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W211 KW Coilover Swap Part 3
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2004 E500
Ask GrantwoodTX where he got his conversion done...though he's near Houston.
Last edited by spinn; May 13, 2012 at 08:37 PM.
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I'm getting mine done as I type, using KW V2 coilovers. The only parts that I really needed for my setup are the shim and spring retainer for the front shocks (items 60 and 90 highlighted in orange). I purchased a used set of lower control arms off of car-parts.com for $135 and it came with all the bolts, cover, and the riveted bracket (items 170, 180, 181 highlighted in orange) that holds some wiring on the control arm.
My installer said the only really difficulty to attempt this is that some of the exhaust system has to be dropped a little to get at the air reservoir to remove it without damaging the hose. He also avoided having to drop the rear to remove the reservoir as a whole, which is what the manual says to do. This saves a couple of hours of time.
He's supposedly finishing up the front this morning, because I had not ordered the parts needed for the front. It should be fairly simple to get that installed. Then it's a matter of programming and adjusting.
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check post#134 for my original list. Attached is my modified list.
I'm getting mine done as I type, using KW V2 coilovers. The only parts that I really needed for my setup are the shim and spring retainer for the front shocks (items 60 and 90 highlighted in orange). I purchased a used set of lower control arms off of car-parts.com for $135 and it came with all the bolts, cover, and the riveted bracket (items 170, 180, 181 highlighted in orange) that holds some wiring on the control arm.
My installer said the only really difficulty to attempt this is that some of the exhaust system has to be dropped a little to get at the air reservoir to remove it without damaging the hose. He also avoided having to drop the rear to remove the reservoir as a whole, which is what the manual says to do. This saves a couple of hours of time.
He's supposedly finishing up the front this morning, because I had not ordered the parts needed for the front. It should be fairly simple to get that installed. Then it's a matter of programming and adjusting.
I'm getting mine done as I type, using KW V2 coilovers. The only parts that I really needed for my setup are the shim and spring retainer for the front shocks (items 60 and 90 highlighted in orange). I purchased a used set of lower control arms off of car-parts.com for $135 and it came with all the bolts, cover, and the riveted bracket (items 170, 180, 181 highlighted in orange) that holds some wiring on the control arm.
My installer said the only really difficulty to attempt this is that some of the exhaust system has to be dropped a little to get at the air reservoir to remove it without damaging the hose. He also avoided having to drop the rear to remove the reservoir as a whole, which is what the manual says to do. This saves a couple of hours of time.
He's supposedly finishing up the front this morning, because I had not ordered the parts needed for the front. It should be fairly simple to get that installed. Then it's a matter of programming and adjusting.
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No problem
Price wise, it's going to depend on which coilovers you order, plus whether you decide to buy new or used control arms. Most of the bolts can be reused from the airmatic setup. Labor wise, probably 6-8 hours. Since I had an extended warranty which covers my failed air spring, I've got $1K going towards labor, which should cover it all.
Price wise, it's going to depend on which coilovers you order, plus whether you decide to buy new or used control arms. Most of the bolts can be reused from the airmatic setup. Labor wise, probably 6-8 hours. Since I had an extended warranty which covers my failed air spring, I've got $1K going towards labor, which should cover it all.
Last edited by spinn; May 15, 2012 at 03:09 PM.
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this is the link that my local shop sent me :
http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...fort-7176.html
Im not sure wheather it is the variant 1 or 2 ....
http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...fort-7176.html
Im not sure wheather it is the variant 1 or 2 ....
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this is the link that my local shop sent me :
http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...fort-7176.html
Im not sure wheather it is the variant 1 or 2 ....
http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...fort-7176.html
Im not sure wheather it is the variant 1 or 2 ....
This is the one I have and what most other people have been getting if I'm not mistaken...the Variant 2's...
http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...t-v2-7045.html
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not quite sure what's the real difference between the street comfort and Variant 2 is; both have adjustable rebound dampening. Maybe less lowering capabilities than the Variant 2...which I would've been OK with had I'd known.
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it depends on the coilovers you get and what their range of adjustability is. The lower you go, the more likely you'll need to adjust camber/toe. Even with the KW Variant 2 coilovers, the minimum setting is still very low and I'll likely need to add some adjustable camber arm at least for the rears.
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coilovers.
Hello fellow members, As some of you may know my name is Serge. I own a shop in SoCal that specializes in Mercedes Benz. Wanted to share with you another Coilover swap on a 211 E55 AMG. This is the 3rd one.
First, released air in suspension with SDS. Removed all struts and bellows. Ordered the correct parts for installation. Installed Coilovers, adjusted height and dampening. Re-programmed the Instrument Cluster, Central Gateway and EIS. No gremlins or problems with install.
Here are some pictures.
Everything went smooth, install was great. Since there is a lot of people that want the parts list. Please PM me and i will gladly pass it on. There is a total of 12 parts. If programming is needed I can also help. Enjoy and Thanks
First, released air in suspension with SDS. Removed all struts and bellows. Ordered the correct parts for installation. Installed Coilovers, adjusted height and dampening. Re-programmed the Instrument Cluster, Central Gateway and EIS. No gremlins or problems with install.
Here are some pictures.
Everything went smooth, install was great. Since there is a lot of people that want the parts list. Please PM me and i will gladly pass it on. There is a total of 12 parts. If programming is needed I can also help. Enjoy and Thanks
I am interested in converting my 55 to coilovers please send me a pricing on all the parts that are needed for this conversion.. 2003 E55.. Thank you very much I appreciate it.
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