suspension
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From: san jose, ca
2000 E55
suspension
so ive had my e55 for about 2 months now and i think the suspension is to soft for my liking...
i already installed h&r springs with #1 pads all around with stock shocks still
anyone have any experience with kyb or tokico shocks???
anyone have H&R front and rear sways bars installed???
TIA
i already installed h&r springs with #1 pads all around with stock shocks still
anyone have any experience with kyb or tokico shocks???
anyone have H&R front and rear sways bars installed???
TIA
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2000 E320
Most of the reviews Ive read say the Bilstein Sports make the car ride like its on bricks because they are over-dampened. I ordered a set of Koni Yellows for my E320,they're scheduled to arrive on the 28th.
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From: Sothern California
2000 w210 E55
I hear a lot of mention of #1 pads are they different from oem where can I find them.
so ive had my e55 for about 2 months now and i think the suspension is to soft for my liking...
i already installed h&r springs with #1 pads all around with stock shocks still
anyone have any experience with kyb or tokico shocks???
anyone have H&R front and rear sways bars installed???
TIA
i already installed h&r springs with #1 pads all around with stock shocks still
anyone have any experience with kyb or tokico shocks???
anyone have H&R front and rear sways bars installed???
TIA
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86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
pads
I believe the US specs shims are #4 in the front and #3 in the rear. You can check yours with the dealer using the VIN. I understand that most of you put #1 all round but I read some older forums regarding the pads and it should be #2 in the front and #1 in the rear....mainly because the front with the engine, is heavier then the rear hence over time...the car would look like a NHRA funny car....as the pads settle in.
Last edited by snooozie; Nov 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM. Reason: enter incorrect shim #
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I have bilstein sports and they are pretty stiff. I will say that they felt smoother than my stock shocks but the stocks had 107k when I changed them out. The bilsteins offer GREAT performance!
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From: san jose, ca
2000 E55
i will look into bilstien sports...
anyone change their swaybars yet???
