supspension problems

clkpharm · 11-03-2008, 04:22 PM

hey guys, ive noticed that my car doesnt ride very smooth. its very stiff. i know i have to change the motor mounts, but do all clk 430s have stiff suspension or should i change mine?

hhseouljah · 11-03-2008, 10:40 PM

clk 430's are pretty soft. check wheel pressures, alignment, wheel weights/balancing. no reason why you should think its "harsh or rough" at all.

how much tread do you have left also? what tires are you on as well?

KENNETH04S · 11-03-2008, 11:13 PM

my car is kinda in the middle, not too firm, not too soft, and have that feeling of driving a sport car

sfclk · 11-04-2008, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clkpharm

hey guys, ive noticed that my car doesnt ride very smooth. its very stiff. i know i have to change the motor mounts, but do all clk 430s have stiff suspension or should i change mine?

stiff compared to ride in what other car(s)?

euros are generally stiffer than other cars.

clkpharm · 11-04-2008, 11:23 AM

i have stock wheels and tires and have about 70% tread left. my friends 3 series rides very smooth and his car is lowered. and my brothers is350 rides even more smooth. when i hit a bump, it feels like i hit it very hard, like a loud thud. do you think its because one of my motor mounts is busted? my car idles very hard.

sfclk · 11-04-2008, 11:39 AM

sounds to me like the front ball joints and/or bushings are worn.

I'm hearing a similiar noise in the front right wheel.

11-03-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
clkpharm Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	supspension problems hey guys, ive noticed that my car doesnt ride very smooth. its very stiff. i know i have to change the motor mounts, but do all clk 430s have stiff suspension or should i change mine?

11-03-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	my car is kinda in the middle, not too firm, not too soft, and have that feeling of driving a sport car __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

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sfclk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 290	sounds to me like the front ball joints and/or bushings are worn. I'm hearing a similiar noise in the front right wheel. __________________ 18x8x225x40@et31, 18x9x265x35@et35, #1 front, 0 rear, bilstein sports, resonator delete, flat hood emblem

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11-03-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
hhseouljah Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NYC/NJ/NoVA Posts: 124	clk 430's are pretty soft. check wheel pressures, alignment, wheel weights/balancing. no reason why you should think its "harsh or rough" at all. how much tread do you have left also? what tires are you on as well?

11-04-2008, 11:23 AM	#5
clkpharm Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	i have stock wheels and tires and have about 70% tread left. my friends 3 series rides very smooth and his car is lowered. and my brothers is350 rides even more smooth. when i hit a bump, it feels like i hit it very hard, like a loud thud. do you think its because one of my motor mounts is busted? my car idles very hard.