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03-27-2012, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Drives: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Coupe
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Suspension question
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03-27-2012, 03:15 PM
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Drives: Slk55, Clk500 Cab., C350, Civic
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It didn't good well on my 2006 Clk500 Cab. It was too bouncing for me. I replaced my struts/shocks with Bilstein.
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03-27-2012, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Drives: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Coupe
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Bilstein Struts in the front and shocks in the rear?
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03-27-2012, 04:59 PM
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Yup
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03-27-2012, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Pensacola, FL.
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Drives: 2006 Facelift CLK500 Cab-
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I actually have the stock shock/eibach combo on my car right now, it is a little rough but not bad enough for me to get new shocks yet. I think it's just because my last car had really stiff suspension and I'm kind of used to it. If you want the lowered stance with a closer to stock ride the bilsteins are the way to go though. Also, if you're paying someone to install the springs you might as well go ahead and get the shocks done at the same time to save on labor in the future.
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03-27-2012, 08:50 PM
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Location: SF
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Drives: 2003 CLK 320
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i had a sub in my left rear adding about an extra 60lbs or so on that area alone for about 30k mi. i noticed that when i removed the shock, it was more easily compressed than the other side. -__-
but i guess that doesnt apply to your situation. if you are super **** about ride height, get coilovers. if not and you just want the looks, shocks/struts+springs are a money saving combo that many users here are fine with for everyday driving also keep in mind how much more of the bumps in the road would you want to feel. i def notice the difference between my stockies and my konis but those are adjustable too. so i guess its all about personal preference.
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03-27-2012, 10:07 PM
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H&R with OEM shocks/struts...30k and all is fine.
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03-28-2012, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
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Drives: late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
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There is nothing wrong with the Sachs struts & shocks. Some also like Koni Yellows on the AMG's.
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03-29-2012, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Drives: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Coupe
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Thanks guys. Actually on my previous car I had Tein coilovers. I dont think I want to go that aggressive again. Just drop the Benz a little and move on.
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03-29-2012, 02:16 PM
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03-29-2012, 02:16 PM
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