New E430 project (the Kleemann Experience)
 

After driving my E430 for a year I decided that it needed a few adjustments. I went to Donnie and told him what I was looking for and he steered me towards Kleemann. It is a work in progress but Donnie installed the Kleemann Sport Suspension (on his birthday no less) for me and it is fantastic. There is no compromise in ride comfort, all your teeth fillings will stay in place, but the change in handling is unbelievable to say the least. I think I'll come out of my seat before the car will break loose. Now on to the next step of my Kleemann Experience, I am going to have Donnie put in a little SUPERCHARGER next month!

SouthernGent

what a guy Donnie ! :-)

What are things that got changed? I think its awesome to achieve better handling yet not suffer any riding comfort! Ususually there is always some sort of compromise.

Ren

PS how much did the conversion cost? total (parts & labor)

The Kleemann Sport Suspension consists of new speed sensitive Sports Dampers and Lowering Springs. Total cost for the conversion was $2,400. I am totally taken back as to how the "regular" ride has not been compromised but when you need the added handling it is there. I think the trick is in the "Speed Sensitive" technology where it changes the attributes based on the speed and need of the suspension. You pay a little more but keeping a comfortable ride was also important to me.

Richard

does your car sit lower or the same as before?

The specs say about 1.3" lower but you really have to be observant to notice. I have an Obsedian Black E430 and it doesn't seem too noticable.

Congrats on your suspension. The supercharger will be icing on the cake.

FWIW, the 500E's suspension is IMHO one of best "speed sensitive suspensions" without any electronics.

MB did it by actually placing smaller swaybars ends in the front & back, and adding compression & extension-limiting springs built INTO the front dampers/shocks and the rear struts.

That's why it so important to purchase only GENUINE MB dampers/struts for the 500E, IF you want that "speed sensitive suspension."

Have fun,

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

248 miles, just under 2 1/2 hours. Rode really nice. Enough said:D

KLEEMANN
 

KLEEMANN is they way to go!

I have driven a Clk 430/Kleemann and a Clk55 Kleemann and all I can Say Is WOW!! Im saving for the Kleemann Blower for my E320 Wagon! It will be able to Play with (Stock) E430 Clk 430 and some BMWs Maybe a Porsche? As SOME member Plays with his Wagon !!!
And knows How to PISS off the Would be Racer!

I Have the Kleemann/UPSOLUTE Set up on my Wifes C Coupe and Its Fast
A lot Faster! Killed A BMW 330 coupe!

If you ever get the Chance to drive a Kleemann You will SMILE:D
Its Well worth the Price of admission!!

Does Kleeman make a blower for a 119 motor :D

NO blower for the m119, however there might be some kind of custom fab to be done for the blower. Only time will tell.
Subman

What we need is someone with a M119 engine'd car, and engineering and casting resources/talent.

Someone who can take the base Kleeman intercooler and blower unit, and make an intake casting to properly house and power (via the serpentine belt) the intercooler/blower.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

Kleemann is awesome!
I got a ride in a CLK430 with a Kleemann supercharger and it was fast! Kleemann is a good way to go.

I've been under the hood of the cars for so long, I missed this thread. Thanks for the kind words!

We are currently building a shop car...Well, two of them to be exact. The projects are an '01 CLK55 Kleemann and a 1902.3-16 with stage 3 porting, stainless valves, and of course, the TE 60 turbo with intercooler....STAY TUNED<