210 owners with Eibach springs question.
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2001 e320 2004 e55
210 owners with Eibach springs question.
It appears to me when I look at my car with the eibach springs (pro kit) that the rear sits just slightly lower than the front. This bothers me. If I put a #5 pad in place of the three in the rear spring mount, would that level it out? Would a four be better? I don't mind a little rake from rear to front, But front ot rear looks horrible. Also, the rears springs are easier to pull out than the front correct? I am asking so I can try and get a low price to put the thicker pads in. Thanks
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if you're needing a #5 in the rear, you'll need to build one out of 2 #4s. #4 is the thickest offered for the rear.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/164465-how-i-modified-front-spring-pads-vogtland-springs.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/164465-how-i-modified-front-spring-pads-vogtland-springs.html
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if you're needing a #5 in the rear, you'll need to build one out of 2 #4s. #4 is the thickest offered for the rear.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=164465
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=164465
I am gonna put 4's in and see if that helps.
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p.s. the rear springs are easier to remove, in my experience. you have
Eibachs so it should be pretty easy since they're > 1" shorter than stock.
traditionally, the fronts have larger gap because that's the direction you're
impacting first, heavier weight, and for the most part....bears the brunt of
the vertical force.
i'm with you - don't mind the forward rake, especially since my pre-facelift
model looks a bit thick. but your facelifted hood does give it a bit more slope.
eyed from the side and focusing on the wheel gap, yeah, it's annoying to have
wider gap in front....though functionally, it's actually better.
maybe try #4 in back and if you still need to....and can afford it, go with
next shorter pad in front ?! between each step/pad you gain/lose about
4mm.
Front
210 321 01 84 5mm
210 321 02 84 9mm
210 321 03 84 13 mm
210 321 04 84 17 mm
210 321 05 84 21 mm
rear
210 325 01 84 5 mm
210 325 02 84 9 mm
210 325 03 84 13 mm
210 325 04 84 17 mm
Eibachs so it should be pretty easy since they're > 1" shorter than stock.
traditionally, the fronts have larger gap because that's the direction you're
impacting first, heavier weight, and for the most part....bears the brunt of
the vertical force.
i'm with you - don't mind the forward rake, especially since my pre-facelift
model looks a bit thick. but your facelifted hood does give it a bit more slope.
eyed from the side and focusing on the wheel gap, yeah, it's annoying to have
wider gap in front....though functionally, it's actually better.
maybe try #4 in back and if you still need to....and can afford it, go with
next shorter pad in front ?! between each step/pad you gain/lose about
4mm.
Front
210 321 01 84 5mm
210 321 02 84 9mm
210 321 03 84 13 mm
210 321 04 84 17 mm
210 321 05 84 21 mm
rear
210 325 01 84 5 mm
210 325 02 84 9 mm
210 325 03 84 13 mm
210 325 04 84 17 mm
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Food for thought
This thread triggered thought of my current situation.
I have a 2002 E320 Sport/Special Edition.
I just had a set of Eibach Springs installed on my car (May). The front's o.k. if you buy the extra long bolts from the dealer to adjust the fromt camber. The rear is a different story. I am running a negative 2 degrees of camber, which isn't good for tire wear. Plus, the rear is a little too low, and it too has a rake (to the rear)?
After much effort, I purchased and recieved the Adjustable Rear Camber arms from LenSolo. I'm going to have them installed next week, so now I'll look into getting a pair of #3 and #4 Spring Pads.
I too agree with Bossman, at the minimum I want the car to sit level.
I have a 2002 E320 Sport/Special Edition.
I just had a set of Eibach Springs installed on my car (May). The front's o.k. if you buy the extra long bolts from the dealer to adjust the fromt camber. The rear is a different story. I am running a negative 2 degrees of camber, which isn't good for tire wear. Plus, the rear is a little too low, and it too has a rake (to the rear)?
After much effort, I purchased and recieved the Adjustable Rear Camber arms from LenSolo. I'm going to have them installed next week, so now I'll look into getting a pair of #3 and #4 Spring Pads.
I too agree with Bossman, at the minimum I want the car to sit level.
