Want to lower, without compromising stock ride...what springs to get?
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2007 E350 Sport
Want to lower, without compromising stock ride...what springs to get?
Just picked up a 2007 e350 sport w/ 18's. I want to lower a little, but really need to keep the smooth ride since I drive a lot. Any recommendations on springs? I am leaning toward Eibach springs since they seem to lower the car the least. I'm assuming the less I lower the car, the closer to stock ride I will get. Thoughts? Other recommendations?
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E320
No spring out there that will allow you to lower your car while giving you same comfort with stock, going from 16 to 18 inch wheels i felt difference in ride comfort. while car will look better you will notice some rougher ride especially going over bumps and rocks .
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W211
no way, imo with springs the drop isnt low enough to change the ride drastically.
the ride is essentially the same, i put in eibach springs and i think it rides better, i felt the oem setup was too soft. the springs go lower so the rates are usually a bit higher to help preserve the struts but nothing crazy.
going from 16's to 18's changed the ride because most likely you went smaller tires so you feel the road a lot more. you lose a lot of cushion when you go down in tire profile.
you'll be fine with springs op
the ride is essentially the same, i put in eibach springs and i think it rides better, i felt the oem setup was too soft. the springs go lower so the rates are usually a bit higher to help preserve the struts but nothing crazy.
going from 16's to 18's changed the ride because most likely you went smaller tires so you feel the road a lot more. you lose a lot of cushion when you go down in tire profile.
you'll be fine with springs op
