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Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/6/2003 7:10:02 PM

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I own a 1998 mercedes benz c320 and im really interested in hydrolics and i was wondering if its possible to put them on a benz, i dont wanna use it for hoppin too much so i wont wreck the car but just to do like 3 wheelers and lower, raise etc. so is it possilbe and is it recommended? and if it is how much would it cost

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RE: Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/6/2003 9:08:01 PM

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It is always possible to put them on. Is it recomended? Ask a Benz dealer LOL. Ask me....Yes!

It is gonna vary on cost. It depends on where you are and what kit you buy and who does the install. I would bag a benz myself, just to keep a little better ride quality. You could run accumulators on the hydro' s, but the threat of a leak messing up a benz would just scare me too much. And 3 wheels do hurt a vehicle, they bend frames, ie. the potato chip frames.

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RE: Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/7/2003 7:44:04 PM

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Aight thanks alot.

But im wondering are bags better and more reliable then hydros? say in my case i have a benz and i woudlnt wanna wreck the car but i heard theres a possibility the bags could break easily and if i decide to get hydros would the ride quality be that much worse like i dont know too much about the mechanism of em and what can go wrong and stuff so if you can just help me out.

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RE: Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/7/2003 8:41:25 PM

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There is always the chance of break downs on either system. In this day and age both are pretty realible. But the benefit is no mess with bags. Everyone I know with bags says the ride is great. Now my truck on dro' s is stiff enough to rattle out your teeth. But on the same note guys I know with accumulator' s on dro' s say they ride better then factory caddilac' s(sp?). Bags or hydro' s for you should be decided by what fits your driving style best. And how you want to install it.
If you want a system that is visible then maybe hydro' s. I personally like to see hydro' s on vehicles, I like the looks of all the plumbing and pumps. If you want to keep it hidden then maybe bags, since you really won' t be doing a trick notch set-up with them you really don' t have to know they are there. So you could hide alot of the stuff under the car.

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RE: Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/10/2003 11:24:31 AM

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I simply like the sound of highly compressed air over the sound of juice. With bags, you can also use a shock setup to help with the ride control a bit. The main difference is two things in my mind. The first is looks - like gt said - juice looks cool but I have seen some tricked out bag setup. The second is ride. Juice is stiff, and even with the best stuff (which is expensive) it is still a solid rod. Bags have air in the them - more air - harder ride, less air - softer ride. Plus, you can add shocks for more ride control.

Also, I think about this too. Look at a semi truck - they have used air springs (bags) for years on the suspension of trucks. However, they use hydraulic rams for lifting the cab for access to the engine. The difference - ride vs. show & functionality.

I still think bags sound better. Nothing like hearing the air dump out.

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RE: Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/10/2003 8:40:24 PM

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Our crazy admin and his " PSSST" LOL

Yeah I have seen crazy bag set-ups. If you are really having trouble deciding then try to find one of each and go for a ride in them. Or ask to play with the switches and check out the installs. That is gonna be the best way to decide.

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RE: Hydro' s on a benz? - 10/11/2003 11:55:39 AM

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Bags...

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