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    2004 E55 coilovers??

    It can be programmed out by your local MB dealer using the Developer function of Star diagnostics.
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    W211 Rear Camber

    Was it KMac adjustable camber bushes you were looking at? I have their camber and toe bushes front and rear on my SL55 and they are excellent. They are expensive, especially with the delivery cost from Australia. But in the long run they will save me money as they have completely solved the...
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    2004 E55 coilovers??

    Yes, apologies. I forgot that the E55 has Airmatic not ABC. I would still recommend the KW coilovers. I have Variant 3 coilovers on my car which are 3 way adjustable, but I would think that the Variant 2 would also be a good choice for a more economical price.
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    CL55 Coilover Replacment....!

    I installed coilovers on my SL55 so I would expect the CL to be a similar process. Most of the parts required can be ordered from your local MB dealer. Then buy the best quality coilovers you can afford. The only difficulty on the SL was the front sway bar. I initially bought a SL350 sway bar...
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    2004 E55 coilovers??

    I would recommend KW coilovers. I installed them on my SL55 and they are superb. Pricey but you get what you pay for :) You will also need a lot of other parts such as sway bars, drop links, top mounts, power steering pump etc.
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    Mercedes Player

    I got my Mercedes Player MP3 unit installed today :) The install turned out a lot easier than I was expecting I had downloaded the how to tutorials on how to remove the old 6 CD unit. They suggested that the cill trims, side panels, rear panel and rear stowage box all had to be stripped out to...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    It is pretty simple. You simply need access to Developer Mode in the Mercedes Star diagnostic software. Go into Special Equipment and untick ABC. A MB main dealer should be able to do this in half an hour. I guess that the basic software for all the SL models is the same. So on the 350...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    It took a bit longer than I was planning but the car is now finished I have to say that I am really happy with the new setup.:) It is now lighter, lower, taughter and more responsive than when it had the ABC. The car now corners like it is on rails I can now feel the car interacting with the...
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    Wanted: R230 Suspension Shims

    It it probably a long shot but would anyone have or know where I could get the rubber shims that sit inside the top mount of the front suspension. These would be from a non-ABC SL (350 or 500). Mercedes reference 230 321 01 84 I have tried MB UK and there are none currently available in...
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    R230 ABC problem

    I bought an iCarsoft MB ii scanner. You can pick them up on eBay for about £130. It displays a lot of performance data as well as just fault codes. In the ABC section it gives information on the pump psi, individual strut heights and more.
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    R230 ABC problem

    Get the fault codes read with Star diagnostics or similar OBD2 scanner. I recently had an intermittent ABC fault that turned out to be the plunger sensor in the front right strut. I bought a MB2 scanner off eBay and it identified the fault straight away. I'm currently in the process of...
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    Brembos Xtra High Performance Drilled

    There are pros and cons with drilled discs. Theoretically they should be better at freeing the pads from gasses and water but they actually slightly reduce the contact area of the disc and pad. That being said you probably won't feel any noticeably difference at all over plain discs. The...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    Yes, KW variant 3 coilovers. They are designed for both the SL350 and SL500. They are designed for 1025kg loading on the front axle and 1135kg on the rear. There is a Nett weight saving of about 50kg between the new setup and the ABC system when everything is stripped out. This leaves the...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    I've only had the car for a few months and already got the dreaded "ABC Visit Workshop" Message :doh: Discovered that it was the plunger sensor in one of the shocks. Apparently it can't be repaired so it means a replacement shock. As the car is 14 years old and still on the original...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    I don't seem to be able to edit my posts so I will add the photos again :dk:
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    I cleared my attachments folder because it was full. I didn't realise that it would wipe out the pictures I had previously posted. I'll stick some back on now.
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    It has been done in the US using a kit sold by Rebuild Master Tech. However their kit just uses the standard struts and springs from the SL350 which will be quite softly sprung for comfort rather than sporty. I have gone with the KWs because they are height, compression and rebound adjustable...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    KW coilovers arrived from Germany today :cool: I now have everything except the two rubber shims that sit between the spring and the top mount. They were ordered from MB at the same time as the sway bars etc but we're not in stock. Apparently they are on back order and might take...
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    SL55 Coilover Conversion

    Also going for some performance upgrades :cool: I'm also going to do a complete service (engine oil, coolant, gearbox filter and oil, diff oil, rear axle oil, fuel filter, spark plugs) so I know everything is as good as possible ;)
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