I've never heard of a "suspension converted" MB wagon that wasn't a complete disaster
What the hell am i doing up at this hour? On 10/7/09, pm7...@comcast.net <pm7...@comcast.net> wrote: > Marshal always gave the admonishment that any backyard attempt to convert > the rear suspension would result in a very expensive & uncomfortable > suspension. > > USUALLY IN CAPS > > > -- > > Peter Arnold > > Windsor, CT > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310" > <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 6:57:52 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Great car but it needs a motor > > 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 > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [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 > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091007/7cf0a594/attachment.html> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
