btx

I did a search on camber kits, and all I found were threads in C-Class forum. Anybody having camber/caster problems (or uneven tire wear) after lowering your E-Class? If so, what steps are needed to remedy the problem besides an alignment? I saw a camber kit in the classifieds section for $350, but would like to know any other (maybe cheaper) alternatives.

btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs

E55 KEV

RennTech makes a Rear Camber Kit for the W210 $495.

MikekiM

If I'm not mistaken, you can purchase camber adjusting bolts from the dealership. They allow up to like 1degree adjustment or something like that. I believe however it's only for the front.

btx

how much are the adjusting bolts, and what does it cost to have dealer install them?

MikekiM

The bolts are inexpensive, and reasonbly priced for a bolt.
As for installing them, it requires an alignment, so expect typical Dealership rates.. I doubt they'd charge extra for installing the bolts. Just probably include it in the alignment charge.

MARK CUMMINS

Yes you will need the camber kit..the Factory Camber bolts wont bring the car to spec if its lowered ...I Learned this after three sets of rear tires...Kmac is the only one out there besides Renntech

Good luck!

KWiK

For the front, the dealer has camber bolts that you can get. Depending on how low you go, they may or may not get you back into spec. With eibach springs & #1 pads, the camber bolts should get you within spec.

For the rear, the dealer does not have camber bolts. You will need the K-mac kit. Again, depending on how low you go, a camber kit may not even be needed. I got 20K miles out of my OEM tires after lowering my E320 without any camber bolts or K-mac kit.

btx

thanks guys!

Tarik

No, you really dont need any camber kit if your not lowering over 2 inches.

btx

Now I am getting conflicting answers. The Eibach Pro Kit only lowers about 1.5 inches all around, so according to Tarik, I wont need a camber kit. Does anybody else agree with this?

KWiK

I don't see any conflicting information. Maybe a little better explanation would help.

First we need a starting point, so we are all on the same page. Let's assume your stock springs are using #4 pad front and rear. Here goes...

Lowering your car with Eibach springs (1.5") and keeping the stock #4 spring pads, you shouldn't need the camber bolts or rear kit, the car should still be within spec. Lowering your car with Eibach springs (1.5") and #1 pads(.6" thinner) will drop the car a total of 2.1". This would put you over the 2" guideline that Tarik mentioned. With this drop, you will most likely need the camber bolts and rear kit to get the car within spec.

This all assumes your car comes with #4 pads. The only real way to tell for sure if you will need the camber bolts and rear kit is to get the car at the height you want, then put it on the alignment rack.

Hope that clears it up a bit.

btx

got it

6.3

When you install this Eibach it do you also have to change the shocks?

apb

I have some Eibach springs I bought used on Ebay a year ago for $50. I am now finally thinking about installing them on my 97 E420.
Front pad is 5, rear is 1 (I know it's weird, but that's how it came). I just want to lower a little bit.
Should I go #4 pads all around? Or something like that. I would be happy dropping the car just an inch and get the benefit of tighter springs. Remember, the european avantguarde W210 came factory about 20 mm lower than the cars we got in the US (which are Elegance for suspension).

E55 KEV

If you have 1 bump pad in rear that is the lowest which is 5mm. The front and rear 1 bump pads are 5mm.

apb

sorry, I did not ask the question right.
I plan on putting Eibachs on my E420 with 5 pad in front and #1 pad in rear. After I put the Eibachs in, should I have #4 pads all around if I don't want to slam the car or have to use a camber kit?