Newbe question on suspension 500SEC
10-19-2004, 06:36 PM
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Newbe question on suspension 500SEC
I want to finish up my 1985 500SEC that I have had sitting in the garage for three years.
The first thing I want to do is lower the car and put on new shocks.
I am not sure whether or not I have the self leveling suspension system.
I guess I check under the car to see if I have springs or not.
From another post, I have seen that some people have abandoned the self leveling system. What is involved in that and why is it done?
Here are photos of the car.
The first thing I want to do is lower the car and put on new shocks.
I am not sure whether or not I have the self leveling suspension system.
I guess I check under the car to see if I have springs or not.
From another post, I have seen that some people have abandoned the self leveling system. What is involved in that and why is it done?
Here are photos of the car.
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11-09-2004, 08:32 AM
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96 S600 Euro, 91 560 SEC, 88 300TE, 87 560SEL, 86 560SL, 80 280SE, 64 Austin Healey 3000MIII
A couple of things, all Mb's have springs whether they SL or not.. Show us a pic of your engine room and we can tell in a second. Get a set of H&R's, and Bilstein HD's. Best combo on the market in my opinion. If your self lelving is functional I would strongly recomend you not remove it. It is a handy system to have, and a bit of a pain to remove completely.
Best,
Jonathan
Best,
Jonathan
