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Originally Posted by chipnpulley211
(Post 5248794)
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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Best modification so far!! Car goes in the direction you want it to now much better
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Originally Posted by SamBoler
(Post 5252058)
Best modification so far!! Car goes in the direction you want it to now much better
Wish mine had coilovers from day 1. :) |
Originally Posted by vettdvr
(Post 5252598)
On this site people have been taunting how great the air suspension is and it is way advanced and better for the car and now coil overs are better?
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Originally Posted by FASN8N
(Post 5252605)
You must have been reading a different site about a different car? I can't recall anyone ever raving about the air suspension on these cars :nix: the only benefit to air suspension is that you can raise/lower the car electronically
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The handling characteristics of air suspension is terrible.
The only way someone would say it's good is if they never took a turn "aggressively". Maybe they like the ride comfort? |
Originally Posted by SamBoler
(Post 5252984)
The handling characteristics of air suspension is terrible.
The only way someone would say it's good is if they never took a turn "aggressively". Maybe they like the ride comfort? I think the air suspension is nice for a luxury cruiser, but I also think each design has its purpose. All this said, I am sure I would consider going this route if I was looking at some major $$ suspension repair bills. |
if anyone in SF Bay Area is planning to install some KW V2 coilovers (already purchased) on their W211, please get in touch with me. Looking to fabricate a rear shim to give it some extra clearance (to avoid alignment issues), but need the loose rear spring perch to vacuum-form a copy. Don't want to go through removing mine at this time.
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Originally Posted by spinn
(Post 5274210)
if anyone in SF Bay Area is planning to install some KW V2 (already purchased) on their W211, please get in touch with me. Looking to fabricate a rear shim to give it some extra clearance (to avoid alignment issues), but need the loose spring perch to vacuum-form a copy. Don't want to go through removing mine at this time.
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Originally Posted by Peter_02AMG
(Post 5274260)
what does this perch look like? I might have extra.
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Originally Posted by spinn
(Post 5274276)
I doubt you'd have an extra...it's the part that sits between the chassis and the coil. It is the perch and adjustment cylinder piece in the kit.
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Originally Posted by infantry
(Post 5274421)
Like a camber plate?
It's the black piece in the photo. That holds the spring within the lower control arm and it's compressed against the chassis. Looking to 'borrow' one without having to disassemble my setup. |
Originally Posted by spinn
(Post 5274210)
if anyone in SF Bay Area is planning to install some KW V2 coilovers (already purchased) on their W211, please get in touch with me. Looking to fabricate a rear shim to give it some extra clearance (to avoid alignment issues), but need the loose rear spring perch to vacuum-form a copy. Don't want to go through removing mine at this time.
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Originally Posted by timeToy
(Post 5274499)
What kind of alignment issues did you experience ? Is it related to the coilover swap or to the "new" ride height ?
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Originally Posted by spinn
(Post 5274437)
Not really...it's to hold the rear springs.
It's the black piece in the photo. That holds the spring within the lower control arm and it's compressed against the chassis. Looking to 'borrow' one without having to disassemble my setup. Attachment 239565 |
Is that what was part of that KW tool kit? My kit didn't come with the tool kit. Is there a part# for it (just to see what it's for)?
The discs in front...what are they made of? Can you provide some dimensions and a side view of it? That may be what I need. The Mercedes shims/perches can't be used with the KW system, due to the need for the adjusting cylinder. Thanks! |
Serge, kindly pm me the parts list. i'm seriously considering swapping out for my E320. Do you have a pic of the finished product? i'm not looking for a ride lowering kit. i just want to be rid of the airmatic system but with the same ride height maintained when i'm done. thanks.
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Originally Posted by Peter_02AMG
(Post 5275784)
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Originally Posted by Bimbis
(Post 5276879)
Serge, kindly pm me the parts list. i'm seriously considering swapping out for my E320. Do you have a pic of the finished product? i'm not looking for a ride lowering kit. i just want to be rid of the airmatic system but with the same ride height maintained when i'm done. thanks.
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Hey guys,
Airmatic has officially failed in my E55... I'm looking at doing either D2 or Kspot coilovers now... Any thoughts? Any additional parts I'll need in addition to the ones provided in the kit? Thanks a lot! :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ksport-Kontr...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2-Racing-RS...ht_1769wt_1189 |
Originally Posted by christiandel11
(Post 5284870)
Hey guys,
Airmatic has officially failed in my E55... I'm looking at doing either D2 or Kspot coilovers now... Any thoughts? Any additional parts I'll need in addition to the ones provided in the kit? Thanks a lot! :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ksport-Kontr...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2-Racing-RS...ht_1769wt_1189 I'm getting my ksports installed as soon as I get back from vacation....praying the airmatic holds up to get it all done. |
Originally Posted by christiandel11
(Post 5284870)
Hey guys,
Airmatic has officially failed in my E55... I'm looking at doing either D2 or Kspot coilovers now... Any thoughts? Any additional parts I'll need in addition to the ones provided in the kit? Thanks a lot! :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ksport-Kontr...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/D2-Racing-RS...ht_1769wt_1189 |
Originally Posted by Htownbrother
(Post 5284875)
I bought the ksports from vividracing in Arizona. I haven't installed them yet but there's a pdf files I believe in this thread with all the additional parts. Serge keeps them in stock ready to ship.
I'm getting my ksports installed as soon as I get back from vacation....praying the airmatic holds up to get it all done. |
Originally Posted by spinn
(Post 5285043)
jump to post#228. For the Ksport or D2, you might not need the stock top mount for the front coilovers as it might already be included in your coilover package...verify if you do...the KV V2's do not come with them.
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