Just did coilover conversion on my e55
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Just did coilover conversion on my e55
Just got my car back from the shop did the coilover conversion. I went with D2 coil overs I was furious with the airmatic issues and this has been the best investment I've made with the car. The car feels much better more driver to car feel. The steering feels a little stiffer which I enjoy coming from driving a m3. The car handles corners a lot better. And those of you worried about harshness of the drive there is none ! The car glides over bumps like nothing. I feel I have a lot more control of the car now. I recomend this mod for everyone best thing you will ever do to your car. For those of you interested i paid 1,100 for the coilovers and around 700 for other misc parts 500 for labor. I did all the work at a shop in houston called M Power the best people you can deal with.
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Just got my car back from the shop did the coilover conversion. I went with D2 coil overs I was furious with the airmatic issues and this has been the best investment I've made with the car. The car feels much better more driver to car feel. The steering feels a little stiffer which I enjoy coming from driving a m3. The car handles corners a lot better. And those of you worried about harshness of the drive there is none ! The car glides over bumps like nothing. I feel I have a lot more control of the car now. I recomend this mod for everyone best thing you will ever do to your car. For those of you interested i paid 1,100 for the coilovers and around 700 for other misc parts 500 for labor. I did all the work at a shop in houston called M Power the best people you can deal with.
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Yes you will have to buy the controll arms you can use the ones of any w211 e class I used mine of a e500 all the parts will around 700-800 I also recomend new bushings buy the while kit ready that would be easier also
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You will also have to have star program your airmatic settings once you take off your airmatic suspension it's going to say " visit work shop" I haven't done mine yet but I will sometime next week but doesn't affect the car
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Nice, congrats.
Why have some people gone with E320 arms and you went with E500? The stock rear arms can't be used? I'm confused now .... I want to do this mod once I get her back but I want to buy the right parts the first time around. Also you replaced your bushings with OEM bushings or did you go with aftermarket?
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Post pictures please when you have time
Why have some people gone with E320 arms and you went with E500? The stock rear arms can't be used? I'm confused now .... I want to do this mod once I get her back but I want to buy the right parts the first time around. Also you replaced your bushings with OEM bushings or did you go with aftermarket?
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Post pictures please when you have time
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No all of them did not have airmatic you have an option when you buy the parts but you can go with e320 arms as well and yes oem bushings. You can also save whole deal of money if you with used arms which I should of done I know a couple of guys did that as well
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i found this in ebay is it the same one you guys talking about and this the only part that i need http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-07-08-09-MERCEDES-E320-REAR-RIGHT-LEFT-LOWER-CONTROL-SPRING-ARM-W211-/161065264547?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AE320&hash=item25803ce5a3&vxp=mtr
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Which one should i choose this is the arms for rear lower and upper ?
Rear Lower Control Arm
Mercedes E Class...(E320 rear RH,LH thrust arm),(Rear RH,LH,E320,spring),(E320 Rear RH,LH track arm)........
Rear Upper Control Arm
Mercedes E Class........(E320 rear ,camber strut guide, LH,RH) and ( E320 rear tension rod guide RH,LH)
Rear Lower Control Arm
Mercedes E Class...(E320 rear RH,LH thrust arm),(Rear RH,LH,E320,spring),(E320 Rear RH,LH track arm)........
Rear Upper Control Arm
Mercedes E Class........(E320 rear ,camber strut guide, LH,RH) and ( E320 rear tension rod guide RH,LH)
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I can't find my receipt at the moment I'll keep looking but see if this helps you out highlighted things in this thread you will need read his whole post you will find all the things you need this is what I followed and my tech at the work shop
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/448921-w211-airmatic-coilover-conversion-done.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/448921-w211-airmatic-coilover-conversion-done.html
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You need to dial it in properly via the rebound adjustments.
People are way too quick to judge coilovers on any car, yet 99% of the time do not fully understand the dynamics of how a suspension works to deliver a proper ride.
People are way too quick to judge coilovers on any car, yet 99% of the time do not fully understand the dynamics of how a suspension works to deliver a proper ride.
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i found this in ebay is it the same one you guys talking about and this the only part that i need 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Mercedes E320 Rear Right Left Lower Control Spring Arm W211 | eBay
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Yes, took me around 3 weeks of daily adjustments, to find the perfect balance of comfort and performance as well as balance between front and back firmness and rebound.
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