Coilover conversion
09-17-2018, 07:03 PM
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2005 E55
Coilover conversion
The time has come where i have finally had enough of the problematic i mean airmatic system and im ordering parts to convert. I am going with the BC Racing kit. Now with the rear control arms im coming across a couple different ones and would like to know which one i need. The car is a 2003 e55.
Vrp has theres for 385 but i came across some from rock auto that are much cheaper. The ones from rock auto are MEVOTECH CMS101159 and are about $50 each. Not that care about the cost but if i can save over $200 i would like to. Anyone tried them and they worked?
Vrp has theres for 385 but i came across some from rock auto that are much cheaper. The ones from rock auto are MEVOTECH CMS101159 and are about $50 each. Not that care about the cost but if i can save over $200 i would like to. Anyone tried them and they worked?
09-20-2018, 11:03 PM
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In this instance the labor is more expensive than the parts. If you plan on keeping the car for a while then I suggest sticking with OEM parts as they built to a higher standard. I ordered Mevotech for my Ford Escape but I ordered Lemforder for the E55.
If the ball joints/bushings fail on the Escape I'm out $200 for 2 tires, if they fail on the E55 it's more like $600 in tires.
If the ball joints/bushings fail on the Escape I'm out $200 for 2 tires, if they fail on the E55 it's more like $600 in tires.
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MFAmalar (09-21-2018)
09-21-2018, 12:33 PM
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Don't buy the Mevotech. Don't need to pay top dollar for Genuine but OEM or OE level manufacturers is what you should really be paying for.
We have a very helpful page to explain this part of the industry, check it out: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/oe-academy
But even Genuine Mercedes is only $235 from us: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...mer-2113501806
EDIT: I should mention, Kyle knows about the conversion, I obviously got my kit from FCP Euro as well, so call 'em up and chat up. There's a couple extra pieces like spring shims and possible shorter bolts that you're going to want.
We have a very helpful page to explain this part of the industry, check it out: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/oe-academy
But even Genuine Mercedes is only $235 from us: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...mer-2113501806
EDIT: I should mention, Kyle knows about the conversion, I obviously got my kit from FCP Euro as well, so call 'em up and chat up. There's a couple extra pieces like spring shims and possible shorter bolts that you're going to want.
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09-21-2018, 01:32 PM
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Don't buy the Mevotech. Don't need to pay top dollar for Genuine but OEM or OE level manufacturers is what you should really be paying for.
We have a very helpful page to explain this part of the industry, check it out: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/oe-academy
But even Genuine Mercedes is only $235 from us: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...mer-2113501806
EDIT: I should mention, Kyle knows about the conversion, I obviously got my kit from FCP Euro as well, so call 'em up and chat up. There's a couple extra pieces like spring shims and possible shorter bolts that you're going to want.
We have a very helpful page to explain this part of the industry, check it out: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/oe-academy
But even Genuine Mercedes is only $235 from us: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...mer-2113501806
EDIT: I should mention, Kyle knows about the conversion, I obviously got my kit from FCP Euro as well, so call 'em up and chat up. There's a couple extra pieces like spring shims and possible shorter bolts that you're going to want.
Awesome, appreciate all the info!
09-30-2018, 08:10 PM
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I used Bilstein hd shocks and Bilstein coilover sleeves in front with swift #1000. In the rear I used billstein hd shocks with #650 3 inch *10inch swift spings. I bought kw rear coilover purches for the back springs. I spent close to $1000 dollars on the setup and its a quality coilover.
