If I post this in the wheel and tire forum, the Shop Docs will never see it. So, thanks for the leeway.

This is a 10 year old C230, with 138k. The shocks need to be done as 2 are leaking, and the rear sags a bit. My plan was to swap in some Bils. HDs, and 2 new springs on the rear. The more I look at it, I've never been happy with the pronounced gap in the front well, and the car is especially susceptible to crosswinds, and feels as though it is going to take off at the front end when a stiff wind goes under it.

What about some Eibachs? The drop isn't too bad, only about 1.5 in the front, which I am fine with. In fact, I think it would help out. My only concern on an older car is once I get it in the shop, they're going to tell me it needs different spring pads, or a camber kit (which Eibach sells), or some unforseen tweaking that will cost me an extra few hundred bucks.

I'm not going to tackle this myself and rent a spring comp., etc. I have a friend who could help, but I'd rather have it done as cleanly as possible.

Opinions gurus?

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL