W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Day 1 with BC coilover conversion

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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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Just remembered the coilovers were actually $950
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Old Apr 8, 2017 | 09:53 PM
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Just did BC coilover conversion... pick up the car today. The height is about the same as stock. 15 click front and 15 click rear feel like Airmatic suspension Sport 1. How many click to feel firm but not too harsh ? 20 ? same for front and rear ?
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
Just did BC coilover conversion... pick up the car today. The height is about the same as stock. 15 click front and 15 click rear feel like Airmatic suspension Sport 1. How many click to feel firm but not too harsh ? 20 ? same for front and rear ?
22 is how I run mine, I would start at 20 and see how you like it... I ran them at 24 but it was a little too rigid
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostedAero
22 is how I run mine, I would start at 20 and see how you like it... I ran them at 24 but it was a little too rigid
So you run front and rear the same at 22 now ? can i do 20 front and 15 in the rear ? The rear is kinda harder to adjust... Thanks !
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
So you run front and rear the same at 22 now ? can i do 20 front and 15 in the rear ? The rear is kinda harder to adjust... Thanks !
Run that sucker how ever feels right to your butt... the key is getting it to where you like it. Play with it and see

Yes, Front and rear are the same for me now. I may drop it to 20 and 20 and see how that feels when I get my car back. I am playing with it at the moment

Honestly I would want it firmer in the rear anyway you run it. That will allow for less walking around of the rear end and keep the tires firmly planted IMHO

The front being a bit softer would give you less perceivable 'bounce" and a bit softer of a ride
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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For those who have converted, what has your tire wear been like? Did you need adjustable arms OR camber bolts? I was looking at having mine just a little lower than stock - maybe half inch...
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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When i installed it a year ago, the high was exact the same as stock. Couple weeks or months later, the car sit about .5 inch lower.
My tires wear so far so good for the past 1 year.
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
When i installed it a year ago, the high was exact the same as stock. Couple weeks or months later, the car sit about .5 inch lower.
My tires wear so far so good for the past 1 year.
no camber bolts or anything?
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Old Mar 30, 2018 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Hotsauce55
no camber bolts or anything?
All coilover kits will settle a little over time, He could now adjust the coilovers again and more than likely the height would not settle any more.
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Old Jul 21, 2020 | 01:24 PM
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Planning on the BC coilover conversion as well!
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Old Feb 11, 2022 | 11:24 AM
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Are the height adjustment maxed out on the lowest setting?
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