The springs are what determines the ride height. So running those HR springs with new shocks, even B8s, would still be too low and cause the shock piston to bottom out making your car feel like you're driving with zero dampening. If you want to lower your car try getting some rear c208 springs and taking a coil off at a time until you get the proper height you're looking for. The c208 rear coils are beefy and stiff. Also try some 400E front coils. Those are also beefy, especially to support the weight of the massive V8 engine.

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1990 190E 3.0L

The springs are already cut, with the 19mm pad installed now, it's just high enough to not bottom out or touch the wheel fender when turning. I like the idea of C280 or 400E springs. C280's are plentiful in the yards these days.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

Not C280, C208 as in the CLK convertible. Rear springs are beefier because of the weight of the retractable roof components in the rear. Same as with the r129, but I find the 208 coils appear to be slightly thicker and the pitch of the coils are spaced further apart.

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1990 190E 3.0L