skittles

Does it make a big difference if I buy the non-AMG lowering springs and install on my 55?

I made a comparison on the website and cannot find much difference but height.

Are there different spring rates?

Posted pics for reference..

Tex5

Both have the same part number and the same price on the extracts you posted. It seems to be the same kit no ?

VividRacing

Second. They are the same part number and same spring rates. PM me and I can hook you up.

Jacky

kb24forlife24

FYI, for the springs, the part # 29392-3 is for a coupe and part # 29259-2 is for a convertible.

skittles

That's the answer I'm looking for. I have a coupe. I am thinking of getting the 29259-2 only just a lowering preference. A little clearance does not hurt. It should fit right? No difference in mounting?

kb24forlife24

If you don't want to lower as much as the H&R springs, get the Eibach (2563.140). That's what I have and it lowers 1.2" front and rear.

You should be OK with the convertible springs but if you decide on those vs. Eibach, I'd go for the Eibach since it's designed for the coupe vs. a design for the convertible. My $0.02

skittles

Could you post pics of your setup? Thanks. I'd like to see the stance.

kb24forlife24

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...thread-37.html

Check post #901 and #902

skittles

Looks good! your's still has a significant amount of gap. The proper H&R -2 springs tuck the rear tires and that's just not my taste. I really want it to be fender to tire level.

did yours settle some more after a few miles?

It's weird because the H&R -2 claims 1.3 lowering for the rear and eibach is 1.2. After looking at pictures, the H&R look a lot lower.

kb24forlife24

I had a spring pad that raised the rear a few MM to make sure I don't rub but yes it settled a little. If you keep your stock spring pad and use Eibach it'll be good. But H&R lowers more but I think it tucks which I don't like.

skittles

We have the same taste. I'll probably get a #2 or 3 spring pad then. I'm googling for pictures to see differences.

I prefer H&R just because of past experience. Ride quality is somewhat the same to stock. How are the Eibachs?

Sweet exhaust thread by the way!

kb24forlife24

My car came stock with a #3 pad BTW.

When I first got the springs, it felt totally different. A small flick of the steering wheel and it slings in the direction you want. I like it! But I got used to it and it feels very normal now. Ride quality is OK as well!

skittles

Sweet! Not sure what pad the CLK55 comes with.

I'm placing my order today for the -3.

Thanks for the feedback!

kb24forlife24

No problem! Don't forget the pictures of the setup!