Why I Removed Coilovers From My Mercedes W210 And Switched To H&R Springs And Bilstien B8 Shocks

[@michaelschneider-]

A SoCal210.. KZbin post is always thorough and informative. . Signed, series III C124 Coupe, goes with us to the grave. .. F.S., in 25 years.......

[@obnxsdonky9394]

Why are your periods so weird

[@abstractworld2929]

bro u always have the best info on 210s...as soon as i get mines up to par. im headed str8 out west. i drove from torrence to san fran in a daytona and had a blast up the pch. cant wait to make those memories in the merc

[@hvacrtexas5281]

Great video, very informative. I have the H&R springs, but I chose the Koni shocks and I'm happy with them. Also, I have the H&R sway bars and that really makes a big difference on body roll.

[@cicliolmo7152]

Same here. For my MKIV Jetta, I ran Bilstein coilvers. It was cool that I was able to dial in the ride height and all and get that super slammed look, but for me, it was just too harsh of a ride. You could feel every little bump on the road and it was a CV-joint-bearing-overhaul job just waiting to happen because the car had so little suspension travel. So now for my Audi A4, I went with H&R Sport Springs and am liking it better. Yes a tad bit firmer than stock, but much more forgiving and I was still able to achieve a one-finger tire-fender gap so it still has a good lowered look. Thats a nice clean Merc btw.

[@jamesh1345]

Very good info and informative. Running #1 pads all around and need to update my rake look. Have a set of Koni's that's been sitting that needs to be installed once I find time but looking forward to switching it since I'm looking for something a little more firm and make it a level surface look all around. Thanks bro! Hope to see you for the Toys4tots event. 👍

[@W210Garage]

I am running exactly the same setup as you, but i have #1 spring pads on front, now going to add more clearance, so will switch to #2 pads will add 4mm’s. IMHO you car stands a little higher on front ;) Like your Content :)

[@christophe3358]

this is the exact setup, i will be doing, great info.

[@keelanfaulkner]

What kind of rims are those they are beautiful

[@kidk1ng]

Which variation of the h&r springs are you using? I see that the model number is 29724 but is it 29724-1 or 29724-2 or -3 or is it -4?

[@SoCal210]

The box that mine came in only says 52724

[@greggoose1]

Found your channel and loving the videos. I have a 1999 E55 myself that is my daily for years now. I am thinking of doing a shock/spring upgrade similar to yours (I want the euro style height, tired of the riding high look). Right now I am thinking of going with the Koni yellow adjustables set on full soft and H&R springs. I see it sold as the Koni chassis kit. Do you think I could copy your pad combination front/rear for this setup? Very interesting on the front and rear arches being slightly uneven but good to know. Or, would simply trying to get a set of euro springs be a simpler idea? Also, what are the stock spring pads on the w210 E55's? Is it all the same from the factory or did they change it up over the years. Would love to make a donation if you could please answer my question. Cheers from Northern California.

[@SoCal210]

Yes you could replicate the height of my car if you get the same springs and use the same spring pads. If you can find Euro springs that’s a very good option too. It was just easier for me to get the H&R. From what I’ve seen if you cut the USA springs by 1 coil all around it’s pretty close to Euro height as well and has little to no effect on ride quality. Stock spring pads on USA E55s were 3 pads all around. Hope this helps!

[@richardwilson57]

You keep referring to “stock”…… but what is stock given that you have a e430 with e55 look….. which stock e55 or e430?

[@MrDerpWood]

Are you able to run H&R lowering springs with stock avantgarde shocks?? I like the softest ride possible so I was wondering if I can still get the same ride height as you (number 3 up front and 1 in the back)? Appreciate the help!

[@SoCal210]

It’s possible to do that. I don’t how it would ride but worth a shot since the shocks can easily be changed after

[@kadenvillanueva]

Have you heard anything about the coilovers from yellowspeed for the e55?

[@SoCal210]

That’s a recent offering. They didn’t make any when I bought mine. I’m sure they’re good as long as the springs and shocks are separate.

