Non-Dynamic Suspension settings too harsh?
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Non-Dynamic Suspension settings too harsh?
I typically ride in Sport+ with Comfort settings
It is hard but acceptable, I would compare it to the Sport setting in my Ferrari 458
but the 458 also had a Bumpy Road setting that made the ride even smoother... the GTS doesn't have this
then I tried Sport+ suspension and it was literally unbearable on typical roads, I started to hear all kinds of rattles in the interior that I didn't hear in Comfort
I know there is a difference between Ferrari Magneride and Merc Airmatic but do you guys think they could make Comfort a little more Comfortable with a software update?
It is hard but acceptable, I would compare it to the Sport setting in my Ferrari 458
but the 458 also had a Bumpy Road setting that made the ride even smoother... the GTS doesn't have this
then I tried Sport+ suspension and it was literally unbearable on typical roads, I started to hear all kinds of rattles in the interior that I didn't hear in Comfort
I know there is a difference between Ferrari Magneride and Merc Airmatic but do you guys think they could make Comfort a little more Comfortable with a software update?
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There is no airmatic in the GTS.... they have magnetorheological dampeners and springs just like the Ferrari does. Of course the shocks and springs are made by different manufacturers and have different spring rates and stiffness factors but there is NO airmatic.
I find no issues with my car in sport plus for the drive logic and sport for the dampening- zero. It might be the roads or my expectation of road feedback. Its highly subjective.
I find no issues with my car in sport plus for the drive logic and sport for the dampening- zero. It might be the roads or my expectation of road feedback. Its highly subjective.
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They specified magneto stuff on engine mounts in the dynamic package but never said it was part of the normal suspension.
In either case the car goes up and down a lot finding every bump and I feel them whereas it would be nice to just glide over them in comfort mode and not have to hop around even if it's a soft hop with no jarring.
In either case the car goes up and down a lot finding every bump and I feel them whereas it would be nice to just glide over them in comfort mode and not have to hop around even if it's a soft hop with no jarring.
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Yes, the engine and transmission mounts in the DP get the magnetic fluid. The shocks are the same for both non and DP cars.
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We've had our GTS with the Dynamic Package for a month now. Comfort setting is equivalent to SPORT+ on my 2010 997.2 GT3 or RACE mode on the Scuderia. On our backroads here in the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA, NC and TN---it is hardly "comfortable".
As a long-standing AMG customer, I would say Mercedes was too aggressive in this variable setup. I hope they do come up with a software update to civilize this platform on COMFORT setting.
In every other way, the GTS is a winner.
We don't all trailer our cars to DE days at the track and have to endure "regular roads enroute".
As a long-standing AMG customer, I would say Mercedes was too aggressive in this variable setup. I hope they do come up with a software update to civilize this platform on COMFORT setting.
In every other way, the GTS is a winner.
We don't all trailer our cars to DE days at the track and have to endure "regular roads enroute".
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Vic is right it's typical fluid filled damper system but no magneto fluid unless you specified dynamic package in which case you only get that magneto fluid in the 4 corners of the engine transmission mounts.
The rest of the main suspension appears to be this highly praised system.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a5814/mercedes-amg-c190-shares-z-28-suspension/
Research indicates it is on par with the 3rd Gen magneto fluid system.
Still hoping for a software update that makes comfort more comfortable.
The rest of the main suspension appears to be this highly praised system.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a5814/mercedes-amg-c190-shares-z-28-suspension/
Research indicates it is on par with the 3rd Gen magneto fluid system.
Still hoping for a software update that makes comfort more comfortable.
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I am also interested in this. A ride that's too harsh is not fun. I haven't taken delivery of my GTS - I'm about a week away - but I am a bit concerned about the ride quality - even though I did opt for the Dynamic Plus Package.
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FWIW Ive installed the KW's (was #2 here back in May or June) and the ride doesn't get any better but let me preface; I am dropped almost 2 inches with the KW HAS set up. I fully expect and understand that ride comfort will deteriorate when its lowered by this much. But with that being said I still find the car to be about the same as stock. So maybe using the more progressive set up of KW and not dropping the car to the extreme could possibly yield a more compliant ride. Its not a cheap option to test out though.
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It is a beauty indeed! I have a Mars Red with black wheels on order as well for delivery in April. Still trying to decide if I want the glass roof or not. Leaning towards not getting it for the weight saving as well as to avoid the potential rattles. Any input on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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It is a beauty indeed! I have a Mars Red with black wheels on order as well for delivery in April. Still trying to decide if I want the glass roof or not. Leaning towards not getting it for the weight saving as well as to avoid the potential rattles. Any input on this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
i really like the pano roof it opens up what is a rather cramped interior, and there is a retractable shade if you want the closed roof feel too
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I am a little gun shy on the pano roof because I have it on my E63 currently and it took me 2 trips to the dealer to get the rattles mostly gone. I still hear it once in a while, but not often. Does anyone know how much heavier the glass roof is?
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