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Lowering with Brabus, Lorinser, or Bilstein?

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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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Lowering with Brabus, Lorinser, or Bilstein?

Which would be the best to use to lower my CLK? I've heard good things about Bilstein, I saw it in this forum a while ago but I can't find the thread anymore.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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Are you looking for coilovers or just springs?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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the whole thing, not just the springs
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Old May 18, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Which would be the best to use to lower my CLK? I've heard good things about Bilstein, I saw it in this forum a while ago but I can't find the thread anymore.

I realize you are looking for the whole set-up but I could not be happier w my Lorinser springs. I have them on the origional amg shocks (CLK55) and am thrilled with the ride quality an dthe look. I had H&R's and this is day and night- worth the premium IMO.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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though my brabus set up is no coil overs, i am very happy with the Springs / Shocks combo from Brabus. Shocks are made by Sachs, i don't know who makes the springs. The ride is very close to stock and the car handles nice. Sits just right.. not too low, not too high.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks for you opinions guys. With the Brabus springs, I'm not familiar with the pad numbers. Could someone explain this to me?
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Old May 19, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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I have put the Brabus Lowering Suspension on MY2004 CLK55 last month. Ride is the same and maybe better at low speeds. Dropped about 1" and looks great. I should have done this when it it was new and put on the 19" wheels.
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