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Oct 28, 2007 | 02:38 AM

milsons200

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airmatic suspension ?

Hi All,

I am planning to order a CLS350 with additional option "airmatic suspension". Can someone comment if it is worth the penny ? I can't really tell the different when test drive my friend's CLS 550; try to switch between
comfort ==> sport 1 ==> sport 2

Which setting is the CLS350 (standard suspension) equivalent in airmatic ?

Should i just get PSS9 instead and adjust the stiffness as require ?

thanks !

Oct 28, 2007 | 09:03 PM

khelawanb

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I think all CLS's come with the airmatic

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Originally Posted by milsons200

Which setting is the CLS350 (standard suspension) equivalent in airmatic ?

Should i just get PSS9 instead and adjust the stiffness as require ?

thanks !

Oct 29, 2007 | 05:37 AM

milsons200

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Quote:

Originally Posted by khelawanb

I think all CLS's come with the airmatic

In Australia, the CLS350 doesn't come with airmatic.

Do you guys find the airmatic is adequate for the sport driving ?

Oct 30, 2007 | 04:40 PM

rmeltz1

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There is a definate difference between each of the three airmatic suspension modes. For me, I enjoy Sport II at highway speeds (it also lowers the vehicle 1.4") while I enjoy Comfort on some of the more rough roads. With Sport II, you can really feel the road.

Nov 1, 2007 | 08:54 AM

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airmatic is what gives mbz its wonderful ride.

Nov 2, 2007 | 06:30 AM

milsons200

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogshine

airmatic is what gives mbz its wonderful ride.

thanks for the input !

I was planning to use the standard suspension 1st then upgrade to BILSTEIN B16 ridecontrol® (Bilstein's airmatic suspension). Now i change my mind just go with Mercedes's airmatic DC option; less trouble for maintenance i guess.

http://www.bilstein.de/cms_website/e..._produkt_id=14

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