Final pics of my drop and Monoblocks
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I think you are within spec. IIRC -3 is the max you can go to avoid uneven tire wear. The reason I ask is that I noticed in the pictures your tires are so perpendicular and appears to have no negative cambers at all. Good job!
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I love those rims so much more than the last ones (sorry) 
And 245 tires would really help that gap. I did that with my 19's on my old car when I wanted to close the gap, but not lower it anymore.
How would that black grille look on a white benz, in your opinion?
And 245 tires would really help that gap. I did that with my 19's on my old car when I wanted to close the gap, but not lower it anymore.
How would that black grille look on a white benz, in your opinion?
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Anyone know a site that sells the spring pads anywhere?
Managed to find the part #'s on a thread over at peachparts
Also, I noticed on big dips in the road my front bumper was touching. I hear there is a "travel limiter":
But I've seen them sell for $150 !!??? There must be another way I can limit my travel similar to this...
Managed to find the part #'s on a thread over at peachparts
The struts and shocks are gas pressurized, so if your old ones were really shot (zero pressure), it's possible that new ones may have raised the ride height slightly. It may settle down over a few weeks or months. Anyway, about the pads/shims, try searching directly by part number:
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Spring pads / shims
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201-321-09-44 - Front, 1-point (8mm)
201-321-10-44 - Front, 2-point (13mm)
201-321-11-44 - Front, 3-point (18mm)
201-321-12-44 - Front, 4-point (23mm)
201-325-09-44 - Rear, 1-point (8mm)
201-325-10-44 - Rear, 2-point (13mm)
201-325-11-44 - Rear, 3-point (18mm)
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Spring pads / shims
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201-321-09-44 - Front, 1-point (8mm)
201-321-10-44 - Front, 2-point (13mm)
201-321-11-44 - Front, 3-point (18mm)
201-321-12-44 - Front, 4-point (23mm)
201-325-09-44 - Rear, 1-point (8mm)
201-325-10-44 - Rear, 2-point (13mm)
201-325-11-44 - Rear, 3-point (18mm)
But I've seen them sell for $150 !!??? There must be another way I can limit my travel similar to this...
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Well not really since when do you turn so hard your shocks are depressed that much? I see it only benefiting tightness when you are so low you are actually riding on the bump stops themselves. I want it only for its name purpose -- travel limiter.
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Travel limiter for $150...save your money for something else. I used two 20mm caster wheels I bought from Home Depot. I removed it from its mount and bored out the center hole to fit the strut's shaft. No more scraping due to bottoming out.
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I just had a local shop look for the #1 spring pads using the part # 201 321 09 44 and it returned nothing...
A little more research and found this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...t-numbers.html
FRONT
210 321 01 84 - #1
210 321 02 84 - #2
210 321 03 84 - #3
210 321 04 84 - #4
210 321 05 84 - #5
REAR
210 325 01 84 - #1
210 325 02 84 - #2
210 325 03 84 - #3
210 325 04 84 - #4
Looks like that part # was recognized....So the 210's will work ok on the 124 chassis?
Ynv I'll pm you later!
A little more research and found this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...t-numbers.html
FRONT
210 321 01 84 - #1
210 321 02 84 - #2
210 321 03 84 - #3
210 321 04 84 - #4
210 321 05 84 - #5
REAR
210 325 01 84 - #1
210 325 02 84 - #2
210 325 03 84 - #3
210 325 04 84 - #4
Looks like that part # was recognized....So the 210's will work ok on the 124 chassis?
Ynv I'll pm you later!
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I thought I sent you this site before: http://www.allpartsexpress.com/ShopB...sorber&mode=PA
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I thought I sent you this site before: http://www.allpartsexpress.com/ShopB...sorber&mode=PA
Unfortunately they only have (1) available
Dang it!! I'll shoot them an email...If I order from allpartsexpress/peachparts the shipping ends up more than the price of the dealership most times. The guy at my local stealership, I think, gives me the business discounts as the final price is always a LOT less than the list price. ie: idle air hose list price $26 I got it for $13. OE motor mount list $153 I got it for $98
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I have those travel limiters (from previous owner) works good, still wouldnt pay 150 though thats crazy. Maybe get them made. How about a stiffer shock/shorter. Like a bilstein sport or something, or just remember your car is lower and go really slow over....everything haha
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Replacing my Ultra 120 extreme with it as I got a badly concave one and battled temperatures on my Q6600. Since I have it clocked at 3.6GHz 1.5v she enjoyed putting out 74/75c full load when with that heatsink seeing it is one of the best, I should have been around 68'ish. Got this Corsair H05 with some bestbuy rewards coupons from a prior laptop purchase for like $30.
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Replacing my Ultra 120 extreme with it as I got a badly concave one and battled temperatures on my Q6600. Since I have it clocked at 3.6GHz 1.5v she enjoyed putting out 74/75c full load when with that heatsink seeing it is one of the best, I should have been around 68'ish. Got this Corsair H05 with some bestbuy rewards coupons from a prior laptop purchase for like $30.
Yep I got steam. Username same as here.
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Someone's jealous 
I rarely play many games these days with so many big jobs on my 260 to catch up with...but I do get time to get some Battlefield bad company 2 in. Love that game.
But yes back on topic...Can't wait to get the evaporator done so I can see what difference the new spring pads did. I expect the 10mm drop should perfect where I want it to stand.
I rarely play many games these days with so many big jobs on my 260 to catch up with...but I do get time to get some Battlefield bad company 2 in. Love that game.
But yes back on topic...Can't wait to get the evaporator done so I can see what difference the new spring pads did. I expect the 10mm drop should perfect where I want it to stand.
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One bump pads, two bump, etc. It's done so a tech can determine the pad installed by feel, without having to remove the coil springs.
Enjoy your one bump pads!
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Got them at the dealer. The guy there is cool and I think he gives me the business discounts as he always gets out the calculator and the price is like 1/2 of the list...So not complaining!
I tried a local shop who sells MB parts, but he said it was something he could not get and dealer only item.
Got my receipt in front of me:
#1 Spring rubber shim 201-321-09-84
List: $11.78, Net: $5.82
So at the very most you'll be under $25. They aren't expensive. The #3 pads are probably about the same price.
Of course, you could always buy my #3 front pads off me if you want. They are in good condition and I'll give them to you dirt cheap if you are so inclined...although the shipping may end up being the same as getting them new
I tried a local shop who sells MB parts, but he said it was something he could not get and dealer only item.
Got my receipt in front of me:
#1 Spring rubber shim 201-321-09-84
List: $11.78, Net: $5.82
So at the very most you'll be under $25. They aren't expensive. The #3 pads are probably about the same price.
Of course, you could always buy my #3 front pads off me if you want. They are in good condition and I'll give them to you dirt cheap if you are so inclined...although the shipping may end up being the same as getting them new
