What sway bars/Shocks should I get for my CLK500? - Page 2

Oct 9, 2009 | 12:13 AM

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bheng

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if you want stiffer handling, it would be better to get a set of coils. i heard that they are way stiffer/ can be way stiffer than just spring and shock set up?

Oct 16, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mk4mike

im about to buy some sway bars but i dont know if its a cost effective mod.. are coilovers a better bet?? pss9's?? i want my car to handle better than the h&r currently make it handle. there is too much body roll right now

I recently installed H&R front/rear sway bars and Bilstein HD shocks (stock springs though) and I've noticed a lot less body roll and understeer

Jan 19, 2010 | 10:26 PM

#28

mk4mike

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there is so much controversy between h&r, amg and then eichbach! someone just be striaght up and tell me what to buy! I just got some pss9's which are yet to be installed, but i want to upgrade the sway bars. I wonder how thick the amg version is? anyone know? im talking front and rear...

Jan 20, 2010 | 09:10 AM

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i think the amg sway bars are not as thick as the H&R...i bought the H&R ones and im installing them in about a week or two

Jan 20, 2010 | 12:26 PM

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clk 500 (wifey's); 350Z roadster (daily driver); 350Z coupe (track car)

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Originally Posted by mk4mike

If you search, there are a few VERY old threads listing the thickness/stiffness of the various sway bars available.
Don't even think about wasting your money on the AMG's. They are very inexpensive, but barely better than stock.