MikeL

i was wondering if anybody knew where to buy shocks for a benz.. online or in LA area.. the car is lowered.. and i was wondering what shocks to consider?

DougandhisC280

For lowered cars I highly recommend Bilstein Sport Shocks. You can get them here for $323. http://www.pure-motorsport.com/produ...1965119/II=155

MikeL

thanks for the info.. i also see koni adjustables on there.. i was wondering which is better.. the bilsteins or koni adjustables?

KWiK

I like the koni better

DougandhisC280

I'm all for original equipment. The Bilsteins are superb. Koni is also a German brand so it is also an excellent choice. The other great thing about Koni is you can adjust the firmness. The Bilsteins are exactly as firm as I would want them to be without being a harsh ride. It's just whatever you prefer.

MikekiM

Koni is actually a company based in the Netherlands, not Germany.

They're both excellent shocks, I'd prefer the Koni's, just for their adjustability. Their compression rates are generally a little softer, for a more comfortable ride.

J__

go with bilstiens they are best i decided them over konis

give Sander a call at the Wheel supply,
he'll give u a better deal than $323

http://www.thewheelsupply.com/

tell him Luwin, Hank, Will sent u hehe

(guys needed to borrow ur name to help others ^___^)

MBenzNL

I have the Koni adjusteable sport shocks...the first shock started to leak after less then 2 years and only 150k kilometer...it took 3 months before I received the warranty (thus for free) shock (so I drove 25k kilometer on a worn shock) which struck me since I live in that same small Netherlands were these shocks are manufactured and now after another 5 months and 30k kilometer that replacement shock is blown as well...
My new replacement shock came in a lot faster (withing 1 week) and Koni even threw in one extra shock for the next replacement .

The Koni shocks handle very nice...and the waranty plus service isn't too bad...

greetingz,

Rincewind

mercedes uses blisten shocks as OEM?

I'm not implying anything, I honestly dont know.

what springs r u using doug? carlson?
what are oem springs for mercedes? do blistens make springs too?

DougandhisC280

1. I didn't realize Koni's were made in the Netherlands. Glad to know that now.

2. Yes Mercedes stock shocks are Bilstein comfort shocks.

3. Yes I am riding on Carlsson springs.

4. No, Bilstein does not make springs.

5. I honestly don't remember who makes Mercedes stock springs. I think it is one of the main companies like H&R or Eibach. I just can't remember for sure.

narci

Bilstein sport shocks, special $270 for 4.

http://www.reswest.com/

Rincewind

hmm nice deal

i really cant afford to get the whole upgrade of springs shocks bi gger wheels right now


is it possible or even worth it to just have shocks installed? onto my stock setup that is :P

narci

If your gonna do the shocks, do the springs at the same time. It will save you labor costs.

As well, sport shocks are a little shorter then the regular shocks to accomodate for the shorter sping rate.

J__

his car is already lowered

DougandhisC280

Whose car is already lowerd? Rincewind's? It's bone stock except for the nice wax job. You can go ahead and put on Bilstein Sport Shocks. It will actually help your handling out a good bit.

tpliquid

go for bilstins. koni sux for installation. u need to take apart ur old parts from orginal shox and put them on the konis..it is a hassle to do..

MBenzNL

That is true...I had several donor shocks lying around to take parts from, but on some 202 shocks it is impossible to take off teh parts you need on the Koni shocks!

greetingz,