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.

Karsa

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

W211 Ryda

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.

The Godfather

no airmatic, just springs and shocks.

The Godfather

come on home slices, i need some input here.

The Godfather

uhh TTT

Benz-O-Rama

Holy thread resurrection, Batman!

H and R springs - 389.00

Knock yourself out.

http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html

W Cole

Im running those, the drop was uneven. I cut 1/2 coil off the fronts and took 3 shims per side out of the rear. Result was an even drop with the wheels right on the fenders.

Vik888

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.

cyclerider

Airmatic is standard on the E550, not just "available".
Prior to the 2007 model, Airmatic was available on the E350. I drove a 2006 E350 that had the Sport Package with Airmatic.

W211 Ryda

From 2003-2006, they came with the Sports/Appearance package for the E320/350. MB dropped the airmatics option for the 2007 E350s.

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.

The Godfather

Mmm well that's gay. As gay as going off topic talkinga bout air suspension... LOL

ok so Eibach? Any good?

W Cole

Yeah it sucks that the drops uneven, but I dont think Ive ever seen aftermarket springs give an even drop, the rear is always too low.

brabus2ner

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.

Royale

Any more input ??

Thanks in advance.

georgedaman

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...

WTALYFF

i've had the H&R's now for 4 years and need shocks. any suggestions on what combo works well with these springs

thanks



non airmatic

XCLUSIVE

Hey W COLE do you have pics of your drop I dropped mine with H&R and your right my front sites higher then the back wanted to know how much you cut and how did it look any rub

W Cole

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..

W Cole

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.

W211 Ryda

nice ride! should post more pics on here.

XCLUSIVE

i completly think that looks great nice ride man and about the rub when turning i understand mine does it but only when i get new tires but it looks sweet man

WTALYFF

what kind of shocks are you using with the H&R's?

W Cole

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

Blk2011c300

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