Springs: Eibach, H & R, Brabus?
07-09-2003, 01:43 PM
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Springs: Eibach, H & R, Brabus?
OK, this is not the typical (lowering) spring question... but I wanted to know what springs give the closest feel to stock ride? Meaning which ones don't lower the car that much? My main concern is not really improving handling, which I'm sure it will. I'm more interested in lowering my car very slighlty, since I am planning to put 19's on. And I want to get rid of some fender "gap." So does anyone know which springs are the "least" extreme.... (in regard to height and ride quality).... Thanks!!
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07-09-2003, 02:15 PM
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try the...
sealy posturepedic... great springs...
no really though... i have eibachs prokit with bilstein sport shocks all around and the ride is nice and not bouncy and it handles a lot nicer. however, on original 15" wheels, the tires were really cushiony and the car was not as tight, imho.
luck,
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no really though... i have eibachs prokit with bilstein sport shocks all around and the ride is nice and not bouncy and it handles a lot nicer. however, on original 15" wheels, the tires were really cushiony and the car was not as tight, imho.
luck,
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07-09-2003, 02:17 PM
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Re: try the...
Originally posted by 2~s0L~t
sealy posturepedic... great springs...
no really though... i have eibachs prokit with bilstein sport shocks all around and the ride is nice and not bouncy and it handles a lot nicer. however, on original 15" wheels, the tires were really cushiony and the car was not as tight, imho.
luck,
sol
sealy posturepedic... great springs...
no really though... i have eibachs prokit with bilstein sport shocks all around and the ride is nice and not bouncy and it handles a lot nicer. however, on original 15" wheels, the tires were really cushiony and the car was not as tight, imho.
luck,
sol
07-09-2003, 02:24 PM
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sol- I tried the Sealy but they don't fit, so I put them back in my matress...!!
anyway, I heard Eibachs have a good ride, but don't they lower the car significantly?
I heard AMG is good, but too much $$ for me...
About the bilstein shocks... are there different kinds... or do i just ask for bilstein...
anyway, I heard Eibachs have a good ride, but don't they lower the car significantly?
I heard AMG is good, but too much $$ for me...
About the bilstein shocks... are there different kinds... or do i just ask for bilstein...
07-09-2003, 02:25 PM
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With the stock rims and tires on my C36, i got over 2.5 inche drop. #2 pads up front and #3 out back. Rear tucks very very little..front is 0 gap between wheel and fender.
YOUR MILEAGE MAY VERY on the drop rate.
Bilstein...ask for sport shocks.
YOUR MILEAGE MAY VERY on the drop rate.
Bilstein...ask for sport shocks.
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07-09-2003, 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by narci
With the stock rims and tires on my C36, i got over 2.5 inche drop. #2 pads up front and #3 out back. Rear tucks very very little..front is 0 gap between wheel and fender.
YOUR MILEAGE MAY VERY on the drop rate.
Bilstein...ask for sport shocks.
With the stock rims and tires on my C36, i got over 2.5 inche drop. #2 pads up front and #3 out back. Rear tucks very very little..front is 0 gap between wheel and fender.
YOUR MILEAGE MAY VERY on the drop rate.
Bilstein...ask for sport shocks.
Thanks!!
07-09-2003, 02:55 PM
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here is my drop on eibachs
Originally posted by jdub0022
sol- I tried the Sealy but they don't fit, so I put them back in my matress...!!
anyway, I heard Eibachs have a good ride, but don't they lower the car significantly?
I heard AMG is good, but too much $$ for me...
About the bilstein shocks... are there different kinds... or do i just ask for bilstein...
sol- I tried the Sealy but they don't fit, so I put them back in my matress...!!
anyway, I heard Eibachs have a good ride, but don't they lower the car significantly?
I heard AMG is good, but too much $$ for me...
About the bilstein shocks... are there different kinds... or do i just ask for bilstein...
also i have eibach prokit, which i mentioned earlier, and like narci said, bilstein sport shocks (make sure they are sport), which are shorter than reg. shocks to make way for the dropped car.
heres a pic of my drop on 18x8" rims... the tires are continental extreme contact -- very nice ride and sweet handling and very nice treadware. the rims, lorinser d93. no rubbing at all.
07-09-2003, 02:58 PM
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another pic, but...
the guy who has the carlsson's that cracked and then repaired em... his drop in my opinion is perfect. the front at least. it looks so low in the front and tucks the front wheel perfectly. mine is ok, but i wouldnt mind a little more in front. i can change pads and get that effect mind u, but i am worried it will rub. right now it is at a low, comfortable drop.
thanks man later...
thanks man later...
07-09-2003, 03:00 PM
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oh and...
drops change from car to car, it's totally variable. this is what i was told for a long time now. the eibach kit box sez 1.25" drop, but it usually does it a bit lower. u have to try it, then if u don't like it, change pads.
when i had stock rims on when i did my drop, it was ugly and gap still existed in front...
then new wheels/tires put on and it tucked perfectly.
when i had stock rims on when i did my drop, it was ugly and gap still existed in front...
then new wheels/tires put on and it tucked perfectly.
