anyone here run aftermarket shocks on W140?
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Originally posted by RapidG
Bilstiens are OE shocks, not aftermarket.
Bilstiens are OE shocks, not aftermarket.
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Originally posted by OmeyHomey
well technically anything made by someone else other than benz is "aftermarket" but i believe they are. They are the HD (heavy duty) shocks, they are slightly better than stock but not nearly as much as say bilstein sports. still i was wondering if anyone has tried them. anyone at all?
well technically anything made by someone else other than benz is "aftermarket" but i believe they are. They are the HD (heavy duty) shocks, they are slightly better than stock but not nearly as much as say bilstein sports. still i was wondering if anyone has tried them. anyone at all?
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Mercedes S600 1997
Hi
I have an opinon to this task ,and I hope you can help me
I have Lorinser Shocks and Lorinser Lowering Kit on my S 600 .
I think Bilstein or Sachs made the Shocks for Lorinser.
The Kit lowered my car 30-35mm .
I drive sometimes on 19" Wheels and sometimes on 20".
I have to tell you that I'm not satisfied with the comfort of the Ride.
On the Motorway it's very good, the car is running great in the curves,drives great ...,but on a bit worse road,the ride is very uncomfortable.
I can feel every meter of the road.If I roll on a pencil , I can feel that.
It can be good for a sportcar but I don't really like it
AND that's not only because of the Rims,cause I tryed 17" as well ,and although it was a bit better the suspension was still very hard.
What do you guys suggest?I
s it because of the shocks or the springs?
I love big wheels so I don't want smaller than 19".
What would be the Best thing to do to make my ride more comfortable?
I'm thinking of changing the shocks to OEM shocks .Is it worth it?
Not to say that the OEM shocks cost a lot,and what can I do with them if I won't like the Ride!
I have an opinon to this task ,and I hope you can help me
I have Lorinser Shocks and Lorinser Lowering Kit on my S 600 .
I think Bilstein or Sachs made the Shocks for Lorinser.
The Kit lowered my car 30-35mm .
I drive sometimes on 19" Wheels and sometimes on 20".
I have to tell you that I'm not satisfied with the comfort of the Ride.
On the Motorway it's very good, the car is running great in the curves,drives great ...,but on a bit worse road,the ride is very uncomfortable.
I can feel every meter of the road.If I roll on a pencil , I can feel that.
It can be good for a sportcar but I don't really like it
AND that's not only because of the Rims,cause I tryed 17" as well ,and although it was a bit better the suspension was still very hard.
What do you guys suggest?I
s it because of the shocks or the springs?
I love big wheels so I don't want smaller than 19".
What would be the Best thing to do to make my ride more comfortable?
I'm thinking of changing the shocks to OEM shocks .Is it worth it?
Not to say that the OEM shocks cost a lot,and what can I do with them if I won't like the Ride!
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2006 Mercedes E350 Sport
Originally posted by OmeyHomey
Hey guys. I ordered my Bilstein HD shocks for my W140, I will let you know when they come in and then I will do a write-up on the results.
Hey guys. I ordered my Bilstein HD shocks for my W140, I will let you know when they come in and then I will do a write-up on the results.
you doing any new mods to the m?
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Originally posted by 99bmw740il
whatever happened to keeping the s stock from now on? you doing any new mods to the m?
whatever happened to keeping the s stock from now on?
you doing any new mods to the m?
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Originally posted by OmeyHomey
hehe, ya well the stock shocks are actually completely dead so this is one of those "modifications by necessity". instead of buying stock Benz ones for more i figured i'd just upgrade for less.
hehe, ya well the stock shocks are actually completely dead so this is one of those "modifications by necessity". instead of buying stock Benz ones for more i figured i'd just upgrade for less.
ive been put in time out on bf.com so this is my new board
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naw its not lowered, but shocks should lower it just a tad bit, I will have my shop slap them on. I got them for the BMW M3 too, the new M3 bilstein sports (better and less harsh than the old ones).
