Eibach or H&R Springs for W203?
06-10-2004, 08:00 AM
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06-10-2004, 08:48 AM
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cut your factory springs 1/2 it's length.. it's the best way to do it!!!
...or you could just use the search feature and see what's the best way to do it..
...or you could just use the search feature and see what's the best way to do it..
06-10-2004, 02:29 PM
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2005 C230 Kompressor
If i were to cut my stock springs 1/2 inch would it really drop it as much as a full new set of springs.
Also how hard does it ride if you cut your springs.
I am almost ready to go buy eibachs but if i can do it myself then i will. I love to work on my own cars.
Also how hard does it ride if you cut your springs.
I am almost ready to go buy eibachs but if i can do it myself then i will. I love to work on my own cars.
06-10-2004, 02:47 PM
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2004 E55 AMG
NEVER cut your springs...
The reduced travel needs to be compensated with a stiffer spring rate - that's why aftermarket springs are designed the way they are.
If you use cut springs you'll run the risk of having the spring collapse under the weight of the car.
This is why you shouldn't cut your springs:
The reduced travel needs to be compensated with a stiffer spring rate - that's why aftermarket springs are designed the way they are.
If you use cut springs you'll run the risk of having the spring collapse under the weight of the car.
This is why you shouldn't cut your springs:
06-10-2004, 03:05 PM
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2002 C230 Kompressor
I have a BRAND NEW, NEVER OPENED set of H&R Sport Springs for the W203 for sale if you're interested. Let me know...I'll sell them to you cheaper than you'll find elsewhere...thanks!
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06-10-2004, 03:14 PM
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$237 (not including shipping and handling) is the cheapest I've seen for them brand new...I'd sell them lower if someone's willing to buy them now. Let me know ASAP, thanks!
06-10-2004, 05:31 PM
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I advice you to order the front spring or cup kit of H&R ... The front is the only problem cuz of the gab.. the rear looks fine from the munifacture..
06-11-2004, 01:47 PM
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The True OG Modded out W203
If you want an aggressive drop go with H&R if you want a moderate drop go with Eibach. With both you will have ugly front wheel gap. There is a thread I started a while back(which SHOULD have been made a STICKY)where forum members posted their suspension set ups.
06-11-2004, 06:02 PM
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...I have a set of H & R's springs [500 miles on them] sitting in my garage. Where are you, and make an offer.
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