lol at least i wasn't asked if the car was stalling
be gentle on me now people! lol i'm the kind of guy who drops the car off in the morning hands the keys to the mechanic and tells him, "I dont care, OEM EVERYTHING" and then picks it up in the evening and is "amazed" at how much better the car "feels"
Lowering a W201 is typically accomplished via the coil spring length and the more finely with the spring pads.
Because of the relationship of the parts, precisely calculating the lowering effect of replacing parts is not a mathematical calculation. It's certainly not a 1:1 ratio.
Take into account that aging suspension pieces may have already effected some "lowering."
Ideally, you'll want to install new dampers ("shock absorbers") at the same time.
In order to keep your car off the ground, a lowering spring must not only be shorter, but also be "stiffer" (i.e., have a higher spring rate). Your stock dampers generally will NOT be able to properly control springs that are significantly shorter and stiffer than stock. Paradoxically, you may end up with ride quality and handling that's WORSE than stock.
So, the answer is: if you want to lower your car properly, you'll need new springs and appropriately matched dampers to go with them. There are certain "classic" combos, like H&R Sport springs with Bilstein Sport dampers. Try to find a complete setup that's been optimized to work together for your specific chassis.
No need to waste space and gas unnecessarily. Add a big box and 2 12 inch subwoofers and it will do the same and give you nice sound.
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