Strut Brace C207.

[SmartAmg]

As I've decided to keep my C207, I'm thinking about a front upper strut brace, not particularly for better handling, although it can't hurt, but for cosmetic purposes. This particular strut brace is actually for a W204 all models, but apparently it will fit perfectly a C207, the Silver one is £90, the Black one is £80. Also going to get my current wheels, refurbed, I've been toying with a new set, but these suit the car so well, but after nearly 3 years on the car, they are in need of a make over.

 

[Wighty]

Does that brace allow space to get the cover off , it looks tight ?

 

[SmartAmg]

Does that brace allow space to get the cover off , it looks tight ?

To be honest, Wighty, I don't know, think it might be ok, as it's right at the back, only one way to find out I suppose.

 

[Gazwould]

At least the cover is flat..

 

[Wighty]

To be honest, Wighty, I don't know, think it might be ok, as it's right at the back, only one way to find out I suppose.

Maybe cut the back 6” of the cover off buddy

 

[SmartAmg]

Maybe cut the back 6” of the cover off buddy

Bl00dy el, Wighty, no way!

 

[Blobcat]

Maybe cut the back 6” of the cover off buddy

Cut the middle out of the brace instead…

 

[Gazwould]

Now what's going to happen when it's a copy of a left hand drive £300 strut brace !

 

[SmartAmg]

Now what's going to happen when it's a copy of a left hand drive £300 strut brace !

They'll take it back, I've asked them, as long as I haven't damaged it.

 

[Gazwould]

Upside down stainless steel penny washers are your friend .

 

[Gazwould]

How did you get on with your American left hand drive strut brace ?

 

[SmartAmg]

How did you get on with your American left hand drive strut brace ?

Never sent for it, it went down in price, then went up again, so I won't get it at the higher price, as for LHD, would it matter, the engine bay would be the same wouldn't it? It's not even listed for the W212/C207 , it's listed for the W204, but according to what I've read it fits.

 

[Gazwould]

AC pipes and bulkhead piece are different .

What engine do you have ?

 

[SmartAmg]

AC pipes and bulkhead piece are different .

What engine do you have ?

350 cdi 265bhp
2011 model

 

[SmartAmg]

Had this strut brace for nearly two years now, just never got around to fitting it.
(If indeed it does fit)
So going to give it a go, as soon as i get a nice day, it's all ready for fitting.

 

[Wighty]

Had this strut brace for nearly two years now, just never got around to fitting it.
(If indeed it does fit)
So going to give it a go, as soon as i get a nice day, it's all ready for fitting.
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You will need your baseball cap on backwards then buddy .

 

[AndySlade]

@SmartAmg needs to spray it red first!