W201 2.3 -16 Springs anyone?
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86 Mercedes 190E2.3-16 / 89 Mercedes 560SL / 90 Mercedes 300E 3.2AMG
W201 2.3 -16 Springs anyone?
Hello,
I have been watching this forum for a long time already, i would say many years and only now decided to register.
I had quite a few benzes including three AMGs over the years but only now started to look into classics. I recently acquired an absolute beauty Loaded Euro Spec 2.3-16 with 32k original miles on a manual in blue-black metallic paint THAT IS LOWERED!
I have to bring it back to the original clearance which is low enough to my taste and already ordered a set of new rear springs from MB.
BUT front springs are not available and no longer in stock, what a BUMMER!
I really need your help in truing to acquire a set of OEM front springs for it.
I was told by a rep in Classic Center that there are heavy and light duty springs for the front depending on a tranny. I would like to get springs from a manual car.
SPRINGS MUST BE OEM. I will not put aftermarket on it.
And if someone interested in the set that is installed now i will give it away for free after i remove it from the car.
ANY Suggestions and help are appreciated.
I have been watching this forum for a long time already, i would say many years and only now decided to register.
I had quite a few benzes including three AMGs over the years but only now started to look into classics. I recently acquired an absolute beauty Loaded Euro Spec 2.3-16 with 32k original miles on a manual in blue-black metallic paint THAT IS LOWERED!
I have to bring it back to the original clearance which is low enough to my taste and already ordered a set of new rear springs from MB.
BUT front springs are not available and no longer in stock, what a BUMMER!
I really need your help in truing to acquire a set of OEM front springs for it.
I was told by a rep in Classic Center that there are heavy and light duty springs for the front depending on a tranny. I would like to get springs from a manual car.
SPRINGS MUST BE OEM. I will not put aftermarket on it.
And if someone interested in the set that is installed now i will give it away for free after i remove it from the car.
ANY Suggestions and help are appreciated.
Last edited by TonyGoldshlager; Nov 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM.
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Thank you. These damn springs are driving me insane. I am sure one day or another i will find them but for now i will concentrate on other things, like fixing A/C
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Sorry you are correct. The only lowering springs that I could find were not oem. They were aftermarket If in the future I find oem I will let you know
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Welcome to MBWorld. Should try posting on the w201 subforum to see if anyone is willing to swap springs. Might find someone who's looking to go lower for a win win situation.
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86 Mercedes 190E2.3-16 / 89 Mercedes 560SL / 90 Mercedes 300E 3.2AMG
Already, did. Thanks.
I found a part out on 190rev.net but for some reason can not join a conversation.
Says that I'm still inactive.
http://forum.190rev.net/showthread.p...-Seattle/page2
By any chance can anyone tell this guy to write me here or get his phone #
I found a part out on 190rev.net but for some reason can not join a conversation.
Says that I'm still inactive.
http://forum.190rev.net/showthread.p...-Seattle/page2
By any chance can anyone tell this guy to write me here or get his phone #
Last edited by TonyGoldshlager; Nov 15, 2015 at 11:10 AM.
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Already, did. Thanks.
I found a part out on 190rev.net but for some reason can not join a conversation.
Says that I'm still inactive.
http://forum.190rev.net/showthread.p...-Seattle/page2
By any chance can anyone tell this guy to write me here or get his phone #
I found a part out on 190rev.net but for some reason can not join a conversation.
Says that I'm still inactive.
http://forum.190rev.net/showthread.p...-Seattle/page2
By any chance can anyone tell this guy to write me here or get his phone #
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-membe...oject-car.html
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86 Mercedes 190E2.3-16 / 89 Mercedes 560SL / 90 Mercedes 300E 3.2AMG
New member who also has a w201 posted that he's looking to potentially lower his vehicle. Might want to hit him up to see if he wants to do a spring swap:
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-membe...oject-car.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-membe...oject-car.html
Thank you for a hint.
Sincerely,
Tony.
