Any coilover mods out there?
05-23-2006, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 98indypacer
alroumi: Where did you get the coilovers? Who did the work?
98indypacer, Shoudl I get the Brabus springs ? are they good, or should I get propper coilovers
05-23-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by alroumi
Sorry, I havent purchased them , They were very exspensive!
98indypacer, Shoudl I get the Brabus springs ? are they good, or should I get propper coilovers
98indypacer, Shoudl I get the Brabus springs ? are they good, or should I get propper coilovers
05-23-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 98indypacer
Alroumi: A good set of coilovers will be much better than just springs but the cost is very different. If you just replace the springs you can achieve a lower look but the stock shock will not be matched to the new spring rate. Coilovers match the shock to the spring rate and you also get an adjustable ride height. A set of springs would cost $350-500 (not installed) but coilovers are probably in the $2000 range so there is a big difference in cost. I may try springs first. If I don't like the ride, I can sell the springs and then get coilovers.
05-23-2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by alroumi
I dont need springs or coilovers to tell you the truth, first of all i think the AMG one's are designed for the car and are tested and reasearched by the proffessionals amg and I wouldnt change it!
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05-24-2006, 08:11 AM
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The AMG suspension is great, but the car was designed to be priced in the low $60k's as well.
The best bet is the KW 's which list for slightly over $2k with an additional 4-6 hour install. We are fortunate to have this application, considering our low production numbers. I'm sure the car will be glued to the road.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_P...pe=all&zeile=2
It gets pricey as well because an alignment is indicated each time the height is changed.
The best bet is the KW 's which list for slightly over $2k with an additional 4-6 hour install. We are fortunate to have this application, considering our low production numbers. I'm sure the car will be glued to the road.
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/30_P...pe=all&zeile=2
It gets pricey as well because an alignment is indicated each time the height is changed.
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05-24-2006, 06:52 PM
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The question is has anyone done a KW variant 3 yet? I hear there's problems clearing the wheels that might require spacers. Not what I'm trying to do, although it's the cheapest option for coilovers.
06-13-2006, 11:57 AM
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KW is working on a new variant 3 exclusively for the SLK55 due to the wheel clearance problems with the cone shaped springs. The current one is for non-AMG SLK R171 models.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
06-14-2006, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jmejones
KW is working on a new variant 3 exclusively for the SLK55 due to the wheel clearance problems with the cone shaped springs. The current one is for non-AMG SLK R171 models.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
06-16-2006, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jmejones
KW is working on a new variant 3 exclusively for the SLK55 due to the wheel clearance problems with the cone shaped springs. The current one is for non-AMG SLK R171 models.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
06-19-2006, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jmejones
KW is working on a new variant 3 exclusively for the SLK55 due to the wheel clearance problems with the cone shaped springs. The current one is for non-AMG SLK R171 models.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
It should be on the market by July according to KW this week.
06-19-2006, 07:37 AM
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Topboss: Great, you are one of the view. Who installed them? What type of wheels do you have and do you have the exact wheel measurements? KW said it's been done but it all depended on the wheels.
06-19-2006, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by topboss
Interesting.........I've had the KW3 kit fitted to my 55 for about 3 months now......absolutely no issues with fitment at all.
06-19-2006, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jmejones
Topboss: Great, you are one of the view. Who installed them? What type of wheels do you have and do you have the exact wheel measurements? KW said it's been done but it all depended on the wheels.
AMG "SL65" style
Fronts - 8.5 x 19 ET30 225/35/19
Rears - 9.5 x 19 ET31 255/30/19
Only issue I had was slight rubbing on the very outer edge towards the rear of the rear arch when going over big dips (this was with 235/265 tyres). But this is due to the offset on the rear being a little lower than recommended and not a fault of the KW' kit. Since fitting the 225/255's I've had no issues what so ever. The ride height is about 20mm lower than the std AMG setup.
Not tried it with the std alloys.......could do so over the next week or so if any of you guys/gals would find it helpful.
Suspension was fitted by Demon Tweeks in Wrexham (UK)
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06-19-2006, 05:25 PM
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Not too be too critical, but you did have a problem with the setup or you wouldn't have adjusted your wheels. That's the point and the problem KW identifies. They are making a variant 3 version specifically for the SLK55 so you don't have to go through that. KW states the current version is only for non AMG R171 models for the reason you described.
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Originally Posted by jmejones
Not too be too critical, but you did have a problem with the setup or you wouldn't have adjusted your wheels. That's the point and the problem KW identifies. They are making a variant 3 version specifically for the SLK55 so you don't have to go through that. KW states the current version is only for non AMG R171 models for the reason you described.
Like I said.....the issue is nothing to do with the KW coilovers, it is solely to do with the offset of the wheel. Had the same issue pre-kw's on the std AMG suspension. The rear offset should ideally be ET35 when going to a 19" rim, the AMG wheels I have are ET31.
06-24-2006, 11:43 AM
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The one I posted above lowers the car upto 35mm,
The seconds suspension pacakge is called SLK55 Vath Widend chasis
it lowers the car upto 65mm and it contains widend spring strut, hardness ajustable, with progressive springs costs 2656 euros
The seconds suspension pacakge is called SLK55 Vath Widend chasis
it lowers the car upto 65mm and it contains widend spring strut, hardness ajustable, with progressive springs costs 2656 euros
06-24-2006, 12:33 PM
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Website for VATH? or is this VAETH tuning in Germany? Which haven't returned my emails in two weeks.
06-24-2006, 12:34 PM
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