Possible coilover/air setup for W211 55's...
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Possible coilover/air setup for W211 55's...
So I was talking to Platinum VIP. It's a shop in SoCal. They have (exclusive rights?) a coilover setup that may fit on our W211. To boot, sitting atop the coilovers is a metal cylinder that is, I think, not air nor fluid driven. Although I think it must've been air. Regardless, what that system does that it allows for you to set your coils to a certain level and then have the ability to raise the car up or down and to actually drive on it unlike some systems that don't allow you to stay up for more than just going over a speed bump.
What do you guys think about it? They have done that system on several cars. It's call the Phantom Cup Kit.
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What do you guys think about it? They have done that system on several cars. It's call the Phantom Cup Kit.
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So I was talking to Platinum VIP. It's a shop in SoCal. They have (exclusive rights?) a coilover setup that may fit on our W211. To boot, sitting atop the coilovers is a metal cylinder that is, I think, not air nor fluid driven. Although I think it must've been air. Regardless, what that system does that it allows for you to set your coils to a certain level and then have the ability to raise the car up or down and to actually drive on it unlike some systems that don't allow you to stay up for more than just going over a speed bump.
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It is an air ride set up. It is becoming very popular in the volkswagen scene. A friend of mine just finished installing a similar kit on his volkswagen golf and it rides amazing. Basically is is the same concept as our factory airmatic although it gives you the ability to raise and lower the car as much as you like as well as drive it as low or as high as you like. At first i thought that it would bounce and ride like sh&* although it rides no different then our cars. It is stiff but not as harsh as a coilover. If this is available to our cars there is no doubt in my mind that I will be purchasing a set. I always have the fear in the back of my mind that my airmatic will go and it will cost a fortune to fix......i guess we now have a remedy and still be on the floor 
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I'd like to see a good coilover setup for these cars too in the event I have an airmatic failure and the coilovers are a reasonably priced alternative.
However, I like the fact that the E55 rides like a boat and handles like crap. That's why I bought it. I've got a 2900lb car with 950lb/in springs in it that I drive when I want something that handles well.
Andy
However, I like the fact that the E55 rides like a boat and handles like crap. That's why I bought it. I've got a 2900lb car with 950lb/in springs in it that I drive when I want something that handles well.
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you miss the fact that you'd be rocking a coilover setup that would be a million times better than the airmatic setup. I suppose what needs to be found out is if we can use something like a set of PSS9 on our cars and then rock that thing on top.
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Also in case of the air ride failure, there are a few o rings backups that would save the ride height. In the worse case scenario, you'd be rolling at the lowest point of your coilover setup, which would still allow you to drive home, whereas with the airmatic, you're done.
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that's a great idea godfather ...
is our suspension share the same idea as the lambo ? because I saw the kw setup with the resevoir that can be use in lambo...I believe I saw it on the modified luxury magazine a while back
is our suspension share the same idea as the lambo ? because I saw the kw setup with the resevoir that can be use in lambo...I believe I saw it on the modified luxury magazine a while back
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PSS9's???? wow you have low standards
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You are absolutely correct. In the event that the air bag fails we would still have the coilover to rely on. The more i think of it the more I want it. It is pricy though. My buddy spent $1200 on the coilovers then another $2000 in air ride equipment. Believe it or not there is alot involved with converting it and who know what it will take on our cars without causing faults and other issues. [/I]
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stfu, eat a dick and gtfo my thread.
Well short of doing that air setup atop the coilovers, what we should figure out if how to get coilovers done on the car in the first place. VRP hello? Come on already! The airmatic rides TERRIBLE, and aftering coming from my S4 AWD (Quattro) and PSS9 suspension, it makes me so sad not to be able to get the full potential out of the E55.
You are absolutely correct. In the event that the air bag fails we would still have the coilover to rely on. The more i think of it the more I want it. It is pricy though. My buddy spent $1200 on the coilovers then another $2000 in air ride equipment. Believe it or not there is alot involved with converting it and who know what it will take on our cars without causing faults and other issues. [/I]
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Typical response of someone that doesn't have a decent argument.
The PSS9's are fine for a ricer, but it's not a great Setup. If you want a great setup you go with Moton, Ohlins, Sachs Racing, or Penske. PSS9's are the monroe sensatrack of coilovers
The PSS9's are fine for a ricer, but it's not a great Setup. If you want a great setup you go with Moton, Ohlins, Sachs Racing, or Penske. PSS9's are the monroe sensatrack of coilovers
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Jangy, I want my w211 to handle as good as my w210 at least. I don't feel confident in tv current setup. As for the electronics I have no idea. I thought the only thing was the ride height/sport adjustments....
E55pilot have you ever owned a car with a set of pss9 or any of the other ones you mentionned? The pss9 or pss10 now as I've seen, are far from being ricey. Don't speak of something you know nothing about. I don't deny that there are other better setup out there but the pss9 is very good and far from ghetto.
