suspension

Hello I am new to this forum and recently bought a SL500 2004. It is my first Mercedes (dare I say on here I have 2 Jaguars; XKR and XJR and just sold a 645) so I am a bit of a V8 car nut. Having seen around 40 500's at auction over this year I finally found one that I felt was suitable, of...

Hi I have a 2003 w211 e320 cdi with full airmatic, ive noticed over last few weeks my nsr hasnt been lifting fully. After doing some measurements today i have noticed that it sits some 20mm lower than other side in any setting (sports 1 sports 2 and comfort). Has this side just lost its...

hi my 1990 230E saloon has failed the NCT ( MOT) for primary structure corrosion on both rear subframe mounts :(:(. I have attached a pic of the affected area ( not my car ) and was wondering if these brackets are available or repairable. thanks in advance brendan

Hey guys i had the chance to lok under my 2003 E320 Cdi Estate and noticed the rear suspension looks as in the photo i also found the compressor under the front nearside wing but there are no controls or switches on the car to control it so how is it controlled.. [/URL][/IMG]

Hi I have a rattle/knock from LHS suspension mostly on slightly uneven surfaces. The car has just sailed through its CT (French MOT) with me and the tester checking all the ARB bushes and ball joints. Should I replace the ARB bushes anyway as a starting point as they are so cheap? Also, probably...

Hi there all... Got what seems a strange one here so looking for advice or pointers or anyone had same issues please, and remedies before I start chucking fist full's of cash at it... Right.... most of the time the car is fine but has started 'Occasionally' pulling really badly to one side or...

Hi all Has anyone got any feedback to offer on the Koni suspension kit available for the W203? Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=311452187617&alt=web

Hello all Im a new member on here so go easy! Have got a e320 Sport Estate. Here it is I think its a great car with a great spec. But… Ive got a few issues with it that I will be getting round to in time. But my first issue is the rear supension. I have read about air ride etc but im...

Noticed for the first time, yesterday, on my '56 plate S203 (Sport) the front end felt loose, almost a like 'flutter' sensation when going in to corners at low speed on back roads (ie not that smooth a surface!). I could also detect an occasional very slight knocking from the front. In the...

Hi everybody I'm new to this forum. Wanted to ask a question regarding my Mercedes s320 on a 54 plate basically in the morning the car is sitting very low on all 4 wheels but when I start it I can hear the pump and the car raises back to normal position, this only happens on mornings as...

Hi,as per title can anyone tell me if the smaller suspension parts like the ball joints,tie rods,wishbones are the same for a c43 amg as say other w202,s like a c220 c280 etc. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Hi guys got a Viano with air suspension issues had a front spring replaced since then suspension has not worked no warning lights on in dash or rear switches light indicator just found someone who has traced it to the control module this has been replaced at a cost of £450 but suspension still...

Hi everyone I'm changing my company car from the BMW 320d to possibly the C300h (it's the current front runner). I'm looking at the Avantgarde (Sport in the UK) but have a few questions. I don't find any road tests with cars that have the standard Agility suspension, they all seem to have...

Hi, ok so on my CL500 The rear drivers corner sinks approx 1 inch when parked on my driveway, my driveway is on a slope and I reverse the car up it when I park. When on level ground it's fine and sits the same as the other three corners so this consistently happens every time it's on my...

Morning guys, I had the following MOT advisory, which arm would this refer to? Right front lower (forward) suspension arm ball joint. Also; Rear antiroll bar has play in pin/bush - Is that droplink replacement time? Thanks guys

Hi guys I have just bought a w126 500 se. The suspension needs a refresh. Doing a European road trip next year so i am looking for recommendations for replacement shocks and or springs.Maybe something a bit stiffer than standard. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there, I'm a new member and this is my first post. I bought my first Mercedes, a 1988 300CE, at the start of the year and it's been a great experience so far. I've just moved to Edinburgh, and would like to hear any recommendations regarding where to go for servicing and repairs. Are there...

Driving home from traffic was at a stand still so decided to go home via box hill towards Reigate, small windy roads, no real pot holes but bumpy as hell. i noticed the car felt alot crashier than normal. popped it in super dupa comfort mode, then i hit something in the road. No idea what it...

Hello everyone, I have failed NCT on Track rod ends Nearsidefront witch i know this one. Front Suspension Ball Joints OffsideFront, Rearmost? Where can i find this and if anyone has an image how does it looks like? Failed on Nearsidefront, rearmost aswell. And dust cover Foremost Offside. If...

Hi all is it possible to remove the air spheres and change the struts to regular ones on a 1998 W210 E55 The spheres and/or tubes are knackered/corroded - so wondered if it can be binned and replaced with regular struts?! Is this a stupid idea - or mad expensive to do? Any ideas...