[@ezmac6386]

Where did you get your rear tail lights from? I’ve found a few places online for new outer lights but not the inner set. Can you help me find a full inner and outer set of tail lights? Thank you!

[@SoCal210]

They’re just new genuine Mercedes lights purchased from the dealer

[@lanoka260]

@@SoCal210 The dealer had rear tail lights for a w210 E55?!

[@SoCal210]

They did 5 years ago. Not anymore

[@lanoka260]

@@SoCal210 I was gonna say lol. If you have a set for sale, lmk. Also, is this your E55 (w210) in tektite gray?

[@SoCal210]

@lanoka260 the tectite car was my friends.

[@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL]

Tus neumáticos 245/40-18 y 275/35-18 según especificaciones, en mi auto monté 235/40-18 y 265/35-18 que es lo que señala en mi país (México 🇲🇽🇲🇽). Sabes porque?, Me recomiendas usar tu medida o la mía? Gracias

[@9898983]

235 y 265 es europe 245 y 275 es po USA

[@speedsterspeedy2146]

Your tires pilot sport 4s are summer tires. Why didn’t you go With pilot sport 4 all seasons?? Daily driver tires all year round

[@SoCal210]

Because it climates like Southern California where it’s always above 45F and rains light the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S are better than the all seasons. The 4S perform better than the all seasons in light. The only benefit of the all season over the 4S in Southern California is a higher tread wear rating. The 4S are daily driver tires all year round here. Why not have the best grip all year round if weather permits?

[@speedsterspeedy2146]

@@SoCal210 awesome socal does stay above 45f. I agree the 4s is better that a/s. I’m in market for tires switching from pirelli pzero to mich pilot. Imma go with 4s and I do have lorinzer lowering springs on 210- replacing my stock shocks to b8 bilsteins as well. My 210 744 on monos et31 &e35 is my daily everyday. I just don’t want to go through tires on the daily.

[@speedsterspeedy2146]

The mich pilot sport 5 S will be out soon replacing the 4s

[@SoCal210]

You may want to consider the all seasons then. The 4S will wear much faster. The all seasons have nearly doubled the tread wear rating.

[@michaelschneider-]

@@SoCal210 ... Agreed to the power of 10. .. Here in the Colorado Mts. the summer temps is short-lived with AM temps easily under 30f in July & August. .. you'd think the Michelin A/S 4 would be the go to Pilot Sport. .. Nope. .. The Pilot Sport (summer) 4S in our MY23 Merc E450 wagon (F. 245/40/19 & R. 275/35/19) are the bomb. .. Come late September is M/S tires until May of the nest year ... The Pilot Sport A/S 4 absolutely suck in anything other than summer to mild temps. .. All-season tire componds are a North American joke. . Cheers, Vail, Colorado 8,150f elevation.

[@Tonygarage132]

Hey man, hi. In terms of steering, I have a 99 E430 sport. Just did an engine swap and I noticed my rack is leaking left side from center where the column meets. Is this a repairable thing or do I have to buy a whole new rack? I was thinking of pulling it off and checking if it’s serviceable. Thought I’d ask an expert thanks!

[@SoCal210]

From what I’ve seen there’s a couple o rings that go bad. I think it will most likely be fixed if you replace them.

[@Tonygarage132]

@@SoCal210 say no more! Would you know where I could get them? Maybe ?

[@bk5434]

Hey SoCal , Did your hr springs and b8s take time to settle ? Just did the same upgrade on my w210 E55 and my front end has not dropped from factory. Is this normal ? Thanks

[@SoCal210]

Yeah my H&r took a couple months to settle. I don’t drive my car a lot so that’s probably why. If you daily your car it should settle within a month. I also noticed that the shocks felt different after driving it some miles. I would say within 1 month or 500-1000 miles of driving everything should be settled. After the springs settled I think they came down an inch.

[@bk5434]

Thank you for the reply , regards

[@angelvsthewrld7396]

Do you know if u can run the h&r’s without the spring pads? 2001 e430 ?

[@SoCal210]

You can but you shouldn’t.

[@sav7123]

I’m running voghlands springs without the pads it rides good no noises or weird handling. But if ur gonna go that low get shocks as well