Suspension questions for W124 300E

[typejr]

What kind of shocks do 300E's with H&R sports use? Bilstein's? 300E sportline's? What else is there available?

For brakes, I have 500E fronts but the feel has gone dead. I'm going to install stainless steel brakes lines but not sure which model to get. 300E rears and 500E fronts? Which rear brakes can I install? I hate the look of puny 300E rears. I know it won't help for larger rear brakes but the look is bothering me a lot.

Next mod is anti roll bars. I've found eibachs, sportline, or custom thick ones. Not too sure which one to choose. HELP!

Thanks in advance!

[typejr]

also does anyone know the going rate for upgraded engine mounts for a 300E? I found custom fabricated engine mounts made of polyurathane (sp?) that will cost about $400 cdn install is extra. just wondering if that's a good price or not thx

[MTI]

If the springs drop more than an inch, I would suggest Bilstein Sports to deal with the shorter stroke length and to take advantage of the dampening. The Sportline units are much like the Bilstein HDs since the drop from the Sportline suspension is less than an inch.

As an aside, when changing systems in the car, don't be obssessed with "look" more so than effect, unless the car is just going to be displayed and not driven in "the real world." With brakes, the goal is balance and predictability. Having "too much" brakes can result in lock ups, skids and other events when the brakes overpower the ability of the tire patch to deal with the stop.