g550 16-17 with Adjustable Suspension or without?
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g550 16-17 with Adjustable Suspension or without?
Hi
Could someone advise what would be the practical difference in ride quality with and without the option? Do I really need it? Anyone has the experience
?
Thanks
Could someone advise what would be the practical difference in ride quality with and without the option? Do I really need it? Anyone has the experience
?Thanks
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DEFINITELY WITH!!!
It changes the way the G550 handles, and it was a must whenever anyone wanted to order the G550 from me.
It is a very low cost option for the benefit.
I would suggest test-driving one with, and one without.
It changes the way the G550 handles, and it was a must whenever anyone wanted to order the G550 from me.
It is a very low cost option for the benefit.
I would suggest test-driving one with, and one without.
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hey - cool 4x4 you got there-- its mad looking!!
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If you don't have the option to drive one, I would highly recommend ordering one with the Adjustable Suspension.
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MR-H, NYCBenz clearly has a lot more experience with these than I, but I do have the adjustable suspension and I can't ever imagine using the "Sport" mode. I'm also concerned about how I may confuse the sensors if I add 30-40mm of lift...
I bought my 2017 G550 as dealer stock; if I were ordering one, I think I'd skip the adjustable suspension.
I bought my 2017 G550 as dealer stock; if I were ordering one, I think I'd skip the adjustable suspension.
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MR-H, NYCBenz clearly has a lot more experience with these than I, but I do have the adjustable suspension and I can't ever imagine using the "Sport" mode. I'm also concerned about how I may confuse the sensors if I add 30-40mm of lift...
I bought my 2017 G550 as dealer stock; if I were ordering one, I think I'd skip the adjustable suspension.
I bought my 2017 G550 as dealer stock; if I were ordering one, I think I'd skip the adjustable suspension.
The standard suspension on the 2014 G550 gave a nice ride; it felt like it wandered a bit on the highway, but overall it was pretty nice.
My feeling with the 2016 was that the normal setting was too soft and the sport setting was too stiff (on normal roads). I had been hoping the normal setting would be just like the standard suspension and the sport setting would be a bit stiffer for better handling on the highway. The sport setting was a nice improvement on the highway, but not to the level of the G63 suspension. I just felt like I wasn't really happy with either setting.
The G63 suspension is definitely a bit overly stiff on rough roads, but otherwise it's the best of the bunch. If the road is in good shape, the ride as really nice and it's a dream to drive on the highway.
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Ultimately, my suggestion to the original post would be to do whatever you can to test drive the various options and make your own decision. Only you know what feels right to you.
