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CLK550 adjustable suspension - what does it do?

Old Nov 20, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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CLK550 adjustable suspension - what does it do?

I read that the CLK550 has adjustable suspension. Question is what does it do? Can I adjust this or does it auto adjust based on speed?
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jlam
I read that the CLK550 has adjustable suspension. Question is what does it do? Can I adjust this or does it auto adjust based on speed?

You read it wrong.
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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You read it wrong.
agree
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sleepyheadzzz
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:57 AM
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Good God you guys never give a first comer a break! lol

i read somewhere that for the new models (NOT w209 - i guess something like the C-class) something related to the agility package that can lower your car by 15mm and stiffen the response of the steering in addition to an aggressive gearbox.

but never the less, as replied by all above... u read wrong ....

(& if i recall, not long ago, the same question was posted yet in a different way, a member went for a test drive on a 550 and said that he heard a click when the car went into "S" mode and then it felt lower, more aggressive and stiffer...still i guess that click sound heard was something glued for the seller to make a quick sell...it sounded like something coming from the transformers movie )
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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lol Klinh is so harsh
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. Here is where I read it...
http://reviews.cnet.com/convertible/...-32757789.html
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Quoting Cnet Review:
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The good: The powerful engine, responsive steering, and adjustable suspension of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 give it a sporting character. The Driver Multicontour Seat option lets you fine-tune seat comfort.
"


LoL
Afer all, seems the OP read right!

Now this is the fault of "Wayne Cunningham" the editor of the article!
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