2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Review (Remove Before Race)
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2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Review (Remove Before Race)
Remove Before Race (RokenR) just did a review of the GLC 43 facelift. The link is enclosed below:
Based on watching his videos he tends to downplay suspension stiffness issues in everyday driving with full AMGs since he drives the hardcore AMGs, so what he's saying about the GLC 43's suspension and handling doesn't surprise me. I've seen other reviewers praise it much more than he does, but he's looking at it through a different lens.
What do you guys think? Do you agree with his points?
Based on watching his videos he tends to downplay suspension stiffness issues in everyday driving with full AMGs since he drives the hardcore AMGs, so what he's saying about the GLC 43's suspension and handling doesn't surprise me. I've seen other reviewers praise it much more than he does, but he's looking at it through a different lens.
What do you guys think? Do you agree with his points?
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Agree with his take on the front end looking "softer" and less aggressive (not to mention the new eyelash headlights). Car gets a 23 HP bump in power and it is somehow slower than the pre-face lift ( must help in the mid-range) ? Body roll is easily mitigated with a lowering module ($500) if you want a sportier ride (tires help as well). At the end of the day he is saying what every reviewer says, "It's not a 63" which most if not all of us 43 owners know (or should know) already. Do not regret getting my 18 Wagon.
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Agree with his take on the front end looking "softer" and less aggressive (not to mention the new eyelash headlights). Car gets a 23 HP bump in power and it is somehow slower than the pre-face lift ( must help in the mid-range) ? Body roll is easily mitigated with a lowering module ($500) if you want a sportier ride (tires help as well). At the end of the day he is saying what every reviewer says, "It's not a 63" which most if not all of us 43 owners know (or should know) already. Do not regret getting my 18 Wagon.
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Remove Before Race (RokenR) just did a review of the GLC 43 facelift. The link is enclosed below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_azJChA1ySY
Based on watching his videos he tends to downplay suspension stiffness issues in everyday driving with full AMGs since he drives the hardcore AMGs, so what he's saying about the GLC 43's suspension and handling doesn't surprise me. I've seen other reviewers praise it much more than he does, but he's looking at it through a different lens.
What do you guys think? Do you agree with his points?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_azJChA1ySY
Based on watching his videos he tends to downplay suspension stiffness issues in everyday driving with full AMGs since he drives the hardcore AMGs, so what he's saying about the GLC 43's suspension and handling doesn't surprise me. I've seen other reviewers praise it much more than he does, but he's looking at it through a different lens.
What do you guys think? Do you agree with his points?
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Agreed, he is definitely looking at it at a different perspective. I have driven the glc 300 all the way to the glc 63. I appreciate the ride quality of the glc300 over LA traffic and roads. the glc43 on the other hand, has a unique balance to it, its not as hardcore as the 63. But it has a great balance when it comes to comfort and sportiness. I got the 63 because i knew it was going to be a weekend car, if I were going to Daily it I would have personally gotten a 300 or 43. My wife who loved that glc 300 for plush ride, is complaining how my come the 63 feels so stiff... lol. Told her its still new the suspension needs time to soften lol.
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I'm on 21s and I think GLC43's suspension is at the goldilock tune for me. If I want hardcore, I won't really even buy GLC since we do have C43 wagons here.
As for ride high, what's the drop in S+ (-1 setting) and how much further of a drop of $500 module buys me? I'm still learning the limit and now sure if I care that much.
As for ride high, what's the drop in S+ (-1 setting) and how much further of a drop of $500 module buys me? I'm still learning the limit and now sure if I care that much.
