New springs??
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New springs??
I’m getting a 2019 GT C and have been reading horrible stories about the harsh ride. Was wondering if I should get new springs and if so what brand??
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Owned one. not true, and really haven't read the same thing. The GTC is a touring car with a lot of forgiveness in its stock ride. I even dropped mine an inch and experienced no drop in ride quality. If the feedback is coming from someone moving out of an S class and comparing the two, I suppose I get it. Outside of that, its just not true.
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What springs did you swap in that you were able to drop the car with no change in ride quality??? I live in the northeast and have to deal with potholes constantly.
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I used the adjustable kit from RennTECH. It's identical to the KW set up - but I can only vouch for this one in terms of ride quality. There is a LOT of travel room on these cars.
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i think due to the design of the car, that you are sitting so close to the fat rear tires, you definitely can hear the tires especially with the factory tire choices.
overall the car is pretty compliant for a car of this specific category of high performance cars from my exp driving on high quality SoCal roads.
It got pretty suspect after i drove onto low quality roads though... like driving around old town san diego or la jolla
overall the car is pretty compliant for a car of this specific category of high performance cars from my exp driving on high quality SoCal roads.
It got pretty suspect after i drove onto low quality roads though... like driving around old town san diego or la jolla
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I think this car is too compliant with the stock springs. It seems under sprung even. I installed a KW H.A.S kit but junked the springs for Swift springs (# Z70-203-0100 front, Z70-228-0100 rear) which just about doubles the oem spring rates. Almost stock ride height and I think it rides really well considering the aim of the car.
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Did AMG change it that much where the later ones are more supple and more "comfort" like, that would be weird.
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Finally took delivery and was pleasantly surprised the ride quality is NOT bad at all. Considering I’m up here in the northeast that says a lot. Don’t get me wrong it doesn’t ride like an S class but I can certainly live with this…..
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Congratulations!
It's a "purpose built" platform and it couldn't do what it does if it rode like an S Class...LOL...
I take "novices" for rides in my car and before we start I always say - "I'm about to ruin any perceptions you have about Mercedes."
Post some pics!
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