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Old 04-05-2011, 07:03 PM
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Front suspension for W124 Diesel

Well Autocross is coming soon and I just started to test the diesel for auto cross. I know the springs and shocks are just not where they need to be so I am seriously thinking of doing some upgrades. I have narrowed my search to two brands.

The Koni sport (8741-1092SPORT) and the Bilstein sport (24-014700).

Does anyone know anything about the differences of these two? I know its a slow diesel but the tighter suspension will help.

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Old 04-05-2011, 07:28 PM
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I'd never put anything but bilsteins under my 124. (excepting the Boge SLS rears)
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Don't use the Bilstein Sports unless you are also lowering the car (they are shorter to compensate). The Bilstein HD's have the same valving, but are normal length. But I can tell you that just replacing the shocks without doing springs is not going to do anything for your autocross times.
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Old 04-05-2011, 08:19 PM
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Ah yeah, I should have said I'm doing springs as well. I'm thinking about the H&R Sport springs (29569.2) it lowers the front 1.3" and rear 1.3" as well
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H&R/Vogtlands will degrade the ride quality pretty far from stock, but you do get go-kart handling. If the roads aren't perfect where you live...you should look into Eibachs.
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Old 04-05-2011, 11:38 PM
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yeah, roads are 50/50 for me. I travel a-lot. I mean the suspension crashes all the time when I hit pot holes so I guess it can't be any worse if I do the upgrade. Thanks for the tip on Eibachs. I shall look into that as well.
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Old 04-05-2011, 11:40 PM
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by the way, how hard would it be to do springs and shocks? I'm still a novice when it comes to this. Does anyone know of a thread where this type of application as been done?
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Just finished doing mine with H&R and Bilstein HD's. The drop was more than the advertised 1.3 in the front! This thread may be of interest- Starting at post #23. 124 front control arm bushings and replacement....snag

With the SLS in the rear I can adjust the height.

I still need to dial it in. The ride is firm, but not like my BMW 3-series I just sold with 19's and sport suspension

You definately need the proper MB spring compressor to do it safely....or it can kill you.

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