Do Bilstein Sport Shocks Vs Stock makes the car Lower? On a C43 With H&R Sp.Springs?
08-06-2009, 09:20 AM
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Do Bilstein Sport Shocks Vs Stock makes the car Lower? On a C43 With H&R Sp.Springs?
Do Bilstein Sport Shocks Vs Stock makes the car Lower? On a C43 With H&R Sp.Springs?
08-06-2009, 01:41 PM
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C43 AMG 5.5 - 396.4HP
Shocks in general do not lower a car.
But the Bilstein B8 shocks in combination with H&R springs will make your C43 terrible to drive. I used this combination for two days...
But the Bilstein B8 shocks in combination with H&R springs will make your C43 terrible to drive. I used this combination for two days...
08-06-2009, 07:47 PM
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What made it terrible to drive? I'm assuming it has immense body roll for a dropped car, but a smooth ride at the same time?
08-06-2009, 07:51 PM
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Problem is , i had another c43 Before with the same set up i got right now, H&r Sport With Number 1 Pads all around and its Just Not as low In front then the previous one .Just cant find out why ... Shocks ? Bushing? Camber? Springs? The car ?
08-07-2009, 04:44 AM
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C43 AMG 5.5 - 396.4HP
The H&R springs are to soft... they get a little lower day by day.
I am running on KW screw lowering kit with inox shocks especially designed for C43. The difference to standard or H&R is enormous...
Trying to find the limit driving corners faster as usual, I did not yet get the ESP working or the wheels squeaking but I got scared.
Maybe I should go on track to find the limit...
I am running on KW screw lowering kit with inox shocks especially designed for C43. The difference to standard or H&R is enormous...
Trying to find the limit driving corners faster as usual, I did not yet get the ESP working or the wheels squeaking but I got scared.
Maybe I should go on track to find the limit...
08-07-2009, 09:50 PM
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2007 R320 CDI, 2010 FJ Cruiser, CTS-V
Personally, I think the aftermarket Bilstein sports are valved WRONG for this car. I think you would be much much better with externally adjustable Konis and ditch the H&R springs too and go to either stock or a good coilover kit.
My car handled terribly on the Eibach + Bilstein combo.
My car handled terribly on the Eibach + Bilstein combo.
08-07-2009, 11:03 PM
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2007 R320 CDI, 2010 FJ Cruiser, CTS-V
Personally, I think the aftermarket Bilstein sports are valved WRONG for this car. I think you would be much much better with externally adjustable Konis and ditch the H&R springs too and go to either stock or a good coilover kit.
My car handled terribly on the Eibach + Bilstein combo.
My car handled terribly on the Eibach + Bilstein combo.
