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Old 02-10-2009, 12:57 AM
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Bilstein or Koni?

Ok guys, my ride has gotten so bad, i feel every god damn nyc bump out there, and its a little bumpy. I think my struts/shocks are going so im looking to upgrade to koni or bilstein. What do you guys recommend? oh and btw i have H&R lowering springs as well.
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so I guess i was right ha ...u need the aftermarket shocks lol.
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I personally like Bilstein more then any other struts/shocks i used in the past. My Slk, Clk 430 and Clk 500 all ride on Bilstein. Bilstein strut/shock quality are equal or better then factory shock. They don't leak or sage like many after market strut/shock. Btw, Mercedes used Bilstein shock on some AMG cars.
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i dont even know 100% if i need shocks but i want to change them for a better ride. Are Bilsteins adjustable? If so how can they be adjusted soft and hard ride?
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Get the coilover if u want to adjust your height....
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im not talking about adjusting the height, im talking about adjustable shocks.
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
im not talking about adjusting the height, im talking about adjustable shocks.
I dont think they can adjust but there are two different one ...they are sport and heavy duty and so it depends on how u like it .....check this out,

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...brand=Bilstein
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i only see one kind? but they are repeated. Ill call tirerack for more info, thanks though andy
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i only see one kind? but they are repeated. Ill call tirerack for more info, thanks though andy
Anytime brothaaa ...u never know I might need your help later
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np at all.
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np at all.
https://mbworld.org/forums/suspensio...ks-45-off.html
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Originally Posted by ZEEK
i dont even know 100% if i need shocks but i want to change them for a better ride. Are Bilsteins adjustable? If so how can they be adjusted soft and hard ride?

Only the Bilstein PSS9 coilover are adjustable in height, rebound and damper. I actually like my Bilstein springs and sport strut/shock more then the KW coilover kit.
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