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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Anyone have any recomendations on springs and shocks? From what i can see most people do h&r springs, bilstien shocks? anyone have any pictures, or comments on performance? Thanks
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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I have the Bilstein/H&R setup up and it has been great! Can't go wrong with Bilstein.
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H&R aggressive drop and Koni adjustable shocks
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I have the Bilstein/H&R setup up and it has been great! Can't go wrong with Bilstein.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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what other model Mercedes use the same springs as our w208?
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rjlawlor646
Anyone have any recomendations on springs and shocks? From what i can see most people do h&r springs, bilstien shocks? anyone have any pictures, or comments on performance? Thanks
search is your friend.

but there are other combination as well. eibach, konis, h&r, bilstein, vogtland. those are pretty much the big name.

and since the 203 shares with w209. im guessing either the older e class or c class will share the same parts.

also what are you looking for in your drop? lowered? comfort? haha check out my thread on the w209 forums. i compiled a list of different parts for the 209. im sure those companies make something for the 208s as well.

lol good luck your in for a couple of sleepless nights.
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