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Old 03-26-2012, 06:55 AM   #1
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improve road handling and brake system

I use the G class as daily car and noticed the G is a bit soft with the suspension. Surprisely the G350 uses AMG shock ?!?! but somehow it still feel soft when turning through the corner; sepcially when u try to brake and turn at the same time which causes the tire lose traction


1. want to keep the same height
2. don't want to get the BRABUS air-suspension(ride control); too dear


What option should i go ?

1. upgrade to 20" wheel ?
2. upgrade Brembo Big Brake (380mm) ?
3. BRABUS sports dampers reinforced ?


many thanks.
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Old 03-26-2012, 08:59 AM   #2
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1. Go to a thicker sway bar in rear at least.

2. Install HD Bilsteins. Check to make sure BS makes them for this model. As I recall they do.

3. Put a bit more air in your rear tires.

Braking and turning may cause loss of traction in any case. If it is AWD try turning in smartly and giving it gas. I am told this is recommended for understeering cars. It works in my G500. Practice in a big open parking lot without obstructions until you get the knack of it for safety sake.

GLuck!

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Old 03-27-2012, 08:11 AM   #3
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1. Go to a thicker sway bar in rear at least.

2. Install HD Bilsteins. Check to make sure BS makes them for this model. As I recall they do.

3. Put a bit more air in your rear tires.

Braking and turning may cause loss of traction in any case. If it is AWD try turning in smartly and giving it gas. I am told this is recommended for understeering cars. It works in my G500. Practice in a big open parking lot without obstructions until you get the knack of it for safety sake.

GLuck!
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