Mercedes C43, Bilstein Sport Shocks or Hd?
 

I was looking into doing a bilstein sport shocks and H&r super sport springs or hd bilstein shocks with the H&r springs? Can someone tell me how stiff it is and if they like it?

I wanted to buy the shocks from tire rack from a c280 sport heres the website has anyone ever done this? http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...9&autoModClar=

I'm pretty sure if you're lowering the car at all (so H&R Sports OR Super Sports) your going to want to get the sport shocks. HDs are basically just the same as stock.

And yup, Tirerack is the best place to get the shocks

thanks appreciate it bro

My mechanic told me differently. He said since I'm lowering it I would NEED the HD shocks. He said the HD stands for heavy duty. Let me know if he's trying to rip me off or guide me down the wrong path.

It's true they stand for heavy duty, but everything I have ever read states that the Sports have a little bit shorter valving for shorter (lowering) springs. HD is the closest model to the original shocks that you can buy without paying the crazy premium for the actual AMG parts

From the Blistein website:
http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...B018004&12=130

BILSTEIN B6 - HD Passenger Car Street Performance
If you’re looking for suspension performance, the BILSTEIN B6 Series shock absorber and strut is the best solution to improve your car’s ride. Unbelievable control, precise handling, ultimate performance and incredible comfort. You'll soon discover there is, quite literally, nothing like it.

BILSTEIN B8 - Sport Passenger Car
If you’re looking for a performance lowering shock absorber or strut, the BILSTEIN B8 Sport Series is up to the task. Designed to enhance your car’s lowered suspension, BILSTEIN’s monotube gas pressure technology features delivers a sport ride with remarkable comfort.


AND, the part numbers on Tirerack.com for the Bilstein HDs actually correlate to the Bilstien B4 OEM replacements in the Bilstein catalogue.

BILSTEIN B4 – OEM Shocks & Struts

BILSTEIN has a legendary reputation for providing original equipment components to many of the world’s finest vehicle manufacturers. The BILSTEIN B4 Series provides the same OEM quality and ride stability for the aftermarket. BILSTEIN uses both monotube and twin-tube technology to give the best in OE replacement driving comfort at a great economical price.

I put the Sports into my car in the fall of 2010 and thought they were great. That said, anything would be better than clapped out, 240,000km mileage original shocks. :) I lowered it on Vogtlands at the same time too. I was afraid that the ride might be too compromised, but it was not - it felt comfy just the same. The only downer was that the KMac camber/castor bushings up front squeak. Boo.

Correct Saab, B8's are the ones to take if you have lowered suspension. They are indeed shorter than the B6's. In the official factory catalogue, they only the number Bx to identify the type of shocks.
P.S. Say Vincent, what's new with your 43/55? Still not found the problem to make it run smooth?

I don't wanna threadjack, so I'll make a post in my C43 build thread instead... :)

So I guess we have to get one for the C280? Don't see any shocks for the C43.

Correct. It's the same part numbers for all the 202s

Thank you!

Bilstein Shocks
 

I have been searching for Bilstein Sports for my C43, not cataloged anywhere. Finally found installer in San Diego who assured me that he had Bilstein #B361854 & B361855 and they were correct for my car. Doing Ebach Prokit springs also. $369. for the 4 shocks. Anyone have experience with these #'s or combination?

Yep. As stated above, aftermarket shocks fit all 202s. So while places like tire rack don't list them for the c43 (don't know why) they have them for the C36 and C280.
I had them on my C36 and loved them. Car was quite planted

Is the $369 you mentioned just to buy the shocks?? If so he's ripping you off... Check out the prices on tire rack, just look under C280

$369 isn't that bad of a price, I believe I bought mine off of tirerack.com for $340 w/shipping. They had them listed for the C43 at that time, unsure why they no longer do.

Not terrible no, but I see them with shipping for $303

If you use the HD ones on lowering springs you will blow out the seals in no time at all....that's for sure.

I've seen it myself more than a few times from guys that listened to the wrong experts.

I finally decided Im going to go with the H&r super sport springs and bilstein sports. the H&r drop will be 1.4 front and 1.3 rear do you guys thing this is a good setup and it will drop nice or should I get the H&r springs that drop 2.0 front and 1.9 in the rear? But Ill probably rub and scratch my bumper.

or Ill probably go with vogtland springs because I heard H&r sag after a while.

Can't go wrong with Vogtland :y

Where are you guys sourcing your Vogtlands at? :nix:

Hey guys Im about to do suspension soon. I was wondering if I have to get a front and rear camber kit for my c43? Or can I just put on the shocks and springs and do alignment and Ill be good?

Maybe, maybe not needed, but probably will...