Does anyone ride a 240d with bilstein HDs?
I have a friend who is willing to give me his for free (not many miles on it). I was hearing conflicting stories since the 240d is a lot lighter than the 300d it would be a VERY harsh ride. And then I heard that the HDs are fine on the 240. I want better handling but I don't want to my ride to severely suffer. Thanks for any replies!

-Paolo M

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1982 240d automatic 188,115miles as of March 18, 08
0-60: Never

If I were buying them I would buy standards, but if free I would install the hd,

There is not that much difference imho.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I have HDs on my 240D, I like them. The 240D isn't that much lighter than the 300D. If you drive on rough roads, you might find the HDs too harsh.

If I were buying I would get comforts. If they were free I would have no problem with the HD's........

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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

I think it really depends what kind of roads you drive on, the HDs are great on smooth roads.

Thanks for the replies. I live in LA and the roads aren't that bad. But I have also heard people putting HDs in front and Comforts in the rear. I wonder how that would feel like.

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1982 240d automatic 188,115miles as of March 18, 08
0-60: Never

Any difference in handling between the HDs and comforts? I need a set soon myself.

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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

It will still wallow in the corners with the HD shocks... its not like it'll transform the big 3700 pound 70's car into a modern sports car. Might as well get the comfort ones.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

i mean im not looking to get amazing handling, but I'm just looking forward to improved handling.

does changing the plastic sway bars to the metal w115 sway bars make a difference at all?

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1982 240d automatic 188,115miles as of March 18, 08
0-60: Never

I prefer the HDs in my 126s.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

I have HD's all around and on Michigan roads you'd better hold on tight! Might lose grip on the steering wheel from all the vibration and shock! Other than that I love them...I like a stiff ride, can't stand cars that bounce over stuff like a cloud with wheels attached. Yuck.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 102k - mine - (OC-104,600)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 26k - wifes (OC-25k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 57k (OC - 63k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 73k - dad's (OC-75k)
'01 SL500 - 92k(km) - dad's (OC-94,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 122k - Brothers (OC-125k)

I think his description of the steering wheel shaking is pretty overblown.

The plastic links make no difference over the metal ones in handling.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Had HDs in a 240 manual, and would never use anything else. $.02