SSI Springs
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SSI Springs
Anybody ever hear of the company SSI springs and has anyone ever used them?
Here's a link I found on the bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-9...-/310297662004
Here's a link I found on the bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-9...-/310297662004
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They replied and said that he doesn't think that they would work due to the difference in weight.
Is there that much difference between the 55 and the 430?
Is there that much difference between the 55 and the 430?
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It looks like there is only a 66 pound difference between the 2, that shouldn't make a difference for the springs, correct.
Any difference in fitment issues between the 2 models?
Any difference in fitment issues between the 2 models?
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Not much differance at all, many C-class owners have put springs on from different engine sizes (4 cyl - 6 cyl) with no ill effects, heck I even did springs from a non- 4matic to a 4matic w211 and was really good. Go for it, price is awesome.
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I'm going to give these a shot but before I do, is there any major difference between fitment/installation for the e430 and the e55 besides the weight issue?
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I hope they work out for you.
Possibly, the reason they do not have an application for the E55 is because their springs *might* not be a performance upgrade - and in fact *may* perform worse than your stock springs.
Stock AMG springs have different spring rates (stiffer) than the E430. Are the SSI springs the same stiffness as your stock E55 springs? If they are less stiff, you will notice a handling decrease.
Possibly, the reason they do not have an application for the E55 is because their springs *might* not be a performance upgrade - and in fact *may* perform worse than your stock springs.
Stock AMG springs have different spring rates (stiffer) than the E430. Are the SSI springs the same stiffness as your stock E55 springs? If they are less stiff, you will notice a handling decrease.
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Well, I finally installed the springs this weekend. I was only able to do the fronts because I couldn't get the rear arm bolts out to do the rears.
I left the same pads that were on the car. It lowered the front very nicely. I'll take pics hopefully today. It also rides great. Nice and crisp, no bounce. It seems like factory but firmer. I like it
Here's a pic of the size difference for the fronts
I left the same pads that were on the car. It lowered the front very nicely. I'll take pics hopefully today. It also rides great. Nice and crisp, no bounce. It seems like factory but firmer. I like it
Here's a pic of the size difference for the fronts
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I'll try to take pics this weekend.
As far as the vibration, its still there but I think psychology it feels less with the new springs.
I did find that the front right wheel bearing felt loose Si ill have to
tighten it
As far as the vibration, its still there but I think psychology it feels less with the new springs.
I did find that the front right wheel bearing felt loose Si ill have to
tighten it
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length of springs
The picture shows a big difference in length. How did the front look? I bet you really feel like a lot lower compare to say H&R. Very nice. Can wait to see the car with the back install.
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Here are some pics with my new wheels as well. The front left is the only wheel the rubs against the wheel well liner towards the front. The right wheel does not???
The wheels are Breytons 19" 8.5/9.5 running 245/45/19 and 275/35/19. Had to get a 3mm spacer for the front and and 12mm for the rear. So far so good.
The rear springs are still not intalled yet as you can see.
The wheels are Breytons 19" 8.5/9.5 running 245/45/19 and 275/35/19. Had to get a 3mm spacer for the front and and 12mm for the rear. So far so good.
The rear springs are still not intalled yet as you can see.
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Here are some pics with my new wheels as well. The front left is the only wheel the rubs against the wheel well liner towards the front. The right wheel does not???
The wheels are Breytons 19" 8.5/9.5 running 245/45/19 and 275/35/19. Had to get a 3mm spacer for the front and and 12mm for the rear. So far so good.
The rear springs are still not intalled yet as you can see.
The wheels are Breytons 19" 8.5/9.5 running 245/45/19 and 275/35/19. Had to get a 3mm spacer for the front and and 12mm for the rear. So far so good.
The rear springs are still not intalled yet as you can see.
but anyways, how do you like the springs so far?
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I know about the tires, they came with the wheels so i am looking for replacements!!
The springs are great, no complaints!!
The springs are great, no complaints!!
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