Rather Stiff Steering
10-11-2009, 09:28 PM
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Rather Stiff Steering
Our GLK 4Matic Sport is about two weeks old. I noticed that the steering was rather stiff and slow to re-center when we got it. I thought it would ease up or break-in some as we put on the miles, but it isn't changing that much.
Anyone else had/have this?... The dealer says to give it time....
Anyone else had/have this?... The dealer says to give it time....
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10-12-2009, 02:05 AM
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Steering effort/feel isn't going to change with break in. MBs are typically slow to re-centre, with relatively light steering, especially compared to a GT-R. If you still feel it's stiff, try taking another one out for a test drive, or go straight to the service department and ask for a technician or service advisor to take your car out for a drive. He (or she) will definitely be able to tell you if you're steering is functioning as it's supposed to.
10-12-2009, 12:33 PM
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I assumed that I was used to FWD cars that self center rather quickly.
Not sure if it got better or I just got used to the way it is in GLK.
Not sure if it got better or I just got used to the way it is in GLK.
10-12-2009, 05:06 PM
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Do you have 20 inch wheels? It was more pronounced on the demo I drove with 20s than on the GLK with 19s I eventually bought.
