| Merc lowering springs - Click HERE for Original Thread |
| Black Jack |
I need to toss some new springs on a 99 c230 and I already know I'll go with either H&R again for this car or Eibach.
I'm not familiar with the popular Mercedes Forums but im looking for a solid site supported by an endorsed group buy section, So for any of you merc buffs around, someone point me in the proper direction to get a good price point on springs or to potentially buy, Otherwise ill order directly. |
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| EK9Hatch |
Eibach or H&R are both options. The Eibachs will give you a bit more of a drop. Are you using the stock shocks with these?
Have you considered Coilovers?
If you are looking for more info, I would suggest checking out http://mbworld.org/forums/index.php
Great wealth of info there. But make sure you read or use the search option before posting questions. Pretty much everything has already been covered 100 times.
Jamie |
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| brownguy |
I also have a question about this,
Is it bad to use stock suspension with springs?
also what do you guys think of Tein springs?
Thanks |
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| EK9Hatch |
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Originally posted by Black Jack
This is interesting;
They talk about shims, as if there may be smaller shims to create lowering oppose to springs..
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...=&brand=all
yet our part number matches (not price though, and thats interesting as well) H&R's home site
http://hrsprings.com/scripts/appgui...5&q=1999%20|%20Mercedes-Benz%20|%20C230
These "shims" are just pads that come in one of four thicknesses. They are numbered through 1 to 4. 4 being the thickest and 1 being the thinest.
Using a thiner pad will lower your car a LITTLE bit...but not very much. You probably wouldn't even notice it. It would just make for a harsher ride.
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Originally posted by brownguy
I also have a question about this,
Is it bad to use stock suspension with springs?
also what do you guys think of Tein springs?
Thanks
Its not "bad" to use stock suspension with lowering springs...but they will wear out faster. Plus, its nice having the adjustability of after market shocks.
Jamie |
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