E55pilot have you ever owned a car with a set of pss9 or any of the other ones you mentionned? The pss9 or pss10 now as I've seen, are far from being ricey. Don't speak of something you know nothing about. I don't deny that there are other better setup out there but the pss9 is very good and far from ghetto.
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E55pilot have you ever owned a car with a set of pss9 or any of the other ones you mentionned? The pss9 or pss10 now as I've seen, are far from being ricey. Don't speak of something you know nothing about. I don't deny that there are other better setup out there but the pss9 is very good and far from ghetto.
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A few years back I remember talk of trying to use the E320 (no airmatic) electronics but I dunno where that got.
You seriously think a 210 handles better? Have you driven an E55 with the 030 package? You may be better off upgrading your current system (add support, revalve, retune, etc.) and still having the active ride. I've always loved the active ride and really only miss coil overs under truly extreme conditions where the airmatic just can't react quickly enough. Short of that, the airmatic rides flat where a coilover would lean and I like flat.
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E55pilot are you a race car chassis designer?
Jangy maybe because I have my ride all beaned out slammed I'm not enjoying the potential of the airmatic. Slammed like I am is not optimal. That's why I wished we could do a coilover setup so I can ride low and retain some performance. Ah the elusive marriage of form and function.
The 55 had the 030? I thought only the 63s did. What does that exactly entail?
Jangy maybe because I have my ride all beaned out slammed I'm not enjoying the potential of the airmatic. Slammed like I am is not optimal. That's why I wished we could do a coilover setup so I can ride low and retain some performance. Ah the elusive marriage of form and function.
The 55 had the 030? I thought only the 63s did. What does that exactly entail?
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Jangy maybe because I have my ride all beaned out slammed I'm not enjoying the potential of the airmatic. Slammed like I am is not optimal. That's why I wished we could do a coilover setup so I can ride low and retain some performance. Ah the elusive marriage of form and function.
The 55 had the 030? I thought only the 63s did. What does that exactly entail?
The 55 had the 030? I thought only the 63s did. What does that exactly entail?
Yes, 030 components are available for the E55. It was never an option on the E55 but rather an aftermarket upgrade from the motherland. There is a pdf with specs and pricing floating somewhere. The main difference is that the E55 LSD has a 35% lock and the E63 LSD has a 40% lock. But we are talking airmatic. Why couldn't we upgrade some of the parts on the E55 with ones from the CLS or E 63s?
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Another Steadi/Eric Fletcher sounding comment. The guy just wants a more aggressive coilover setup for the street. He's not racing his E55 around a track trying to make a living.
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A lot of information is passed back and forth from those sensors and I'm not sure how the car will react without also swapping out the electronics.
A few years back I remember talk of trying to use the E320 (no airmatic) electronics but I dunno where that got.
You seriously think a 210 handles better? Have you driven an E55 with the 030 package? You may be better off upgrading your current system (add support, revalve, retune, etc.) and still having the active ride. I've always loved the active ride and really only miss coil overs under truly extreme conditions where the airmatic just can't react quickly enough. Short of that, the airmatic rides flat where a coilover would lean and I like flat.
A few years back I remember talk of trying to use the E320 (no airmatic) electronics but I dunno where that got.
You seriously think a 210 handles better? Have you driven an E55 with the 030 package? You may be better off upgrading your current system (add support, revalve, retune, etc.) and still having the active ride. I've always loved the active ride and really only miss coil overs under truly extreme conditions where the airmatic just can't react quickly enough. Short of that, the airmatic rides flat where a coilover would lean and I like flat.
A MB tech told me that you could simply set the suspension settings in DAS to E320/Steel Suspension that would eliminate any sensor/electronic requirements the DAS needs if you were to take out airmatic? I have never verified this, but have you looked into it?
He said that you could put on PSS9s, Motons, whatever. Couple of changes in the DAS and you'd be on your way?
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Jangy,
A MB tech told me that you could simply set the suspension settings in DAS to E320/Steel Suspension that would eliminate any sensor/electronic requirements the DAS needs if you were to take out airmatic? I have never verified this, but have you looked into it?
He said that you could put on PSS9s, Motons, whatever. Couple of changes in the DAS and you'd be on your way?
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A MB tech told me that you could simply set the suspension settings in DAS to E320/Steel Suspension that would eliminate any sensor/electronic requirements the DAS needs if you were to take out airmatic? I have never verified this, but have you looked into it?
He said that you could put on PSS9s, Motons, whatever. Couple of changes in the DAS and you'd be on your way?
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It makes sense to me, and the guy who told me is a reputable MB tech, but again - not verified. I agree it would really be a big deal if it were true. I was actually told this just yesterday. Maybe some DAS experts can chime in?
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