2005 Mercedes SL500 Suspension and Pump Conversion

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Ай бұрын

Today we perform a suspension conversion on this 2005 Mercedes SL500
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@rickstrickland8730 Ай бұрын

I learned about Mike from Hoovie's Garage and am I ever glad I did!!! I feel as though a lot of local shops across the country are becoming stealerships to a certain degree. Of course, there were other small items that needed attending to on this 20 yr old car. Mike did a great job of fixing all of them for me. I still saved at $1500 after trailering it to him and renting a car to pick up. Looking forward to driving it the next 20 yrs without the worry of ABC. Thanks so much Mike!!! I'm sure I'll need your services again as I complete this Hoover Maneuver😂😂

@jameszwahlen4299 Ай бұрын

What is your opinion of the ride quality after the conversion?

@rickstrickland8730 Ай бұрын

@@jameszwahlen4299 There's no discernible difference between before and after.

@TG-ss4he Ай бұрын

Definitely a good alternative and money saver !

@joejaffe Ай бұрын

Welcome back Mike .. great information for Mercedes owner

@madmike2624 Ай бұрын

By the way, your camera work is 100% better and that is an understatement!! Great quality my brother!!!!!

@hamishcruden7623 Ай бұрын

Thanks for a clear and precise lesson on changing the gear. Thank you for this... better than any other tutorial video I have seen!

@lutomson3496 Ай бұрын

Thank you for reminding me of never owning one of these out of warranty...

@MoeLarrycurly1 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@mikeb1039 4 күн бұрын

Starts about 130k to over 200k I hear........... you just pay it in payments. Or cash.

@madmike2624 Ай бұрын

Long time no see!! Hope its due being super busy!!

@kblinn68 Ай бұрын

love your videos Michael.great to see that you are still friends with Daniel.you both are exceptional auto mechanics!

@steelwheels327 Ай бұрын

Man , where you have been MM? You were missed

@echoman6358 Ай бұрын

Happy to see you back! Been wondering where you were. Great video!

@organiccold Ай бұрын

This channel is getting better and better every new video

@BurntOrangeHorn78 Ай бұрын

Good to see you and Daniel working together. I really don't understand why you don't remove all the plumbing, pumps and reservoirs for the ABC system. Seems like you just carrying around dead weight.

@magicmikethemechanic Ай бұрын

I wonder what the total weight of all the ABC components would be

@markcoomber6282 Ай бұрын

About 100lbs.

@mikeb1039 4 күн бұрын

@@magicmikethemechanic over 200lbs difference! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZpyqbaKsbeqaIk.html 47:15 starts

@mikeb1039 4 күн бұрын

@@markcoomber6282 NO. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZpyqbaKsbeqaIk.html 47:15

@mikeb1039 4 күн бұрын

@@magicmikethemechanic over 250lbs with fluids

@jackwood8307 27 күн бұрын

❤

@1995RangeRover Ай бұрын

Now it's reliable :)

@AraCarrano Ай бұрын

Nice, thanks for the video of the mechanical work. Was there any coding work on modules needed? Would love to see that work. "Stares in Hexadecimal"

@magicmikethemechanic Ай бұрын

No coding needed to the modules. The control module bypass I used was 4 wires and splice into the harness under the steering column.

@southhillfarm2795 Ай бұрын

Where the hell have you been?

@wacabby Ай бұрын

I feel like there would have been some options to get a single hydraulic hose line made up even at an industrial hose and fitting house, but in the end, the customer is the one deciding. Perhaps coil conversion is lower cost over time, but it's really destroying the intention of the vehicle. It's easy for me to say, as a red seal heavy equipment tech, hydraulic theory and application is very familiar for me, along with air suspension systems.

@ssjlkrillin Ай бұрын

As a W220 owner experiencing a similar issue, I have to agree, which is why I stayed with the ABC hydraulic suspension. My ride was smooth as silk, and I want to keep it that way. A coilover suspension is a performance suspension and will lend itself to a hard, jarring ride that, on the smoothest roads, will make for a difficult adjustment. That kind of ride worked for my M3, but I don't want it on a Mercedes.

@mikeb1039 4 күн бұрын

There is a source for flexible lines with 3000psi fittings to replace the 'car killer' line.

@farcohollis1369 Ай бұрын

👍🏻

@chriszaiser Ай бұрын

What about idiots like myself that already dumped $12,774 on my SL550 last week. The accumulators and suspension were replaced under the previous owner along with all the hydraulic cylinders for the top. How many miles do you usually get out of the ABC stuff? I mean, it's only money right, you can't take it with you.

@magicmikethemechanic Ай бұрын

ABC systems are tricky to guess how long components will last. The hydraulic top repair is worth it for sure. The suspension conversion may be worth it in the future if the ABC repairs become too frequent.

@chriszaiser Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. @@magicmikethemechanic

@Bonky777 Ай бұрын

Why so few videos?

@mikeb1039 4 күн бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZpyqbaKsbeqaIk.html Weight starts at 47:10 - impressive pile of parts - total weight over 260lbs with fluids. Struts weight 42lbs. Savings of about 220lbs!!!!

@markcarter9476 Ай бұрын

Converting any Mercedes from the ABC suspension to coilovers seems to me a retrograde move. The ABC suspension is a massive part of the appeal of these cars, with their sublime ride quality. These were very expansion cars when new, so replacements parts will be correspondingly expensive. However, there are a number of companies now offering rebuilt ABC struts at a fraction of the cost of new Mercedes units. Removal and fitting is relatively simple and well with the abilities of a home mechanic. An ABC fluid flush is also a DIY task and will resolve / prevent many of the issues with ABC suspension. I maintain a 2000 CL500 and a 2007 SL350 (with ABC option) at home for reasonable cost.