shocks for 190e

[flagstaff]

does anyone know if the shock absorbers intended for fitment to a 16V cosworth 190e will fit a regular 190e? is it that the physical shape of the struts is different, or just the damping rate?

 

[mike65]

The shocks are listed seperatly on the various parts websites so I guess the answer is no.

Mike.

 

[flagstaff]

thanks for that, i guess you must be right ... only ... the dimensions seem to be the same, so i'm just wondering about damper rates etc. there are a couple of shocks on ebay uk right now that look good value ... would rather pay 50 quid for both sides than 120, as i need to renew some of my front susp components ... hmm ... will have to do some more research. will post back with results (if any)

 

[willydog]

hi flagstaff

I think the front strut dimensions are the same but the damping will be firmer. As for the rear I think the shocks are different as the 16V has self-levelling supension.

By the way I have a single new sportline front strut/shock for 190 1.8-2.0. it is a genuine mercedes part. I'm happy to sell it for £30+postage if you are interested.

 

[flagstaff]

thanks for offer, willydog. i've just bought two new gas shocks for the rear (manuf. by sachs), and i now need to replace the fronts. if i replaced fronts with 'sportline' parts, would that unbalance the handling in some way? ... and, do you know where i could get an identical part to the one you're selling? as obviously i'd like to have matched shocks at the front

 

[flagstaff]

hi again willydog - d'you have a part n0. for the shock? i could price up a second one from the dealer that way (eek)

 

[willydog]

Hi flagstaff

the part no that is stamped on the shock 201 320 11 30,
and it is made by Sach. I think the best place to source another
one would be from your merc dealer.

If you are worried about having stiffer shocks at the front, all i can
say is that I have Bilstein sport on the front (which are similar to the
sportline ones) and stock ones on the back. I am not experiencing
any strange handling chacteristics and the handling is definately nicer
compared with my stock front shocks.