5spd97

I dont think an E55 would do well in a parking lot course against a Miata nor against a well prepared RSX on the Dragon, but.......at V.I.R. it wouldn't even be close.

Strigoi

I just bought an ELM off a guy that lives in Fremont that switched to coil overs on his E55. Maybe he'd take you for a ride in his car so you can see what it's like with them. At the very least you could probably pick his brain a bit about them.

OP in this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ng-module.html

austingtir

It seems most people still dont get that its actually the wheel alignment (and spring rate) that causes these cars to handle like crap.

Coilovers will help but they aint fixing the real problem which is the BS factory wheel alignment settings.

I have got my airmatic e55 to handle pretty well with mods that have been stated on this forum. Its no s2000 or handling demon but its light years ahead of a stock e55.

SICAMG

Austingtir is correct and i learned some good stuff from him. The ball joint mod is fantastic. I just recently upped my front spring rate from 900 to 1000lb and this REALLY took the car to a new level and greatly reduced brake dive as well.

Max.H

Ive done it, it was alright. But, its got a lot of body roll. It can be done. But, a C63 is a better sedan for canyons. I think with coilovers it should be better.

jumph4x

Installing KWV3 very very soon. I will let you know.

Matt_Jagg7

Could you post a link to the "Ball Joint" mod and information about the spring rates please.

austingtir

Body roll is corrected by modifying the sway bars (it also effectively gives you a spring rate increase). The best bit is its free provided you own a drill that can fit.

Search for the handeling thread. Its miss spelt like that when you search it.

CharlyE500

With my BC coil-over in my opinion, my car handle pretty well now...

austingtir

That maybe but if you go the full hog and do the other stuff mentioned in the handeling thread you might get a car that actually handles like a beast and will likely give an e60 m5 a run.

Something probably not mentioned for instance is going to a square wheel and tire setup to reduce plow understeer that these tend to do. It might be possible to get a 285 up front with the correct offset wheel. I have 275 front and 285 rear on CLS55 rear wheels all round it works really well.