Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-19-2002, 08:16 PM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Feedback on Lowering / Suspension/ Wheel Combo for W210 E420

Can anybody give me any Feedback as to what the best choice would be for a 97 model E420 concerning lowering the car, but not losing to much ride control.
I've read that Sportline springs and Bilstein shocks are a good combination.
I'm also thinking about putting a set of 17" or 18" wheels on my Benz.

Thanks everybody in advance for your input.

Gunter

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-20-2002, 12:27 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Music City
Posts: 167
Scuba,

Hey, I am over in Nashville, not far from you.

I would highly recommend Eibach Pro-kit springs. They will lower the car with NO ride problems.

I would also recommend Bilstein HD or Sport shox, depending on how firm you want to go.

Unless your E420 is a Sport model, probably best to stay with 17" wheels. I have 18" x 8" on my E430 Sport and 245 40 18 tires with no problems.

Like everyone says in this forum, call Luke at Tire Rack or go to tirerack.com to see what will properly fit your ride.

Good Luck
__________________
2000 E430 Sport (European Delivery)
Brilliant Silver/Ash Leather
Brabus Leather/Wood Sport Steering Wheel
PowerChip
Euro Front Bumper Strips, Debadged
E55 "Carbon Fiber" Door Pillar Trim
E55 Tail lights
E55 AMG/Bilstein Shocks
Eibach Springs, #1 Pads
H & R Sway Bars
Speed Yellow Calipers
18" x 8" SSR Integral Wheels
245/40ZR 18 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Tires

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
88K miles
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-20-2002, 05:38 PM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Mikey,

Thank's for the info, I'll keep that in mind when I lower my car.

Gunter
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-06-2002, 09:52 AM
kowached's Avatar
Rising Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Michigan
Posts: 74
The "Sportline" kit can be had for around $1200 from the PartShop.

Scuba, the factory "Sportline" option parts (including shocks) are available from the PartsShop for around $1200 and I think that it is the best combination of handling, ride, and looks available, and all the parts are Mercedes original equipment.

How do you like your 1997 E420? I'm going to test drive an 1997 E420 Sport this weekend. Any problems (trans?). The 1997 E420 is kind of an odd duck, with the new W210 body, and the old M119 engine. I kind of think that its the best of both worlds because I like the new body style, and the M119 is ultra reliable and there is so much DIY information available on it for us DIYers. Any tips would be appreciated.
__________________
Thanks,
Dave

1998 BMW 540i Sport
1995 E320
1992 400E
1989 BMW M3
1979 Triumph TR7 (1st car)
1986 BMW 735i (Sold)
1980 BMW 320i (Sold)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-06-2002, 11:23 AM
E55 KEV's Avatar
www.E55AMG.com
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Washington D.C.
Posts: 571
If you go with Eibach also add the Eibach Pro-Dampers. Another great suspension upgrade for any W210 is the E55 Springs, Shocks and Sway Bars with the smallest spring pads all around. Good Luck.

If you go 17" wheels you can use:
235/45/17 up front on 17X7.5 wheels
255/40/17 in rear on 17X8.5 wheels
__________________

Last edited by E55 KEV; 03-06-2002 at 12:37 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-06-2002, 08:57 PM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Dave,

If you buy a 97 model E420 you will love it, just like I do.
I think its a great car, it handles great is quite and if you tickle it.............it will go.
The transmission shifts smooth and its just fun to drive. I get about 24 miles per gallon driving to work, I haven't had a chance to go on a road trip yet so I don't know what consumption the car has on the interstate.
The only problem I have is, that when I put the car in gear in the morning I have a light rattling noise for about 20 seconds coming from under the car close to the transmission. I think its the heat shield vibrating against something. I'll get that checked out on Monday when I have my transmission fluid and filter changed, including the rear axle and a radiator flush.
And like Kevin's recommendation:
I did buy some AMG 5 star wheels and put 235/45x17" on the front and 255/40x17" Yokohama AVS db on the back of the car.
What a big difference that made on the car, it handles even better now and no road noise at all. I also bought a gear shifter in Germany made out of the same wood (Wurzelnuss) the other interior wood is made of and installed a two piece chrome set that goes under the shifter.
I let you know later what I'll do as far as lowering the car, since I need to lower it only about an inch.

