Hello, I have a 97 S500 with self leveling no ASD. All the shocks and struts are shot! They are leaking, and the ride is very floaty, accumulators are shot as well. I need to replace all these components. They will be very $$$$ expensive. I want to get H&R springs to lower the ride for performance driving. OK here's the big ? Should I or could I replace the whole suspension with Normal suspension, such as bilstien heavy duty shocks and struts with H&R springs, or should I keep the All parts OEM as they came with the car, such as Sachs shocks and hydro struts.. I will still plan to put H&R springs in the car.

Please help me decide which is the best solution. Bilstien suspension with H&R springs or OEM Sachs with H&R springs. First option is $800 and the second option will cost $1700 without the labor for a complete suspension replace.

Is there a major difference between the hydro setup with non selfleveling systems? Which would most preffer? Let's say money is no objectat this piont. Thanks All