user 76208202

It's been some time since i switched from my KW V2's to H&R Springs W/OEM Shocks. The main reason i switched was because i felt the V2's were to harsh of a ride for me personally. When i first switched to the springs/shocks, the car rode pretty good. It is and was a big difference IMO from the V2's. But lately (mainly after being in my buddies 335 for a long trip) i find my suspension getting harsher. I have 5k with the current set-up and about 50k with OEM springs + OEM shocks. Do you guys think it's time for me to get new shocks?

If so, i can pick up brand new OEM shocks for $100. Should i go with the OEM shocks or opt for aftermarket shocks? I NEVER EVER EVER track my car. I did like how my car was solid to the ground with the KW V2's but i'd much rather have something more comfortable. The only reason i got the H&R Springs and Coilovers was b/c of the stance it gave to my car. So, should i opt for aftermarket or just pick up a new OEM shock? What shock do you guys think is the most appropriate for my needs?

Thanks in advance for the help guys.

Mka77

Are you doing the front struts also? I have put about 25K on my OEM shocks and H&R springs and it still seems to ride fine. 50K might be a different story. If it's just the rears you are planning on doing, I think OEM would be fine and cheaper to do.

Klinh

It were too harsh for me too. I got rid of mine only after 2 week. I can't stand the boucing when I switched to Eibach spring and OEM struts/shocks either even thought my OEM struts/shock only got about 10K miles on them. I were so happy with the ride when I switched out OEM struts/shocks to Bilstein "sport" struts/shocks. Don't waste your money on the OEM because I think your H&R spring destroy your OEM struts/shocks due to bottoming out. You got to remember, we got an V8 not V6. The V6 might get away with OEM struts/shocks.

Mka77

Make sense Klinh

dynomite05

Klinh does have a point. When you say you could get OEM shocks for $100, is that for one or all four? Maybe go with the Koni adjustable, I have heard good things.

bheng

koni for the ftmfw

user 76208202

$100 for all 4. I heard great things about Koni adjustables, but i would never adjust them as i jsut want something comfy-so i dunno if it's worth the extra $. How are the Koni non adjustables? So far i'm gettin quotes for $400 for all 4 shocks (Bilstien that is).

user 76208202

So i went on the Koni website. I keep putting in 2007 CLK550 and they say there are NO products for my car? Am i stuck with the Bilstien B8's?

Mka77

How can all 4 be only 100.00? Struts can run 200-300.00 each and rear shock 100-200.00 each.

http://www.allshocks.com/bilstein/ht...ear=%272007%27

Those prices are per corner.

I want your deal

dynomite05

If it's 4 for $100, I would jump on that. Maybe even get 2 sets. Lol

Mka77

Something don't quite add up right here....

Louie D

Same here I even called them, they said the 550 was never tested. That why its not listed but I heard of other members using them can some please re verify.

Thanks

Klinh

Ask Dyno to verify if the OEM strut/shock are the same on the post-2006 Clk500 and clk550. If they're the same then just order the aftermarket strut/shock from the Clk500.

bheng

the adjustables are awesome. the only time i tweaked with the setting is to find a good comfort setting for myself. i ran them full soft, then full stiff, then middle, now im 3/4 of the way full. love them for its purpose.

and i change them right before i take my parents for a spin, so its more tolerant for their behinds.

Mka77

I want to see the 400.00 complete set.

user 76208202

It's warranty swap. Just gotta pay my dude for the trouble. But i don't wanna spend the $100 if i can get some Bilstien's taht'll be better for me for just a couple more hundies.

I wanna spend $450 max for a set. I saw $450 shipped but i gotta see how much install would be on that.