AMG euro-spec springs - W208 - First Impressions
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I think I will try to clarify some stuff here.
The part numbers you have are the correct for the european 208 CLK55 AMG.
USA version of CLK55 AMGs have different part numbers for the springs and these changes along with the options you have on your car and the designated model number within the CLK. But most importantly, you will have to order a new set of pads as well to get more low ride. or you could just use the pad to lower 0.5 inch from your current spring. What is it that you want? How much do you want to drop your car?
The part numbers you have are the correct for the european 208 CLK55 AMG.
USA version of CLK55 AMGs have different part numbers for the springs and these changes along with the options you have on your car and the designated model number within the CLK. But most importantly, you will have to order a new set of pads as well to get more low ride. or you could just use the pad to lower 0.5 inch from your current spring. What is it that you want? How much do you want to drop your car?
Last edited by ProjectC55; May 16, 2007 at 08:04 PM.
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Well I I talked to Steve and he confirmed those part #'s. He told me he can get me the rear for $150.00. He said he could get the fronts as well, but they were available in the USA. So I am going to order the front today from my dealer and order the rear from Steve. For a grand total of $318.00. I knew there had to be a cheaper way to get these springs. Not that I didn't trust GERT, but with the exchange rate it is just out of control.
I want to drop the car an 1" at least, Plus I just don't like the way the H&R's look, I feel they drop the car way to much and make it look ricey. I'm sure the ride with H&R's suck too. Way to rough.
I want to drop the car an 1" at least, Plus I just don't like the way the H&R's look, I feel they drop the car way to much and make it look ricey. I'm sure the ride with H&R's suck too. Way to rough.
318.00 is alot of money.
I need to speak to Steve because I posted in this thread somewhere I believe that the whole set was available for about 240.00. I listed the part #'s with the price. So if you guys are willing to pay top dollar for these things which are regular MB springs go ahead. Or just give me a donation
Send me the part#'s again and I'll 100% confirm that for you.
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I want to lower my CLK55 just a tad (to separate it further from the Hummer ).
I'm gonna ask my mechanic about installing thinner pads all around (dropping it at each corner by the same number of 'ticks').
Interesting to know that it uses W210 springs for the front however - do they even share the same suspension?
). I'm gonna ask my mechanic about installing thinner pads all around (dropping it at each corner by the same number of 'ticks').
Interesting to know that it uses W210 springs for the front however - do they even share the same suspension?
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I want to lower my CLK55 just a tad (to separate it further from the Hummer ).
I'm gonna ask my mechanic about installing thinner pads all around (dropping it at each corner by the same number of 'ticks').
Interesting to know that it uses W210 springs for the front however - do they even share the same suspension?
). I'm gonna ask my mechanic about installing thinner pads all around (dropping it at each corner by the same number of 'ticks').
Interesting to know that it uses W210 springs for the front however - do they even share the same suspension?
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The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US.
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The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US.
PS You do know that the C43 and the CLK 55 share the same suspension.
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ok definitely want to lower the car. i have read this entire thread (long, confusing, and exhausting) and i still dont know what the best course of action is here. like most of you i just want to drop an inch without having to do the end links and camber crap.
i am thinking that swapping out spring pads will only marginally drop the car. plus does the mb dealership have various pad sizes readily available? if they do then the best bet might be to get the h&r's and thicker spring pads.
i have a W209 CLK55 AMG. still not sure what to do so i may have to chill and let this play out a bit more.
chappy i will ask you one question. did you compare the size of the springs you got from Gert with the stockers you took off your car?
i am thinking that swapping out spring pads will only marginally drop the car. plus does the mb dealership have various pad sizes readily available? if they do then the best bet might be to get the h&r's and thicker spring pads.
i have a W209 CLK55 AMG. still not sure what to do so i may have to chill and let this play out a bit more.
chappy i will ask you one question. did you compare the size of the springs you got from Gert with the stockers you took off your car?
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ok definitely want to lower the car. i have read this entire thread (long, confusing, and exhausting) and i still dont know what the best course of action is here. like most of you i just want to drop an inch without having to do the end links and camber crap.
i am thinking that swapping out spring pads will only marginally drop the car. plus does the mb dealership have various pad sizes readily available? if they do then the best bet might be to get the h&r's and thicker spring pads.
i have a W209 CLK55 AMG. still not sure what to do so i may have to chill and let this play out a bit more.
chappy i will ask you one question. did you compare the size of the springs you got from Gert with the stockers you took off your car?
i am thinking that swapping out spring pads will only marginally drop the car. plus does the mb dealership have various pad sizes readily available? if they do then the best bet might be to get the h&r's and thicker spring pads.
i have a W209 CLK55 AMG. still not sure what to do so i may have to chill and let this play out a bit more.
chappy i will ask you one question. did you compare the size of the springs you got from Gert with the stockers you took off your car?
Nothing is easy to mod on this damn car! LOL
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hopefully the mercedes dealership will know which part number is for the 8mm spring pads. i think i am going to also pick up the 12mm pads. i will try the h&r set-up and just go trial and error from there. if anyone knows the part numbers for the spring pads that would be a great start.
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Man, after re-reading this thread again it makes me really want to get the Euro Spec springs again. I've decided to keep my car for now so maybe its time to give this another shot. Gert...here I come...again! LOL
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My plan is to call up my dealer and order them. I will get 5mm rears and 9mm fronts. I'm assuming they will have all the different sizes there or they can order them for me. I'm gonna try again to get them installed at my dealership. I have a new service rep since the last time I tried.
