Bilstein B14 on C180 W205

[mystream]

B12 (B8+Eibach) is perfectly matched together by factory....no noise whatsoever, unlike coilovers. Aftermarket springs with standard shocks is a bad idea. The shocks will give way prematurely as its working a lot harder with firmer springs...hence noise & eventual hydraulic leak.

Agree with Jtang advise on not using after market lowering spring with stock suspension...

[jtang]

Photo I mean.

My old ride from the photo library...W204 on B12.

[mystream]

My old ride from the photo library...W204 on B12.

Jtang, how many fingers gap after you installed the B12 kit?

[jtang]

Jtang, how many fingers gap after you installed the B12 kit?

1.5 finger gap.

[mystream]

Thanks!

[3008]

My old ride from the photo library...W204 on B12.

May I know what was you tyre size on the G25

[jtang]

May I know what was you tyre size on the G25

I see you recognize the wheels. Front 225/35/19 rear 255/35/19

[3008]

Hi jtang, yes I have the same rims, am using 235 front and 245 back. Thanks for your reply.

[mystream]

Hey Jitang,

Your brake kit looks very nice, what brand is that?

[MarkCWQ]

Should be AMG brakes. 6 pot front, 4 pot rears.

[jtang]

Yes...Mark is spot on. These were the original AMG 6/4 BBK.

[jtang]

Hi jtang, yes I have the same rims, am using 235 front and 245 back. Thanks for your reply.

Bro...you have the wrong set up.

[mystream]

Yes...Mark is spot on. These were the original AMG 6/4 BBK.

Hi Jtang,

I was told that as our w205 has electronic rear brake, I can't change to after market bbk. Does the w204 have the same issue?

[MarkCWQ]

Hi Jtang,

I was told that as our w205 has electronic rear brake, I can't change to after market bbk. Does the w204 have the same issue?

W204 uses mechanical brakes. You can go for the original AMG brakes, which will cost a bomb or after markets and lose your parking brakes. Loss of parking brakes when upgrading to aftermarket BBK is a promenant issue with Audi, BMW as they transitioned to the electronic system way before Merc. Those owners learn to live without it.

[mystream]

W204 uses mechanical brakes. You can go for the original AMG brakes, which will cost a bomb or after markets and lose your parking brakes. Loss of parking brakes when upgrading to aftermarket BBK is a promenant issue with Audi, BMW as they transitioned to the electronic system way before Merc. Those owners learn to live without it.

You mean original AMG brakes support electronic brakes?

[MarkCWQ]

You mean original AMG brakes support electronic brakes?

The function is there on the original AMG brakes if it works on AMG cars. Furthermore, there are some aftermarket BBKs that do offer electronic parking brake function.

[mystream]

Right...

[jtang]

Mark is right again on the W204 which does not have electronic park brake, hence can fit the AMG BBK. As for the W205, there's a way round the mod job without affecting the electronics....fit a 2nd small caliper for park brake on the rear like the Audi R8. I know of a workshop in Woodlands that has done this mod job on several BMWs & Audi. Warranty sure void one! But your Merc will look damn cool....

[mystream]

Hi Jtang,

Thanks for the info. May consider this mod after my warranty expire.