exactly.
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Do you have such a bastardized car? Almost every such car I've heard of
was judged to be a very poor handling car compared to the original SLS.
Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tyler
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 3:26 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Great car but it needs a motor
Assuming you have the proper spring rate (not just sedan springs), and
bilstein HD shocks that are valved properly for a wagon- Surely it would
handle at least as good as a brand new self leveling system- and better
if you made it a little stiffer (which would also eliminate the need for
the leveling feature). I personally think the SLS is mostly a marketing
gimmick- especially on a car that isn't designed for heavy duty towing.
I guess it lets them get by with softer springs than they otherwise
would need to prevent sag when loaded, which makes the ride
softer- but certainly doesn't improve handling over a set of stiff
regular springs.
Sincerely,
Tyler
1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel
On Oct 6, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
We are talking about a wagon here, correct? Putting in regular
springs in a wagon makes for better handling? I think not. The SLS
when working properly handles VERY well. It is a very simple system,
very little goes wrong. That think will never be right if you just
put springs in it.
tyler wrote:
It sounds like a lot of work and expense to reinstall the self
levelling system- I'd just keep the regular rear suspension myself.
Simpler, more reliable, and better handling. If it sags in the rear
when you load it up, just get stiffer springs or some spacers. I've
used "overload springs" with stock height, but a 20% stiffer rate on
my Volvo wagons that I do a lot of towing with. It handles a little
better, and doesn't really sag at all when I load it up- but I didn't
notice any reduction in the ride quality.
Tyler
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