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Feb 3, 2004 | 05:04 AM

mrchocolatte

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c 320

shocks????

I would like to know...

what is the symptoms that the shock in your car needs to be replaced?

can it be justified according to the ride?

I have a w203-19" lowered wheels.

Thanks a lot guys...

Feb 3, 2004 | 10:40 AM

Luke@tirerack

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depends on the weather

leaking fluid
or
bouciness .... continued bouncing after a bump

Feb 4, 2004 | 12:37 AM

Sincity

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Push down on your front fender. If the vehicle occilates more than 1 x, you may have worn shocks. Also bouncing around while driving is a good indicator as mentioned above by Luke.

Feb 4, 2004 | 04:41 AM

mrchocolatte

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c 320

Thanks guys for the tips....

but, Sincity, I hardly can push down the front fender or I can only feel a small 'bounce' when i pushed it.

Thanks anyway.

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:12 PM

yugger

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1997 E420

My car was very "floaty" before replacing the shocks. Was scary at high speeds and going around corners, especially if they were bumpy.

I couldn't push the front end down before the replacement but could be because I don't weigh enough?

Much better roadfeel and ride now.

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