Suspension Replacement advice please
03-12-2018, 02:06 AM
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Suspension Replacement advice please
Hi everyone,
A friend of mine is driving a Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 4Matic 204X
year make: 2013.
She would like to replace the suspension to something better than stock, in terms of quality, ride, comfort ect.. She could even go with the coil-overs if necessary.
Could you please advice 1 or 2 packages.
Thank you!
A friend of mine is driving a Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 4Matic 204X
year make: 2013.
She would like to replace the suspension to something better than stock, in terms of quality, ride, comfort ect.. She could even go with the coil-overs if necessary.
Could you please advice 1 or 2 packages.
Thank you!
03-12-2018, 04:37 AM
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Sell the GLK and get a different car or you can install 17" diameter wheels and larger sidewall tyres.
Coilovers are a terrible idea. They are usually put on cars to lower the ride height and improve handling. They do this by having really stiff springs. Coil overs worth the money are too expensive, and the ones that are affordable are terrible in quality and reliability.
It is a balancing act of cost, durability, handling, and comfort. You will NOT be able to improve comfort without sacrificing handling, durability, and.money. I would personally look into high performance summer soft compound tyres and small alloy wheels.
Coilovers are a terrible idea. They are usually put on cars to lower the ride height and improve handling. They do this by having really stiff springs. Coil overs worth the money are too expensive, and the ones that are affordable are terrible in quality and reliability.
It is a balancing act of cost, durability, handling, and comfort. You will NOT be able to improve comfort without sacrificing handling, durability, and.money. I would personally look into high performance summer soft compound tyres and small alloy wheels.
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03-12-2018, 06:01 AM
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Sell the GLK and get a different car or you can install 17" diameter wheels and larger sidewall tyres.
Coilovers are a terrible idea. They are usually put on cars to lower the ride height and improve handling. They do this by having really stiff springs. Coil overs worth the money are too expensive, and the ones that are affordable are terrible in quality and reliability.
It is a balancing act of cost, durability, handling, and comfort. You will NOT be able to improve comfort without sacrificing comfort, durability, and.money. I would personally look into high performance summer soft compound tyres and small alloy wheels.
Coilovers are a terrible idea. They are usually put on cars to lower the ride height and improve handling. They do this by having really stiff springs. Coil overs worth the money are too expensive, and the ones that are affordable are terrible in quality and reliability.
It is a balancing act of cost, durability, handling, and comfort. You will NOT be able to improve comfort without sacrificing comfort, durability, and.money. I would personally look into high performance summer soft compound tyres and small alloy wheels.
I checked on Bilstein website & it has the application for the GLK.
Now I just have to find an authorize dealer who can order it.
Thanks!
03-12-2018, 11:09 AM
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Now as JonnyC points out you are going to be over damped and under sprung. What she needs is air bags where you can soften the ride when you want to. What road surface are you on? What tire pressure is she running? Remember that soft ride will probably give you , sway, lean and soft tracking. The lean may trigger the stability control.
