w124 lowering springs/suspension

[mikeouk]

want to lower my w124, anyone got some springs hanging around their garage?

 

[janner]

I have. What's the model?

 

[mikeouk]

I have. What's the model?

its a 94 e220. How much are you wanting?

 

[janner]

I'll dig them out later and find out what they're for. I bought them (from ECP) for my E320 but the front was waaay too low. ECP insisted they were correct and refused to refund but a few months later changed their website
I think they are okay for your car but I'll check.
Cost? I dunno, a tenner? Delivery will be more of a problem I suspect.
Let me check and we'll go from there.

 

[mikeouk]

yeh, sounds like they are too soft for the extra weight of the engine in a 320. If you find them ill have those off you thanks. I can arrange a courier to pick them up if you can box them up or wrap them up.
cheers.

 

[janner]

Bad news. They're no good for the E220.
From the Eurocarparts site they fit...
260E, 300E, 300e-24, 250D, 300D, 320E (not the coupe )

 

[mikeouk]

Bad news. They're no good for the E220.
From the Eurocarparts site they fit...
260E, 300E, 300e-24, 250D, 300D, 320E (not the coupe )

they should be ok then, its not a coupe I have, its a saloon. You still ok to send them?

 

[janner]

The point is they list a different spring for the 220, 230 etc. I don't think mine are any good for the four cylinder models. Sorry

 

[Dieselman]

The difference between 4 and 6 cylinder models is spring stiffness. The ride height is then set with the rubber shims.

If the O/p wants a stiffer ride then they should work well.

 

[janner]

I'm not so sure. On my coupe, even with 4 bump pads, it was too low. Having the correct springs seems quite critical. On a 4 cylinder car I imagine it would sit too high, even with 1 bump pads. The ones I have are for a 6 cylinder saloon, not a 4 cylinder.

 

[Dieselman]

The E220 fronts have a typical p/n A124 321 20 04 and the 260E/300E/E320 has a range of A124 321 19-30 04, typically ranging at 21-23.

One version has a number of 34 though so that must be much stiffer, like the 300E-24v.

If they don't fit it's because they are pattern parts.

 

[mikeouk]

hi janner, id still like to buy them and try them if thats ok. pm me your details if your ok going ahead.
cheers
mike

 

[janner]

Okay, but if the ride height's wrong.....


I'll pack them up tomorrow (if I get time) then I'll PM you the size and weight.

 

[mikeouk]

Okay, but if the ride height's wrong.....


I'll pack them up tomorrow (if I get time) then I'll PM you the size and weight.

cheers buddy. If they dont work then its no big deal,,ive got a mate who works for a merc main agent who fit them cheap.
cheers

 

[bh13coupe]

just taken some lowered springs off my coupe

Hi Mike

have you managed to sort your springs? I have some lowered ones just taken off my coupe which I will be punting on ebay shortly.

thanks

Paul

 

[mikeouk]

Hi Mike

have you managed to sort your springs? I have some lowered ones just taken off my coupe which I will be punting on ebay shortly.

thanks

Paul

hi, paul.
no i didnt buy those in the end.How much you want for them?

 

[bh13coupe]

Hi Mike

£40 for the set plus £10 shipping or collect, I will attach some pics for your perusal. I have a pic of OEM std (black) springs next to the lowered red ones.

thanks

Paul

 

[bh13coupe]

more pics here

 

[mikeouk]

thanks paul. Ive just noticed your car is a 320. I originally discussed this with janner who offered me a set,apparently the springs for a 6cyl are no good for a 4cyl because they are stiffer to allow for the extra weight. mine is a 220. Thanks for your efforts though.

 

[bh13coupe]

No problem, good luck in your quest