SL/R231: On Board Computer Question.....
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,336
Likes: 936
From: Brookshire, Texas & Cat Spring, Texas
2019 SL550/2023 EQS 580 SUV
On Board Computer Question.....
Can the computer on the current SL be tweaked to make the steering more sensitive or the shocks more pliable, or is this wishful thinking on my part? I am referring to going further than the Comfort, Sport and Sport + settings and using the STAR system.
Last edited by Utopia Texas; Oct 2, 2017 at 06:48 AM.
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,572
Likes: 3,682
From: Land of 10,000 lakes
AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Are you looking for something like Comfort+ or?
Not what you were asking for but the individual setting allows you to mix/match steering/suspension modes...
Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 50
Likes: 6
From: Kingston/Woodstock NY
SL 550 Mille Miglia 2016, Nissan GTR Aniversary #44/50, Mustang GT500 2014(800hp)
Not possible with our current generation of cars. Porsche however offers the sport plus steering upgrade for their cars which is a software upgrade for the electric steering module which is computer controlled (see Suncoast Porsche parts upgrade). I expect this for the next generation of SL or other Mercedes models. If you want more "feel" from the steering, may I suggest non-runflat tires. My car came with the Summer sport-Conti's and have better road feel. In two weeks, I will switch to Brabus springs for better handling. These two upgrades will change the steering (handling) for you. As for ride comfort, you could change the shocks and struts (non ABC cars) when you are ready.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,336
Likes: 936
From: Brookshire, Texas & Cat Spring, Texas
2019 SL550/2023 EQS 580 SUV
The gear shifting between comfort, sport and sport+ is very obvious but I cannot tell much difference in the steering and shock cushion in the different settings. Maybe it's old age!
