Spring/Shock Replacement
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 287
Likes: 0
From: Central NJ
97 E420 W210, 95 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon
Spring/Shock Replacement
Yo im replacing my shocks/springs soon and im deciding on 3 diff choices
1.Stock spring/Bilstein HD
2.Eibach Pro/Bilstein HD
3.Eibach Pro/Bilstein SP
My Current setup (stock springs and shocks) sags in the back slightly because i have a double subwoofer system in the trunk. and when 2 people sit in the back seat, the rear end sags A LOT. I want to get rid of that if possible. i know its impossible to get rid of all of it but i want to get rid of most cause its ridiculous now. I want a comfortable ride but a little sportier and a bit lowered. im Leaning toward 2 right now cause i think that would be most comfortable.
What You guys think?
1.Stock spring/Bilstein HD
2.Eibach Pro/Bilstein HD
3.Eibach Pro/Bilstein SP
My Current setup (stock springs and shocks) sags in the back slightly because i have a double subwoofer system in the trunk. and when 2 people sit in the back seat, the rear end sags A LOT. I want to get rid of that if possible. i know its impossible to get rid of all of it but i want to get rid of most cause its ridiculous now. I want a comfortable ride but a little sportier and a bit lowered. im Leaning toward 2 right now cause i think that would be most comfortable.
What You guys think?
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 439
Likes: 17
From: DC
2002 W210 M112 | 2021 X247 M270 | 2015 Audi SQ5 | 2015 VW Golf R
Hey man,
I think you should go with the last setup, Eibach/Bilstein SP. I am running Eibach Pro System (springs and shocks) with dot 2 pads all around. Drop is nice with 1-2 fingers gap. Corners flat on/off ramps. It's still quite comfy running on 18" in cities. IMO, my setup is not agressive enough. I think you can't go wrong with Bilstein SP though.
edit: I think once you change to sport springs/shocks, the car will not sag as much because the springs are stiffer...
I think you should go with the last setup, Eibach/Bilstein SP. I am running Eibach Pro System (springs and shocks) with dot 2 pads all around. Drop is nice with 1-2 fingers gap. Corners flat on/off ramps. It's still quite comfy running on 18" in cities. IMO, my setup is not agressive enough. I think you can't go wrong with Bilstein SP though.
edit: I think once you change to sport springs/shocks, the car will not sag as much because the springs are stiffer...
Last edited by blueC230K; Apr 23, 2008 at 08:21 AM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 0
From: LA/OC
E320
No.2, Eibach Pro/Bilstein HD is not a good combination.
The HD shocks are designed for regular lenth springs.
I personally like Eiback+Bilstein SP, the handle is better, and I don't feel the compromise of ride quality. But, the rear camber is the pain. Don't forget to consider it.
Just my opinion, hope it will help.
The HD shocks are designed for regular lenth springs.
I personally like Eiback+Bilstein SP, the handle is better, and I don't feel the compromise of ride quality. But, the rear camber is the pain. Don't forget to consider it.
Just my opinion, hope it will help.
Last edited by Ben'z; Apr 24, 2008 at 06:18 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,943
Likes: 178
From: Seattle WA
99 E320
HD should be same length as OEM, though valved approx 10% firmer.
SP is valved same as HD but approx 1.5" shorter and designed to work with
lowering springs (i know that was a typo, Ben'z)
The length of travel is the same for both.
SP is valved same as HD but approx 1.5" shorter and designed to work with
lowering springs (i know that was a typo, Ben'z)
The length of travel is the same for both.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 0
From: LA/OC
E320
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,076
Likes: 0
From: LA/OC
E320
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
