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Abuimad
10-02-2005, 11:05 AM
what do you people thing should i cut my springs or install shorter ones..i was having this discussion with another member of this forum, and he made some reasonable points (cutting), so im asking the experts now
jnolte
10-02-2005, 11:18 AM
I wouldent cut my stock springs.

I used to have H&Rs Cut a coil and half and it was LOW!

looked great, wouldent do it again
Abuimad
10-02-2005, 11:20 AM
and the reason u wouldnt cut ur spings are ??
knvs
10-02-2005, 11:25 AM
Originally posted by Abuimad
and the reason u wouldnt cut ur spings are ??

Because they're not ment to be cut.... Have you seen some of the imports that were bouncing all over the place over little bumps? Thats because they cut their stock springs. Its not going to have the right stiffness. You can go ahead and try with them cut, but you'll be happier to do things right and get a whole new suspension setup...
Abuimad
10-02-2005, 11:39 AM
sounds pretty much what i have been hearing all along, i would rather play it safe than sorry no matter how much cheaper it is
c280nz
10-02-2005, 02:57 PM
i wouldnt reccomend cutting stock springs!
i cut my aftermarket harder springs which i bought, and it turned out ok, nice and low!
Under Pressure
10-02-2005, 04:57 PM
chrome out your springs
hvmercy
10-02-2005, 05:18 PM
Originally posted by Under Pressure
chrome out your springs

Better yet, powdercoat them :p
Abuimad
10-02-2005, 05:37 PM
is the sprt w202 lower than the elegance version or are they the same ??
thmsshaun
10-03-2005, 12:12 AM
You own a Mercedes dont spoil it with cost cutting mods like cutting springs.

Not too mention the loss in ride quality and handling. Stick your hand in your pocket! Spend the money on a decent lowering kit.
pnsji
10-03-2005, 04:45 PM
The labor to replace springs is about 3-4 hours. I rather replace the spring with a lowering spring since I want to do it once and do it right.

For application guide:
http://www.eibach.de

They do not differentiate between sport and elegance model. The difference is between different engine types.
alhacker
10-04-2005, 02:23 AM
well sport springs are harder and shorter than the elegance... cutting may esult in a big deal of damage to ur car because ur shortening a soft spring so any hard cornering or bumps ull just bounce .... so DON'T cut springs i ordered mine for a c36 and the car now looks funny its high from the front.... (i intenionally ordered them for a c36 cause the new engine (C36) is coming in an replacing the old 4 banger)
Abuimad
10-04-2005, 03:40 AM
y is it higher from the fron...and are those the springs you were thinking about selling ??
alhacker
10-04-2005, 09:05 PM
Originally posted by Abuimad
y is it higher from the fron...and are those the springs you were thinking about selling ??

nope i am selleing the OEM sport springs for a c230, the one i got for me are for the c36, it is heigh from the front because the four cyl engine is lighter than the 6 cyl engine that should be in.