Bilstein Shocks...can't find - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Jim B. · #3 09-11-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeline

Looking to purchase a set of Bilstein Sport shocks for my lowered 420SEL, but having a hard time locating some. Phil at Fastlane can only get the Comforts & HD's. I've checked some other places with the same results.

The Sport models don't seem to exist. What gives??

Presently riding on the HD's and it's a little stiffer than what I'd like. Would the Comfort models do the job with out being too spongy?

Thanks,
Cliff

My experience personally, riding on them, for about 7 years now, is that they work very well for all conditions.

My vehicle is lowered with eibach springs, and larger 225x50x16" Yokohama Avid tires and chromed wheels, but oherwise bone stock in all respects.

I have once had the car to over 145 MPH, handled long sweepers at 80 mph, and ridden on the highway and cratered city streets. The Comforts do the job well in ALL situations, and I would recommend them, as they are comfotable but let you still get a sense of what the road texture is beneath you, without suffering for it. Unbeatable so far as I am concerned

They are the best compromomise for all situations. Most other consumers feel the same way.

My understanding they come with a lifetime guarantee.

I would buy the comforts, and get them from Phil at Fastlane were I do do it today, so as to support the forum sponsors.

I am under the impression that they are lifetime guaranteed, so I am not likely to need others for a long time for this car.

Don't know the cost, but as I recall they were maybe about $70 each 5-7 years ago.

I put in a new steering shock (steering damper) for about $30, & repacked the front wheel bearings.

All since then has been PERFECT!!!!!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do

The Sports and HD are simply too firm, and not worth it unless you do regular autocrossing. I would pass on them