I know there are TONS of threads on this topic, but I just need a nonsense answer to my dilemma.

My car originally came with the comfort suspension setup and I ended up switching the struts/shocks and the springs to the factory sport setup. It's folds better than the comfort setup, but 3 years later and after driving a 2012 C350 for while, I need something a little firmer still. Heck, the stock suspension on my wife's ML350 is stiffer.

1. So with that said, how much of a gain am I going to see with H&R springs?
2. Do I have to get new shocks as well, or do the Bilstein made stock sport Jag ones good enough?
3. If I need new shocks, what options do I have to pair with the H&R springs?
4. If I go this route, is the ride still comfortable enough as a daily driver?
5. Is it even worth it? Or should I suck it up and accept it's a Jaguar?

Help.

 

Mines still got the original "comfort" shocks front & rear.

But it's got H&R Springs, lowered & stiffened, I had a look in the "modification certificate" for the car, this is what it says;

H & R Spezialfedern GmbH
D-57368 Lennestadt

Brand H&R, Colour Red
Front 29351VA, Rear 29351HA

Ride Height Front
Left Before 365mm, Right Before 365mm
Left After 345mm, Right After 345mm
Difference Left 20mm, Difference Right 20mm

Ride Height Rear
Left Before 375mm, Right Before 375mm
Left After 340mm, Right After 340mm
Difference Left 35mm, Difference Right 35mm

Height over Roof, Before 1420mm, After 1390mm (I don't really get this, but it's in the cert)

How does it drive?

It's firm, very little body roll though corners, steering is sharp & responsive. Not shatter your spine rock-hard, but very firm. I don't know what Sport shocks would bring to the equasion...it's well sporty already. If you like it it stiff then I don't think you'd be disappointed with the H&R's with the OEM Sport Shocks. Ride quality is still good, though my XJR rides better, but that's to be expected. But you wouldn't call it uncomfortable.

Ride height is perfect, in my eyes, here's a bigger pic

 

Thanks Combo. Looks like you're persuading me to do it. I just needed a nudge I still plan on keeping the car for 4 more years still, so I want to be happy driving it.

God help my front spoiler, but then again it's not in that good of a shape anyway.

I'll order this week and see about mounting them next weekend.

 

BTW, thanks for sharing the pic, like the lower profile and love those wheels. If only I can get my hands on a used set in the States.

 

You're welcome mate.