| Re: 400 e springs and shock set up.
<center><img src="http://www.ultimategarage.com/ML430A.jpg"></center><p>One other shock/strut to consider is KONI adjustables. I like them because they are externally adjustable and they are slightly more performance oriented than the Bilsteins. I had KONI's on my 300E with H&R springs and the package worked well.<p>If you are looking for other upgrades, I'd highly recommend upgrading your swaybars with either factory Sportline bars or the Eibach kit. The only other improvement I know of is to replace your stock lower control arm bushings with the stiffer Sportline bushings- I did this in my car as well. The labor for bushing replacement isn't cheap though.<p>I also recommend investigating brake upgrades- I like being able to stop fast. Porterfield pads are a great starting point (not cheap - $125/set) bigger rotors etc are the way to go but the limiting factor is money. There are some killer brake upgrade packages out there but they can cost up to ~$3000! See the URL below:<p><br>HTH,<p>Dave M.<br>1987 300D - 224kmi (Carat/Eibach/Bilstein suspension, Sportline sway bars & c/a bushings, 17x8 wheels)<br> |