Here’s How Low My Turbo Diesel Mercedes Sits On Coilovers & Why The Engine Won’t Start (I Broke It)

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5 жыл бұрын

Today we finish the suspension mods with some awesome monoball thrust arms and find out how low the Turbo Diesel Mercedes sits with coil overs. I also show you why my engine won't start and what I broke.
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@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

Should I go lower or leave it alone?

@rohittaurus911 5 жыл бұрын

go lower man.....

@issanesheiwat1396 5 жыл бұрын

If you’re gonna daily it, id leave it

@xephael3485 5 жыл бұрын

Take off the tires and leave it on the ground, preferably in a junkyard.

@rooksca 5 жыл бұрын

"Ultimate daily driver" with the operative word being daily, therefore leave it. I love the boat feel mine has.

@RPierce84 5 жыл бұрын

Lower bro.. Drop it an inch.

@DeusVolo 5 жыл бұрын

The KYB struts I installed on my... dare I say "Honda" took 500 miles for them to break in. Close the gap just a little, pot hole season is over in a month and then road construction season begins. Thanks for the quality content!

@harrycalibra 5 жыл бұрын

that ride height is spot on bud - great videos keep them coming learning loads I do own the 2006 Mercedes CLS320CDI uk ;-)

@mathewbailey1004 4 жыл бұрын

When is the CDI coming back would love to see more of this bad boy 😁

@AJGreen-cn8kk 5 жыл бұрын

You're getting a new mayor in a few weeks, wait and see if she even knows what filling a pothole is. Otherwise, the ride height looks ok for a DD. Really like the CDI content, a very obtainable vehicle for the average guy and you show a lot of the Mercedes "regular" maintenance hoops you have jump through.

@lamboferruccio 5 жыл бұрын

Those thrust arm monoballs are yummy I gotta try them out, did a few BC coilovers on E55’s and love them, totally transforms the ride and handling, this car is going to be so fun to drive now!

@darrenjorgensen1917 5 жыл бұрын

Great content, looking forward to each new Saturday installment. Keep up the good work.

@maxcitytv352 5 жыл бұрын

Car is looking good, great job ! can't wait to see how the upgraded suspension performs.

@EDesigns_FL 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for apprising your viewers about the bung failure. Way too many DIY'ers attempt to weld cast iron and it inevitably fails. There were even several commenters that claimed that they did it the same way as you and defended it an acceptable method. If the manifold casting is thick enough for threading, that is the best method. Otherwise, the casting needs to be preheated and brazed. NO MIG!

@cfrayre6572 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Can’t wait to see it running.

@Birdfeeder795 5 жыл бұрын

Love your vids, best diy on the tube. A wish for the future, an in depth comparison of the w211 E55 and the E63. Pros and cons, a proper buyers guide. Keep up the excellent work.

@nullstring1 5 жыл бұрын

Good info. Planning on ditching the airmatic as well and going with same coilovers. On a W219.

@oscarbottazzi4231 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for a intake manifold cleaning love to see that video, big fan here you make me buy a cdi.

@M1LAD81 5 жыл бұрын

The ride hight looks on point 👌

@Weissenschenkel 5 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing, the height with the fender contouring the tire tread. I'd let exactly that way.

@MattCSLnut 5 жыл бұрын

THANX for another great vid 👍🏼 and to answer you question. Leave the suspension as is for now, until you get the designated 18” wheel On the CDI and drive it for a few hundred miles to settle the new suspension which will lower naturally as the miles pile on. If it’s still not how you want it after that then that’ll be a go time to adjust it again. 😎 Keep up the great content 👍🏼

@keithbrumagin4234 7 ай бұрын

Nice ride Alex looks fast sitting in garage. Have fun be safe..🤟

@basithph8958 5 жыл бұрын

The Diesel Mercedes looking good Can’t wait to see it on the track

@Benz242 Жыл бұрын

Love them TRUST ARMS. I HAVE A 03 S430. GETTING READY TO REPLACE THE FRONT END.....

