The spring supports the chassis and therefore dictates the ride height. The damper has no effect on ride height whatsoever and serves only to control the springs oscillations. Coilover literally means a coil spring that sits over the damper so this is not a coilover setup. I'm glad you achieved the result you were after but next time I would advise using h and r springs with bilstien b8 dampers. You would achieve the same effect with a proven spring rate and damper setup. This setup you installed prevents any reasonable adjustability anyway.
This is not a coilover set up. This is just a replacement of Coil and Damper, which are seperate as per the original. A Coilover is as it says in the name, the spring (coil) goes over the damper (shock absorber) giving you a single unit. Interesting video if missleading.
joeybenz will this bodywork work on a 94 e320 gasoline engine (black) the benz is in perfect condition only 108000miles garage kept I also was wondering if the plastic housing around rear view mirrors can be replaced and how do I get factory cupholders
@@ROADNOISEMEDIA I can see doing this to a car with crap engineering, but the w124s are amoung the most perfectly desigend and engineered cars of the modern era...best to respect that and leave them as close to original as possible.
I have a dumb question, Do all W124 coilovers fit on any bodystyle? Like would E320 coilovers fit a 300E? I come from VW so in my head same chasis means same suspension but maybe I am wrong lol
As far as I understand it should, BUT don’t quote me on that, try searching the w124 pages on Facebook, I’d hate for you to spend the money and be a waste
If your car is different I won’t be able to help I’m sorry, this is the only mercedes I’ve worked on recently, try finding other people on UA-cam that have installed on a 190, they should be able to help you more then me
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The spring supports the chassis and therefore dictates the ride height. The damper has no effect on ride height whatsoever and serves only to control the springs oscillations. Coilover literally means a coil spring that sits over the damper so this is not a coilover setup. I'm glad you achieved the result you were after but next time I would advise using h and r springs with bilstien b8 dampers. You would achieve the same effect with a proven spring rate and damper setup. This setup you installed prevents any reasonable adjustability anyway.
*Всем владельцам MERCEDES здравия и благополучия ! Были W201, W140, третий год на W124(2.0, ручка, pierburg, самоблок). Я заглянул в Вечность !*
Finally a w124 vid actually about coilover install. I have some as well fronts are shock and spring in 1.. Very cool video my man keep it up
Glad you liked it! :) thanks for the support
This is not a coilover set up. This is just a replacement of Coil and Damper, which are seperate as per the original. A Coilover is as it says in the name, the spring (coil) goes over the damper (shock absorber) giving you a single unit. Interesting video if missleading.
This car is looking better. Waiting to see what you do with the power train.
Very cool video bro!!! Love how its turning out.
Which brand are these coil overs?
That was awesome and looks simple will be redoing my 1990 e300 do you have any other videos on this vehicle it’s a project ?
Hello, yes I have a few other videos on it, scroll through my channel, they will be easy to find
nice video
joeybenz
will this bodywork work on a 94 e320 gasoline engine (black) the benz is in perfect condition only 108000miles garage kept I also was wondering if the plastic housing around rear view mirrors can be replaced and how do I get factory cupholders
Man, that's awesome. Good job. Will work on my 1989 300E one of these days. Where can I get that coil compressor?
Ah, I found a set on Amazon for about $73.
Thanks! Yes you can buy it online or I got mine at my local harbor freight store
@@ROADNOISEMEDIA Can't seem to find it on harbor freight's website. If you have the part number that'd be great. Thanks.
I do not I’m sorry, and I’m out on a work trip for a while, you can also pick them up on Amazon/ebay for a good price
Why did you do this to that car? It was born perfect.
Thank you for your opinion :)
@@ROADNOISEMEDIA I can see doing this to a car with crap engineering, but the w124s are amoung the most perfectly desigend and engineered cars of the modern era...best to respect that and leave them as close to original as possible.
@@matthewsmith8249 and that’s the exact thing you should do with your own :) have a great day!
@@ROADNOISEMEDIA lol. I actually have two. 92 300Ce and a 95 e320 wagon.
@@matthewsmith8249 that’s awesome! Keep them completely stock and enjoy them the way YOU like them! :)
wow! that is really cool. Could you link the coilovers that you used in the video. I'd love to put them on my Mercedes!
You can go to coiloverdepot dot com, that’s where I purchased them from, just put in your make and model, and it’ll show you the options
Can you put link the site you got the coilovers off of? Thx
I have a dumb question, Do all W124 coilovers fit on any bodystyle? Like would E320 coilovers fit a 300E? I come from VW so in my head same chasis means same suspension but maybe I am wrong lol
As far as I understand it should, BUT don’t quote me on that, try searching the w124 pages on Facebook, I’d hate for you to spend the money and be a waste
@@ROADNOISEMEDIA gonna research some more thank you for the quick reply !
What suspension company are those?
JVR Drive Coilovers from coiloverdepot.com
Where do I find these specific tools for the spring
You can either rent them from your local auto parts store if they have them, or you can get them online, I got mine from Harbor Freight
The rear bolt for adjustment is screwed to chassis?
The one that goes on the top of the spring? If that one, then yes it does
how from where I think there is no space you can explain to me or send me a picture please but my car is 190e not a w124 please help me!!!
If your car is different I won’t be able to help I’m sorry, this is the only mercedes I’ve worked on recently, try finding other people on UA-cam that have installed on a 190, they should be able to help you more then me
Where did u order them from
coiloverdepot dot com
Can you link me sir where did you bought this coilovers plz