SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: R230 Adjustable Coilover Kit : It's Finally Happening!
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
Pricing is the same for V8 and V12, only difference is street and sport set up, the sport version is a few hundred more which I paid for.
However if the power steering pump doesn't work on the V12 and we have to loop our tandum pumps, then I would assume the kit would cost a little bit cheaper if we don't end up using that part.
However if the power steering pump doesn't work on the V12 and we have to loop our tandum pumps, then I would assume the kit would cost a little bit cheaper if we don't end up using that part.
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Pricing is the same for V8 and V12, only difference is street and sport set up, the sport version is a few hundred more which I paid for.
However if the power steering pump doesn't work on the V12 and we have to loop our tandum pumps, then I would assume the kit would cost a little bit cheaper if we don't end up using that part.
However if the power steering pump doesn't work on the V12 and we have to loop our tandum pumps, then I would assume the kit would cost a little bit cheaper if we don't end up using that part.
Please keep us posted on the pump situation!
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Hi guys, sorry for tooking so long for my review as i having accident and admitted in the hospital
For the car lucky i manage to be with it before my accident so here is what i conclude;
Pros:
1. Finishing of the product really nice, color, bolt etc
Cons:
1. No installation guide is include, most garage will able to do it but without manual might be a bit confuse like me
2. Front sway bar is not perfectly fit, i need to cut out some part to make it completely screw-in to the car. Rear bar no problem
(Picture bar1-3)
Note:
1. One part that you surely need to complete the conversion is 350 oil bottle which will perfectly fit to the pump without any problem
(Picture oil bottle 1-2)
Driving:
Currently i test my car only once since after that i had accident. First feeling of the car without adjust, feeling more stiff than normal ABC. Driving through road-bump the whole car feel going up-down as a single piece.
After adjust to my personal style it seem more sport driving than ABC definately, which if compare to normal car with shock absorber and spring, this coilover kit surely feel sport drive. I did not have a chance to test at high-speed yet and drive more than this so after i recover and able to drive again i will let you guys know.
bar 1
bar 2
bar 3
oil bottle 1
oil bottle 2
For the car lucky i manage to be with it before my accident so here is what i conclude;
Pros:
1. Finishing of the product really nice, color, bolt etc
Cons:
1. No installation guide is include, most garage will able to do it but without manual might be a bit confuse like me
2. Front sway bar is not perfectly fit, i need to cut out some part to make it completely screw-in to the car. Rear bar no problem
(Picture bar1-3)
Note:
1. One part that you surely need to complete the conversion is 350 oil bottle which will perfectly fit to the pump without any problem
(Picture oil bottle 1-2)
Driving:
Currently i test my car only once since after that i had accident. First feeling of the car without adjust, feeling more stiff than normal ABC. Driving through road-bump the whole car feel going up-down as a single piece.
After adjust to my personal style it seem more sport driving than ABC definately, which if compare to normal car with shock absorber and spring, this coilover kit surely feel sport drive. I did not have a chance to test at high-speed yet and drive more than this so after i recover and able to drive again i will let you guys know.
bar 1
bar 2
bar 3
oil bottle 1
oil bottle 2
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Yes, my garage done this during my admitted in the hospital but i guess its not that hard cuz i didnt provide insturction on page#4 and he still remove the code already
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like a tight fit. Maybe it needs to have some parts wrapped in some kind of heat resisting foam materal so it doesnt bang agaisnt the other components
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Nope nope, the photo "bar3" is before i cut some part to adjust the bar cuz its too tight but after its done there is a space between bar and body part so no parts is bang to other for sure
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
So an update on my kit, well 2 months still no kit, I'm giving this benefit of the doubt since this is still fairly a new product, but if this was something mass produced I think out of 5 stars I'd deducted 1 star just due to how long the kit took to ship out.
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I totally agree with you on shipping
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
So another update, looks like the kit will ship out this week. I got the tracking number but it hasn't shipped out yet.
After shipping only 2 test remains, the installation for the V12 R230s and how the kit handles on these big V12s. I will keep everyone posted.
After shipping only 2 test remains, the installation for the V12 R230s and how the kit handles on these big V12s. I will keep everyone posted.
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
So the shipping label was created last Tuesday, shipped out on Thursday and I received the package yesterday (8/16) but I haven't had time to go to the shop since I've been so swamped with work. If anything I'll prob stop by this Friday and get pics of the kit.
All that's left to do is test out the fitment for the V12s and see how the car rides.
All that's left to do is test out the fitment for the V12s and see how the car rides.
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
So I stopped by the shop today to see the kit in person. The techs were really impressed by the build quality of the kit and said 4.5k for this kit is a steal if everything fits. But my shop will be trying to make a bracket for the power steering pump. The struts are out so far, and rest will be out next week.
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
Well looks like theres a problem with the front sway bars. My shop want to check with Sean to make sure there installing the bar right before looking into making a custom sway bar but from what I'm being told looks like theres 0 room.
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06 SL65AMG, 13 Tesla Model S 60kwh, 02 Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 12 S550 4 Matic, 07 E320 Bluetec, 06 LX470
Btw the rear sway bar and all the struts fit. Looks like the only issue is making a bracket for the power steering pump or looping the tandum pump and the front sway bar.