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Replacement options for factory e63 active strut?
lowered my 14 63 to find a strut was blown. Spent 1,050 for a new one. It’s been 3 days and I’m not a fan of how it feels. Doesn’t have that stiff feel I was hoping to achieve with h&r lowering springs. I have played with the active suspension to see how it works. If any are unplugged there isn’t any dash light , but the car goes into automatic sport mode . Which on the button that’s one light onn. I was considering installing b6 performance struts with kw coilover sleeves. B6 are far sturdier than the factory Monroe shocks. I know it caters to softer ride with the ability to make it slightly firmer. I like the stiffer planted feel. That said I’m sure I can loop the front plugs that way I can still make the rears stiffer if I wanted and not lose the rear adjustable damper. Wanted to hear your thoughts. Beilstein sells b4 oe replacement for the e550 basic and the e350 4matic. And they have performance/Street b6 which are what I’m going to order. |
How many miles on your '14? I often also want the car to feel firmer and more planted and have been preemptively searching the interwebs for when this (Struts going bad) happens. Did a quick search when I saw this thread and found a couple of potential solutions should one consider relinquishing front damper adjustability from the cabin (though I dunno what sorta electronic foe one will face)... A company I have never heard of https://ceika-store.com/products/cct...yABEgKz5fD_BwE But a product like this would be perfect IMO... now, if only it were made by a known company. BC makes a set also, but then I realized it said in bold red print WILL NOT WORK ON AWD CARS. KW makes http://www.modbargains.com/KW-Coilov...2-35225069.htm but it doesn't come with camber plates. Also, seems like the rear air suspension will also have to go.
Thank you for the info on the B6's. |
The car already rides so stiff with sport + mode you want it more firm!? |
So did it blow because you lowered it?
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Get the 2016 one if it will fit, seems smoother than any other I've driven
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