Dev's Thoughts on Experiences, Projects and Lessons

I wanted to replace the springs on Rhino and have been contemplating what springs do I get. From the VIN of my car, I would have been supplied with high ground clearance springs which will defeat the purpose since I wanted to get rid of the tall spring look. So I was considering between the normal height OEM springs and the H&R spring. After doing some research, I have decided to go with the H&R, and that too after waiting for about 7 months for the stock to be available. I also must share that there are different versions of springs that are made and they may look the same but each has a different model code that fits different configurations. The H&R spring version for W124 E280 (24 valves) is 29569-1 which gives approx. 35mm reduction in drive height, however, as mine if on the high ground clearance springs, my height reduction is more than that, approx 50mm or so. Initial impression, the car lowers nicely and looking sleek, however, under an aggressive high-speed bounce...

I saw a set of wheels that could potentially fit better on Rhino. The one I had before was poking out a tad bit that it wasn't good to me. A post on Facebook suddenly came up where a set of wheels with dimentions of 16 x 6.5 ET 38 while the present one fitted is 16 x 7.5 ET 35. The present one also had a problem where there was slight rubbing on the absorbers. Strangely, the online literature allows for 16 x 7.5 ET 31 which baffles me, as at 35, it was mildly rubbing the front shocks at full turn. The new set of wheels do not poke as much and have more clearance on the inside as well, 9.7mm to be precise. I believe it came off a W205 - C Class. An important component of the wheel is fitting, specifically in relation to the wheel studs. I had to get that replaced because the ones I have did not fit the new wheels and also it was of coneseat. Mercedes uses ballseat studs and that was used as the replacement set of studs. I prefer this look better rather than the earlier poking out st...