Lowering W208
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02 CLK 55 AMG , Wifes 91 CE
Lowering W208
I am planing on lowering my car soon, I am looking at the H&R springs and would like to change the shocks at the same time as I am now up to 71000 miles. I have been told that since the car is an AMG, Blisteen only makes shocks for the rear.
So I was wondering about the performance/quality of Koni's? (any comments?)
Finally at the shop I was notified that the stock shocks on the w208's have been superceeded by a new shock (any one in the know on this with more info welcome)- this is also an option but the new MB AMG shocks are considerably more expensive for a shock that might be soft compared to the springs.
Is there any matched sets of springs and shocks on the market?
Thanks for any and all Help.
So I was wondering about the performance/quality of Koni's? (any comments?)
Finally at the shop I was notified that the stock shocks on the w208's have been superceeded by a new shock (any one in the know on this with more info welcome)- this is also an option but the new MB AMG shocks are considerably more expensive for a shock that might be soft compared to the springs.
Is there any matched sets of springs and shocks on the market?
Thanks for any and all Help.
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2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
H&R Springs
Hey Joel,
I have lowered my 2001 CLK 55 with H&R springs as well. They are excellent in appearance and ride quality. Firm and level around hard corners and progressively smooth on freeway driving. Using a #2 pad in the front and #1 in the rear the car has a one finger gap from the fender to the tire. It is slightly closer in the front than the rear, which I like.
Be very careful in knowing the dips and level of entry ways around town. I quickly cracked my front bumper and had to replace it because the car is several inches lower and hits all low spots. Also, with four adults in the car you may bottom out at high speeds when you hit a high low gradation on the road.
As for shocks, original AMG shocks on our cars are the Bilstien Sports, which from other members comments appear to be stiffer than some of the Koni's. Unless you are going with coil-overs I would stick with the Bilstien Sports.
Good luck.
I have lowered my 2001 CLK 55 with H&R springs as well. They are excellent in appearance and ride quality. Firm and level around hard corners and progressively smooth on freeway driving. Using a #2 pad in the front and #1 in the rear the car has a one finger gap from the fender to the tire. It is slightly closer in the front than the rear, which I like.
Be very careful in knowing the dips and level of entry ways around town. I quickly cracked my front bumper and had to replace it because the car is several inches lower and hits all low spots. Also, with four adults in the car you may bottom out at high speeds when you hit a high low gradation on the road.
As for shocks, original AMG shocks on our cars are the Bilstien Sports, which from other members comments appear to be stiffer than some of the Koni's. Unless you are going with coil-overs I would stick with the Bilstien Sports.
Good luck.
Last edited by ashutt; Jan 4, 2007 at 10:22 AM.
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2005 SL600 by SPEEDRIVEN
Joel,
I am not sure on the pad #s I gave you. It may be I used #1 in front and #2 in rear so don't rely on those numbers if you are following my set-up. I wish I could find my notes reflecting what I used. Sorry and enjoy the mod.
I am not sure on the pad #s I gave you. It may be I used #1 in front and #2 in rear so don't rely on those numbers if you are following my set-up. I wish I could find my notes reflecting what I used. Sorry and enjoy the mod.
Last edited by ashutt; Jan 4, 2007 at 10:55 AM.
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2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
Joel,
I used AMG factory Euro springs and #2 ft, #1 rear spring pads to lower my car. Upgraded to 18" Monoblock II's as well. Perfect ride quality much improved over US spec springs. Plus you are using AMG factory items. No issues with fit, quality or camber.
My .02
Owen
I used AMG factory Euro springs and #2 ft, #1 rear spring pads to lower my car. Upgraded to 18" Monoblock II's as well. Perfect ride quality much improved over US spec springs. Plus you are using AMG factory items. No issues with fit, quality or camber.
My .02
Owen
Last edited by rsr911; Jan 4, 2007 at 11:26 AM.
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