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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 02:53 AM
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Advice Needed - Softer Suspension

Hi all. I've a 2012 C63. It must be because I'm getting older, but I'm beginning to find the stock suspension too harsh for my liking. This wasn't an issue when I first got the car 2.5 years ago.

Most after-market suspensions make the ride firmer, while I'm looking for a "softer" setup that can better cushion the undulations on the road.

Any advice on what I can do or which suspension/coilovers I can switch to would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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What size and type of tires are you running? That would be where I started to soften it.
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if you do happen to go the route of coilovers, i'm sure you'll receive quite a number of responses praising the performance of kw v3 coilovers, as you are definitely able to create a more forgiving and comfortable ride out of them. after i had mine installed, it was a day/night difference in the improvement of handling and those aforementioned characteristics over stock suspension.
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KW V3's. End thread.
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Many thanks to all for the prompt replies. I'm on stock 18" rims and tires. KW it is.
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Originally Posted by tailhappysg
Many thanks to all for the prompt replies. I'm on stock 18" rims and tires. KW it is.
i also was looking for a softer ride did a search on this forum & came up with continental DW tyres ordered them from tirerack good price to suit stock 18" rims MUCH IMPROVED RIDE very happy
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i also was looking for a softer ride did a search on this forum & came up with continental DW tyres ordered them from tirerack good price to suit stock 18" rims MUCH IMPROVED RIDE very happy
Thanks for the tip!
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