Sportline needs suspension overhaul @ 300K KMs
09-30-2007, 08:28 AM
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Sportline needs suspension overhaul @ 300K KMs
Hello,
I know I've bored this forum before with my suspension questions, my main interest being to renew the 300CE-24 Sportline suspension now that it's done almost 200 K Miles.
I have considered:
1. Bilstein B12 Kit (H&R Spring + B8 Sport dampers, I think).
2. H&R/Eibach springs and B6 HD or B* Sport dampers.
3. Original Merc Sportline springs and B6 HD or B* Sport dampers.
4. Original Merc Sportline springs and dampers.
For safety's sake and because my local garagiste her in France disapproves of my 'non-stock' proposals, I am erring on the side of caution and Option4: all original.
But, I wonder if there is a 'stiffer than stock' option available from Merc?
Years ago, I had a W114 280CE fitted with what the local MB parts people called 'Niderian' springs - I liked the extra stiffness and level cornering.
It strikes me that the ideal might be absolute stock Sportline plus extra stiffness.
There's also this issue of dampers - stock MB these days seems to be Sachs/Boge not Bilstein. I've no preference here and have been satisfied with Sachs in the past. But which Bilstein matches Sportline - I've had different answers to this - Bilstein B6 HD or Bilstein B8 Sport?
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
All the best.
Ray H
I know I've bored this forum before with my suspension questions, my main interest being to renew the 300CE-24 Sportline suspension now that it's done almost 200 K Miles.
I have considered:
1. Bilstein B12 Kit (H&R Spring + B8 Sport dampers, I think).
2. H&R/Eibach springs and B6 HD or B* Sport dampers.
3. Original Merc Sportline springs and B6 HD or B* Sport dampers.
4. Original Merc Sportline springs and dampers.
For safety's sake and because my local garagiste her in France disapproves of my 'non-stock' proposals, I am erring on the side of caution and Option4: all original.
But, I wonder if there is a 'stiffer than stock' option available from Merc?
Years ago, I had a W114 280CE fitted with what the local MB parts people called 'Niderian' springs - I liked the extra stiffness and level cornering.
It strikes me that the ideal might be absolute stock Sportline plus extra stiffness.
There's also this issue of dampers - stock MB these days seems to be Sachs/Boge not Bilstein. I've no preference here and have been satisfied with Sachs in the past. But which Bilstein matches Sportline - I've had different answers to this - Bilstein B6 HD or Bilstein B8 Sport?
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
All the best.
Ray H
09-30-2007, 08:05 PM
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Aftermarket springs are usually tuned for a year or specific model where later cars (feature laden and heavier) might be beyond their spec. Most here are quite happy with their HRs, Eibachs, and Bilstiens.
07-24-2012, 08:32 PM
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07-24-2012, 10:24 PM
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ma61,
to the original question, I'd bet at 200k miles, he forgot how stiff/good the original springs were.
If this were asked now, I'd say 'go original.'
In 2007 when he asked the question, I think I 'd have suggested Eibachs...
to the original question, I'd bet at 200k miles, he forgot how stiff/good the original springs were.
If this were asked now, I'd say 'go original.'
In 2007 when he asked the question, I think I 'd have suggested Eibachs...
07-28-2012, 05:28 PM
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Handling is very good but, if I were to go through this again, I would go for original MB springs/Sachs dampers.
Still, I do enjoy driving it and all's well at nearly 400 K Kms.
RayH