@curvs4me 4 жыл бұрын

Shade tree engine support is blanket for each fender, pt 4"x4" post, ratchet straps. Universal engine holder and you can use the straps to pull engine to one side for clearance. Super easy.

@derrickg5612 5 жыл бұрын

Good shit as always Alex.

@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derrick

@thecman26 5 жыл бұрын

It looks perfect!

@nikidudev 5 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome!! I’m really stoked it’s almost done! And damn am I just weird or I think right now with these wheels it looks better than your E55 ( and don’t get offended, the E55 is gorgeous, I can’t wait it to be fixed as well )

@callumduncan6728 5 жыл бұрын

HA HA that casting bump is the way to go, plenty of meat to cut a thread foolproof(sorry alex) can be done at home without taking the manifold off . As to lowering NO ,has anybody calling for it driven Chicago streets, i only visited, and the potholes were brutal , you need prerunner suspension !! . Thanks alex fo a great diesel series

@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yea man a threaded bung would have been so easy. But I had already drilled it to large. Couldn't find the right size fitting. Sucks

@AYoDrew32 5 жыл бұрын

Good info! Do a video on how to adjust height for the BC coilovers front and back please !

@craigroth8710 5 жыл бұрын

I say no, leave it alone! Really looks great man!!

@Rrrrrrrr836 5 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine installed E55 sway bars on his e320 cdi and he said that is like a night and day difference. Install them, it's worth it.

@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps 5 жыл бұрын

Weight the sway bars to check for the metal wall thickness ones the old one is out

@JayLang7 5 жыл бұрын

Looking good Alex!

@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@WilliamJones-ru9xd 5 жыл бұрын

Alex, you inspired me to paint correction and ceramic coating on my E63

@kaidiego 5 жыл бұрын

Finally! haha I wanna know how those control arms are! Nice work.

@MrWoodyBalto 5 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the ball joints bolt it. But then I guess they did that because they knew you would be replacing them a lot. I guess it's not as bad as if they had a quick release mechanism lol

@myronmagavadera1310 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I am thinking of restoring my 2002 w211 cdi

@ashishpatel350 5 жыл бұрын

You have to drive it around for a week or two and it should settle a little more. I've swapped out suspensions and lowered it more in a day and a few weeks later it would be lower and start rubbing.

@orlinbozhkov3144 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Could you measure the stock sway bars from e55 and compare them to aftermarket option from Eibach ( front diameter 34mm, rear diameter 21mm ). Thanks

@The29041993 5 жыл бұрын

Try to make a stainless manifold, maybe a bit bigger than the original so you have some room to play in the future if you want to change the exhaust. Then an oil catchcan, egr delete, dyno remap and a intake clean-up (including the head) for maximum performance.

@Robsav-yx6vi 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alec, nice job .

@cappedkilla 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, great vid as usual! Need some help. My w203 c220 cdi chucks out grey/black smoke even at low throttle going through the gears. I've replaced the turbo and had the egr valve cleaned. This has helped, but not completely solved. What should I look at next?

@sahalin12345 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@Tajsingh0007 4 жыл бұрын

Hey alex bring back the cdi content brother.. Want to see what its making going a bigger turbo without any more tuning.. jus a video what difference bigger turbo made..

@valengreymoon5623 5 жыл бұрын

Knowing how the streets are in this town, I wouldn't lower it any more than it is now.

@roderickmchardy3650 4 жыл бұрын

looks good ,,, like your videos

@MrBrrrrrr 5 жыл бұрын

Wow very nice project, can you show the drive after all modifications. 🙂

@billwomack3055 3 жыл бұрын

Your series on the 320 CDI led me to get one... a cream puff with less than 100k miles. Considering the Bilsteins are $1800 for a full set, want to hear your verdict on those coilovers! How’s the ride, brother? Are there more CDI videos that I’m just not finding? Really like your content... always worthwhile. Be safe out there.

