e55 stock suspension
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2002 E55
e55 stock suspension
hey everyone!
an mbworld.org forum newbie here. i had some questions that i was hoping you experts would be able to help me out with. i just purchased a 2002 e55 to add to my mb collection. it is brilliant silver with the 2-tone interior. i'm looking to change the suspension immediately and have heard mixed comments about what is stock on the e55.
here's what i've been told:
1. e55 has AMG springs which gives the car a slightly lower stance than the non-AMG
2. e55 has AMG shocks (i've gotten mixed statements on this one)
3. on my other cars, i switched out from stock to H&R/Bilstein
here are my questions:
1. how would/did you lower your e55? i don't want it slammed. but, i do want it lower than it is
2. would switching out to H&R Sport springs lower the car more than the AMG springs?
3. typically i would change out the shocks too. however, is it worth it "if" the car already has AMG shocks?
thanks in advance! i can't wait to show my finished project!
skimfisher
an mbworld.org forum newbie here. i had some questions that i was hoping you experts would be able to help me out with. i just purchased a 2002 e55 to add to my mb collection. it is brilliant silver with the 2-tone interior. i'm looking to change the suspension immediately and have heard mixed comments about what is stock on the e55.
here's what i've been told:
1. e55 has AMG springs which gives the car a slightly lower stance than the non-AMG
2. e55 has AMG shocks (i've gotten mixed statements on this one)
3. on my other cars, i switched out from stock to H&R/Bilstein
here are my questions:
1. how would/did you lower your e55? i don't want it slammed. but, i do want it lower than it is
2. would switching out to H&R Sport springs lower the car more than the AMG springs?
3. typically i would change out the shocks too. however, is it worth it "if" the car already has AMG shocks?
thanks in advance! i can't wait to show my finished project!
skimfisher
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13 Lunar Blue GL550, 06 Imola Red BMW X5 4.8is, 04 Gold Honda Ody
Congrats on your purchase.
I think you will get better answers in the E55 forum:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e55-e63-e53-e43-amgs-w210-w211-w212-w213-46/
Good Luck.
I think you will get better answers in the E55 forum:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e55-e63-e53-e43-amgs-w210-w211-w212-w213-46/
Good Luck.
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2000E55, 2003G500
The E55 has Bilstein "Heavy Duty" shocks. The E55 has AMG springs that are slightly lower, and slightly firmer than stock.
There are several ways to lower the car, The most popular is as follows - Use H&R springs which are 15% firmer than the AMG springs, and they lower the car about 1.5" lower than the AMG springs. People who use the H&R springs, also change to the Bilstein "Sport" shocks. Again, a little firmer (especially on rebound) and shorter to accomodate the drop from the springs.
There are several ways to lower the car, The most popular is as follows - Use H&R springs which are 15% firmer than the AMG springs, and they lower the car about 1.5" lower than the AMG springs. People who use the H&R springs, also change to the Bilstein "Sport" shocks. Again, a little firmer (especially on rebound) and shorter to accomodate the drop from the springs.
