Need to lower the W211 E320...help
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Need to lower the W211 E320...help
Ok my dad wants to drop his car. He doesnt want a harsh ride, nor a crazy drop but something nice where the fenders are right on the wheels would be great. He's gonna rock the stock rims for a while until I find him some 18's.
What would you guys suggest? HR springs and Bilstein sport shocks?
Trying to keep it cheap like 600-800 bucks.
What would you guys suggest? HR springs and Bilstein sport shocks?
Trying to keep it cheap like 600-800 bucks.
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Just try to offer you the 19" wheels n tires that I am selling. They will fit your dad's E-class perfectly. Here is the link:
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/127079-fs-19-zenetti-heir-b-wheels-n-tires-e-class-w211.html
Let me know if you are interested. Thanks
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/127079-fs-19-zenetti-heir-b-wheels-n-tires-e-class-w211.html
Let me know if you are interested. Thanks
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
Ok my dad wants to drop his car. He doesnt want a harsh ride, nor a crazy drop but something nice where the fenders are right on the wheels would be great. He's gonna rock the stock rims for a while until I find him some 18's.
What would you guys suggest? HR springs and Bilstein sport shocks?
Trying to keep it cheap like 600-800 bucks.
What would you guys suggest? HR springs and Bilstein sport shocks?
Trying to keep it cheap like 600-800 bucks.
All depends if your dad has springs (lower models) or the airmatic suspension (found on sports/appearance package). Someone on here had HR springs and it gave the car a nice drop. Last I heard, he was parting out his car in this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/128249-sale-w211-19-amg-s-hr-springs.html
If your dad's car has the airmatic suspension, probably the best and easiest way of lowering it would be using the DAS. Contact www.mbenznl.com for this.
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H and R springs - 389.00
Knock yourself out.
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html
H and R springs - 389.00
Knock yourself out.
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html
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Holy thread resurrection, Batman!
H and R springs - 389.00
Knock yourself out.
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html
H and R springs - 389.00
Knock yourself out.
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html
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Just want to correct something .. the Airmatic is avail on the E500/E550. It has nothing to do with what type of package you have.
e.g. E350 w/ Sports Pkg does not have Airmatic.
e.g. E350 w/ Sports Pkg does not have Airmatic.
All depends if your dad has springs (lower models) or the airmatic suspension (found on sports/appearance package). Someone on here had HR springs and it gave the car a nice drop. Last I heard, he was parting out his car in this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=128249
If your dad's car has the airmatic suspension, probably the best and easiest way of lowering it would be using the DAS. Contact www.mbenznl.com for this.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=128249
If your dad's car has the airmatic suspension, probably the best and easiest way of lowering it would be using the DAS. Contact www.mbenznl.com for this.
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Prior to the 2007 model, Airmatic was available on the E350. I drove a 2006 E350 that had the Sport Package with Airmatic.
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Review on 2007 models
http://wardsauto.com/ar/mercedes_dual_eclass/
Mercedes rules out offering Airmatic as an option on the E350 because of pricing pressures.
“(The E350) customers aren’t just going to add Airmatic,” Herring says. “They’re going to add Airmatic, ventilated seats…all this stuff, and then they’re shaking hands with the 550. So at that point, that’s where that customer goes. And from a manufacturing standpoint, you can’t build every car for every person.”
Review on 2006 models
http://www.newcartestdrive.com/revie...&ReviewID=1882
Model Lineup
The E-Class lineup can seem daunting and complex and the 2006 model year includes a new engine and a new model. It really isn't that difficult, however, because there is only one primary choice: four-door sedan or wagon. From there, it's a matter of choosing the engine and whether you want all-wheel-drive.
The E350 sedan ($50,050) is the standard model. The name change reflects its new 3.5-liter V6 engine. It comes standard with the new seven-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include fully automatic dual-zone climate control, 10-way power front seats with leather seating surfaces and position memory, real burl walnut trim, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a nine-speaker stereo, power windows with one-touch express operation both up and down, auto-dimming mirrors and rain-sensing windshield wipers. 4Matic full-time variable all-wheel drive ($2,500) is available. Also available is an Appearance Package ($3,960) that adds sporty lower body cladding and Mercedes' Airmatic computer-controlled air suspension.
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ok so Eibach? Any good?
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hey i am suggesting you to use a H&R spring and don't change the shock, so that it still have the comfort seating adjustment while you are driving. the best thing about H&R spring it doesn't drop as quick as Eibach. I am pretty sure that if you just change the spring the car still runs comfortably. The cost for the H&R spring about $300. so good luck.
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Any decent lowering spring will stiffen up the suspention..for technical reasons...
The older days there was this crapy lowering springs by Suspention Technique..when the car lowered and it was still smooth....then at a higher speed ,at a sharper turn,the tires just rubbed into the fender...
The older days there was this crapy lowering springs by Suspention Technique..when the car lowered and it was still smooth....then at a higher speed ,at a sharper turn,the tires just rubbed into the fender...
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Hopefully u can see the drop from this pic, I cut approx. 1/2 coil and now its even with the rear (the rear has 3 of the plastic shims taken out of both sides for a total of six removed).
What I did was cut the spring slowly, about 1/8 coil at a time until I got the drop I was looking for. Remember it takes a few days for the suspension to settle..
What I did was cut the spring slowly, about 1/8 coil at a time until I got the drop I was looking for. Remember it takes a few days for the suspension to settle..
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As far as rubbing. If I'm turning sharply while the suspension is being compressed. Say im making a right turn up a steep embankment into a parking lot it will rub a little.
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Hopefully u can see the drop from this pic, I cut approx. 1/2 coil and now its even with the rear (the rear has 3 of the plastic shims taken out of both sides for a total of six removed).
What I did was cut the spring slowly, about 1/8 coil at a time until I got the drop I was looking for. Remember it takes a few days for the suspension to settle..
What I did was cut the spring slowly, about 1/8 coil at a time until I got the drop I was looking for. Remember it takes a few days for the suspension to settle..
but it looks sweet man
Drop
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OEM right now, I have the same question as you. What should I replace them with when the OEMs wear out? My only concern is i dont want to ruin the ride.
Thanks for the positive feedback guys
Thanks for the positive feedback guys
Last edited by W Cole; Aug 10, 2007 at 06:05 PM.
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