teaaquinn

Hi everyone.

I joined the forum to ask about everyone's experience with magic body control. I've already read the existing threads. I have long term problems from multiple concussions. I can not tolerate rough bumps, dips, and especially rises on the left or right side of the road that cause the car to whip back and forth from left to right.

I know no car/suspension could ever be perfect but I am hoping that magic body control could make it possible for me to drive and GO PLACES/LEAVE MY HOUSE again.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

alshaikh85

Considering your condition, I recommend you test drive an S class with MBC to get the feeling yourself.

Good luck.

teaaquinn

Thanks alshaikh85. I agree. The only problem is, as far as I know, the dealer will only let me test drive it for a few miles. Which would give me a decent idea of how it drives, but I was hoping to get the opinion of someone who has driven the car extensively.

alshaikh85

If you tell us what car you are driving right now, we might be able toprovide you with some insight in what you may get by switching to S Class, but I don’t think it will be wise to make your decision on someone else’s view onthis case.

Some dealers are very flexible in their test drive and they may provide you one for few hours to try, in my area, the dealer is willing to give it for a full day.

teaaquinn

Yea totally agree. I wouldn't make my decision solely on that. Thats good to know that some dealers are flexible with longer test drives. Ill have to look into that.

Right now I'm driving a Toyota Venza.

Its pretty bumpy. I know bumps can be sorted out with cheaper cars but my main problem is for example, saying your driving 60 on the highway, and you drive over a bridge, and at the joint of the bridge the left or right side is higher than the other and the car whips from left to right really fast. Same thing with rises on uneven country roads etc etc.

This is something that I could only potentially see being fixed by Magic Body Control. Any other car, no matter how nice the suspension is, is still going to react to rises in the road like that.

Chucky300

I'm not a jerk - but lately we've been having a lot of newbies on here - asking the most insane questions, and I have to believe this is either a joke or a troll.

If you have had multiple concussions and you are at a point where you can't tolerate any bumps in the road for medical reasons - YOU SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING AT ALL! FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD - LET A FRIEND DRIVE YOU.

teaaquinn

What? No. One Im definitly not a troll. Two you dont understand my condition or concussions in general. I am totally safe to drive. I have been cleared by multiple doctors. I live with what is called post concussion syndrome. With this, every person has different symptoms. Some people are able to drive, some arent. In my 9 years of driving I have never been in an accident and since my most recent concussion that caused my post concussion syndrome 2 years ago, still no accidents or anything close.

Also its not that I cant tolerate ANY bumps. Its mostly what I described above. Minor bumps arent a big deal. But rises on left or right side of the road causes quick left and right back and forth motion which aggrevates my symptoms. Im just trying to figure out a way to make my life more liveable. Like I said I have been cleared to drive. With the symptoms that I experience It is totally safe. Frankly Im insulted by your post. It baffles me how ignorant people still are on this subject.

teaaquinn

I just saw in the other recent thread on here that it only works in sunlight. Does that mean it wont work during the day if its raining or overcast??? Snow I would understand why it wouldnt work but it needing absolute sunny weather would be pretty disappointing

SteveVukelich

ABC will give you a slightly better ride, if the weather is good and the road surface is stepped (that is, a slight ramp from one section to another). It is not so good on abruptly changing road surfaces, potholes, or irregular pavement. You can do better (and cheaper) with smaller wheels (and more rubber on the tires). ABC uses an optical camera so it does not see everything. I would not purchase it again unless MB makes some significant changes.

BluetecKING

Avoid potholes

mjeagent

I personally have noticed that with the 20" tires the ride changes quite a bit when they are inflated for cold temps. For instance in my MY15 S65 in warm months I keep the tire psi at around 36 but in colder months it recommends to keep them at 51psi. As you can imagine that causes a much rougher ride.

jumpman726

I don't have any experience with MBC, but I know you can't get it with 4matic. I don't know if 4matic matters to you. Also, if you decide to get the S Class and you want a smoother ride I strongly recommend switching out the runflat tires that come with the car and go with non-runflats. You could try including that as part of the deal when you buy the car. The downside is you'll be driving around without a spare tire.

MTrauman

No disrespect but really? Must be a nuclear engineer? I love to laugh. You made me laugh.

Streamliner

From 1993 through 2012, I drove Lexus LS models. All were top line cars with air suspension. The latest LS460L with air suspension does not ride as nicely as the S550 with either ABC or MBC. I am an absolute freak about ride comfort and I always upgrade my tires to the best riding models and always use the smallest diameter wheels. My verdict: An S550 with 18" wheels, Bridgestone Serenity Plus tires and MBC is the best riding car available today.

Chucky300

Insulted by my post? With all due respect, I think, you come on here - tell everyone you basically have brain damage and that you can't handle pot holes for medical reasons - and you are angry that I (along with everyone sane is thinking) suggested you stay off the roads with injuries like this?

For the record - don't be baffled because I am not ignorant. I had my mother look at your post and give me her quick insight. She too suggests you avoid driving with post concussion syndrome because it oftentimes leads to dizziness and can throw you off - which would obviously be dangerous while driving. You didn't say anything about getting cleared by doctors. You gave a fraction of the information - yet you are insulted that I cared about your safety and the safety of others on the roads.

Lastly, before you get baffled by the ignorance of my mother - rest assured - it is not needed. She's a neurosurgeon.

Sol01

cheatham25

Streamliner I too am a freak about ride quality, but I am riding 20's on my S550. There is no Serenity Plus in that size. Not to high jack the post but any suggestions? I want to get rid of the RFT

konigstiger

Dunlop, see recommended tires link here https://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-cla...ml#post6068164

teaaquinn

Relax buddy. You and your mommy dont know anything about my condition. So before you two assume I cant drive or that I automatically suffer from dizziness maybe ask first instead of suggesting Im some kind of idiot who is recklessly endangering people on the road. I mainly get headaches and the quick motions in the car make them worse. I have never experienced dizzyness from PCS. Not once. Again, I am fine to drive and have been cleared by doctors who have actually treated me and seen me in real life, not by random people's moms on the internet.

abhatti55

The jump in ride quality from a Venza to the S-Class alone will be so dramatic that MBC or not will be minuscule factor.

BluetecKING

You are a little ignorant but you are right if he gets headaches/dizziness while driving, he shouldn't be driving. It will lead to an accident one way or another. My question is how did he get those Brain Injuries? If he got it while driving he definitely shouldn't be on the road. Considering In any car you buy at least in New York you will feel bumps. Second, why should we care about his problems he should test it out on his own.

teaaquinn

Well as I said, Ive never been in an accident and never have been close. So no, this did not happen as a result of a car accident. Its from playing ice hockey.

Again, no dizziness. Only headaches. People drive with headaches all the time. It does not affect driving. AT ALL. For the third time, I have been cleared by multiple doctors.

And of course Im going to try it out on my own, but I was curious what people who have owned and driven the car for longer than the 10-30 minute test drive that most dealers in my area allow.

Maybe you should care about other peoples problems because its a decent thing to do?? Lol jesus christ....

BluetecKING

If I didn't care I wouldn't of responded. Maybe you didn't get the response you wanted but I care for the other drivers on the road which account for more than yourself.

teaaquinn

Ok totally. But its an absolute non factor. My symptoms do not affect driving.

aypues

my friend has post concussion syndrome with only the headaches. She said she wouldn't wish it on her worst enemy.