SLK 350 Sport Suspension vs AMG

**F111F** · 04-18-2007

DansSLK - What are the differences between the Sport Suspension available on SLK350 and the AMG Suspension. It "seems" like my SS is very stiff and worked well when tracking, but I also know there is always room for improvement.

Also, would you know the wheel weight of the standard 10 spoke wheel that comes with the SLK350?

Thanks!

**DansSlk** · 04-18-2007

Just minor differences i think not worth losing sleep over i will have to get the EPC up to see whats different exactly will do that later on today.

Sorry mate but i don't know how heavy they are sorry.

Ynot · 04-18-2007

Someone on mbworld mentioned that the AMG suspension was a bit stiffer, maybe dsb will chime in, he had the SLK350 with the sports suspension then trade it in for the SLK55.

Around 28 lbs IIRC, someone over at mbworld weight them some time ago.

**dsb** · 04-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

Someone on mbworld mentioned that the AMG suspension was a bit stiffer, maybe dsb will chime in, he had the SLK350 with the sports suspension then trade it in for the SLK55.

Around 28 lbs IIRC, someone over at mbworld weight them some time ago.

I honestly can't exactly remember the difference. I almost immediately changed to 19" wheels then to Brabus springs. However, I do think the 55 suspension was a little stiffer.

Banned · 04-18-2007

For your info: Ronal is/was building the rims for AMG, and once I went to a foundry in the CSR they produced 5,7l engine blocks for Chevrolet and rims for Ronal. Made in Germany

**F111F** · 04-18-2007

Thanks for the input!

*easty* · 04-18-2007

I read somewhere it also had different antiroll bars which would make it a littl stiffer. anyone seen a strut brace yet of a 3rd party?

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Someone on mbworld mentioned that the AMG suspension was a bit stiffer, maybe dsb will chime in, he had the SLK350 with the sports suspension then trade it in for the SLK55. Around 28 lbs IIRC, someone over at mbworld weight them some time ago.

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For your info: Ronal is/was building the rims for AMG, and once I went to a foundry in the CSR they produced 5,7l engine blocks for Chevrolet and rims for Ronal. Made in Germany

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