C23 Coupe- The car AMG should've built!
Lastest Pic, with 2005 Grill !
Long time no update!
Lots of new stuff! Hottest C230 Coupe on the net!
As of 8.2009 I'm at 145K miles and running better than ever!
Best Looks and performance! What the C230 Coupe SHOULD look and drive like! Please rate me a 5 star!!
Fast, Handles like crazy, sticks like glue, yet ride civilized.
Some pics here are old, the ones in the driveway, most recent.
The ones with the new rear brakes MOST recent.
Engine- 2.3 L Supercharged 4 w/ ASP Racing OD Pulley increases boost from 7psi to 11psi for addtl. 30 hp.
Suspension-
TEIN Super Street Coilovers w/ adjustable Dampeners.
AMG Front 22mm Sway Bar from C32 -H&R 19mm rear bar. (Best $175 I spent to date (upgraded from 16mm AMG rear bar), dramatically improved handling, reduced understeer in combination with the the CO's.
Exhaust- Remus Twin Chrome tip Muffler
-Supersprint Header
-Magnaflow Freeflow Cat
-"Aero Turbine" AR20 Resonator (removes rasp)
Brakes-
AMG Front Brakes from C32 w/ 13.6" rotors 4 piston Calipers -
Updated 8/09 EBC Rear Sport Rotors, slotted and dimpled + Akebono Euro Pads.
Wheels -
AMG 5 spoke Wheels Staggered setup- Bridgestone Re050R- PP's.
Interior-
AMG Speedo Trim
S-Class Ebrake Pad,Factory Leather
Exterior- FACTORY BIXENONS! w/4300K Philips 85122+ bulbs (not available stock till 2003!)
-Matching Custom White LED's for front
-CLEAR FOGS
-2005 Tail Lights (Previously Stock Tinted) and Mirror Blinkers + NEW Just added 2005 Grill !
-Renntech Rear Spoiler painted in "Obsidian Black" metallic.
-5% tint rear- 35% front (NOW shown in pic)
-Black Painted Grill
-Clear Side Markers w/Stealth Bulbs
Audio-
- Audio 10 Euro in Dash CD player (why did we get a cassette in the US?????) works with the buttons on the steering wheel.
Recent Repairs ( well actually done in advance before failure)
NEW Supercharger- Wow, it's like new again!
REMOVED THE SUPERCHARGER MUFFLER! Wow, it screams and more power!
More recently, removed the MAF and throttle body screens!
Rebuilt the Alternator - (150 bucks DIY vs. 1500 at the dealer)
New Belts!
Flushed Tranny & Differential
Runs Freakin' awesome.
C230 Sport Coup Super Charged 2.3L 4 cylinder- 240hp
Standard Options-
-Orion Blue Metallic Paint
-5 spd auto-
-Oyster (grey) Leather interior
-Factory Sports Package -
Known as C7 in US or Evolution package overseas,
w 17" wheels (in storage), and other goodies, like stainless foot pedals with rubber nubs...except the e-brake oddly enough.
Easily fixed with pedal from S class for 10 bucks.
Also package includes different door sills,steering wheel, leather shift knob and resonator deleted.
Love my car!!
Remus Muffler!
Prefacelift Side View
SuperSprint Header before install
