As I've posted before my car (AMG 300TE 6.0) has been slowly eating its' fenders. Since I've been getting alot more seat time lately I feel the wheels hitting the fenders on almost any uneven surface.

The previous owner contacted his shop and they couldn't precisely recall what sort of springs they mounted 2 years back. One of the mechanics thought he remembered mounting a set of 560 springs and cutting the coil to lower the car . When I made contact they said the old boss is retired and they can't recall, but they wouldn't have "cut" the spring, "maybe" they used AMG springs. The springs were $150 for both front springs based on the records so this seems unlikely to me.

It is certainly springtime by all accounts.

I had originally suspected engine weight as the culprit, but I was told that the M117 engine, being all aluminum, would not have a significant weight penalty over the cast iron 6 cylinder. I assume this is why certain springs seem to be interchangable between 6 and 8 cyl 124 models (?)

I've read most all the threads comparing H&R springs and Sportline, but I would appreciate any additional views regarding the ride, ride height and any other important points to ponder including engine weight if i am mistaken and/or any other spring choices (AMG??). I like the lowered ride height, although a few additional mm's might save my Hoover Airdam from ingesting every driveway in its' path.

I currentlyhave the #1 (lowest) spring pad in the front and I will be running 17x8 inch ET28 AMG Aero wheels 215/45 front, 235/45 rear or possibly 225/45 all around. The fenders will be slightly rolled as they were before the tires took to lunching on them.

I have seen some conclusions about which struts/ shocks work best with which springs- I would prefer to go Bilstein (sport or HD)
The car being a wagon it also has the rear self leveling. It is currently in-op and I am debating either getting the system up and running or attempting the surgery to mount rear shocks in its place. No Home Depot trips in this wagon, but I had seen some discussion of the handling benefits conveyed by the self-leveling that has confused me some more.

Thanks!

My wagon. yeah, right!

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