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03-12-2004, 07:42 PM
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are OEM 500E springs progressive rate ?
gonna put my 500E front springs into my 190E 2.6 5-SPEED. b 4 I start choppin' em, need ta know if they are progressive rate
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#2
03-13-2004, 08:46 AM
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Just look at the springs..... if the space between the coils varies, they are progressive. When the spring is compressed, the coils close together touch, that raises the spring rate, thus a progressive rate spring.
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#3
03-15-2004, 07:56 AM
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No, MB hasn't used progressive springs from the factory.
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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES) ASE Master Technician Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times) 44 years foreign automotive repair 27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer) MB technical information Specialist (15 years) 190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold) 1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold) Retired Moderator
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03-15-2004, 04:41 PM
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Would you know the load imposed on each front spring by my 1991 190E 2.6 5-SPEED while at rest on level ground of course ? This will help determine how much cutting to be done on the 500E front springs.
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03-18-2004, 03:35 PM
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Remember that the 500E springs are designed for a car that weighs almost 3900 pounds. I don't think you're going to like how they work on a 190E. But anyway, I would cut 1/2 coil at a time, re-install, and drive the car. It takes a few miles of driving to settle the springs & see how high (or low) the ride height will be. I'd try them w/o cutting first to get a baseline. I think cutting 1/2 coil dropped my car about 1/2-3/4 inch, IIRC.
BTW - why not use the proper W201 Sportline springs? 
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03-18-2004, 05:41 PM
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Thought about the EVO (201.035, 036) springs instead?
201-321-28-04 (front, short) 201-321-29-04 (front, tall) The EVO rear springs are all for self-leveling, so that would only work if your car has SLS. Or how about 124 Sportline springs? Neil says those are stiffer than the 500E springs anyway... and they're designed for a lighter car, too. 
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03-19-2004, 09:10 PM
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dont you need an EVO VIN to purchase EVO parts ? besides I want my car to ride like a go kart, so sportline is out
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03-19-2004, 09:57 PM
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EVO VIN: Good question. Depends on if the parts are rare and really not used on ANY other model. If you wanted them, it wouldn't hurt to try and order a set. Worst they can say is "no"!
 Go Kart: So you want zero body roll, right? I would think W201 aftermarket race springs might be the best choice, followed by 124 Sportline. I still think 500E springs are a step in the wrong direction, but I guess you'll let us know how they work out! 
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