djdoubleg413

i was wondering if anyone has done or thought about bagging a w202? it looks easy enough. pop the spring out then bolt in a bag. it looks like there is enough clearance so the bag doesn't rub anything. anyone got any suggestions or pros and cons?

pointman

bags are really unreliable for everyday use.

ShollyC220

Ahoepter, you still never told me why you are on probation... why?

pointman

first of all, it is "ahopeter" not "ahoEpeter".

second, why are you so curious?

third, i already told you...people dont like it when i tell them the truth.

DougandhisC280

yes it can be done. I've seen it first hand.

pointman

theres no question it can be done, but the real question is why? are you making a showcar thats only gonna see the inside of the garage and shows?

henry47

i would do it if i found a reliable shop that knew what they were doing. A lot of shops in So. Cal do it and they tell me it puts a lot of stress on your suspension, thus making it vulnerable to break.

vas2vas

airbag suspension is not at all alien to mercedes, at it had widely used an airbag self leveling suspension setup in the past, mostly on the back of old 70's and early 80's S-class sedans (cooled by alcohol I believe), and w123 wagons... Most owners converted to regular springs and gas schocks once they went bad, and I've seen what happens when the suspension collapses, not a pretty sight...
as far as your application is conserned, it can probably be done, depends on how much you're willing to spend... if you want it done for mixed racing/street use, an adjustable coilover kit would be more appropriate...

pointman

the self leveling is completely different from bags. slef leveling is extremely subtle, bags are who drops and lifts in a second or seconds(depending on which kit you get).plus with a real bag set you replace everything...shocks, springs...etc.

vas2vas

my friend has a 1980 50SEL with factory adjustable 2 axle airbag suspension (gray market import from germany)... the ride height difference between the settings was anything but subtle....

Brunelleschi

It can be done, it is not all that hard to do, and when done right is very reliable. I have had air bag suspesnsions on all kinda of vehicles...I wouldn't do it to my benz though...just seems kinda ghetto for a car of that stature.

pointman

i should have been more clear, i meant the speed... self level is slow , and the airbags are almost instantaneous.

djdoubleg413

if anyone has any pics of a w202 with bags could you leave a link. any pics would be cool but if anyone has any construction pics of the suspension thats would be nice. and bags aren't as unreliable as everyone is saying on this forum. my other car has air cyliders which are worst than bags and i have put over 20 thousand miles on them. if you do it right it's not a bad setup. and the *****es love front back side to side, and some sparks here and there. thanks

rodney reyes

My wife's bagged 202 yes it's possible. Fairly easy
My bagged 140

rodney reyes

Don't drive this low although does it nice parked lmao
My old set up on oz Mae wheels