Are coilovers available for W210?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 232
Likes: 3
From: Seattle
2005 E320 CDI
Are coilovers available for W210?
After seeing the other post regarding the spring perch rust, I was wondering if there was anything you could do to avoid driving and having that fail on you.
Do they sell coilovers for the W210? If so, doesn't that go over the strut eliminating the dependence on the spring perch? Can someone who knows more about the coilovers please give your input. Are my assumptions correct or am I way off?
Do they sell coilovers for the W210? If so, doesn't that go over the strut eliminating the dependence on the spring perch? Can someone who knows more about the coilovers please give your input. Are my assumptions correct or am I way off?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,810
Likes: 0
From: SFV, Ca.
W210, W220, W163, W164, C6
A buddy of mine uses D2 Racing RS coilovers on his W210, I've yet to take his car for a test run but he's been raving about it. Hope this helps..good luck.
D2 Racing
D2 Racing
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Palmyra Wisconsin
1999 E430
W210 Spring Perch Coil-over Failure
On May 30, 2011 while driving 55MPH, with my wife, 5 & 7year olds the perch failed and dropped the spring, and of course collapsed. There are no official recalls using my VIN, I'm not sure what to do.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 6,171
Likes: 16
300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
If you
have a relationship with the mb dealer se if they will go part way on the cost to repair.
The kit is for sale with the new cup any good body shop can follow the directions and cut out the old and rivet in the new. MB dealer will direct you to such a shop.
Send a CC of the letter to the dealer to mb usa in NJ at their hq.
Wisconsin salt plays hell with those so be sure to r/r the other side as well
The kit is for sale with the new cup any good body shop can follow the directions and cut out the old and rivet in the new. MB dealer will direct you to such a shop.
Send a CC of the letter to the dealer to mb usa in NJ at their hq.
Wisconsin salt plays hell with those so be sure to r/r the other side as well
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Palmyra Wisconsin
1999 E430
Thanks ALOT!!!! for the info. I'm kind of fumbling around trying to figure out what to do. I got a quote of $1500 from Concours Auto Body in Milwaukee WI. They said they'd cut out the old one, rusty body and all, and weld in an entire new piece since the area is most likely weakened by the rust as well.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 0
From: MICHIGAN
2001 E55 - 2008 CLS63 -2016 F-150
Damn i think my spring perch might be rusted n broken off , have yet to inspect it .. would u still be able to drive the car if it broke off?? . wouldnt the whole side bottom out ?. my driver side front seems to sit lower then then passenger side .. other night i was driving and thought i ran something over and looked couldnt see anything but heard a big BaMMM ..was like WTF .. am gettin mine checked out in day or two ..
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Palmyra Wisconsin
1999 E430
Failed Spring Perch W210
What we have found is that the passenger's side is failing as well. There are no "service bulletins" on this. Anyone who has this happen must file with Larry.Long@dot.gov and <cite>file with the www.nhtsa.gov </cite>get Mercedes to recall to fix this problem. I know, I know, someone's gosta die first, and all... but Canada did a recall. Check out
http://www.mbca.org/forum/coil-sprin...-investigation
http://www.mbca.org/forum/coil-sprin...-investigation
Trending Topics
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Palmyra Wisconsin
1999 E430
I took some pictures and put them on my website http://www.templedigital.com/cars/e430/
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
