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SL Market QA: Mercedes 107 Ride Quality Updating Springs and Shocks
By slmarket | June 1, 2009
Bob Hill asks:
I have a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL. I want to lower it and remove the floating ride. How would you recommend this be done? Lowering Springs, shocks, etc.
John Olson Answers:
Bob and anyone else with a 1971 through 1989 SL; “fixing” your car’s height and too-soft ride is pretty straightforward. Most SLs delivered in the USA have a softer ride than expected for a sporty car. SL Market has developed sets of four progressive-rate springs especially for the R107 Body SLs, with slight differences based on weight of the particular year and accessories on-board. We offer two versions, the second being full sport springs (not progressively firmer) for people using his or her SL Mercedes-Benz for autocross and rally driving. Neither version is harsh but management of the car’s weight is clearly improved. Curb height can also be lowered for no additional fee as we make the sets to order, and the time to do it is about the same regardless of personalization. Phone 612-377-0155 to determine the best set for your vehicle.
- John R. Olson
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