Gunter
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-07-2002, 08:33 AM
E55 KEV's Avatar
www.E55AMG.com
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Washington D.C.
Posts: 571
There is a set of E55 Springs and Shocks on Ebay. The starting bid is $299. The Ebay auction number is 1810186357. Check it out:
EBAY Auction - E55 Suspension Parts
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-07-2002, 12:22 PM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thank's Kevin,

I'll be watching that auction.
How much will the E55 set up lower the car?

Gunter
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-07-2002, 06:38 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Music City
Posts: 167
E55 Suspension

Kevin and others:

I received the E55 suspension today. Got 4 AMG Bilstein shocks, 4 springs, and 2 solid sway bars. Guy in CA couldn't sell them on eBay! I got everything for $450 shipped!

Going to install on my E430. Contacted Status Imports-they offered me a fairly nice discount on the Renntech camber kit.

Will keep you posted. That E55 of yours here yet?
__________________
2000 E430 Sport (European Delivery)
Brilliant Silver/Ash Leather
Brabus Leather/Wood Sport Steering Wheel
PowerChip
Euro Front Bumper Strips, Debadged
E55 "Carbon Fiber" Door Pillar Trim
E55 Tail lights
E55 AMG/Bilstein Shocks
Eibach Springs, #1 Pads
H & R Sway Bars
Speed Yellow Calipers
18" x 8" SSR Integral Wheels
245/40ZR 18 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Tires

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
88K miles
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-07-2002, 07:42 PM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Mikey,

I'm watching a auction on ebay for a set of E55 springs and shocks but if I don't get them, what would you have to have for your Eibach springs and shocks?

Let me know.

Thanks

Gunter
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 03-08-2002, 09:29 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Music City
Posts: 167
Gunter,

I am keeping my Eibach springs on the car. My shocks are stock E430. Will install the E55 shox and sway bars with my Eibachs. Good luck on the eBay auction. It's a deal-off a 2002 with only 135 miles. GO FOR IT!

Mike
__________________
2000 E430 Sport (European Delivery)
Brilliant Silver/Ash Leather
Brabus Leather/Wood Sport Steering Wheel
PowerChip
Euro Front Bumper Strips, Debadged
E55 "Carbon Fiber" Door Pillar Trim
E55 Tail lights
E55 AMG/Bilstein Shocks
Eibach Springs, #1 Pads
H & R Sway Bars
Speed Yellow Calipers
18" x 8" SSR Integral Wheels
245/40ZR 18 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Tires

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
88K miles
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-08-2002, 08:23 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: macon,ga. usa
Posts: 354
the E-55 take off stuff...

I wouldn't get too excited about that stuff if I were you. It may meet your tastes, especially as it relates to stock W210 stuff, but the US version E55 suspension ain't that hot. It's too soft, oversprung and underdamped. And the Sportline stuff ain't much better. Yes, it's better than the non-sport, but for all that effort, there's not that much improvement. Even though the Euro spec stuff is better, it's still not up to what the car is capable of. As long as you're going to spend the effort, time and money, I'd do it with some H&R's/bilsteins or Koni's, and spend the rest on the wheel package, as the car is way undertired. There has been some good discussion on this topic at MB world.org in the W210 section. Look for Mr. Vanos' posts. Just my .02, as I've spent a bunch of time and money trying to figure this out. Hope this helps, allen.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-08-2002, 09:43 PM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks Allen,

I'll look up Mr. Vanos post.

The E55 suspension on ebay is already gone anyway.

Gunter
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 03-10-2002, 09:32 AM
E55 KEV's Avatar
www.E55AMG.com
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Washington D.C.
Posts: 571
scuba, that Ebay auction is over, however, it was not sold. Go to the auction and email the seller, e320sport, and purchase it directly.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 03-10-2002, 09:52 AM
scuba
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Angry

Kevin,

The guy took it of the auction a day after he placed it on ebay, I think somebody bought it out of the auction .

Gunter

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
'95 E420 - Vibrations in Steering Wheel at Idle John_Schwarz Tech Help 57 04-25-2006 04:26 AM
Winter wheel and tire packages .............. Luke@tirerack Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 0 09-26-2003 10:36 AM
Wheel Tech .... from The Tire Rack Luke@tirerack Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 0 02-28-2003 02:52 PM
feedback thru steering wheel dgerb ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 2 01-28-2003 02:07 PM
Feedback on Suspension/Tire Combo for W124 minman Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 7 02-19-2002 01:36 PM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:24 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2018 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page