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So I'm getting 19" wheels for my car and I'm gonna do an alignment as well. I figure I might as well get lowering springs to complete the look, and I'll need to do that before the alignment to make sure everything is perfect. I don't want to go for a complete coilover kit because this is just for looks. The stock ride is harsh enough for me (bad Baltimore roads), so I would like to maintain that or even go a little softer if possible. I also don't want to go too low because I'm already scraping the front bumper. With this, I think these are my three options. Which do you guys think I should go with?

Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
$232 from Tire Rack
1" drop

H&R Sport Springs
$268 from Tire Rack
1.2" drop

Brabus Lowering Springs
$389 from EuroTeck Motorsports
Not sure what the drop is, but it looks pretty sweet with 19s

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I would go for the Brabus since you mentioned how bad the roads are around your area, the brabus will be the softest or let me rephrase that and say the closest to oem feel.

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Eibach b/c it's cheaper and is similar to Brabus, H&R has traditionally been stiffer than Eibach.

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Hello,

I "reopen" this subject in order to have your advice:
Which lowering springs would you choose for a SLK 350 with sport suspension and 18" wheels?

Eibach or H&R? Eibach seems to have a better comfort but H&R seems to have a better look

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You've answer your own question, what's more important to you, looks or comfort?

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Thank you for your answer:

well, I would like to find the good balance between look and comfort

In fact, if there is just a slight difference of comfort between eibach and H&R, I Would take H&R. But, if it is really harder, i would take eibach ones

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For me, it's similar enough that I'd go with H&R just for that extra drop. Also, I track so I'd like to squeeze that extra bit of cornering. Eibachs feel more OEM and show-like than they do as a "sport spring". If you don't performance drive it and want it 'slightly lower' and want as OEM as possible, take the Eibachs and save a bit of cash.

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thank you. I think that I will choose H&R ones.
and is it necessary to change the "shocks"? my car has 55 000km

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I haven't changed mine and it seems to be okay.

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