[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 47, Issue 19

[Mike Beyersdoerfer]

Markus,

Where is the best supplier for replacement leather seat covers?

Thanks,
Mike
On Jul 13, 2008, at 6:58 PM, Markus Meyer wrote:


> H&R or Eibach is your best bet for springs.

>

> For shocks, you can do Bilstein comfort, HD, or have Jonathan (on  

> this list) have them modified to AMG specs.

>

> For wheels, you can upgrade to 16, 17 or 18.  Really depends on what  

> you are looking to accomplish.  The bigger the wheels, the harsher  

> the ride.  If the roads you drive on aren't that good, the bigger  

> wheels will make you feel every bump, pothole, etc.  On really  

> smooth roads, 18's are awesome.  Some like 17's better.  I've got  

> 16's on an SEL and they feel great, much better than 15's.  Really a  

> matter of personal taste.

>

> I would NOT recommend mismatched sizes, unless you are doing  

> "staggered" setup, where you have same size but different width.

>

> Markus Meyer

> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com

> www.meyerprobateproperties.com

> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC

> 484-919-9762

>

> -------- Original Message --------

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 47, Issue 19

> From: GLEONEC3 at cs.com

> Date: Sun, July 13, 2008 7:34 pm

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>

> I just purchased a 1988 560sec with 70,300 miles on it. I would like  

> to replace the stock 15in wheels and also shocks and springs for a  

> lower profile and better handling. Can anyone recommend springs and  

> shocks..also size of wheels and tires.

> I was thinking 17in on the front and 18in on the rear. Also who  

> carries the best replacement covers for the seats..?

> Thanks for any help..!

> Gino L

> New York

>

> 1989  560 SL

> 1989  402 SEL

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