mtdceo

Hi all,
Is the stock 02' E55 springs lower than stock 00' E320?

if so How much lower is it?

I'm considering getting the stock E55 springs for my E320.

thanks

KWiK

yes, it is lower but not by very much. Here is what my 2001 E320 looked like with E55 springs...

also, be sure to use #1 spring pads all around

mtdceo

how much lower is that? and did you chang your shocks as well?

I'm looking for about 1" drop only.....

also, luke from tire rack said that if I get the E55 springs, it will actually raise the car because the E55 springs are meant to support the V8...

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=48495

what do you think?

KWiK

I don't remember exactly how much it dropped, but somewhere right around the 1" mark when using #1 pads. My car came with #3. That would lead me to believe the springs alone will drop your car about 1/2". Yes, I also put on the E55 shocks, but any quality aftermarket sport shock will work. Lately, I have been liking the Koni adjustables.

Luke is wrong. The drop isn't much, but it is lower.

mtdceo

KWik, Your ride looks sweet!

should I go Eibach springs($265 new)? or should I just get the E55 springs on Ebay (only $80)... ?

All I want is about 1" drop.

I don't plan to replace the shocks yet.

what you think?

KWiK

since you only want about a 1" drop & won't be changing shocks, either springs will do. (AMG w/ #1 pad or Eibach w/ #3 pad).

If I was doing another E, I would probably get Vogtland or Eibach springs with Koni adjustable shocks. This way I could just change pads if I decided I wanted a little more drop.

Harris

Or you may get the Kleemann springs, it lowers your car about 0.75" to 1".

pocholin

kwik, that's a nice looking E

Archi

I just put a set of brabus springs on my car, lowered it about 5/8". Let me know if you decide to get the e55 springs, as I have a set.

mtdceo

Hi all.. I just lowered with eibach & keeping original pads... i think#3...
the front is good with 1 finger clearance..
but the rear is too low 1/2 finger... and it looks like this // \\...

what to do now? I want to raise it up at least 1 1/2 finger clearance for the rear...
help!!!