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Suspension upgrade n w221 non ABC?

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Old 06-15-2012 | 07:18 AM
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Suspension upgrade n w221 non ABC?

Hey all, I've been trying to look for some upgrades and can't find anything. Does anyone know of upgrades such as sway bars for w221?
Not making a race car out of a boat, but just want to improve it a bit.
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Old 06-15-2012 | 06:06 PM
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What would you like to improve if I may ask, Renntech module I would suggest ?
Old 06-15-2012 | 06:32 PM
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I'm not comfortable lowering on Chicago roads. That would improve handling a bit for sure. I'm thinking minimizing tilt and roll on corners a bit. Thicker sway bars would help a bit with that.
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Ok I can see that ,but would the air-suspension computer not compensate, if the car tilts or rolls too much ?
At least I notice in 'sport' mode it already behaves
differently .
Maybe possible to get parts custom-made in the US?
Old 06-16-2012 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by marthyh
Ok I can see that ,but would the air-suspension computer not compensate, if the car tilts or rolls too much ?
At least I notice in 'sport' mode it already behaves
differently .
Maybe possible to get parts custom-made in the US?
It compensates but not much.
A stiffer swaybar would help a touch more.

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