W210 E320 1998 Suspension question
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From: Bolingbrook, Ilinois
1998 E320 3.2 V6
W210 E320 1998 Suspension question
are KW's any good
i found these
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...0A2491117.aspx
if i get these...what type of tires do you think i should run, im running the stock 16's - 215/55-16
so...any help?
i found these
http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...0A2491117.aspx
if i get these...what type of tires do you think i should run, im running the stock 16's - 215/55-16
so...any help?
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
whether you pick KW, Vogtland, Eibacht, H&R....should come down on what
you're expecting in terms of ride performance. none of the above is trash.
I evaluated as much as I could and then selected the Vogtland lowering springs.
they just arrived yesterday so remains to be seen whether performances meets
expectations. waiting for spring compressor to arrive. will post results.
whoops...just checked your link and spot a potential error. though it may fit
your 98 model year, be aware that it may not be as depicted in photo. your
model requires separate spring and shock, each with their own mounting points.
this coil-over design doesn't exist for your vehicle. so
if you call to confirm, you'll no doubt find that they will send separate-unattached-
shocks vs springs instead of the one shown in the photo
i have 99 E320 and we share identical shock/spring parts
you're expecting in terms of ride performance. none of the above is trash.
I evaluated as much as I could and then selected the Vogtland lowering springs.
they just arrived yesterday so remains to be seen whether performances meets
expectations. waiting for spring compressor to arrive. will post results.
whoops...just checked your link and spot a potential error. though it may fit
your 98 model year, be aware that it may not be as depicted in photo. your
model requires separate spring and shock, each with their own mounting points.
this coil-over design doesn't exist for your vehicle. so
if you call to confirm, you'll no doubt find that they will send separate-unattached-
shocks vs springs instead of the one shown in the photo
i have 99 E320 and we share identical shock/spring parts
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From: Bolingbrook, Ilinois
1998 E320 3.2 V6
thanx for the heads up...if not theses...i found a suspension kit from Brabus that includes shocks, struts, springs, and all mounting hardware...its at thewheelsupply.com i can get it for $10 more than the KW's
good or no?
good or no?
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
oh....hell, i dunno. that's way too cryptic in info. again, it comes down to
what you're trying to accomplish. identify the goal.....shop for the parts.
i dont have any idea what you're attempting to do when as you tune you
suspension. if you're going the fad route and just trying to lower, that's
just a relatively simple spring swap out. but if you're trying to tune the
suspension for certain type of ride and/or control, that's more complicated.
drop it more than an inch and you're looking at camber kit, then realignment
costs, etc. it's not just a plug and play situation here. better to have
someone who knows about tuning work with you....or head over to the W210
forum and search....as tons of folks have done lowering mods already. you
can learn from their experiences.
what you're trying to accomplish. identify the goal.....shop for the parts.
i dont have any idea what you're attempting to do when as you tune you
suspension. if you're going the fad route and just trying to lower, that's
just a relatively simple spring swap out. but if you're trying to tune the
suspension for certain type of ride and/or control, that's more complicated.
drop it more than an inch and you're looking at camber kit, then realignment
costs, etc. it's not just a plug and play situation here. better to have
someone who knows about tuning work with you....or head over to the W210
forum and search....as tons of folks have done lowering mods already. you
can learn from their experiences.
