lowering center of gravity
12-03-2009, 09:27 AM
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Lowered it with Brabus suspension(1.5 inches, Kleemann offers 2 inches) got wider tires(even with spacers) and even contemplated a carbon fiber roof...
bottom line... It will help a little, but the overall stature of the G just doesnt make it economically feasible to lower the center of gravity enough to give you a safer feel for the truck when driving erratically.
12-03-2009, 01:09 PM
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'10 G55, Challenge Stradale, 997.1 GT3, E63 Wagon
I had the Brabus Suspension Kit, (springs/shocks) on my '05 G55 and handling did improve without any loss of comfort. IMO the lower stance also adds to the aesthetics of G.
12-03-2009, 01:13 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Center of gravity on a G55 is not as high as it may appear.
There is a great deal of weight in the chassis/frame versus the body work.
There is a great deal of weight in the chassis/frame versus the body work.
12-04-2009, 06:37 PM
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`06 CLS55 AMG
Hi guys!
The same issue became actual for me since I`m moving from lovely CLS55 to BlackSquare G55 ( locally we call G55s "Malevich" - I`m from Almaty, Kazakhstan. It seems to be some kind of tribute to Kazimir`s masterpiece )) ).
Never worried `bout smoother suspension feeling, I`m kinda rock-solid suspension lover.
The question is - will Eibach PRO-KIT lowering springs work with stock shocks considering promised 40mm drop? Is it true every shock model are factory tuned to be most effective near initially designed neutral +/- suspension tension/stretching range.
Neutral point will surely shift 40 mm with new springs - will it affect shocks behavior or lifetime either?
Thanks in advance!
The same issue became actual for me since I`m moving from lovely CLS55 to BlackSquare G55 ( locally we call G55s "Malevich" - I`m from Almaty, Kazakhstan. It seems to be some kind of tribute to Kazimir`s masterpiece )) ).
Never worried `bout smoother suspension feeling, I`m kinda rock-solid suspension lover.
The question is - will Eibach PRO-KIT lowering springs work with stock shocks considering promised 40mm drop? Is it true every shock model are factory tuned to be most effective near initially designed neutral +/- suspension tension/stretching range.
Neutral point will surely shift 40 mm with new springs - will it affect shocks behavior or lifetime either?
Thanks in advance!
