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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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hey guys, ive noticed that my car doesnt ride very smooth. its very stiff. i know i have to change the motor mounts, but do all clk 430s have stiff suspension or should i change mine?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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clk 430's are pretty soft. check wheel pressures, alignment, wheel weights/balancing. no reason why you should think its "harsh or rough" at all.

how much tread do you have left also? what tires are you on as well?
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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my car is kinda in the middle, not too firm, not too soft, and have that feeling of driving a sport car
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by clkpharm
hey guys, ive noticed that my car doesnt ride very smooth. its very stiff. i know i have to change the motor mounts, but do all clk 430s have stiff suspension or should i change mine?
stiff compared to ride in what other car(s)?

euros are generally stiffer than other cars.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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i have stock wheels and tires and have about 70% tread left. my friends 3 series rides very smooth and his car is lowered. and my brothers is350 rides even more smooth. when i hit a bump, it feels like i hit it very hard, like a loud thud. do you think its because one of my motor mounts is busted? my car idles very hard.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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sounds to me like the front ball joints and/or bushings are worn.

I'm hearing a similiar noise in the front right wheel.
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