~NaPOleON~

FINALLY!!!

H&R springs on stock wheels
a few pics at http://members.cardomain.com/bennford

pointman

you need rims!!!

trbo2nr

I'm thinking about H&R too but it looks like it can be lowered some more. How much did it lower?

ShollyC220

It can be lowered more- cut the H&R springs down about a 1/4 coil and use thinner shim pads. As for how much it lowers, the H&R kit for the W202 lowers it 1.4 front, 1.4 back. -Sholly

pointman

dont cut them... just get smaller pads.

Ashkan's C43

#1 pad all around should do it

DougandhisC280

NEVER EVER cut progressive rate springs.

ShollyC220

I know that it is a very bad idea to cut the springs- I personally wouldnt do it, but I've seen a 202 (I believe someone who posts on BenzWorld) with a 1/4 cut with no problems. Shim pads is definitely the best way to go- have to agree with my superiors aho and doug here.
-sholly

pointman

you can cut springs... but when one day it goes "POP" and youre all of a sudden all over the road... ill say "told you so".

040mercedes

I think it looks good, even with the stock rims. How does it ride now? I want to lower mine but I'm affraid of compromising the ride.

DougandhisC280

Mines lowered with Carlsson springs and Bilsteins sport shocks with 18 inch wheels and I still find it smooth. And I'm the picky type.

pointman

it'll feel more responsive, less body roll, stiffer, and more sporty.

ryhi

im running H&Rs with my front two springs cut half a coil each

Ashkan's C43

so what are the best shocks/springs, seeing if you could have anything, is it brabus or amg? Carlsson?

pointman

no such thing as best. just preference.

~NaPOleON~

Handling is much better - lower center of gravity means I can take turns faster

I haven't really noticed a decrease in the ride quality - I still have the stock shocks, so that probably helps. I'll prob get Bilsteins soon.

And yes, unfortunately, I'm still on stock rims - but what can I say, I'm broke haha

BTW sholly, you're right on - I measured the drop up front and it was about 1.5" That's still leaves a pretty big gap, but hopefully bigger rims will fill that up one day

peace

DougandhisC280

Carlsson Springs are expensive. H&R are just a hair softer than Eibach but the difference is hardly noticeable. Vogtand is really good for the price.

Ashkan's C43

what about amg or brabus, and what is meant by preference, what are the difference between amg brabus and the rest, are they worth the extra cash for the best ones?

pointman

AShkan, didnt we have this thread not to long ago?

ShollyC220

If you're having indecison, go with H&R, especially if you're keeping stock shocks. I've ridden in a C-Class with H&R, Eibach, and AMG springs, and the difference is not very noticeable. H&R were in my old car with stock shocks and still rode well.

pointman

AShkan likes asking the same questions over and over again.