I wasn't aware that Sportline had 'taller' springs which would allow keeping the stock shocks on the 124. I presumed that by changing to the Sportline springs it also required change of shocks to accomodate the reduced ride height.What are the part nos? (or link to your EPC).
A general questioin re: springs vs. shocks:
I have always been under the impression that to 'improve' ride, changing shocks (and possibly bars) was the way to go. Having read the numerous threads posted on this and other sites over the past 2-3 years, it seems that changing springs is an alternative and perhaps the cheaper way to achieve a better ride. In the case of the 124 (and in particular a 95) has anyone done these conversions step by step (bars then springs then shocks)to observe the changes in handling at the various stages? No sense in over modifying if subjectively you can achieve happiness for less cost.
Dave,your posts suggest you did this, in part, with sportline bars first and then to the 'limo', right?
What is your overall impression of the Sportline set up? Does the tapered ends of the bars keep the MB ride that the non tapered bars don't?
Is the Bilstein comfort firmer or softer than the Sportline shock?
Chris