Duckmuck,

I lowered my former 1985 190D with Eibachs (approx.6cm) and my current C-class with Bilstein/Eibach (I thought I had bought Bilsteins, but Eibach was still on the springs) and the car is lowered approx. 4-5cm.
I drove a minor 200k km with that 190D within 3 years and have driven my lowered C for a simple 225k km within 3 years as well. The Eibachs were never to be complained about & are good for me...

The shift knob install of the early C-classes is the same as the install of the shifter knobs in the W201 and W124. The early C-classes had a shaft with a threaded end as well to screw the knob on top.
As far as I know, lots of different knobs can be bought and put on...(even for automatic transmissions)...

Ashman,
As far as my taste goes, I do like the EVO II wheels; they are about the best looking wheels mercedes currently has got in their delivery program. I want to have a set of 17" silver ones for my 300CE conv. before I take it to the states.
They will definitely suit your black benz!!

greetingz,

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1993 C250D with a minor 600+k kilometer
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