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Oct 6, 2013 | 01:18 PM

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My W212 Is Not Lower Enough

Guys, i need some advice here

Currently i drive 2012 E250 CGI Avantgarde, and fitted with 19" F 8.5 R 10 on 245/35/19 & 275/30/19
Lowered with eibach pro-kit. For the front i got 1.5-2 finger gap & no problem with that. The problem is on rear height since if i measure with finger method, it had 2.5-3 finger gap from fender line to tyre
(sorry i don't know the exact value in inch/mm).

I consider to change my stock shock absorbers with bilstein B8-Sprint or change my springs to H&R since H&R stated in their website
that their spring will lowered approximately 1.4-inch on front & 1.3-inch on rear. Honestly, i prefer to change my shock absorbers therefore my springs are still useful but
what became my doubts is it will make more lower or not.

So i need some good advice from all bros, experts, mechanics here in this forum for what step i should take beside cut or press my springs.

Thank You

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Oct 6, 2013 | 10:33 PM

D&G

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Can you post up your current set up?

Oct 7, 2013 | 01:38 AM

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Can you post up your current set up?

later i will post

Oct 8, 2013 | 12:30 PM

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this is my current set up with Eibach pro-kit...the rear is too high for me. any suggestion?

Oct 9, 2013 | 04:56 AM

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The rear is barely lowered. Have you ever thought of coil overs?

Oct 9, 2013 | 03:06 PM

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Should have gone H&R. Mine lowered w/ H&R and the stance is pretty much right on.

I think there is some type of bushing/pad in between the springs/car that you may be able to change. Not sure if that would make a 1-2 finger difference tho...

Oct 9, 2013 | 11:10 PM

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The rear is barely lowered. Have you ever thought of coil overs?

yes i have but i prefer springs because i use this car for daily used and the price a set of coil overs are more expensive.

are changing the shock absorbers affect the height?

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Oct 10, 2013 | 02:39 AM

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This might be why: From Eibach's site

0.8" x 0.5" Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Kit #2581.140

Pro-Kit Lowering Kit with 0.8" Front and 0.5" Rear Body Drop by Eibach®. Includes: 4 Springs. These performance-oriented replacement spring sets offer a lower-than-stock ride height that maintains ride comfort during normal driving while eliminating body roll, dive, and squat to create a more enjoyable level of aggressive driving.

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Oct 10, 2013 | 06:04 AM

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yeah...0.5" is small number. Another version of Eibach website stated 30mm drop for FA & RA. What do you use at your E350?

Oct 10, 2013 | 06:13 AM

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i have seen in some articles that mentioned "links" for the suspension.
What do they mean by "links"? is that kind of brand/something?

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Oct 10, 2013 | 10:27 PM

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yeah...0.5" is small number. Another version of Eibach website stated 30mm drop for FA & RA. What do you use at your E350?

Vogtland Springs 1.5 in drop F / R

Oct 17, 2013 | 02:35 PM

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i have seen in some articles that mentioned "links" for the suspension.
What do they mean by "links"? is that kind of brand/something?

Links are for air equipped suspensions. The e550 have them and E63 have them in the rears. it's pretty much a small 3 inch or so stick that is adjustable to trick the computer.

Oct 18, 2013 | 11:41 AM

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Links are for air equipped suspensions. The e550 have them and E63 have them in the rears. it's pretty much a small 3 inch or so stick that is adjustable to trick the computer.

thank you

Oct 18, 2013 | 11:42 AM

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guys, today i try KW springs on 5mm spring rubber pads. not different with my current set up. seems to get coilover for best result. anyone has used one?

Oct 19, 2013 | 05:28 AM

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I had coil overs from my past vehicles. Coilovers are great and you can adjust the height to your liking.

Oct 19, 2013 | 06:35 AM

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What are your wheel offsets? They look a little wide from the pic?

Oct 19, 2013 | 01:30 PM

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I had coil overs from my past vehicles. Coilovers are great and you can adjust the height to your liking.

yeah, i plan to get coilovers. anyone has used?

Oct 19, 2013 | 01:31 PM

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What are your wheel offsets? They look a little wide from the pic?

for the rear wheel offsets is +36 with width 10. i'm doubt if i get lower it can be rubbering

Oct 19, 2013 | 05:15 PM

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yeah, i plan to get coilovers. anyone has used?

Just get new. I had mine in my previous car for over 7yrs without any issues. I would do the same for my E550 but I am going to lower mine with lowering links. Very affordable alternative and works just like Coilovers in terms of height adjustments.