Lowering my 124
08-20-2006, 12:16 AM
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Lowering my 124
Whats the best way to lower my 87 300e and also where can I find the color code for my car? I have looked under the hood and door jamb can't find any reference. Also how hard is it to re cable my sunroof? I really have become addicted to this forum and find so many ideas about my 124 you guys rock.
08-20-2006, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by francisco steve
I really have become addicted to this forum and find so many ideas about my 124 you guys rock.
like now, you asked a great question, but i have no idea what to tell you.
confused? so am I! Welcome to MBWorld!!
08-20-2006, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SNSMBZ W124
yup i got on this forum 2 months ago and now my car looks totally different and there is alot more to come. very addictive... yes. hopefully you won't make mistakes like i have and wasted money on absolutely nothing. but, that is one great thing about this forum, ask and you will get the right answer... unless i happen answer your question
like now, you asked a great question, but i have no idea what to tell you. confused? so am I!
Welcome to MBWorld!!
like now, you asked a great question, but i have no idea what to tell you.
confused? so am I! Welcome to MBWorld!!
08-20-2006, 03:24 AM
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the trend on this forum is to go for Vogtland springs and I'm sure someone will tell you to get Bilstein Sprints (sometimes called Sport or Yellows), although they are quite a bit more expensive..
FYI, i just lowered my car a month ago on H&R springs (traitor
) with Bilstein Sports. I like the firmness and it's not too harsh for me 
Hope this helps mate, and welcome to the forum!
cheers,
jeff
FYI, i just lowered my car a month ago on H&R springs (traitor
) with Bilstein Sports. I like the firmness and it's not too harsh for me Hope this helps mate, and welcome to the forum!
cheers,
jeff
08-20-2006, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by francisco steve
Whats the best way to lower my 87 300e and also where can I find the color code for my car? I have looked under the hood and door jamb can't find any reference. Also how hard is it to re cable my sunroof? I really have become addicted to this forum and find so many ideas about my 124 you guys rock.
08-20-2006, 11:31 AM
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1990 300CE, 1984 190e 2.3 (sold)
I had H&R on my old 190e and have them now on my CE. I've been very happy with the ride and performance. They are the sports, so they usually lower 1.3" front and back. Vogtland springs lower the car more than H&R (not sure how much), so it depends on what your going for. For shocks and struts i'd go with the bilstein sports....you get what you pay for.
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08-20-2006, 11:39 AM
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Mercedes benz 1991 300ce(RIP), now an 89 300ce
is putting on new springs easy? is it just jacking up the car, pulling off the wheel, using a spring compressor to pull the spring off and put a new one on?
09-01-2006, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by crr1612
is putting on new springs easy? is it just jacking up the car, pulling off the wheel, using a spring compressor to pull the spring off and put a new one on?
09-01-2006, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BenzBro
I had H&R on my old 190e and have them now on my CE. I've been very happy with the ride and performance. They are the sports, so they usually lower 1.3" front and back. Vogtland springs lower the car more than H&R (not sure how much), so it depends on what your going for. For shocks and struts i'd go with the bilstein sports....you get what you pay for.
lol
09-01-2006, 05:56 PM
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lowering? why don't you take an air-ride system instead?
my friend has it in his 4-door sedan...it's really cool, believe me
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my friend has it in his 4-door sedan...it's really cool, believe me
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09-01-2006, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LEX
lowering? why don't you take an air-ride system instead?
my friend has it in his 4-door sedan...it's really cool, believe me
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my friend has it in his 4-door sedan...it's really cool, believe me
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09-02-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LEX
lowering? why don't you take an air-ride system instead?
my friend has it in his 4-door sedan...it's really cool, believe me
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my friend has it in his 4-door sedan...it's really cool, believe me
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