[W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC updates

[Mike R.]

I've driven SECs with H&Rs and Eibachs, and 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", and 19"
rims. If this is a high speed, run through the mountains or use many times
on track days SEC, then Eibachs, 18" rims with Z-rated tires. 

If this SEC will be used in the US, around town, occasional forays into high
speed areas, then H&Rs with 17" or 18" rims, NON z-rated tires. 

Eibachs and z-rated tires will end up very stiff, not like a normal
world-class GT car feels like (which is exactly what the SEC was designed to
be). The H&Rs are just a little softer than the Eibachs and therefore better
for a daily driver. The H-rated tires have noticeably softer sidewalls and,
again, are much better for a daily driver. I took my SEC out on a track,
with H&Rs & 245/40/18 H-rated tires, and it was much better than me. It
drifted corners just fine, no surprising break-away's, stopped great, but
it's acceptable around town. 

YOUR decision!

Later,
Mike R.


-----Original Message-----
>Hi Dick
>
>Good info, it looks like I need as set of the H&R comfort springs. I have 
>seen on-line some people like the eibach/koni setup but I have not been in
a 
>car with ether setup, so I am not sure which is better. I do want a soft 
>ride with the lowered look.
>
>I will do some price looking for the lights and wheel
>
>thanks
>
>Mike
>