My C250D has Bilstein/Eibach lowering springs and Koni adjustable (yellow) sport shocks.
I have lowered the car at 140.000km (or whenever) and have installed the sport shocks much later (approx. 340.000) and am very pleased by these shocks. The handling became much, much and much better (the W202 originally has a very nervous rear in high speed corners).
I have set the front shocks at pos0 (soft) and the rear at pos1 (medium) because of that nervous rear.

The ride is a little harsher with the sport shocks (the difference was very well noticeable after I first installed them, but I am used to it now while driving 1500-2000km per week). The shocks need to be removed before they can be re-adjusted.

Vince, just go for the Konis; they are perfect!
DTMFAN, how is the ride now? Do you need something to keep your kidneys in place or is the ride still durable (pos3 in front and rear?).

greetingz,

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