strut bar for w202 [Archive]

Logic

11-16-2007, 04:26 PM

has anybody done this to there w202 . are they a waste of time and money? i'm assuming these go into the rear?
http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/bar400.jpg
C-Class '95-'01 DW Strut Brace W202
Code: DW142528
Price: $179.99
High polished aluminum strut brace. Comes with all hardware needed for installation. Professional installation required.
bekkers import corp. ORDERS 1-800-624-5410

Proven Guilty

11-16-2007, 07:10 PM

it ties the shock towers together, this car doesn't benefit from a "strut tower brace" because it doesn't functionally have strut towers.

looks cool i guess! :)

lamf

11-16-2007, 08:55 PM

no the engine bay

yusuke280

11-16-2007, 10:15 PM

curious if this is the strutbar from Wiechers

JRE320

11-17-2007, 01:58 PM

Nokia got a Wiecher strut bar in his engine bay.
Im not sure if there's any pics. ;)

yusuke280

11-17-2007, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by JRE320
Nokia got a Wiecher strut bar in his engine bay.
Im not sure if there's any pics. ;)

i was going to buy that.
but the last website i found has their last one sold.

Logic

11-17-2007, 04:35 PM

so from the looks of the strut bar did nokia have to cut those engine side walls for it to work, and from what i m seeing is it for looks? if any body has pictures i would like to see what and how they did it ...thx

JRE320

11-17-2007, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by Logic
so from the looks of the strut bar did nokia have to cut those engine side walls for it to work, and from what i m seeing is it for looks? if any body has pictures i would like to see what and how they did it ...thx

I think he cut some parts of the side wall.
And it's only for the look. ;) And not for performance. ;)

jnolte

11-18-2007, 03:55 AM

w202 has no mcpherson strut setups, thus you cannot tie the shocks together for stiffer unison its only for athetics(sp?) no performace will be gained.

yusuke280

11-19-2007, 08:30 AM

just wondering, if anyone has ever installed (with a pic) for those bekkers strut bar?

omeyhomey

11-19-2007, 03:12 PM

not true, there is still alot of flex in the chassis regardless of suspension design. ALL cars can benefit front a top cross member because it helps overall chassis flex, and no you don't have to cut anything to install.

Yes I bought the very last one (i know b/c i asked him and he said he would not carry anymore). I am going to make an even better design and start mass producing them for the W202s. :D :cool: (you lucky guys) lol

thx

RemoLexi

11-19-2007, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by omeyhomey
not true, there is still alot of flex in the chassis regardless of suspension design. ALL cars can benefit front a top cross member because it helps overall chassis flex, and no you don't have to cut anything to install.

Yes I bought the very last one (i know b/c i asked him and he said he would not carry anymore). I am going to make an even better design and start mass producing them for the W202s. :D :cool: (you lucky guys) lol

thx

got my intrest!

Logic

11-20-2007, 01:27 PM

omey, are these in production or you pulling are legs? if so are they going to be for the c230, c280's cars including the sport. is there any prices yet? i would be interested in one if it came down to it and if the price was right ( you know for us 202 club members and hey its free advertising for you .....;) i have seen these going for about 179.00 on the site i posted earlier...let us all know thx.

Logic

11-29-2007, 04:03 PM

bump

Logic

12-05-2007, 10:41 AM

have you started making these and if so is there a time and amount you need for these ?

omeyhomey

12-05-2007, 09:20 PM

Hey guys,

If I did a run of these it would be a run of 100 units and they would be selling for $99 + shipping , so far less than what is being charged right now. but I NEED to know if there is legitimate demand that is the one big issue. Also I need to figure out what makes the 94-95 bars different from the 96+ (appearantly there are some differences).

Logic

12-06-2007, 03:03 PM

ok undersood, if you decide to do this put me down for a set for my 1999 c230 k sport. maybe if you are serious about getting this done is to make a different catagory for this and see how many people reply, you may also try in the other mercedes forums .

Logic

12-27-2007, 02:33 PM

bump....omey any word on these strut bars?

omeyhomey

12-30-2007, 12:19 AM

im waiting to see if there is demand... but there doesn't seem to be any. If i get enough of a waitinglist then I will put them into production but right now the demand seems to be nill, that could change in the future if people start posting more in this thread.

Logic

01-01-2008, 03:20 PM

ok understood , just let us know if others wan't them and if you get close to the amount needed let me know where to send the money

Logic

02-15-2008, 09:24 AM

any luck on this omey? or is this pretty much dead?

omeyhomey

02-15-2008, 12:32 PM

well not a single other person has added to this thread so realistically probably not.

I have one brand new one. If you want you can have that one I will sell it for only $120 shipped. Its for 95 & before model, dunno if that will work on your car. It should work on all 95 C36s and non AMG W202 up to 1/1996

Logic

02-15-2008, 02:04 PM

ok understand, since mine is a 99 it might not work and dont know if i wanna make a 120 mistake.