outcome but want wider tires (235s moving to front and 255/265 on the rears). BC coilovers front perches at about 25 threads up (until the spring was taught when lifted to clear the wheels) and rears are maxed out to the bottom). Car drives great at 1.75 spins towards harsh from soft on the dampening adjusted.



They stick out just slightly too far but that is needed to clear the perch. I have some 3, 5, & 8mm spacers coming so I can play around, but regardless they stick out past what I want. I may potentially rebuild these with new inner/outer shells, but I'd like to avoid that at this time. Also, I noticed and found support on a few other posts that the passenger sides front protrudes slightly than the driver's side. I'll bypass this by putting a smaller spacer, but it makes me wonder if the Mercedes Engineers were drinking that day or am I missing something.

Driver's:


Passenger:


For reference for people looking (as I didn't find much on C32's varying wheel specs/fitment).

Fronts are 19x9 et35 (et25 shown with a 10mm spacer)
Rears are 19x10 et47 (et35 shown with a 12mm spacer)

[electricalbox]

in to see those wheels mounted up and the coils dialed in

I wouldn't say dialed in, but here is the result at this point (check next post).

[SD202]

in to see those wheels mounted up and the coils dialed in

[electricalbox]

In for more progress. Did you have more issues with it? Pondering to get one next year.

The 02's have issues with their cams so I would recommend 2003-2004 models. From my experience its a solid car if maintained well. Lots of power for fairly cheap.

[trm-]

In for more progress. Did you have more issues with it? Pondering to get one next year.

[electricalbox]

Hello all,

My other project (1.8t MK1) is on the backburner because this C32 has stolen my heart.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73188

I bought the C32 with some engine problems but have since resolved it (see below if interested).

http://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/608491-new-c32-amg-owner-question-about-rebuild-used-engine.html

Along with this, I replaced the Supercharger pulley bearing and spark plugs.

First modification was changing out the wheels with another exact same size AMG because the previous owner's tires were going bad. :rolf:


After that I bought some 18" Brabus wheels, but still wasn't feeling it.


Recently I did transmission flush (I could do a DIY with videos, but saw others have done a flush) and the car runs great.

Nasty old transmission fluid:

New stuff (meets Mercedes Specs and is only 18 dollars a gallon at Walmart :bow


I realized that the car needed to be lowered and the current wheels weren't cutting it so I picked up a set of VXS910 wheels and a brand new set of BC coilovers.

Wheel specs:
19x9 Front +35 offset
19x10 Rear +47 offset (now 35mm with a spacer)
5x112 Lug Pattern
66.56mm hub bore


BC Coilovers:


Going to space out the front by about 10mm and move the 235 rear tires to the front along with purchasing some 255-265 for the rear. Hopefully some more updates to come soon once I get the spacers and clear the perch.

Only picture I took during the install.