Shocks

[Mike51809]

What shocks are you guys lowered running?

[emilli230k]

Bilstein Sports with Eibach Springs. Rides and handles like a complete dream! Although pretty bumpy ride on not-so-great roads with 18" wheels.

[Mike51809]

You think kyb would be about the same?

[wichipong]

bilstein sports on h&r sports...

[wichipong]

You think kyb would be about the same?

bought mine for 60 bucks a pop...

[Mike51809]

How do they ride and handle? I want some lowering springs but some shocks to make it handle nice too and some h&r sway bars

[Mike51809]

Sorry didn't realize emilli230k already said how they ride :p

[wichipong]

How do they ride and handle? I want some lowering springs but some shocks to make it handle nice too and some h&r sway bars


its comfortable...

[MikeD]

Are bilstein sports "B6"s or "B8"s?

[_Nick]

^ This.
Trying to figure that out myself.

[98Benzo]

Hey Mike1809, What kind of fog light set up do you have? I want to do the same on my w202. How does the magnaflow sounds? You have a good site to order exhaust from? Thanks buddy!

[98Benzo]

How low did your H&R springs settle in at? Im stuck between eibach and H&R. I want a nice drop but I also dont want to rub since im running 18 inch rims. Let me know thanks

[98Benzo]

How low did the eibachs settle in at? Im stuck between eibach and H&R. I want a nice drop but I dont want to rub since I am sitting on 18 inch rims.

[wichipong]

How low did the eibachs settle in at? Im stuck between eibach and H&R. I want a nice drop but I dont want to rub since I am sitting on 18 inch rims.


im on 18s and i rub on turns... probably coz i dont have spring pads anymore.. and ive had mine on since 2009

what wheel/tire specs do you have

[98Benzo]

Yeah I figured I would be rubbing on turns because there no clearence in the front wheel wells. My tires are 225/40/18. Yours are the same specs?

[wichipong]

Yeah I figured I would be rubbing on turns because there no clearence in the front wheel wells. My tires are 225/40/18. Yours are the same specs?

yes sir.

[taz069]

Now this is interesting! ! Gotta buy me a set for the c280. Not gonna drop it just a guestion on brands!! Kyb, eichanbak. The lube sell for 100 retail can her for 60, the eichinbac for 80 each. What is the pref?? Keep in mind touring on this baby of mine. And going to purchase this weekend. The kyb's sound good but the name brand eichinbac it just sounds more german. Or was it bilstien. So many choices please help!!

[taz069]

Bilstien sorry they are 80 bucks each!

[Mike51809]

I'm gonna try some kyb's in the next week or two and ill tell you how they are :-) I have no idea which are best lol And 98 benzo98 Everything I have is in my signature and I got my muffler on amazon for a great price and my fogs on ebay for a 99-04 mustang

[taz069]

I went with the kyb kg4729 off ebay. Only 60 bucks each. Was wanting to go with the bilstiens but found some window vent visors i think the car will need here in the florida heat. When they get in and i have them installed will give you all my review. Thanks

[michael6129]

Are bilstein sports "B6"s or "B8"s?

I also would like to know this!

[Mike51809]

Well I found some bilsteins for a good price so I'm going with performance sports now lol Same price as the kyb but I feel will handle better

[wichipong]

bilstein sports i bought for 60+ bucks each...

[Mike51809]

Hmm where at? I found some for $72 a piece

[MikeD]

The best I've found for Bilstein B8s is about $68 easy from AJUSA.com

[Mike51809]

Are those the sport ones? I'm thinking of getting those and different spring pads to lower it a little

[wichipong]

this was where i got mine... and for my year/model

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1995/mercedes/c220/suspension/shock_absorber.html

[MikeD]

this was where i got mine... and for my year/model

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1995/mercedes/c220/suspension/shock_absorber.html

The whole "except sports package" thing throws me off. Are there no Bilsteins that will fit my car?

[zmatt]

They should fit, as far as I know the sport package just has stiffer springs and shocks than stock. The only way they wont is if you have auto leveling suspension, i dont think 202s had that though.

[Karlo1988]

Ok so im in the market for springs and shocks and im going to go with the H&Rs and the bilstein sports series B8..... now I saw that they have it for cheap price on partsgeek.com but my car is 99c230K and on the web says "except on the sport model" .... can anybody give me more info on this ...????.... THANKS

[Mike51809]

You can put those shocks on any of our cars, they just say those dumb "warnings"

[nd4spd13]

You can put those shocks on any of our cars, they just say those dumb "warnings"

Just be aware that those "dumb warnings" will void any sort of warranty on your shocks should you choose to install them anyway and they fail.
Ask me how I know...
1015

Brand new B8 on left, 3 other B8s with ~7k miles on them

[Mike51809]

The sport and the regular models use the same shocks though, thats what i meant by that lol

[Karlo1988]

Ok ... Now my other question is that once i do the bilsteins and H&Rs will my car have a stiff ride ?? I seen on other forums that they recommend eibachs with bilsteins bc they are smoother !!! Can anybody verify that??!!! ....
Thanks for all the help guys

[thegame]

Yea I'm having the same dilemma. I have read that eibach has a more comfortable ride but doesn't lower the car as much. Also do the eibachs have the tendency to lower the rear more then the front or something like that?

