2018 GLA45 AMG - HPDE/Track/AutoX
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2018 GLA45 AMG - HPDE/Track/AutoX
I was able to secure the US Version of the A45 Yellow Night Edition, wait who am I kidding we don't get that badass car!
Instead I picked up the GLA45 AMG Performance Studio Edition at a steep discount. We are going to turn this beast into a track/AutoX/rallycross special with the help of Google Translate.
So far I have found the following list of parts available for this car and have started sourcing them. Here is the list to help other owners who might want to get more performance out of their GLA45, or maybe never considered this platform and it's capabilities.
K-MAC Camber Plates for X156 (Full Race for me)H&R Springs 1" Front .6" Rear Drop (I'm going to try these and wait for dscsport.com to work with me on creating a suspension controller for the GLA/GTR/E63S before going KW V3's)
I'll add more as I do more research.
Instead I picked up the GLA45 AMG Performance Studio Edition at a steep discount. We are going to turn this beast into a track/AutoX/rallycross special with the help of Google Translate.
So far I have found the following list of parts available for this car and have started sourcing them. Here is the list to help other owners who might want to get more performance out of their GLA45, or maybe never considered this platform and it's capabilities.
K-MAC Camber Plates for X156 (Full Race for me)H&R Springs 1" Front .6" Rear Drop (I'm going to try these and wait for dscsport.com to work with me on creating a suspension controller for the GLA/GTR/E63S before going KW V3's)
- Manufacturer Part #: 28809-3
- Manufacturer Part #: 33849-3
- Seems these come in black and blue
- Pagid Yellow (RS29). F-8188-$387, R-8188-$297
- Motul 660 Fluid
- Still looking for stainless lines, I'm told the CLA45 lines will fit
- Ultra Racing, https://www.ultraracing-usa.com/merc...trut-2-points/
- Alpha Heat Exchanger: https://www.amsperformance.com/cart/...-upgrade.html/
- Center Heat Exchanger: https://www.amsperformance.com/cart/...xchanger.html/
I'll add more as I do more research.
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H&R Springs Installed - Got TONS of Negative Camber already. Noticeable improvement in cornering and corner grip.
Last edited by Brian Clarke; 01-08-2018 at 09:53 AM.
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mokinbird87 (01-07-2019)
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Thanks for the update! How's the drivability in comfort mode and sport/sport+? Does it pair well with the adjustable dampers even though the shock absorber's suspension travel has been slightly reduced?
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I haven't had it on the track, but in the back road twisty roads I no longer notice a big different between comfort and Sport+ suspension.
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The drivability for me is improved, and I don't notice any increased "bumpiness" on the roads that I travel. I did 1000 highway miles two weeks ago and was pleasantly comfortable. Just found myself missing my E63S seats.
I haven't had it on the track, but in the back road twisty roads I no longer notice a big different between comfort and Sport+ suspension.
I haven't had it on the track, but in the back road twisty roads I no longer notice a big different between comfort and Sport+ suspension.
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yes but they are go fast parts .
And you are planing on buying cooling parts from AMS which you dont need with stock car, only if you go to bigger turbo / more power things.
just saying go fast first then suspension next after driving for a while.
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And you are planing on buying cooling parts from AMS which you dont need with stock car, only if you go to bigger turbo / more power things.
just saying go fast first then suspension next after driving for a while.
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