Recommended Lowering Springs
12-10-2008, 09:34 PM
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Recommended Lowering Springs
Not looking for the slammed look, by maybe 1.00 front and 1.25 rear. I hear H&R's are good but others say Vogtland are good as well. Any advise would be appreciated.
12-10-2008, 11:07 PM
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
H/Rs with #1 bump spring pads also added Bilstein Sport shocks
Great ride...Low but not Slammed
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Great ride...Low but not Slammed
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http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=28
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12-10-2008, 11:28 PM
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06 CLS55 Renntech stage 5, 04 CL600 ( will miss ),02e55 , 11 R350
I am selling my H&R s b the way in case you decide to go with these. They are listed in the classifieds.
12-10-2008, 11:47 PM
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99 E55 AMG
H/Rs with #1 bump spring pads also added Bilstein Sport shocks
Great ride...Low but not Slammed
Couple of Pics
http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=28
Great ride...Low but not Slammed
Couple of Pics
http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=28
I hate you and your BEAUTIFUL beast! hahaha
I'll like how yours sits. I want the same set up.
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12-10-2008, 11:58 PM
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GL550, C55, 335i Coupe, vintage Mustang
The #pads refer to the upper spring pads that sit in the spring perches and are used to make small ride height adjustments without changing spring rates or lengths. The smaller the number, the thinner they are, from 5 to 1. Most US E55s came with #3 pads all around.
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12-11-2008, 05:21 PM
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The #pads refer to the upper spring pads that sit in the spring perches and are used to make small ride height adjustments without changing spring rates or lengths. The smaller the number, the thinner they are, from 5 to 1. Most US E55s came with #3 pads all around.
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I'm learning SO much on these forums. You guys REALLY know your stuff!
12-15-2008, 02:39 AM
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'04 Silverado Z71 - sold all my Benzes and need another!
Had H&R's and although nice, a bit of a harsh ride if you're not tracking the car. I fell in love with the ride from my Eibach Pro's and Bilstein Sport shocks with #1 pads all around. Trust me, you can't go wrong with this set up!
12-15-2008, 04:12 AM
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Same setup I'm going with Jimsta! Eibach FTW.
12-15-2008, 07:10 PM
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H/Rs with #1 bump spring pads also added Bilstein Sport shocks
Great ride...Low but not Slammed
Couple of Pics
http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=28
Great ride...Low but not Slammed
Couple of Pics
http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=28
03-15-2009, 02:46 PM
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The bilstein sport are not listed for the 55 amg's 
i only see that for the 320's 430's single or 4 matic but i dont find that to my car someone get the sports for the 55 amg variant?
i only see that for the 320's 430's single or 4 matic but i dont find that to my car someone get the sports for the 55 amg variant?
03-15-2009, 03:01 PM
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Anyone know if changing the spring pad to #1 on stock suspension will lower the car any? I need a tiny drop and would be nice if I didn't have to do the springs.. where to get these spring pads anyway?
03-28-2009, 08:49 AM
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Good luck with the solution. I need to drop mine asap!
03-28-2009, 01:27 PM
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http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_P...nt_2/index.php
The KW V2 is height adjustable, it says. You just need to lift each corner, loosen the locking collar, rotate it, and re-lock.
The KW V2 is height adjustable, it says. You just need to lift each corner, loosen the locking collar, rotate it, and re-lock.
03-28-2009, 01:29 PM
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No no, I was thinking of getting KW's. It's my checklist for current/future mods in my sig, no X in the suspension yet.
I think i'm going with the Eibach + Bilstein sport setup.
Thank you though!
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03-28-2009, 02:38 PM
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You forum stalking me ****!!?
yeah I did some fitment rearranging, (lost the spacers on the rear) got a bit more room to play with now and can handle a small drop, so im thinking to try the spring pad route or cut the springs.
03-28-2009, 02:53 PM
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03-28-2009, 03:11 PM
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Sneaky huh?