@Artburg 5 жыл бұрын

Depending on build date,factory made upper control arms with or without replaceable balljoints

@justascott 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know when they started with the replaceable balljoints?

@pcarfan1676 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE the shirt! 😁

@speedracer9132 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know where to get your hands on a remote start for this car? I have the same one but V6 gas not CDI

@xxhotelcrazyxx 5 жыл бұрын

That ride height def needs to be adjusted to close that wheel gap more.

@rivaul9212 5 жыл бұрын

do you plan on realesing the video how to change brake fluid with the sbc ?i need to do it on mine .

@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

Soon maybe next week

@Q.Lawrence 5 жыл бұрын

I've got no business doing so, but I was shopping for one of these cars.

@jonalowe 5 жыл бұрын

The change in diameter in the sway bars will make a big difference. The spring rate goes up by the fourth power of the diameter, so a small change makes a big difference. Wall thickness makes little difference.

@jamr2t 5 жыл бұрын

How do you like the emanuals repair manual vs factory wis? Wiring diagrams included?

@that_gray_m3575 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Can you do a video on a R230 sl55? I know it shares the engine with the e55 but i need to know more about it. Currently owning a w208 clk55. Thanks

@MrTheHillfolk 5 жыл бұрын

I got an itch lately for a late 80s early 90s 560sec.

@nicke2307 5 жыл бұрын

I think it looks perfect. It'll give it enough travel so you dont bottom out going over bumps... Chicago isn't suspension friendly

@bad65dad 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job from Oswego Illinois

@shyamramachandran6940 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was looking for a service manual for a 2015 Mercedes E 400..The link provided does not have a manual for my model but has a manual for 2014 E class W212 (or) Mercedes E Class Service repair manual (or) Mercedes Benz E Class workshop repair and service manual..wondering if you will be able to help choose and give guidance..love your channel!

@nail9602 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, what do you think about e280 cdi 3.0 turbo diesel with 7g transmission i want to get one ?

@phil702x 5 жыл бұрын

Love the shirt!

@asaddddddddd 5 жыл бұрын

I already can't wait for the next video 😭

@shanescarlife 5 жыл бұрын

holy stiff springs, batman! I think you could/should drop it another 1/2" is the rear and 3/4" in the front

@glmoore001 4 жыл бұрын

Cool Vandelay T Shirt!

@aldozampatti 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the Seinfeld-themed t-shirt!

@kimblescompleteautomotive3769 5 жыл бұрын

What happen to the monoball arm from FCP Euro? Do they still available because the link doesn’t work. I looked for it on the web site and couldn’t find them.

@wheresfuninthat 5 жыл бұрын

Did the install go smoothly? Any rust problems?

@samsonn25 5 жыл бұрын

Thats alot of work for the sway bars!

@andypaquin3294 5 жыл бұрын

What size are the front 19 wheels? Car looks great!

@k4rt0nerheiss93 3 жыл бұрын

nice benz man

@glh1725 5 жыл бұрын

With regard to the emanuals that you mention, whats the difference between the workshop manual and the service and repair manual?

@dbnpoldermans4120 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, much love But what is that with the warping camera. I could not even do that if I tried.

@laurentslysz7872 5 ай бұрын

Hello, The link for the service manuals is broken. Could you provide a new one ? I’m looking for a service manual for a CLK W209. Thank you 🙏

@JettaRedIII 5 жыл бұрын

The nut for the ball joint looks like an elliptical (self-locking) nut. Was it? If so, do you still need the locktite?

@GAPBYGAP 4 жыл бұрын

Did it's the same part on a w220 ? Where did you buy in Europe ?

@Jasshands1 5 жыл бұрын

We learn more from our failures than successes. Case in point for me, don’t put the MAF on a sketchy table to have it fall off and decide to quit when your making a hard pull literally an hour later.I thought I blew up the tranny lol.

@magnusmesserli3305 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, are the m113 5.0l engines as solid as the m113k?

