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Old May 9, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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Question on shocks

I have a 1999 e55 and I have to replace the front shocks. I use it as a daily driver and I do not do any hard driving with it.

Should I go for the Bilsteins or are on the Monroe shocks okay.

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bone stock E55 AMG
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Why Bilsteins?
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What makes them better?
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What makes them better?
bilstein is #1...
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I know that they're more expensive. That's for sure.
Thanks for your honesty
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Bilstein makes the original shocks for these cars and are the best bang for the buck. There are other alternatives however, such as Koni and Sachs.
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