Silver07

looking for a shope where are you socal guys took your w211 sport to get lowered, cost effective if posible and also if you know anyone selling H&R springs for the sport? i believe the part # ends in -4 and NOT -2


thanks!!

isstay

H&R springs on TireRack Manufacturer Part #: 29324.4 for 246$ plus Shipping. It is not so hard to DIY.

Silver07

kinda figured that, but looks like some peeps here when i did a search they had to cut this and replace that on eibachs, hoping its not the same for H&R springs, if not then i can just DIM..... i read some peep didnt have to have camber bolts with these springs or any problems....

09W211

Take it to Concept III in Brea, CA. Ask for Will (owner) and tell him Nick sent you.

Or if Cypress is closer to you, hit up David @Revolution Tires & Wheels.

isstay

Cut what? You should not have to use camber bolts if your car has Sport package, it is already lowered, it may drop little bit more but it will not drop as much as regular suspension car.

vinceleo

I installed H&R sport springs on my 2008 w211 4matic - no cutting required at all. I did go back in and install the front camber correction bolts. My car does not have the factory sport package. I did not install the camber colts at first and had a bit too much neg camber which would have worn out the inside edge of the front tires.

The rear camber is a bit more than stock, but basically the inside edge is slightly more worn than the outside edge, but I tend to blow through 2 sets of rears to one set of fronts... I have the staggered AMG sport style rims on for the summer.

I want to say I probably have 25-30,000 miles on the set up and I am still very happy.

Silver07

cut this per below .... do you think my front end will lower more with eibachs or H&Rs with the sport package? i want that even look where the back is just as lower and not the muscle car look. thanks!

Silver07

Nick, does Will do alignments as well after the job is done?

thanks Bud!

isstay

Did you kept your OEM shocks?

09W211

nah, but i think he can send you to a shop right up the street that has a flat alignment rack. but David @ Revolution is a one stop shop, he can do it all there with his brand new hunter hawkeye machine.

isstay

You do not have to cut it it is for shock protection. You probably will never use it since either set has pretty high spring rate and will not compress as much as the OEM to bottom the shock. For even look you can move the retaining ring (look at the shock diagram i posted) up or down to achieve even spacing from the middle of the wheel.

isstay

Here it is again:

Silver07

thanks alot isstay, honestly dont want to go too low and dont want a bumpy ride or not have tucking probably a finger gap for my sport, what would suggest ? Eibach, or H&R's ?

isstay

H&R gives you more even drop unless you want to play w/the support ring. I have H&R's plus Bilstein B8's waiting for warm weather to be installed. Now I am making custom spring support, because the one that is provided w/shock is not good, at least for me.

pinebaron

Hey I meant Southern NJ..since I don't live in SoCal

I'm sitting on and waiting to install a brand new set of Coilovers Bilstein B16 (Ride Control) PN: 49-132380 (iRC module also on order when available)

My local MB dealer, MB Cherry Hill refused the install however agrees to align it (when done).

Anyone know of a Indy shop in Southern NJ who has the expertise?
Sure be easier to install on a lift.

If I fail to locate someone, I'll wait for the weather to clear up and Mercury transit to pass (I'm superstitious) by March 17th; no upgrades during this period. . I need to buy a spring compressor and an air rachet, if I tackle the job myself in the driveway, not enough room in the garage.

isstay

This is what I have, it works virtually on any spring.

http://www.sears.com/cal-van-tools-m...2&blockType=G2

pinebaron

Thanks for the information. I'll be ordering one.

pinebaron

Though the weather has improved for me to work in the driveway, the car's going into Imagine Audio in Cherry Hill, NJ this weekend for Bilstein B16 (Ride Control) installation; I discovered he frequently does springs/shocks too. Leave it to the experts and the job will be done in a day (or two). I'll subsequently let CHMB do the alignment. I chickened out.

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Do a forum search , there are loads of suggestions, especially in the antenna area

pinebaron

The installation and wiring was done; awesome job Imagine Audio. The Comfort/Sport button is installed in the lighter socket inside dash ashtray. Looks great. I lowered the fronts further after I got it home; that was easy. Cherry Hill MB aligned it today but only set all toe ins to within spec, centered the steering, caster is fine too, did not install front camber bolt kit, alignment guy said the car was lower than spec range. Not sure how much the camber bolts would help, I need to check with them tomorrow if they could/should have installed. Now slightly over -2 degrees camber all around (R -2.13/-2.19 F -2.43/-2.3). Admittedly this is not my daily driver but perhaps my new tires may wear out if I don't install camber kits, front and rear. As a result, the front wheels now appear to need 15mm spacers, still looks great to me.

As far as Bilstein Ride Control (PSS9 with ride control), it is very effective. In comfort mode the car feels really smooth, absorbs the bumps very well, at least as good as when I had 16" wheels. Hit the Sport mode while driving and instantly stiffens up but road contact/feel is definitely better, less disturbing than on stock shocks with my 19's. I've only driven it today; I'll post some pics and share my experience over next few days once I've driven a bit.

fartpimpson

Have you lowered your car yet? Any pic?

Silver07

no pic sorry, i am going to trade in my car ....... i still have the springs in the box too. let me know if you want them

fartpimpson

Thanks for the offer. I have a 07 E550. Springs won't work on mine.

Silver07

duh, i forgot the e550 have airmatic right?

fartpimpson

Yea, airmatic. I found a shop that specialize in Mercedes to lower my car.