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Old 10-29-2009, 09:42 PM
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i think it wants to stay dumped, lol... is the ride horrible? if not, i'd rock that!
 
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Old 10-08-2010, 02:23 PM
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Hey I just bought a E55 AMG a month ago and my passenger side airmatic suspension failed too. the whole car is dropped down to the max right now, does look cool. I'm thinking of getting the Arnott suspension too. Did you notice a better ride compared to the OEM airmatic parts? and any problems soo far? Mercedes wants $1,900 for the part and $900 for labor. The Arnott one is only $500 for the part. Let me know Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by Jroc
It happened on my moms e500 twice. Drivers went out and one month later the passenger side went out, then the install on the passenger side myself with the aftermarket arnott set up. $500 total.
How's the install if I may ask? Is it pretty much like installing coilovers and plug in the existing airmatic wiring?
Any re-programing needed post install?

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Originally Posted by LexMix
Hey I just bought a E55 AMG a month ago and my passenger side airmatic suspension failed too. the whole car is dropped down to the max right now, does look cool. I'm thinking of getting the Arnott suspension too. Did you notice a better ride compared to the OEM airmatic parts? and any problems soo far? Mercedes wants $1,900 for the part and $900 for labor. The Arnott one is only $500 for the part. Let me know Thanks
I didn't notice any ride difference between OEM and Arnott, and Arnott shock is only $400 after the core exchange.
Comes with 5 yr warranty too I think.
 
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Arnott Airmatic Replacement/Upgrade
Hey! Got my front end arnott in today. I dont beleieve there any reprogramming required according to the mercedes dealership. I had lifetime warranty with mine. My E55 is also up on cardmain.com
 
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Ouch. But I agree it looks nice slammed like that lol.
 
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Originally Posted by LexMix
Hey I just bought a E55 AMG a month ago and my passenger side airmatic suspension failed too. the whole car is dropped down to the max right now, does look cool. I'm thinking of getting the Arnott suspension too. Did you notice a better ride compared to the OEM airmatic parts? and any problems soo far? Mercedes wants $1,900 for the part and $900 for labor. The Arnott one is only $500 for the part. Let me know Thanks
$900 for labor? i hope this is for more then 1 strut.
 
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Sorry to see the part die like that. Car looks sick though!
 
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Originally Posted by Griza
Is that Flint Grey? Very nice ride. I was looking at C55's but I reconsidered and am looking for an E55. White is first choice but I think I like this color second over black.
It's tectite gray.
 
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Originally Posted by mmarques@Ray Catena
Is the car out of warranty? I'm curious. Looking to pick up an E55 soon.
Would this happen to be Das eighty??
 
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I heard there are lots of problem on E55's airmatic.
 
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Originally Posted by me90kreuz
I heard there are lots of problem on E55's airmatic.
if owners would stop doing wheelies they would last.

Seriously, with a 10% Ebay coupon, the Arnott unit is $350.00 with lifetime warranty. Did both of my fronts. Units are heavy, but a straight forward install.
 
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Seriously, with a 10% Ebay coupon, the Arnott unit is $350.00 with lifetime warranty. Did both of my fronts. Units are heavy, but a straight forward install.
Info on this 10% ebay coupon please
 
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Looks great slammed!

Side note: I drove am E55 today and it was AMAZING!

Love these cars
 
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looks sweet, i got a cl55 now and this problem gets me nervous
 
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