CLK55 bodyroll

mswoo · 07-09-2003, 09:55 PM

so far i am very happy with my car, but if i were to pick on one thing to complain, it will be the handling, i think it is too comfortable. anybody has any suggestion of how to eliminate the bodyrolling problem as we corner hard? do other 55 owners have the same feeling?

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hinhin7 · 07-09-2003, 11:38 PM

H&R springs & Koni shocks

Timster · 07-09-2003, 11:42 PM

Kleemann Speed Sensitive Suspension!
It is truly amazing.
Tim

DMXtremeZ · 07-10-2003, 01:08 AM

i notice the chassis seems a little loose too, anyone have any bars in their clk?

Harris · 07-10-2003, 02:43 AM

I think his AMG shocks + springs should be better than the Koni shocks + H&R springs, isnt it?

Brabus does offer sway bar kit for the W209.

I guess if you want real serious handling improvement, you should consider Carlsson RS-sport suspension or the PSS-9.

Mach430 · 07-10-2003, 05:33 AM

No, H&R springs with Koni Adj shocks KILLS the stock US Spec AMG suspension. Mercedes are luxury automobiles, and thus most do not come with incredible handling packages from the factory, as that in most cases leads to a sacrific in ride comfort. Setting the Koni's to their 2nd setting with H&R springs would have a stiffer feel, but the handilng would be increased far more than the comfort decreased.

Kleemann and Carlsson both have good setups for the car. For the most part, when it comes to changing a Mercedes suspension, almost any choice is an upgrade. It's just a question of which choice is the correct one for your needs.

Thanks,
Ben

mswoo · 07-11-2003, 09:56 PM

i've driven on my friend's clk430 with koni shocks and h & r springs and i think my amg suspension is much better than his car. there is another gentleman in the c32 forum who says the koni shocks on his c32 is not as good as the amg shocks.

mach430: have you driven a new clk55 with koni shocks + h & r springs?

i think what i need might not be a suspension upgrade but a set of thicker sway bars.

Ted Baldwin · 07-17-2003, 03:27 PM

..............I have a combination of Kleeman speed sensitive suspension and Renntech front and rear sway bars. I know some of this is subjective, but I have no body roll. I highly recommend this combination.

Ted

AMG BRED · 07-17-2003, 03:55 PM

i am happy with mine.

07-09-2003, 11:42 PM	#3
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07-10-2003, 01:08 AM	#4
DMXtremeZ MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ridgewood, NJ & Amherst, MA Posts: 1,025 Drives: 2004 BMW 330i ZHP	i notice the chassis seems a little loose too, anyone have any bars in their clk? __________________ Billy 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 (Iridium Silver/Black) Delivered 01.02.06 2004 BMW 330i ZHP (Silver Gray/Alcantara) Delivered 07.12.04 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG (Brilliant Silver/Charcoal-Silver) Delivered 05.25.01 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser the family mobile 1991 Nissan Pathfinder the college beater 1995 Mercedes-Benz C280 SOLD 06.25.04 :( 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 SOLD 08.28.06 :(

07-10-2003, 05:33 AM	#6
Mach430 Out Of Control!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern CA Posts: 35,856	No, H&R springs with Koni Adj shocks KILLS the stock US Spec AMG suspension. Mercedes are luxury automobiles, and thus most do not come with incredible handling packages from the factory, as that in most cases leads to a sacrific in ride comfort. Setting the Koni's to their 2nd setting with H&R springs would have a stiffer feel, but the handilng would be increased far more than the comfort decreased. Kleemann and Carlsson both have good setups for the car. For the most part, when it comes to changing a Mercedes suspension, almost any choice is an upgrade. It's just a question of which choice is the correct one for your needs. Thanks, Ben __________________

07-11-2003, 09:56 PM	#7
mswoo Almost a Member! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 31 Drives: CLK55, Audi A6, VW New Beetle	i've driven on my friend's clk430 with koni shocks and h & r springs and i think my amg suspension is much better than his car. there is another gentleman in the c32 forum who says the koni shocks on his c32 is not as good as the amg shocks. mach430: have you driven a new clk55 with koni shocks + h & r springs? i think what i need might not be a suspension upgrade but a set of thicker sway bars. __________________ MB CLK55AMG Audi A6 4.2 VW New Beetle 1.8T

07-17-2003, 03:55 PM	#9
AMG BRED MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,871 Drives: W209 CLK55	i am happy with mine. __________________ http://www.pbase.com/brabus_clk http://www.pbase.com/amg_bred/c32 "Time cannot be influenced by mankind. It gives each of us a beginning and an end. And this makes us question the significance of what comes between. But if you can create something time cannot erode, something which ignores the eccentricities of particular eras or moments...something that is truly timeless, this is the ultimate victory." - Dr. Ing. h.c.F Porsche

07-09-2003, 11:38 PM	#2
hinhin7 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 521 Drives: MB	H&R springs & Koni shocks

07-10-2003, 02:43 AM	#5
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	I think his AMG shocks + springs should be better than the Koni shocks + H&R springs, isnt it? Brabus does offer sway bar kit for the W209. I guess if you want real serious handling improvement, you should consider Carlsson RS-sport suspension or the PSS-9.

07-17-2003, 03:27 PM	#8
Ted Baldwin MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,243 Drives: 300ce	..............I have a combination of Kleeman speed sensitive suspension and Renntech front and rear sway bars. I know some of this is subjective, but I have no body roll. I highly recommend this combination. Ted

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