Coilovers+E63
#1
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Coilovers+E63
Anyone here using the KWv2's? if so how was the install? straight forward like any other car or is a PINTA? i had them on my M3.. loved them.. seems like a much better idea then buying the ELM.. not to mention same price.
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Straight forward if you don't have airmatics. You have remove your airmatic system and install the coilovers with non airmatic components from E350.
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ok well i have a E63, so how hard is it to remove all of that? I guess what im trying to accomplish here is to figure out the overall cost of installing coilovers on a 07 E63 with airmatics. From what i have read.. the stock suspention really doesnt perform well when lowered... looks decent.. but the performance aspect just isnt there.. by that i mean cornering.. doing anything besides going in a straight line. the performance needs to match the look imho
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ok well i have a E63, so how hard is it to remove all of that? I guess what im trying to accomplish here is to figure out the overall cost of installing coilovers on a 07 E63 with airmatics. From what i have read.. the stock suspention really doesnt perform well when lowered... looks decent.. but the performance aspect just isnt there.. by that i mean cornering.. doing anything besides going in a straight line. the performance needs to match the look imho
You should take a ride in my car before you do the conversion , youre not to far from me. I wish I never did the conversion.
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I will be at Mercedes centrum this Friday morning to get the rear coilover adjusted. You can check out my v2 and take a ride before you deceided to do the conversion. Like I said, I wish I never did the coilover conversion.
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my guess is when you put those coilovers on such a heavy car like this one with lowering a good amount, they Prolly make for a harsh ride over rough roads. not something ide want in a car like this... I've gone through many sets of coilovers on a variety of cars, as far as smoothness and ride quality I think the airmatic kicks *** even when lowered.
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For the Performance Package E 63 AMG (P30)
The front axle 35% stiffer in rebound and 35% - 45% stiffer in compression.
The rear axle, the suspension is 45% - 60% stiffer in the rebound and compression.
Warmest regards,
AMG Private Lounge Team
The front axle 35% stiffer in rebound and 35% - 45% stiffer in compression.
The rear axle, the suspension is 45% - 60% stiffer in the rebound and compression.
Warmest regards,
AMG Private Lounge Team
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That does sound perfect.
Best Regards
Hasan
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Installing the same coilovers that your M3 had doesn't mean your E63 will handle like it... The M3 is a smaller chassis with 50/50 weight distribution. Yes, the coilovers will help, but if you're trying to get close to what the M3 does, forget about it.
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my guess is when you put those coilovers on such a heavy car like this one with lowering a good amount, they Prolly make for a harsh ride over rough roads. not something ide want in a car like this... I've gone through many sets of coilovers on a variety of cars, as far as smoothness and ride quality I think the airmatic kicks *** even when lowered.
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I have my KWv2 setup to be few clicks away from the smoothest damping, the car is lowered (1 finger gap), the car is corner balanced and some weight have been removed (wheels, brakes...). Total weight 4543 lbs (including a 200 lbs sand bag for driver weight), Front 48.9%, Back 51.1%. I guess the wagon has a little more weight on the back for better handling :-)
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Thanks,
-GunMoto
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wasnt at all comparing the two cars, i was just stating that i liked Kw's. If i wanted a car that handled like a M3 i would have bought a M3.
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Do it. Anyone with prior experience with AMGs shouldn't have a problem with the install. I did the conversion on my 55 and I don't know why I didn't do it sooner! The car drives completely different (in a good way) and it's a lot more fun at the track too.
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But at least will handle like M5 right ? I am thinking doing it before my airmatic fail.
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Eh, maybe... it's hard to actually tell. All I know is the CLS55 put down great numbers during Top Gear's track testing and the 05-06 E55 has the same suspension / chassis and it's a lighter car. The E55s that were tested were the earlier years and everyone dogged it for it's handling, but I wish they had retested the 05-06 models to see how they compare.