Ok so im buying some after market shocks for my 1994 E-420, and i have no clue on which brand of shocks to go with. Koni, bilstien, monroe, KYB, and sachs. those are the only brands that are avilible for my car that i know of. i would prefer eibach buuuut.... they dont make ones that fit a 94 e420. im leanin torwards koni or bilstien but all u guys know which ones are best. OH! these arent just replacments these are going to be autocrossed on.

Koni Sports (yellows) along w/ H&R lowering springs. Add the 500E/124 Limo sway bars and you'll be doing quite well!

Jonathan

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I just ordered a set of Bilstein HDs for my '97 S420. Most of the posts I have read on the subject favor them because of their OEM ride quality but better control. I haven't put them on yet, but I hope to do so this week. Most also agree to stay away from the Monroes. YMMV, of course.

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I've had Sachs on my W124 and was happy with them. They were less expensive than the Bilsteins at the time I purchased. Mercedes OEM is usually Bilstein. Sometimes MB contracts Sachs. Most on this board favour Bilstein. I've only ever considered Bilstein or Sachs.

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If you are going to autocross running HD's would be a major mis-step IMHO. You'll want that car set up as aggressively as possible, and Sports will be the way to go.

I run HD's in all my street cars, but anything that's going to see race like conditions needs something More.

Jonathan

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Autocross in a E420? That's kind of outside the design spec, isn't it?

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'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles

W124 not w140

HEeeeeey u edited your reply, makes me look stupid for saying something completly random now.lol