Shodan01

I notice that my steering wheel is different. Should there be a number on the window sticker for this? Mine does not have suade...

MHP

It's part of the P30 Performance Package.

seven21

All of the work was completed on Friday and they did a great job. The suspension upgrade is fantastic. It looks like it may have lowered the car 1/2" tops. The new front brakes are amazing and the feel of the steering wheel is super nice.

For those that are interested, here are all of the upgraded part numbers:
Front Brakes:
004-420-89-20 Brake Pad
171-540-06-17 Sensor
001-989-87-51 Brake Paste
**They replaced more than the pads, so I'm guessing there are some other part numbers I need to locate. It now has the two piece rotors and monster calipers.

Front Suspension:
204-320-32-30 Shock Absorber
204-321-39-04 Front Spring
204-321-10-06 Stop Buffer
002-997-24-90 Loom Tie

Rear Suspension:
204-326-60-00 Shock Absorber
204-324-07-04 Rear Spring
204-321-11-06 Stop Buffer

Steering Wheel:
No part # listed

**They also did a wheel and chassis alignment after replacing the suspension.

Let me know if you have any questions.

dlbello

What do you think about the New suspension? compared to the Non PP suspension. I test drove a Full PP package yesterday and I was very surprised on how tight stiff the suspension was... I drove the car in New Jersey where the roads were just ok... I did get to drive a non PP package Suspension and it felt great, so I don't know what to do at this point. I think I'm leaning toward a Non PP package but I'm hoping that they can add the LSD option and maybe the limiter removal at the very least (of cause with a price) So what do you think? and where are you located? are the roads smooth by you? if so you maybe inclined to like the full PP package...Tkx and Good Luck!

seven21

I love the PP suspension. I drove the regular suspension for about 2 months and it was good, but after driving my car with the upgraded suspension all weekend I'm very happy I decided to push for the retrofit. You can really tell a difference powering through a turn...very little body roll. I didn't think there was much with the original suspension, but now I can tell a huge difference.

As for the roads, I live in Atlanta. They put large metal plates down to cover potholes and road construction, so the roads aren't all that great. I guess I don't mind a stiffer ride where you can feel the bumps a bit more. It's a personal preference and you can't go wrong either way.

Best of luck to you!

dlbello

From my last ride with the Non PP suspension, I thought it felt great but when I test drove the stiffer suspension I thought it was too stiff. I'm wondering if after a while of driving that it would loosen up? it just felt really rough on yesterdays ride. What I really want is the LSD, I guess we'll see what happens Monday, if I can't get the LSD option alone I may go for the whole kitchen sink... Thanks for the Update

And for anyone driving the New PP suspension please feel free to comment, Thanks...

YellowJacket

Chances are the ride would get stiffer over the long haul because the tires would begin to wear. A new car is riding on nice fresh rubber. After a few thousand miles, that gummy layer will wear off and they will become more stiff.

gravedgr

Hey - when do I get to see the car? I was hoping to get one this weekend, but they haven't been able to get one from another dealer yet. Monday they are going to try for some others we found in stock - including someone's (I forget who) cancelled order in Nanuet. We found 2 with partail PP (LSD/delimeter) and I'm going to try and get one with LSD but get a refund/discount for the delimiter. We'll see how it goes.

BTW, a couple of folks (MINI Cooper group) are playing hookey Thursday and going to the Dragon for a run. Let me know if you're interested.

MHP

That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I'm sure it may not help launch (good thing I now have DRs) but I can't wait to get mine on either. I have the same thoughts about the non PP susp, it's not bad but there's too much roll for my taste.

Thanks

clktoc63

**They replaced more than the pads, so I'm guessing there are some other part numbers I need to locate. It now has the two piece rotors and monster calipers.

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Any impressions after a month with the retrofit? "Some" of my parts have arrived, I will be lining up my retrofit in the next few weeks.

The parts list shown so far on the threads do not show a different set of AMG Calipers, does the brake upgrade include new calipers, or do they just put a different material pad in them? (MHP or Seven21?) Did you get to keep your used parts?

thanks all

hhughes1

Hopefully this pic will post had touble with the size

paulGT3

CLKto 63

WHo did you work with to get your retrofit? I am working it with my dealer.

so far no response. Any ideas? I have a number for MBUSA from the Private lounge but I want to exhaust my dealer first.

Regards

Paul G.

clktoc63

Paul, I worked directly with my dealer and negotiated the retrofit up-front before taking delivery. I have it written right on my sales contract.

That said, my car was at the dealership for weeks waiting for me to pick it up as we worked out this whole deal. I will also get to keep all of the stock parts that are on the car now that will come off during the upgrade.

paulGT3

thanks clk i will keep working him