Can i upgrade my springs

[xub40x]

I have a 1996 sl600, it has the ADS, the springs need changing, so would there be any advantage/ dis advantage of getting H and R, Eibach etc springs instead of oem?

 

[xub40x]

Thanks for advice, much appreciated lol

 

[DSM10000]

Thanks for advice, much appreciated lol

It is only 2 days since you posted your question regarding a relatively rare vehicle, you might do well to develop a little patience rather than posting childish comments if you do want help.

 

[BlackC55]

Why do the springs need changing?

 

[xub40x]

i new on here pal, no point getting your hair off, what i posted wasnt on a bad way, more of a way of asking the question again, so do me a favour, if you know the answer then reply, otherwise you got too much TIME on yours hands! p.s no more back chat thank you. :bannana:

 

[Sp!ke]

As per above, what makes you think you need to change the springs?

Has one snapped?

 

[xub40x]

The garage has advised me to, i know i can put same on again but just wanted to know if i could get better ones etc, i had abit of time on my hands because off work for two weeks.

 

[Sp!ke]

What explanation or what symptoms are you experiencing for your garage to advise you to replace the springs?

Perhaps its not the springs that need replacing.

 

[xub40x]

what is the difference between spring and a ADS spring?

 

[xub40x]

well it went in for check up, as the car handling was quite all over the place, what they said is that i need as follows:- Valve Block £951 + vat, accelerator sensor £91 + Vat and the car springs need changing as (mb specialist) said they are not the right springs for the car and the car is sat quite high up?

 

[Sp!ke]

That is a good question that I'm sure someone will be able to answer.

What I do know is that the ADS equipped R129's have very very good suspension characteristics (when working correctly).

Personally I would stick to the original MB springs as these are precisely rated according to your car with weight of your particular cars configuration and accessories used in their calculation. (something that aftermarket springs wont do).

Before you change the springs though, it would be useful to know what your symptoms are as usually, it's not the springs at fault.

[edit] Your ride height is not normally determined by the springs on an ADS equipped car. This can be adjusted both in the car and by adjusting the valve (lever position) underneath the car.

The valve Blocks can normally be refurbished. Is it the front or the rear that's gone? Is it leaking?

When you say that the handling is all over the place, can you be more specific - (too hard, too soft?)

 

[xub40x]

Yes i recon your right, il stick with original mb springs. Also after all sorted il post back to let you know abt the symtoms. Thanks

 

[DSM10000]

i new on here pal, no point getting your hair off, what i posted wasnt on a bad way, more of a way of asking the question again, so do me a favour, if you know the answer then reply, otherwise you got too much TIME on yours hands! p.s no more back chat thank you. :bannana:

Not sure what "getting your hair off " means, presumably some quaint colloquialism, but if I wish to reply I will.

As you say, you are new here so a few manners would not go amiss, you could have just bumped the thread and asked again and if you had posted the additional information with your initial post then you may have received a more timely response.

 

[grober]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/51810-asr-ads-1996-sl600.html

 

[xub40x]

Not sure what "getting your hair off " means, presumably some quaint colloquialism, but if I wish to reply I will.

As you say, you are new here so a few manners would not go amiss, you could have just bumped the thread and asked again and if you had posted the additional information with your initial post then you may have received a more timely response.

Yes your right i should of gave the additional info for more answers. Thanks

 

[xub40x]

That is a good question that I'm sure someone will be able to answer.

What I do know is that the ADS equipped R129's have very very good suspension characteristics (when working correctly).

Personally I would stick to the original MB springs as these are precisely rated according to your car with weight of your particular cars configuration and accessories used in their calculation. (something that aftermarket springs wont do).

Before you change the springs though, it would be useful to know what your symptoms are as usually, it's not the springs at fault.

[edit] Your ride height is not normally determined by the springs on an ADS equipped car. This can be adjusted both in the car and by adjusting the valve (lever position) underneath the car.

The valve Blocks can normally be refurbished. Is it the front or the rear that's gone? Is it leaking?

When you say that the handling is all over the place, can you be more specific - (too hard, too soft?)

I have the previous owners invoice, it shows car needed valve block and accelerater sensor for the ADS system. So ive contacted the garage and asked them about the work they carried out, they said that when the car came in and the owner didnt want to fix the ADS issue ( car suspension was harsh) so they changed his springs for a firmer drive, The suspension adujstment switch lights up when key is turned to 2 but once car is started it doesnt work or light up. If the valve can be refurbished then that is brilliant. The front of the car go up and down over bumps and the rear just seems loose, if so il get all bushes done aswell. It only has one valve on car, part number MA1293201258