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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by slk55er
WRT the suspension -- I assume it must be psychological in the GLK, but it surely seems that in "S" mode the suspension stiffens and that overall the suspension/steering is more responsive also. (I do have adjustable suspension with 3 settings in my CLS550, so I am familiar with the effect.)
I think the hard driving by an individual can & will trigger the adaptive dampers in some manners just like any other spirited driving with regards to the Agility Control system on the GLK.
Don't forget that the speed-sensitive power steering also helps improve agility and maneuverability & adds to the overall adaptive characteristics you & I may be feeling.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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So...........

If I take the GLK out alone and thrash it around will it remember even after Lisa drives it? Probably not. We'll see tomorrow.

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There is no suspension memory. Just adaptation to your driving style.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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I sometimes do feel the GLK stiffens whenever I push it to it's heels like going in a corner really fast. I do know because I feel less body roll on the car and I get a slap on the face by the wife at the same time.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by shotgun_banjo
... I do know because I feel less body roll on the car and I get a slap on the face by the wife at the same time.
Me too
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Yep. Been there. Felt that.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by shotgun_banjo
I sometimes do feel the GLK stiffens whenever I push it to it's heels like going in a corner really fast.
That's the concept of the Agility Control; the harder you "push" the SUV - the stiffer is the suspension set/adjusted.

Experience the (GLK) Agility Control: http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual...tycontrol.html.
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Press "S" switch.

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exactly! the button is RIGHT there near the shifter no???
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
LOL!

exactly! the button is RIGHT there near the shifter no???

You meant it's on the LEFT side of the shifter??? LOL



Anyway, I rather see the setting "S" or "C" mode stay where it is last set at. Like "S" setting for summer and "C" setting for winter time.

I'll bug the service tech when I bring my car in for service next time, even though knowing not getting me anywhere further.
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no no, I meant right there as in RIGHT THERE DUMBO, not that it's ON the right.....


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no no, I meant right there as in RIGHT THERE DUMBO, not that it's ON the right.....


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When Lisa is driving & isn't looking down, I press the "S" button.
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Originally Posted by venchka
When Lisa is driving & isn't looking down, I press the "S" button.

You can come and push the button for me too, if u want.
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