mfletch69

Gert's shipment of the brand new Euro spec springs arrived today. I also bought 4 of the #1 spring pad (shims) from MB. I do not know what shims are on the car currently - but I am assuming #3's.

I am staying with the stock shocks

My car currently sits 27".... from the ground to the highest point in the fender arch... in it's stock configuration. I am expecting a 1" drop from the springs and a .66" (16mm) drop from changing the shims....1.6" from the whole excersize.

Is this too much? Will it rub? I am not wanting a slammed look. Should I stay with the stock pads?

opinions?

ABALONE

Hi!

I'd say go for the 1# pads This is my car with my Euro springs (Stock) and 1# in the back and 3# in the front before i put coilovers on it. No scratch or nothing with that setup!! Good luck!

snooozie

What website did you order the euro springs from? Thanks.

mfletch69

Gert in Belgium. Here is his email explaining the process.

I can offer 1 set for 390 Euro shipping included & 2 sets at 740 Euro shipping to the US included.

We need 4-5 days to get the parts in stock. Shipping usually takes 3 days.

If you like to order, please use our secure site.
https://www.carnewal-europe.com/secu..._secorder.aspx

You can copy/paste my quote in the order field.
Once I see your order , I will send you an email back with the confirmation.

I am looking forward to handling your order.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,
Gert.

Carnewal – Porsche styling, performance and accessories.
www.carnewal.com
info@carnewal.com
Vijverbeek 8
9688 Maarkedal Belgium.
Tel : 0032 55 499.300
Fax: 0032 55 499.311

mfletch69

That is exactly the way I am wanting it to look!

why # 3's in the front? was your stock with 3's all around? I bought 1's for all 4 wheels

snooozie

Thanks for the quick reply. The price is steep. That's euro vs usd. Wonder if the dealer would order the springs if I give them the numbers. Maybe I'll look into H&R.

xlr8tin

Hmm, you just reminded me. I still need to get #1 pads and install them. Not sure if anyone else has #1 pads with stock springs and shocks. I might be the first when I do it....If someone has them speak up please

itrne55

390 euro's for some stock springs? Eibach's or H&Rs wouldve been a more cost effective and efficient upgrade.

mfletch69

so would a Volkswagon Jetta

snooozie

Wonder how much drop would the #1 pads do for a stock spring and shock set up??? 1/4 inche?

xlr8tin

I've been told it would be a nice drop, but remains to be seen

mfletch69

each reduction in pad # is 8mm....so moving from #3 to #1 would be 16mm or .63 inches

snooozie

That's not bad. I'll take the .63in and keep the original springs and shocks. I was told that over time the aftermarket springs like H&R will get lower. I really don't want the car to look squady (with the wheels arching outwards).

mfletch69

I am thinking I may not install the #1 pads. I am in Real Estate and sometimes have 4 adults in the car. I am afraid it will scrape.

Opinions?

snooozie

I wonder how hard is it to compress the springs and change the pads. Is this a do able DIY weekend job? I had a spring compressor which I use a couple of years back with my 87 300D. Is the setup of the W210 similar with the W124? If thats the case I might be tempting to change the pads myself.

mfletch69

Euro spec springs and #1 pads installed. Measuring from ground to the highest part of the wheel opening, I went from:

27" to 26" in front
27" to 26.25" in the rear

I will let it settle for a few days and measure again.

mfletch69

nicobaires

If you have the right compressor, it can be done in 1/2 hour

mfletch69

Question...now I have a set of stock US E55 spings. Would these be saleable to people with other W210 cars?

itrne55

I tried to sell mine for 60 bucks and they told me I was asking too much !

mfletch69

wow...maybe I should just plan on keeping them....and the exhaust manifolds

503C43 ////AMG

Can't you get the Euro spec springs from an MB dealer in the U.S? I found Euro spec springs for my C43 from 2 different MB dealerships in the U.S. and they were $70 a piece

What size spring pad does the E55 come with stock? The C43 came with #1 pads stock so I would assume the E55 would as well

mfletch69

my stock spring pads were #3's.

Car has settled to 25.75" in front and 26" in back

snooozie

Put in on ebay. Never know....someone might want them.

snooozie

Very nice...it's gonna turn out beautiful.....