CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

new owner/new to forum

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 09-16-2007, 04:10 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
iufan832007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2001 CLK 320 Cabriolet
new owner/new to forum

hey all... just bought a 2001 clk 320 cab w/70K miles. now that i've driven it a bit, it seems to ride kind of "spongy". could it be old shocks or suspension? i would think this car would be stiffer than it is.
Old 09-17-2007, 04:26 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Holson's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 1,193
Received 74 Likes on 57 Posts
18 G550, 18 C350e
I still find my CLK55 a bit soft compared to say.. a Corvette It just isn't an all out sports car I guess. I drove a brand new CLK500 Cabrio and I thought it was spongy too compared to the CLK55.

Maybe a set of stiffer & shorter springs + a set of Bilstein HD/Sport would help achieve a sportier ride?

Good luck
Old 09-18-2007, 08:41 PM
  #3  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
iufan832007's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2001 CLK 320 Cabriolet
Red face

thanks for the advice. i had a bmw 328 convertible and i cant help but compare the 2 cars. i like a stiffer ride. i'm taking the car into the dealer later this week to have them do a thorough inspection. given the miles and age of the car i suspect i might need to replace something. hope its not too expensive!
Old 09-19-2007, 11:11 AM
  #4  
Member
 
scottster77's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cali
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLK320, Honda Ruckus, pinto & BMX
welcome to the forum!!!
Old 09-25-2007, 01:18 PM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
CurYousGee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2000 CLK 430
welcome and upgrade the suspension to help stiffen up the ride
Old 09-25-2007, 05:29 PM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!

 
Amir_AMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Bethesda, MD
Posts: 1,298
Received 60 Likes on 56 Posts
2007 SL55
welcome...the dealer will probably charge a lot for everything, maybe u can take it to a wheel shop that does work on suspension?goodluck!
Old 09-26-2007, 12:38 AM
  #7  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MarcusF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SCV SoCal
Posts: 3,784
Received 80 Likes on 64 Posts
2002 CLK430
Performance Products is having a sale on Bilsteins.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:01 AM.