Lowering Springs...Missed the Boat - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

81300sd · #16 04-08-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tobybul

I guess maybe I never understood the intent of the last Vogtland purchase. Was it then to lower the car? If so, can someone explain the benefit of the lowering?

Looks, lowers center of gravity for better handling.

I lowered mine mostly for looks, improved the looks immensely in my opinion

tobybul · #17 04-08-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ichbineinekrous

I don't think the original intent was lowering, or at least, it was a dual objective. Primarily for me the intent was better handling, and an acceptable lowering that I was going to counteract with taller spring pads. Most people reported a less than 1 inch drop. 19mm I think.

Thanks. Whats this I read that there are issues with the rears being too low and affecting alignment and tire wear?

lutzTD · #18 04-10-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tobybul

Thanks. Whats this I read that there are issues with the rears being too low and affecting alignment and tire wear?

my alignment in the rear is out by a fraction, tire wear is a non issue for me. I got the full 2 inch drop on mine by also changing the rubber spacers.

here is a swedish shop showing springs. not sure how to get them, but they are out there

http://62.181.75.60/Default.aspx?ProductFreeText=lager+mercedes

winmutt · #19 04-10-2009, 02:59 PM

They have H&R on that site as well. ~$250 is pretty decent.

benreal · #20 03-31-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ichbineinekrous

I was part of the vogtland group buy. Never got around to installing mine, and now I need the money more than new coils. Shoot me a PM if interested. Alternatively, you could use spring savers, available at most autoparts stores. Not going to achieve the lowering, but they do make a difference is handling, as long as they last.

Do you still have these?

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