Suspension downgrade
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E320 (2003), 300TE 24v
Suspension downgrade
Hello everyone,
Thanks to advices in this forum I've just bought a very good condition 1991 300TE 24v sportline with self levelling suspension.
Sportline suspension is far too harsh for me.
1. Any sugestions on what do I have to say to my garage to downgrade the sportline suspension?
2. Will NON sportline original springs and shocks improve the comfort?
Thanks again for any suggestions.
Thanks to advices in this forum I've just bought a very good condition 1991 300TE 24v sportline with self levelling suspension.
Sportline suspension is far too harsh for me.
1. Any sugestions on what do I have to say to my garage to downgrade the sportline suspension?
2. Will NON sportline original springs and shocks improve the comfort?
Thanks again for any suggestions.
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The early sportline setup was very harsh. Changing the springs and shocks will definitely smooth out the ride.
Try http://www.eurocarparts.com or http://www.gsfcarparts.com for new or http://www.mercedesparts.co.uk for used.
I have used all three of these companies in the past.
You can probably sell on your old sportline parts.
The standard setup does not feel as solid at speed but, each to their own..
Try http://www.eurocarparts.com or http://www.gsfcarparts.com for new or http://www.mercedesparts.co.uk for used.
I have used all three of these companies in the past.
You can probably sell on your old sportline parts.
The standard setup does not feel as solid at speed but, each to their own..
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So..... Do I need to change to a new sportline spring & shocks or to a non sportline?
"The early sportline setup was very harsh." Do the later sportlines has less harsh spring+shocks?
"The early sportline setup was very harsh." Do the later sportlines has less harsh spring+shocks?
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The later sportline springs will not fit your car (I think because the 320 engine is heavier).
Personally I'd buy the standard springs from a breaker and new standard shocks from Eurocarparts.
Personally I'd buy the standard springs from a breaker and new standard shocks from Eurocarparts.
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