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I have a 97 E420 with Eibach springs (slighly more than 1" drop). Should I get Bilstein HD or Sports?
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you need the sports if you lower the car any
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Yep, I spoke with an engineer at Bilsteins office in San Diego, CA, and they mentioned as such.
You must use the Sport shocks with lowering springs like Eibach or H & R.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron". |
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Clap, clap, clap...........everybody has it right.
HD's & Sports have the same valving, ( in case you're concerned about ride quality ) and the sports have a shorter shaft to maintain the same travel, in combination with the 1" drop.
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Great! My only concern is that I do not want to further drop the car, would the Sports not cause the car to drop another 1/4 inch or so?
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Springs affect ride height, not shocks.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron". |
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