Lowering W208

Joel W Sanders · 01-03-2007, 10:31 PM

I am planing on lowering my car soon, I am looking at the H&R springs and would like to change the shocks at the same time as I am now up to 71000 miles. I have been told that since the car is an AMG, Blisteen only makes shocks for the rear.

So I was wondering about the performance/quality of Koni's? (any comments?)

Finally at the shop I was notified that the stock shocks on the w208's have been superceeded by a new shock (any one in the know on this with more info welcome)- this is also an option but the new MB AMG shocks are considerably more expensive for a shock that might be soft compared to the springs.

Is there any matched sets of springs and shocks on the market?

Thanks for any and all Help.

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ashutt · 01-04-2007, 11:20 AM

Hey Joel,

I have lowered my 2001 CLK 55 with H&R springs as well. They are excellent in appearance and ride quality. Firm and level around hard corners and progressively smooth on freeway driving. Using a #2 pad in the front and #1 in the rear the car has a one finger gap from the fender to the tire. It is slightly closer in the front than the rear, which I like.

Be very careful in knowing the dips and level of entry ways around town. I quickly cracked my front bumper and had to replace it because the car is several inches lower and hits all low spots. Also, with four adults in the car you may bottom out at high speeds when you hit a high low gradation on the road.

As for shocks, original AMG shocks on our cars are the Bilstien Sports, which from other members comments appear to be stiffer than some of the Koni's. Unless you are going with coil-overs I would stick with the Bilstien Sports.

Good luck.

Joel W Sanders · 01-04-2007, 11:23 AM

Thanks for putting my mind at ease and the info

Joel

ashutt · 01-04-2007, 11:35 AM

Joel,

I am not sure on the pad #s I gave you. It may be I used #1 in front and #2 in rear so don't rely on those numbers if you are following my set-up. I wish I could find my notes reflecting what I used. Sorry and enjoy the mod.

rsr911 · 01-04-2007, 12:20 PM

Joel,

I used AMG factory Euro springs and #2 ft, #1 rear spring pads to lower my car. Upgraded to 18" Monoblock II's as well. Perfect ride quality much improved over US spec springs. Plus you are using AMG factory items. No issues with fit, quality or camber.

My .02

Owen

Chappy · 01-04-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsr911

Joel,

I used AMG factory Euro springs and #2 ft, #1 rear spring pads to lower my car. Upgraded to 18" Monoblock II's as well. Perfect ride quality much improved over US spec springs. Plus you are using AMG factory items. No issues with fit, quality or camber.

My .02

Owen

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Joel W Sanders · 01-05-2007, 11:22 AM

Thanks again for all the help!!

01-04-2007, 11:35 AM	#4
ashutt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 373 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	Joel, I am not sure on the pad #s I gave you. It may be I used #1 in front and #2 in rear so don't rely on those numbers if you are following my set-up. I wish I could find my notes reflecting what I used. Sorry and enjoy the mod. __________________ 2001 CLK 55 AMG 19" Moven C16 Rims Eagle F1 DS-D3 Tires (235/35ZR19 and 265/30/ZR19) H&R Springs Bilstein Sport Shocks Rear K-Mac kit Slotted/Cross Drilled Front Rotors StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines ATE Type 200 Brake Fluid Green Filters SpeedTuningUSA ECU Upgrade (6500 redline & removed speed limitation of 155 mph) Auto Meter Digital Pro Shift System (Level 2) Dynoed Power: (303/Wheels & 364/Crank) Last edited by ashutt; 01-04-2007 at 11:55 AM.

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01-04-2007, 11:20 AM	#2
ashutt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 373 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG & Range Rover Sport Supercharged	H&R Springs Hey Joel, I have lowered my 2001 CLK 55 with H&R springs as well. They are excellent in appearance and ride quality. Firm and level around hard corners and progressively smooth on freeway driving. Using a #2 pad in the front and #1 in the rear the car has a one finger gap from the fender to the tire. It is slightly closer in the front than the rear, which I like. Be very careful in knowing the dips and level of entry ways around town. I quickly cracked my front bumper and had to replace it because the car is several inches lower and hits all low spots. Also, with four adults in the car you may bottom out at high speeds when you hit a high low gradation on the road. As for shocks, original AMG shocks on our cars are the Bilstien Sports, which from other members comments appear to be stiffer than some of the Koni's. Unless you are going with coil-overs I would stick with the Bilstien Sports. Good luck. Last edited by ashutt; 01-04-2007 at 11:22 AM.

01-04-2007, 11:23 AM	#3
Joel W Sanders Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North County San Diego Posts: 44 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG , Wifes 91 CE	Thanks for putting my mind at ease and the info Joel

01-05-2007, 11:22 AM	#7
Joel W Sanders Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North County San Diego Posts: 44 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG , Wifes 91 CE	Thanks again for all the help!!

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