SLK 55 suspension specs - help

Legin · 08-04-2008

Right Oh wise ones.

I previously hired an SLK 55 which I assume to be a late one (2006 /7 ) because it had proper steering wheels paddles rather than buttons. I concluded this car had great suspension and steering for my requirements.
Subsequently I went to buy a 2005 version but this didnt feel as good as the hired car, now I dont know whether its a wrong un or the car has a different steering and suspension spec.
Am i just imagining these differences ?

**etyu** · 08-04-2008

Do you have the 2005 SLK 55? Did the 2006/2007 one have the 030 package? Otherwise, it should be the same.

Legin · 08-04-2008

I have no SLK at the moment, looking to buy.
If the car has paddles on the wheel does that mean its got the 030 package ?The (I am assuming) later car had an all leather wheel but with paddles.
Does te 030 option change the suspension ?

**etyu** · 08-04-2008

I think in the US, model year 2007 and later have the shift paddles instead of buttons.

The 030 sports package for the 55 have even stiffer suspension than what is already on the stock 55. (Nurburgring suspension on the 030 package).

**DansSlk** · 08-04-2008

Legin, are the alloys different on the model you have just driven compared to the first one?

Legin · 08-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Legin, are the alloys different on the model you have just driven compared to the first one?

No the wheels were the same, std multispoke design. Just looking at the MB website so looks like its all in my mind ! Is there any advantage in buying a later paddle wheel (2007) car over a 2005, gearbox software or some such ?

**DansSlk** · 08-04-2008

None at all.

08-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
Legin SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Vehicle: SLK55AMG Posts: 41 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	SLK 55 suspension specs - help Right Oh wise ones. I previously hired an SLK 55 which I assume to be a late one (2006 /7 ) because it had proper steering wheels paddles rather than buttons. I concluded this car had great suspension and steering for my requirements. Subsequently I went to buy a 2005 version but this didnt feel as good as the hired car, now I dont know whether its a wrong un or the car has a different steering and suspension spec. Am i just imagining these differences ?

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	I think in the US, model year 2007 and later have the shift paddles instead of buttons. The 030 sports package for the 55 have even stiffer suspension than what is already on the stock 55. (Nurburgring suspension on the 030 package). __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	Legin, are the alloys different on the model you have just driven compared to the first one? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,797 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 227 Times in 179 Posts	None at all. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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Legin SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Vehicle: SLK55AMG Posts: 41 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have no SLK at the moment, looking to buy. If the car has paddles on the wheel does that mean its got the 030 package ?The (I am assuming) later car had an all leather wheel but with paddles. Does te 030 option change the suspension ?

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