[Karlo1988]

yeah they say that eibachs sag but overall they are pretty good too...... i ordered H&R springs already.... now the only thing i need to figure out is which shocks im going to buy??... i been reading a lot on mercedes nd bmw forums that the koni yellow adjustables give you a good ride bc you can adjust them .... now the bilsteins b8s are non adjustable so big question is which one is better ride quality, while keeping comfort?? does it make a big difference that you can adjust the konis to the softest setting ?? koni yellows or Bilsteins B8s??? anyone??

[anf6789]

they sell koni yellows with and without the adjustment, just be sure of which ones you are buying.. The better the handling, the stiffer the ride.. they usually go hand in hand..

[nd4spd13]

yeah they say that eibachs sag but overall they are pretty good too...... i ordered H&R springs already.... now the only thing i need to figure out is which shocks im going to buy??... i been reading a lot on mercedes nd bmw forums that the koni yellow adjustables give you a good ride bc you can adjust them .... now the bilsteins b8s are non adjustable so big question is which one is better ride quality, while keeping comfort?? does it make a big difference that you can adjust the konis to the softest setting ?? koni yellows or Bilsteins B8s??? anyone??

Koni Yellows on the softest setting are softer than my Billy B8s. Also B8s will break with hard driving on a lowered 202, so get Konis with the solid lower bushings.


they sell koni yellows with and without the adjustment, just be sure of which ones you are buying.. The better the handling, the stiffer the ride.. they usually go hand in hand..

Both versions of Koni Yellows are adjustable, just one is external, and one you must remove to adjust.

[Karlo1988]

Thanks for the info thats a really helpfull .... But unfortunetly i im reading this a little too late i already oredered my b8s .... So i will be lowering my car on h&r sport springs and b8s !!! Im hoping to get a nice ride out of them !!!

[Karlo1988]

Btw i g

[Karlo1988]

Btw i got my b8s for 69 a piece so i cant complain !!!:)

[thegame]

the koni sport external adjustment how is it done. do you take it off the car because that would be a big inconvenience. I was thinking of getting eibach and bilsteins sport, but if i dont have to get the koni sports off the car to change the stiffness that would be sweet.

[thegame]

where would I buy konis because tire rack has them as pending for the delivery date

[97C28O]

the koni sport external adjustment how is it done. do you take it off the car because that would be a big inconvenience. I was thinking of getting eibach and bilsteins sport, but if i dont have to get the koni sports off the car to change the stiffness that would be sweet.

They are adjusted at the shock rod which is located at the top, under your hood for front and behind the panels in the rear trunk.


where would I buy konis because tire rack has them as pending for the delivery date

I had ordered Bilstein Sports from Tire Rack and they also had a delivery date of a week or two. Luckily my set just came in and I am in the process of installing them. Should be finished tomorrow. refreshing quit a bit in the front end... Polyurethane Bushings for Control Arms, Ball Joints, Center Drag Link/Tie Rod Assembly, and Bilstein Sport Shocks (front and rear)

I have Bilstein Sports on my VW MkV and they're firm but very comfortable. I've ridden in Koni Yellows and either the owner did not set them right with their springs or it just doesn't ride smooth and comfortable.

[wichipong]

Bilstein sports FTW!

[thegame]

I bought eibach springs and blistine sport shocks from tire rack and just received the rear shocks. waiting on the springs and the fronts they are coming from NV. now I'm debating on what wheels to get. has anyone else seen this wheels before are they mercedes wheels, i send the owner an email for more pictures I will see what is he or she gone send me http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/3695526241.html

[Mike51809]

Im goin with the bilsteins too but the h&r sport springs. At the same time im putting in all new bushings and a new steering dampner so should handle nice :)

[Karlo1988]

I'm also doing the H&Rs with the b8s ... i got my springs thru tire rack and now im waiting for the shocks that i got thru ajusa .... hopefully i will have the setup done by the wknd ... now i have 18'' mono 2s... should i do 1 pad on the front 2 in the back or 2 on the front 3 in the back??? .......

[Karlo1988]

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[thegame]

how is the ride? which pads did you end up using? It should settle and drop some more right.

[Mike51809]

So i got my h&r sports on with the bistein b8 shocks along with all new lca bushings, a new steering dampner, and replacing a outer tie rod end and the thing is amazing! So flat in the corners and still a nice ride. I have no pads in the front and 5mm in the back, its a beautiful ride. My old shocks i could compress without even trying and my lca bushings were barely holding on

[Karlo1988]

Couldnt agree more with mike..... I installed my H&R springs first with stock shocks and it wasnt bad at all like others like to say otherwise... yesterday I did my b8s and the car rides pretty good not a stiff ride whatsoever ..... I would def recommend my set up .... but if your budget is low and can only do springs dont stress it the ride is good too