lowering suspension question
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 5
From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 323
Likes: 0
From: New England
CLS63
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 208
Likes: 1
From: New Jersey
C 350 Obsidian Black
What active control shocks? I believe all the US vehicles have just basic "sport" suspension. There are no electronics in the shocks to my knowledge, just very good valving / damping curves. So with that being said, lowering shouldn't affect the shocks, just as long as the shocks can handle the added spring force.
Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 208
Likes: 1
From: New Jersey
C 350 Obsidian Black
If you have Bi Xenon lights they will automatically level to the ground according to weight in the car. But as far as an active suspension. Nothing in the US to my knowledge has it. I know the Saks edition has some special features like the interior, but don't believe the suspension is anything different. Go and have the salesman show you how the suspension does this since it is just a spring and shock. Most of the auto leveling systems utilize an air bag instead of the spring.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 5
From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 5
From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
What active control shocks? I believe all the US vehicles have just basic "sport" suspension. There are no electronics in the shocks to my knowledge, just very good valving / damping curves. So with that being said, lowering shouldn't affect the shocks, just as long as the shocks can handle the added spring force.
Your statement is correct
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 6
From: SEATTLE WASHINGTON USA
'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Levelling
<<My salesman told me my car has electronic leveling and suspension. He said the car recognizes passengers and their weights and adjusts the cars ride.>>
None of this applies to any W204. E & S-Class cars with Airmatic have these features.
None of this applies to any W204. E & S-Class cars with Airmatic have these features.
Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
W204
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,433
Likes: 5
From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
to much
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,424
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
X3 and 2012 C coming soon
See:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/241217-kw-coilovers-v3-available.html
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,424
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
X3 and 2012 C coming soon
The ads I have seen for H&R and Eibach indicate they are not for cars with agility control.
Edit:
Brabus indicates that their system is not for cars equipped with advanced agility package, option code 483. Is that the same as agility control?
Edit:
Brabus indicates that their system is not for cars equipped with advanced agility package, option code 483. Is that the same as agility control?
Last edited by Derspeed; Apr 25, 2008 at 05:05 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 6
From: SEATTLE WASHINGTON USA
'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
More sales BS
<<My salesman told me my car has electronic leveling and suspension. He said the car recognizes passengers and their weights and adjusts the cars ride.>>
God almighty, it's just never ending with the baloney the sales people hand out.
Go back and set his desk on fire.
God almighty, it's just never ending with the baloney the sales people hand out.
Go back and set his desk on fire.