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Earlier in this thread, AMGEEZY wrote:
"The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US."
Any follow up to this?...what are the part numbers (for the benefit of others here) and what did you pay?
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.....and when you do, please highlight the fact that they would be for the W209 CLK55 as opposed to the W208 CLK55.
Earlier in this thread, AMGEEZY wrote:
"The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US."
Any follow up to this?...what are the part numbers (for the benefit of others here) and what did you pay?
Earlier in this thread, AMGEEZY wrote:
"The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US."
Any follow up to this?...what are the part numbers (for the benefit of others here) and what did you pay?
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I ordered the pads through gert so when I get them I'll look for a number. Its gonna be 7 days at least before I get them. I don't know if these part numbers will be the same with US dealerships since I'm ordering everything from Gert. I will post them anyways.
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.....and when you do, please highlight the fact that they would be for the W209 CLK55 as opposed to the W208 CLK55.
Earlier in this thread, AMGEEZY wrote:
"The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US."
Any follow up to this?...what are the part numbers (for the benefit of others here) and what did you pay?
Earlier in this thread, AMGEEZY wrote:
"The rear springs for the CLK55 are definetaly not available in the US. They are a 208 part #. I have checked with my dealer and they are not available in the US. The fronts on the other hand are definately 210 springs. They are available at the dealer. They go for $160.00 for the set (2). Now the Fronts from Steve are $150.00. If you think you can get them cheaper let me know, but I doubt it. But if you can get them for $240.00 Ill be the first one to buy some. When everyone says euro spec, I think they mean a Euarpean CLK55, it definately sits lower due to the Bumper regulations in the US."
Any follow up to this?...what are the part numbers (for the benefit of others here) and what did you pay?
Here are the part #'s W208
Front Springs 210-321-32-04 Available at your dealer or oempartsdirect.com $173.00 at my Dealer
Rear Springs 208-324-02-04 Not available in the USA. Email Gert or Steve. $210.00 shipped from Steve
Pad Recommendations for Euro Springs Part #'s
Front 210-321-02-84 2 Bump I paid $8 for both
Rear 210-325-01-84 1 Bump I paid $6 for both
I have everything but the rear springs. Just waiting for them to arrive, they should be here soon. I am hoping to have everything installed next week. I also bought some new Bilstein HD shocks, Poly Bushings, and Ball Joints. My car has 70K on it, figured since I was putting new springs, might as well put new Shocks, Bushings, and Ball Joints. Will post pics once I'm done.
Gert sells the complete set (Springs and Pads) for 358 Euro which translates into $486 USD. I paid a total of $397.00 for everything. It took some research but I saved about $100.00, doesn't seem like that much, but that extra 100 paid for my Ball Joints and Bushings.
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Here are the part #'s W208
Front Springs 210-321-32-04 Available at your dealer or oempartsdirect.com $173.00 at my Dealer
Rear Springs 208-324-02-04 Not available in the USA. Email Gert or Steve. $210.00 shipped from Steve
Pad Recommendations for Euro Springs Part #'s
Front 210-321-02-84 2 Bump I paid $8 for both
Rear 210-325-01-84 1 Bump I paid $6 for both
I have everything but the rear springs. Just waiting for them to arrive, they should be here soon. I am hoping to have everything installed next week. I also bought some new Bilstein HD shocks, Poly Bushings, and Ball Joints. My car has 70K on it, figured since I was putting new springs, might as well put new Shocks, Bushings, and Ball Joints. Will post pics once I'm done.
Gert sells the complete set (Springs and Pads) for 358 Euro which translates into $486 USD. I paid a total of $397.00 for everything. It took some research but I saved about $100.00, doesn't seem like that much, but that extra 100 paid for my Ball Joints and Bushings.
Front Springs 210-321-32-04 Available at your dealer or oempartsdirect.com $173.00 at my Dealer
Rear Springs 208-324-02-04 Not available in the USA. Email Gert or Steve. $210.00 shipped from Steve
Pad Recommendations for Euro Springs Part #'s
Front 210-321-02-84 2 Bump I paid $8 for both
Rear 210-325-01-84 1 Bump I paid $6 for both
I have everything but the rear springs. Just waiting for them to arrive, they should be here soon. I am hoping to have everything installed next week. I also bought some new Bilstein HD shocks, Poly Bushings, and Ball Joints. My car has 70K on it, figured since I was putting new springs, might as well put new Shocks, Bushings, and Ball Joints. Will post pics once I'm done.
Gert sells the complete set (Springs and Pads) for 358 Euro which translates into $486 USD. I paid a total of $397.00 for everything. It took some research but I saved about $100.00, doesn't seem like that much, but that extra 100 paid for my Ball Joints and Bushings.
Excellent info, thanks for sharing.
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Bilstein HD instead of the Sport Line?
The AMGs came with the Sport line. That being said, why did you go with the HD instead of the Sport line of the Bilsteins? Although they are valved the same, the Sport shocks are shorter for the more lowered CLK- according to Bilstein. This may be more applicable as you are lowering your car even more now. Anyway, just wondering what your thought process was?
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I will go to the dealer and see what I can find out. Thanks for the part numbers, they will be a good start.
