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Old May 3, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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you actually see something ? i guess i need new glasses .



Dear friends, here is the link for you to see :

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I think , this should be a reference to the pics lol
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Old May 3, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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got it . thanks for verifying my glasses are still working fine .
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Old May 3, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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That's good , thanks for your feedback and I am happy for your glasses lol
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Old May 3, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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It is in my garage but tonight I will post using the photobucket
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Old May 3, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Here are the requested pics. Hope you guys like
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Here are a few more.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Thanks Champion, I am thinking about lowering and want to lower the car by about .5 to 1 inch. Any experience with eibach springs. Some sites indicate 1- 1.5 inch and others .5 to .8 inch. Also what about the ride quality?
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Here's the link I posted a while ago :

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...h-springs.html

Is your car tenorite or steel grey right ?
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Palladium Silver. Thanks for the link but it does not indicate how much lower it will adjust the front and back.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by aboutros
Palladium Silver. Thanks for the link but it does not indicate how much lower it will adjust the front and back.
According to Eibach it would be Avg low 1.2"F & 1.2"R.

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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Thanks James, but here is where it is confusing as this is what I have read on the internet and Eibach has this on there website:


PRO-KIT PERFORMANCE SPRINGS (SET OF 4 SPRINGS)

# 2581.140



Front: 0.8 in
Rear: 0.5 in
Footnotes: Ride Heights May Be Adjusted Through Mercedes Pad System. Please Consult Your Authorized Mercedes Dealer If Add'l Ride Height Adjustment Is Needed.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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I double checked Eibach's website and got the same as I posted prior. Here is a link below.

E350, Sedan 3.5L V6 (Exc. 4-Matic & S/Lev) (W212) 09-11 2581.140 1.2(v) 1.2(v)

http://performance-suspension.eibach...plications.pdf

Where did you get the information you posted? Also, regarding the pad system.. Mercedes uses a rubber spring perch above the rear coils. These are available in different thicknesses from Mercedes. Depending on which one you have to start with and where you want to end up, you can mix and match thicknesses to achieve the ride height you want. For example if your car has the thickest perch you can go to a thinner perch. That is basically how the pad system works.

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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Awesome, thanks for the follow up. They might work.
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Originally Posted by AdvancePerformance
I double checked Eibach's website and got the same as I posted prior. Here is a link below.

E350, Sedan 3.5L V6 (Exc. 4-Matic & S/Lev) (W212) 09-11 2581.140 1.2(v) 1.2(v)

http://performance-suspension.eibach...plications.pdf

Where did you get the information you posted? Also, regarding the pad system.. Mercedes uses a rubber spring perch above the rear coils. These are available in different thicknesses from Mercedes. Depending on which one you have to start with and where you want to end up, you can mix and match thicknesses to achieve the ride height you want. For example if your car has the thickest perch you can go to a thinner perch. That is basically how the pad system works.

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Thanks , my Mercedes mechanics also told me that these pads settings are different for each model
For instance: Elegance - Luxury model has a different set up then Sport-Avantgarde models .
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BenzV12 and AdvancePerformance, the information I posted was from Eibach website regarding the specs. I understand the pad system and I think since my car was purchased with the sport package, it was already lowered using a smaller pad. I am wondering if the pad can be completely removed to effect a lowering thereby eliminating the need for springs. Do you guys know if the same pad system is used for the front end, I do not think so from what I have read and I think that I will have to go the spring route of Eibach since the lowering is 1.2 verses H&R which is 1.4. Thanks for your help
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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MGP Covers

Made a minor modification, MGP caliper covers, and wanted to get you guys feedback on the look, I know that most of your guys do not like the fake brake look but I wanted to update the wheels and get some dust protection.
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Made a minor modification, MGP caliper covers, and wanted to get you guys feedback on the look, I know that most of your guys do not like the fake brake look but I wanted to update the wheels and get some dust protection.
Love it! I actually painted mine red. I'm thinking now I should have went with the covers instead. What's your progress on the Eibachs? I'm thinking of lowering but I'm worried about the negative camber.
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clmulli, thanks. I wanted to paint also but what a hassle to do and to find someone that would do it. I installed myself in less than 30 mins.

I want to lower but I am affraid of the ride quality and going to low. I have a small gap and I am just affraid with 1.2 inch lowering and then a couple of passengers.

Still debating.
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I will send you some pic on a carbon fiber spoiler I put on the back. That was also a DIY and what a difference and look.
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Here is a better pic of the MGP Caliper Covers and the car is clean
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Here is the last mod a carbon fiber spolier
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Nice add-on , you may also consider of putting roof spoiler
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Nice add-on , you may also consider of putting roof spoiler
Thanks benzv12, I was thinking about it but I did want to overkill with cf
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