Brabus Springs

nevets · 10-19-2007

I have an opportunity to get a used set of Brabus Sport Springs for my 350. I am looking to lower the stance of the car more for aesthetic reasons than any other. I am wondering if there are any disadvantages to using a set of 1 1/2 yr old springs from another car. The savings would be around $375.00 but am wondering if it is worth it. Any opinions or info would be greatly appreciated.

Baron7700 · 10-19-2007

go for it.

As far as i know i dont see anything wrong with then.

Brabus are eibach springs anyway, so they are great stuff. IF you can get them for cheap, and you were looking to do it, go for it!

Ynot · 10-19-2007

Go for it, 1.5yrs doesn't sound too bad, if you get it at a good price, definitely wouldn't pay more than half for old springs but that's just me.

**alroumi** · 10-19-2007

Go for it , Brabus are tuv certified and are highquality. Its quality is perfect, I drove a friends W203 C200K Brabus and its very comfortable where I didnt even feel it was a lowered, sportier or un-comfortable.

**DansSlk** · 10-19-2007

No problems i can see really but what car are they coming from?

Anything heavier than the SLK?

Ynot · 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

No problems i can see really but what car are they coming from?

Anything heavier than the SLK?

I think it's the same one I saw on ebay, it came from a 2005 SLK350, so he should be okay.

**DansSlk** · 10-19-2007

Ah OK thats fair enough then.

Was going to advise against springs off something like an E class thats all.

nevets · 10-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

I think it's the same one I saw on ebay, it came from a 2005 SLK350, so he should be okay.

Yes, one and the same....I am just waiting to check and verify model numbers before committing. Either way I will be lowering the car.

**alroumi** · 10-20-2007

Good luck then, I am sure your very excited and thrilled to see the results.

nevets · 10-20-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Good luck then, I am sure your very excited and thrilled to see the results.

I am very excited...in fact I thought about doing a photo-simulation of what it would look like in the lowered position.

...The Body shop is going to do the install for me for about $200, a great price I thought...the only downside to the whole thing is how I will then be able to clean the inside of the wheel wells..he,he,he

Ynot · 10-20-2007

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Originally Posted by nevets

I am very excited...in fact I thought about doing a photo-simulation of what it would look like in the lowered position.

...The Body shop is going to do the install for me for about $200, a great price I thought...the only downside to the whole thing is how I will then be able to clean the inside of the wheel wells..he,he,he

You should be excited, it's going to look really sporty and aggressive, the way it should be from the factory, IMO.

$200 is a great price.

**alroumi** · 10-21-2007

Enjoy, nice to know you clean the inside of the wheel wells; I dont bother too its too dusty over here to really care about these small things.

nevets · 10-21-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Enjoy, nice to know you clean the inside of the wheel wells; I dont bother too its too dusty over here to really care about these small things.

I was part joking part serious

..actually I never drive the car in rain or snow and it's garaged under dust cover so it dosn't get very much dirt

. I do however plan on taking the wheels off in winter and cleaning/polishing the inside of rims... brake dust just washes away.

Wish I had a lift so I could wax the underside..he, he

10-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 08 BMW 535xi, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 440 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Brabus Springs I have an opportunity to get a used set of Brabus Sport Springs for my 350. I am looking to lower the stance of the car more for aesthetic reasons than any other. I am wondering if there are any disadvantages to using a set of 1 1/2 yr old springs from another car. The savings would be around $375.00 but am wondering if it is worth it. Any opinions or info would be greatly appreciated.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Go for it , Brabus are tuv certified and are highquality. Its quality is perfect, I drove a friends W203 C200K Brabus and its very comfortable where I didnt even feel it was a lowered, sportier or un-comfortable. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	No problems i can see really but what car are they coming from? Anything heavier than the SLK? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Ah OK thats fair enough then. Was going to advise against springs off something like an E class thats all. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

10-20-2007	#9 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Good luck then, I am sure your very excited and thrilled to see the results. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	go for it. As far as i know i dont see anything wrong with then. Brabus are eibach springs anyway, so they are great stuff. IF you can get them for cheap, and you were looking to do it, go for it!

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Go for it, 1.5yrs doesn't sound too bad, if you get it at a good price, definitely wouldn't pay more than half for old springs but that's just me.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	Enjoy, nice to know you clean the inside of the wheel wells; I dont bother too its too dusty over here to really care about these small things. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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