@jarrodemond4885 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I’ve seen this video like 10 times just saw your shirt. I own that shirt lol Vandelay industries!!

@trk6570 5 жыл бұрын

how much HP do you think you would be able to get with the current setup?

@andret9653 5 жыл бұрын

upper ball joints not reliable on w211 i replacing them more often than brake pads 🙄 btw turbo silencer (kidney, black square box) can be cut off with grinder and 2 holes needs to be welded with appropriate plastic

@MyJarrus 5 жыл бұрын

i just love those built cause im from uk and diesel is common in cats over here

@issanesheiwat1396 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that m12 stubby haha

@tischlerbmw21 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex W212 E63 M159? Or E55, spend 4K modding it? Which route do u suggest?

@DBSSTEELER 5 жыл бұрын

I’m really interested to see two things Alex. I want to know how the exhaust you’re having built turns out and sounds. And I want to know what kind of power this thing puts down on the Dino after you’re finished with all the power mods.

@LegitStreetCars 5 жыл бұрын

I think we are on the exact same page.

@NN-qb5ru 5 жыл бұрын

258 hp and 600Nm crank always

@creativestudio5683 5 жыл бұрын

greatings !When I brake in my w203 cdi my steering wheel shakes, I have new brake discs what will it be?

@marcelcovaci9922 3 жыл бұрын

Worn out tires? I know this is an old question. New pads and rotors should not cause any shakes during braking. If you have worn out tires or out of balance, the vibration will come up only on certain speeds and then go away.

@iiyapimpdaddy1791 5 жыл бұрын

I am really really interested in the lower ball joints for my e500...my suspension (other than the air shocks) is pretty much the same as the diesel right? everything he says will fit right on my car....and probably has the same part number

@bengrizzlyadams6187 4 жыл бұрын

didn't you listen, you need to change the lower arms so that your springs can rest in the apposite slots missing on yours, the airmatic one doesn't have it, plus double check ALL your parts.

@shreyshah1120 5 жыл бұрын

Loving that Vandelay industries T-shirt! hahahahaha

@WswRefrigeration 5 жыл бұрын

Love the shirt

@cesarmoran7433 5 жыл бұрын

Do it! I would! If your already there it makes sense. For me.

@yogib37 5 жыл бұрын

Now you did say you were not the best welder there is so HA HA nah.. you good love the wheels I want to put a set of 18's on my '87 300TD

@avioncamper 5 жыл бұрын

Alex broke it, Alex broke it... But we still like you... lol. Great work..

@adventurousairman 5 жыл бұрын

Lookin good

@Glenngabriel1 5 жыл бұрын

This channel should be bigger.

@stevewcuus 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you have not removed the foam cover that sits over the injectors? I know it is for sound deadening purposes, but it is my understanding when/if black death occurs, it will melt the material all over the engine causing a real mess. I have always removed this on our CDI cars, but wanted to ask to get a consensus. Is there really an advantage?

@Lonnie91a 5 жыл бұрын

Haha nice shirt. Love it.

@jackexplosion 5 жыл бұрын

i think the sway bars will make a difference. maybe do a skidpad test

@simonvalborgland7715 4 жыл бұрын

We want more of the CDI!!!!

@JettaRedIII 5 жыл бұрын

As you know, increasing the “size” of the front sway will increase understeer. (Assuming there is significant difference between stock and your “upgrade”.) Increasing the rear will increase oversteer. So, what are you trying to achieve?

@kuzma2977 5 жыл бұрын

Does BC make coilovers for w169?

@ryanbrown7806 5 жыл бұрын

Did it come with air suspension?

@baitse7676 5 жыл бұрын

Need to pre-heat the entire manifold to get the weld to stick

@Incountry 5 жыл бұрын

Smaller rims with larger profiles will fill the space (illusion) albeit suspension already harder so I’d leave it, Form follows functionality as well as decent road comfort to compensate...