07-09-2003, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by jdub0022
Narci, that sounds good... but isn't 2.5" drop pretty significant. I was hoping for 1.5" or so...
Thanks!!
Narci, that sounds good... but isn't 2.5" drop pretty significant. I was hoping for 1.5" or so...
Thanks!!
Thread to Euro Spec AMG springs. about $350 USD (shipping included from Europe)
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=euro
My front looks lower then Sol's. but then again he has 18 inche rims which could make it look higher.
07-09-2003, 03:38 PM
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Re: oh and...
Originally posted by 2~s0L~t
drops change from car to car, it's totally variable. this is what i was told for a long time now. the eibach kit box sez 1.25" drop, but it usually does it a bit lower. u have to try it, then if u don't like it, change pads.
when i had stock rims on when i did my drop, it was ugly and gap still existed in front...
then new wheels/tires put on and it tucked perfectly.
drops change from car to car, it's totally variable. this is what i was told for a long time now. the eibach kit box sez 1.25" drop, but it usually does it a bit lower. u have to try it, then if u don't like it, change pads.
when i had stock rims on when i did my drop, it was ugly and gap still existed in front...
then new wheels/tires put on and it tucked perfectly.
As for my springs... I think I'll go with the thickest pad... for a "not so drastic" drop...
07-09-2003, 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by narci
Yeah, I wanted a 1.5 drop as well.
Thread to Euro Spec AMG springs. about $350 USD (shipping included from Europe)
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My front looks lower then Sol's. but then again he has 18 inche rims which could make it look higher.
Yeah, I wanted a 1.5 drop as well.
Thread to Euro Spec AMG springs. about $350 USD (shipping included from Europe)
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...highlight=euro
My front looks lower then Sol's. but then again he has 18 inche rims which could make it look higher.
07-09-2003, 03:44 PM
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narci how much does the eibach springs drop the car compared to the HR springs? do you have pics?
i was thinking about getting eibach springs when i lower my car cuz eibach makes sway bars for the w202 too, heh
i was thinking about getting eibach springs when i lower my car cuz eibach makes sway bars for the w202 too, heh
07-09-2003, 03:45 PM
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I live in Toronto Canada so that won't help hehe sorry.
I got my eibach's and four bilstens sports for about $850 CDN.
That's about $600 USD. I got lucky and got deep discounts cause the place i ordered from said they had to have soem shipped in. They got them shipped in but forgot to ship them out to me after 4 weeks.
I got my eibach's and four bilstens sports for about $850 CDN.
That's about $600 USD. I got lucky and got deep discounts cause the place i ordered from said they had to have soem shipped in. They got them shipped in but forgot to ship them out to me after 4 weeks.
07-09-2003, 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by Rincewind
narci how much does the eibach springs drop the car compared to the HR springs? do you have pics?
i was thinking about getting eibach springs when i lower my car cuz eibach makes sway bars for the w202 too, heh
narci how much does the eibach springs drop the car compared to the HR springs? do you have pics?
i was thinking about getting eibach springs when i lower my car cuz eibach makes sway bars for the w202 too, heh
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From what I heard, it's hard to get the sway bars..they are majorly back ordered from TheTire Rack.
I have no clue how much the H&R's look. Specs says a litle lower. I heard they were stiffer too.
I have no clue how much the H&R's look. Specs says a litle lower. I heard they were stiffer too.
07-09-2003, 04:14 PM
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Originally posted by jdub0022
do you guys know wher I can get the Eibach and Bilstein at a good price (mail order)...
do you guys know wher I can get the Eibach and Bilstein at a good price (mail order)...
EIBACH (199.00 right now)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2422555427
BRABUS (150.00 right now)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2422767468
i bought mine off the bay too...
07-09-2003, 04:16 PM
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If there were some OEM MB sport springs I'd get em, but there isnt (at least not known to me)
I will still be getting the blisten sport shocks... which is what amg uses (right?)
I will still be getting the blisten sport shocks... which is what amg uses (right?)
07-09-2003, 04:18 PM
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shocks!!!
http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/bilstei..._result=Search
free shipping, but i bought mine from another source i think a few bucks cheaper. i will look into it bro.
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free shipping, but i bought mine from another source i think a few bucks cheaper. i will look into it bro.
sol-t
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Originally posted by Rincewind
If there were some OEM MB sport springs I'd get em, but there isnt (at least not known to me)
I will still be getting the blisten sport shocks... which is what amg uses (right?)
If there were some OEM MB sport springs I'd get em, but there isnt (at least not known to me)
I will still be getting the blisten sport shocks... which is what amg uses (right?)
Site is www.carnewal.com
Gert's a nice guy. $350 USD shippeding included i think.
