Lowering '14 E550 Sedan

Dec 30, 2017 | 08:39 AM

4Door63

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Lowering '14 E550 Sedan

Hey all!
I'm to the E class world after selling my 2014 C63 507. The car was an absolute hoot to drive but the larger E fits my family needs better, and I'm really happy how well-rounded this car is!

I've searched on the web as well as in this forum and still have a few questions around lowering a non-airmatic 550 sedan. It seems I've seen a couple of members that have used coupe springs on their sedan, so my question is are the spring rates good for the sedan? Also, are there any other options for this car that I haven't seen other than Vogtland, as the review on this spring brand aren't the greatest.

Future plans will probably be minimal since I have a CPO warranty and don't want to lose the drivetrain portion by tuning the car. I have swapped out the good emblem for a black OEM version, tinted the windows and am currently leaning towards ordering the Weistec filters to help her breath a little better.

Thanks for the lowering knowlege.

Dec 30, 2017 | 09:24 PM

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Congrats to E class world !!!! Family is more important!!! Goooood Man
As i know Vogtland is solid for E class, but i have also seen some people on KW.

And I thought Weistec filters is same as BMC or K&F ?
https://www.knfilters.ca/search/prod...x?prod=33-2474
http://www.bmcairfilters.com/eng/car...b224-01/65/art

Dec 30, 2017 | 10:11 PM

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Thanks for the reply, and your car looks great!
Are you lowered with airmatic, or do you have springs? My knowledge of Vogtland is that I saw in a few boards that they had a 3 star review, mainly for harshness. I've lowered all of my cars for the better wheel to fender gap and really would like to tighten this one up as well, but don't want to completely ruin the supple ride. I'm fine with, and actually prefer a firmer ride as long as the it's balanced ride quality.

As far as the air filters I was leaning towards Weistec for the dry filter over the oiled filter. I'd rather avoid any MAF sensor issues.

Dec 30, 2017 | 11:33 PM

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Thanks!!

Mine is Airmatic and lowered with links.

For Air intake, i m on UPD Cold air induction kit. It is also dry filter.

Dec 31, 2017 | 05:27 PM

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One more question regarding exhaust; What year E63 mufflers will work on our cars? Do I need to look for takeoff exhaust from a '14 and up E63, or do can I use mufflers from older years as well?

Thanks again and Happy New Year to all.

Jan 1, 2018 | 07:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Door63

I m not too sure about the answer on mufflers. All i have is just the tip and trim.
I went with 3rd party products on the whole exhaust from turbo back to mufflers.

And i think Yr 14 or up should fit just fine.
If its older than yr 14, i think an experienced muffler shop can modify it easily.