CLK55 AMG suspension vs Brabus Sport suspension difference?
08-09-2009, 02:03 PM
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CLK55 AMG suspension vs Brabus Sport suspension difference?
Would the Brabus Sport suspension be much of an upgrade (in terms of handling, minimize body roll, etc) compared to the 'stock' AMG suspension on my 05 CLK55?
Also, how much will it lower the car by? I think the AMG suspension is already a tad lower than the non AMG suspension.
Thanks!
Also, how much will it lower the car by? I think the AMG suspension is already a tad lower than the non AMG suspension.
Thanks!
08-10-2009, 08:45 AM
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Well, I'm sure there are members here more knowledgable than me who can reference comparative spring rates etc.
Having driven on both, I would say that the Brabus shock/spring set-up is significantly stiffer than AMG - you would notice the difference IMMEDIATELY.
With regard to sway bars, the difference in thickness/stiffness between AMG and stock is negligible. On the other hand, Brabus sways are the stiffest bars made for our cars.
Anyway, if you do a search, you will hopefully be able to compare things more objectively.
Having driven on both, I would say that the Brabus shock/spring set-up is significantly stiffer than AMG - you would notice the difference IMMEDIATELY.
With regard to sway bars, the difference in thickness/stiffness between AMG and stock is negligible. On the other hand, Brabus sways are the stiffest bars made for our cars.
Anyway, if you do a search, you will hopefully be able to compare things more objectively.
08-11-2009, 01:23 PM
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Well, I'm sure there are members here more knowledgable than me who can reference comparative spring rates etc.
Having driven on both, I would say that the Brabus shock/spring set-up is significantly stiffer than AMG - you would notice the difference IMMEDIATELY.
With regard to sway bars, the difference in thickness/stiffness between AMG and stock is negligible. On the other hand, Brabus sways are the stiffest bars made for our cars.
Anyway, if you do a search, you will hopefully be able to compare things more objectively.
Having driven on both, I would say that the Brabus shock/spring set-up is significantly stiffer than AMG - you would notice the difference IMMEDIATELY.
With regard to sway bars, the difference in thickness/stiffness between AMG and stock is negligible. On the other hand, Brabus sways are the stiffest bars made for our cars.
Anyway, if you do a search, you will hopefully be able to compare things more objectively.
08-11-2009, 08:13 PM
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And yes, the AMG suspension, including sway bars, is really a very conservative set-up.
