Rear Shocks and Front Struts for 2010 E550 Couple w stability control
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Veeeerrryyy hard to find online.I ran a search for suspension parts last week. I used Mercedespartscenter.com to get a baseline as they have all of the parts diagrams uploaded to their website for our cars. You will see they classify the coupes as (e550 base W/O 4matic).
if you are talking about the dynamic handling package ( sport button on the 550's) the struts are about 900 bucks for the fronts on their website... they also list part numbers so you can cross reference OEM MSRP prices from Mercedes.
Hope this helps!
if you are talking about the dynamic handling package ( sport button on the 550's) the struts are about 900 bucks for the fronts on their website... they also list part numbers so you can cross reference OEM MSRP prices from Mercedes.
Hope this helps!
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Veeeerrryyy hard to find online.I ran a search for suspension parts last week. I used Mercedespartscenter.com to get a baseline as they have all of the parts diagrams uploaded to their website for our cars. You will see they classify the coupes as (e550 base W/O 4matic). Thank you it does
if you are talking about the dynamic handling package ( sport button on the 550's) the struts are about 900 bucks for the fronts on their website... they also list part numbers so you can cross reference OEM MSRP prices from Mercedes.
Hope this helps!
if you are talking about the dynamic handling package ( sport button on the 550's) the struts are about 900 bucks for the fronts on their website... they also list part numbers so you can cross reference OEM MSRP prices from Mercedes.
Hope this helps!
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E550 2010
Thx for part number i will look for it, but front dealer told me 1300 each and i think my front is not good with 105k miles prob i have to replace all 4 only shocks springs so far ok but i heard front ones only come with springs, but overall not bad i paid 14k for car with 2 owners not bad deal now time to spend lil bit then enjoy the ride
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Mercedes Coupe E350 CDI
How did you guys get on with this? I have a c207 350 CDI 2010. I have leaking shocks and need to change these. Because I have the sport package which includes the dynamic handling package the cost for new shocks are getting crazy. Any advice on an alternative please? Maybe coilovers or aftermarket suspension? Thanks in advance.
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Others have swapped KW coilovers variant 1 or 3. Problem with not using an oem replacements is that your car then will permanently remain in sport mode and you will get an error code unless you purchase the edc cancellation kit (another couple hundred bucks) . imo if you only have 1 strut leaking and you can feel the car riding on the spring just purchase the 1 strut for about $900 bucks and have a local shop swap it out for another $150.
if you need all of them to be changed and you are short on cash go with the KW swap and edc cancellation kit. you'll get used to always having sport mode on and i dont think the 350 CDI is that much different in sport anyway.
if you need all of them to be changed and you are short on cash go with the KW swap and edc cancellation kit. you'll get used to always having sport mode on and i dont think the 350 CDI is that much different in sport anyway.
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Mercedes Coupe E350 CDI
They're all misting/leaking so definitely need to change them out for new. I would like to keep everything original as spec however the costs will probably spiral. 1 of the ride height level sensors are broken so its constantly in sport mode anyway. I was looking at an aftermarket kit so i can do away with the level sensors and also get suspension changed for new. It will hopefully cost me a lot less than the Mercedes original parts. Just not sure on which aftermarket kit to go for.
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I'm also in the same situation. Both fronts leaking.. not exactly sure if I want to go with 2 new oem structs are go coil overs. Does anybody know if H&R lowering springs are the same for the e-coupe and C63?
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I've checked and they are the same. I have also bought a set of BC Racing coilovers to replace the suspension all together. Got the whole set of less than the price of 1 strut.
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Mercedes Coupe E350 CDI
That sounds like a great deal. How are you finding the ride? Did you disconnect the sport function? Late mentioned the cancellation kit. Not sure if i want the engine in constantly sport mode. How have you got the setup?
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I'll update once I get the coilovers and have them installed.
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I think the sport function will constantly be on. Mine already is because of a faulty ride height level sensor. I've heard the ride will be surprisingly better than the factory kit, not to mention the BC kit is a great choice. Looking forward to the update.
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Yeah I am in sport mode all the time. I really don't mind it and gas mileage is comparable.
KW said it is supposed to mimic factory system.
I went low so it may be ride height sensor. I never looked into it further.
No malfunctions or lights on dash. Rides excellent (as excellent as 20's with low profile tires will ride, lol)
Few things after a year on setup.....Prepare to replace sway bar links, I would suggest getting adjustables (Godspeed makes a decent set)
If you lower it in the rear, prepare to replace rear tires often. You are messing with rear camber and unless you want to get into a lot of work, you are gonna burn out tires on the inside.
KW said it is supposed to mimic factory system.
I went low so it may be ride height sensor. I never looked into it further.
No malfunctions or lights on dash. Rides excellent (as excellent as 20's with low profile tires will ride, lol)
Few things after a year on setup.....Prepare to replace sway bar links, I would suggest getting adjustables (Godspeed makes a decent set)
If you lower it in the rear, prepare to replace rear tires often. You are messing with rear camber and unless you want to get into a lot of work, you are gonna burn out tires on the inside.
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Yeah I am in sport mode all the time. I really don't mind it and gas mileage is comparable.
KW said it is supposed to mimic factory system.
I went low so it may be ride height sensor. I never looked into it further.
No malfunctions or lights on dash. Rides excellent (as excellent as 20's with low profile tires will ride, lol)
Few things after a year on setup.....Prepare to replace sway bar links, I would suggest getting adjustables (Godspeed makes a decent set)
If you lower it in the rear, prepare to replace rear tires often. You are messing with rear camber and unless you want to get into a lot of work, you are gonna burn out tires on the inside.
KW said it is supposed to mimic factory system.
I went low so it may be ride height sensor. I never looked into it further.
No malfunctions or lights on dash. Rides excellent (as excellent as 20's with low profile tires will ride, lol)
Few things after a year on setup.....Prepare to replace sway bar links, I would suggest getting adjustables (Godspeed makes a decent set)
If you lower it in the rear, prepare to replace rear tires often. You are messing with rear camber and unless you want to get into a lot of work, you are gonna burn out tires on the inside.
I'm curious if getting the Bilstein dampers instead of OEM will let you switch between modes instead of being stuck in sport
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2010 e550 coupe
No I can use paddles.
As far as I know, KW is only company that makes plug and play EDC cancellation kit. At least at the time I bought them.
They are just solenoids that connect to the EDC plug to trick the system.
As far as I know, KW is only company that makes plug and play EDC cancellation kit. At least at the time I bought them.
They are just solenoids that connect to the EDC plug to trick the system.
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2010 e550 coupe
If you have the cancellars and the car is still getting stuck in sport mode it is likely some other issue causing it. A common fault is the little sensor on the shocks... I believe it is a ride height sensor or something similar.
