Questions on the C36

[mbsickness]

Hello All, I have just aquired a 96 c36 and I am trying to find out some information on these cars. The original monoblock rims have curbrash and I was thinking of replacing them with the newer AMG rims with the thinner spokes (as seen on the SLK and older CLK's)...will these rims fit? Also I remember back in 1995 the C36 I saw at the local dealeship had "carbon fiber" trim around the shifter and radio. Was this a standard item on the C36? I have seen a few C36 and C43's and they all have the wood. Finally, it seems the European versions produced more horsepower...what caused the increase or decrease in my case. Thanks in advance.

[pnsji]

Originally posted by mbsickness
Hello All, I have just aquired a 96 c36 and I am trying to find out some information on these cars. The original monoblock rims have curbrash and I was thinking of replacing them with the newer AMG rims with the thinner spokes (as seen on the SLK and older CLK's)...will these rims fit?
Those should fit just fine (the 17")


Originally posted by mbsickness Also I remember back in 1995 the C36 I saw at the local dealeship had "carbon fiber" trim around the shifter and radio. Was this a standard item on the C36? I have seen a few C36 and C43's and they all have the wood. [/B]
You have to do the conversion. from the factory, all C36 come with walnut wood. I converted the wood trim to carbon fiber trim to my '97 C36. You could try to find some Carbon Fiber kit on ebay.


Originally posted by mbsickness Finally, it seems the European versions produced more horsepower...what caused the increase or decrease in my case.[/B]
I never know that the european model has more horsepower. The newer ('97) C36 does have more horsepower than the older ('95-'96) model.

[adelaros]

Want to play with the type of wheels to put on your car.. go to the tirerack.com

This is the link for your 96´c36

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=C36&autoYear=1996&autoModClar=

You can even change the color of the car...

[Rocky]

The euro models have more hp i think on the basis that they use different fuels?

[jnolte]

Originally posted by Rocky
The euro models have more hp i think on the basis that they use different fuels?

I think its how the numbers are converted

[Denlasoul]

I would think that catalytic converters were the main reason for hp differences.

[Rocky]

Don't euro's use a different RON or MON rating? Something about how you can set the computer to think it's running a higher octane?

[cian36n]

I am selling my stock C36 wheels right now. Check them out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=43957&item=2459445398&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT

[mike c200]

Originally posted by pnsji
Those should fit just fine (the 17")


You have to do the conversion. from the factory, all C36 come with walnut wood. I converted the wood trim to carbon fiber trim to my '97 C36. You could try to find some Carbon Fiber kit on ebay.
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I have a cf set for sale it is the same set as pnsji have know
see classefield in this forum or send me a mail


Greetingz,

Mike

[pnsji]

I bought my Carbon Fiber from Mike. It's in brand new condition :cool: and good price too!

[cian36n]

mbsickness,

Those wheels you are thinking about will fit...I have them on my car right now
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/133527/15.jpg

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/133527/16.jpg

[mbsickness]

cian36n,

Those are exactly the wheels that I want to get as they update the look while not losing the agressive look of the car (at least in my opinion).