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Need reviews on Bilstein suspension kit

Old Jun 5, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Need reviews on Bilstein suspension kit

Im looking for reviews on a complete suspension kit that includes front struts with springs and back shocks with springs. The car is a CLK 55 w209, I want to get input on ride comfort and how would this set up "fit" a daily driver.
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 05:35 AM
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Up front I don't have the answer but I am about to pull the trigger on a bilstein package for my w208 so I'm curious where you sourced the complete package for your 209. If nothing else it would help to make sure I have everything accounted for for my car, e.g. does your package come with spring pads or are you picking those up separately? Thanks.
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I have no idea if you are looking at coilovers but I can say I just scored a brand new pair of front B 8's for $370.
Not sure if I am going to lower or not but the way I smash up my front CF spoiler it might be cheaper
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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 02:44 PM
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[waveterrorist] How does your car feel now? How would you review it.. [City Rat]
I've got a friend who sells parts that recently he's gotten few new kits from his supplier. It comes with everything you see on the picture
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[waveterrorist] How does your car feel now? How would you review it.. [City Rat]
I've got a friend who sells parts that recently he's gotten few new kits from his supplier. It comes with everything you see on the picture
Dmtypr, is that kit for a 208 or a 209?
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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Dmtypr, is that kit for a 208 or a 209?
This kit is for the W209 chassis
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 02:05 AM
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I have no idea if you are looking at coilovers but I can say I just scored a brand new pair of front B 8's for $370.
Not sure if I am going to lower or not but the way I smash up my front CF spoiler it might be cheaper
The B8 is intended to work with lowering springs. I have them on my car with Eibach Pro-Kit springs and they're great.
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Correct for that reason I am going with B6 set up on my 208. They will work fine with both stock ride height or a mild lowering with the euro spec springs and pads, whenever I can get my hands on a set.
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The B8 is intended to work with lowering springs. I have them on my car with Eibach Pro-Kit springs and they're great.
Do you use you car as a daily? How would you describe ride comfort..
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