Shocks & Struts
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1985 190E 2.3
Shocks & Struts
My car: STOCK 1985 190E 2.3. I think its time to replace the shocks & struts. I like to keep the car stock as much as possible, cause I can apply for a collector plate in three more years.
What shocks & struts would you all recommend? I am thinking bilstein HD for front & rear.
What shocks & struts would you all recommend? I am thinking bilstein HD for front & rear.
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1985 190E 2.3
So bilstein is the way to go all the way, no need to consider others?
Will the HD give a very hard ride?
When you said keep the "ride height", you meant same stock height?
Since my car is 22 years old, springs need to be replaced too?
My concern with the yellow color on the HDs, they may think I have modified my car & disqualify my application for the collector plate...
Will the HD give a very hard ride?
When you said keep the "ride height", you meant same stock height?
Since my car is 22 years old, springs need to be replaced too?
My concern with the yellow color on the HDs, they may think I have modified my car & disqualify my application for the collector plate...
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'85 190E 2.3-16 '99 C280 '11 GLK350
I think Sachs/Boge would disagree with you. 
The HD Bilsteins are valved similarly to the Sportline struts/shocks from Mercedes. They are typically painted black, as the Sports are yellow. I would be suprised if the coil springs would need replacing. The car's ride height is primarily determined by the coil springs and the rubber spring pads at the top of the coils, not the struts or shocks.
The HD Bilsteins are valved similarly to the Sportline struts/shocks from Mercedes. They are typically painted black, as the Sports are yellow. I would be suprised if the coil springs would need replacing. The car's ride height is primarily determined by the coil springs and the rubber spring pads at the top of the coils, not the struts or shocks.
Last edited by MTI; Sep 4, 2007 at 05:24 PM.
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'85 190E 2.3-16 '99 C280 '11 GLK350
Are you the original owner of the '85? I'm the original owner of mine and it came with Sach/Boge struts and shocks.
The closest Bilstein to the OEM is the Comforts.
The closest Bilstein to the OEM is the Comforts.
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