Hello,
In the Mercedes Service Manual for Chassis & Body, Volume 1 there are some spring specifications in Group 32/Job# 250/2. It lists the part number; Spring Displacement at 1000 N load; Coil thickness "d"; and Test force at spring length (in N and mm). Now to my question: is possible to determine which springs are longer/shorter and softer/firmer by the table provided? I would think that given lengths, a higher test force would likely mean a stiffer spring rate. As always, all input is appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe Slemp
1986 300E

Sportline springs or 400E springs are are the best way to go on a 300E. The 400E springs would have to be shortened.

I have just ordered the Sportline kit from the PartsShop. If anyone is interested, I can post a before and after body height/handling impressions, etc.

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JCE
87 300E 55,000 miles
Shadow Silver

Hi,
I would be very interested in the results of your Sportline conversion. I am close to trying it myself.

James Lee
86 300E

Hi. JCE, I too will be looking forward to your measured and perceived comparisons, thanks, Sydney 88 300E 5spd