In the dead end search for 123 performance springs, put in a call to Vogtland NorthAmerica to look into options for a small scale run.
Evidently, there has been some demand for them, and they would be willing to resume some limited production.

The magic number is 25, but with 10+ they would be very interested in "further market research".. the bottom line $280-$300 a set.
A German-made, moderately lowering (.5-1"), progressive rate spring, with an unparalled reputation. Any takers?

W123 sedan? Put the springs from a W123 wagon in the back, with Bilstein HD's. You won't believe the difference.

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er

Set of 4? I need new springs anyway. I might be interested.

Bill

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1998 E300 +310,000K
1996 E300 +460,000K

I would be interested.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

I'd like to know more about the wagon option as I have a set sitting in the shop...that was one of my first thoughts....

I put in Ventra 45mm drop springs all around and bought new old stock wagon springs...they are just collecting dust...

more info please...
Jake

I'd be interested, very much so! 0.5 to 1 inch is very conservative for those worrying about how to align it after installing them.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

I'm just waiting for my springs and shocks to just wear out.......
Then my oil pan can drag the ground..........

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'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

One question I did not see asked is whether there is some type of warranty the will come alog with the purchase. WIll it require a shop to do the work? Most of us like to do our own... plus anyone else doing it will add to the cost..

Also, does that price include shipping? If its coming from Germany, shipping may cost more than the price of the springs

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85 300D - Found Another Home
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80 300TD - Found Another Home
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87 Camry
84 Cressida
82 Vanagon
80 Fiesta
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Contessa

Generally speaking, with performance products such as these, only manufacturing defect is warrantied due to the high liability involved in with use. In addition, installation should only be performed by competant individuals being knowledgable to perform such work.

Think it is assumed that most of us will be doing our own work, and professional install does not affect the warranty.. keeping in mind that there is little warranty inherent with springs unless there is catastrophic failure unassociated with use. Much like you void a tires' warranty when you curb it. Of note is that this is the same manufacturer that produces full race springs for NASCAR. Think they should make the grade for our 123 Diesels.

The springs will be produced in Germany, and then shipped to Vogtland NorthAmerica in California.
I believe shipping is included, but I will definitely get a solid answer on that as well. Good questions, thanks.

1 set for me please!

Thanks.

What #are you at now?

Good job dealing with this-

ill take a set. but just give me a lil time to get the money for em ..

I am interested in a set, although I am concerned what my final cost with shipping (to Canada) will turn into.
Alberta Luthier

guestimation +/-8 plus a couple on the fence here,
not including my own set, and at least a couple sets over in benzworld..
so.. 12 anyways.. just about there.

thinking shipping from southern cali to the northcountry would be reasonably near the same.. but you might know better.
will get an answer for you for sure.


waiting on some questions into vogtland; solid specs from engineering.
good to hear all, timeline looking for the early jan run. appreciate.

post over at schumans... some might be interested... and p3

cool... ill have the money for them by then... hopefully it will lower to my liking... ill put the thin spring pads in too... wonder how much it will cost the shop to install since i dont want to mess with springs... dropping the rear subframe is easy but the fronts scare me

im waiting for someone to post pics when these are finally made.. ill make my decsion on how much lower it sits ^_^