my slk 350 seems to roll on corners

BEATON · 01-26-2008

Can l firm up the standard eqipment? also lower the springs?

**Ynot** · 01-27-2008

H&R springs should firm up your ride a little, don't think you can do anything to the standard equipment.

gkhillon · 02-01-2008

This may be basic but try keeping your tire air-pressure accurate

**Dolebludger** · 03-11-2008

This is odd. My wife selected our SLK 280. I frankly didn't expect much in the way of cornering ability. Yet, when I drove it, I found that it could perhaps out-corner my Honda S 2000, which is no slouch on corners. Indeed, cornering is the S 2000's forte. Compared therewith, the 280 corners flat.

This makes me wonder if something may be wrong with your SLK's suspension. The car should still be in warranty, so I would suggest having it checked out.

**nevets** · 03-11-2008

I have Brabus Sport Springs it lowers about 1" and not too much diference in ride...possibly slightly stiffer...switching to 18" or IMO 19" wheels and perf tires may help as well (great for look).

cyberdrakon · 03-11-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

This is odd. My wife selected our SLK 280. I frankly didn't expect much in the way of cornering ability. Yet, when I drove it, I found that it could perhaps out-corner my Honda S 2000, which is no slouch on corners. Indeed, cornering is the S 2000's forte. Compared therewith, the 280 corners flat.

This makes me wonder if something may be wrong with your SLK's suspension. The car should still be in warranty, so I would suggest having it checked out.

First off, the 280 is the lightest SLK in the US, that may factor into the 'better handling' dept. Also, do you have the sport package springs on the car?

To the original poster, there are several spring options available from the factory, and a lot of aftermarket choices now, do search on Brabus, KW, H&R.

**B4TM4N** · 03-11-2008

I believe KW V3 and Bilstein PSS9's are the best coilovers you can find for the car. If you just want lowering springs there's H&R. I believe those are the best for springs. My Eibachs are more for show than anything. S2K's are amazing on track. Took me almost 11 laps to chase one down at the track. (Traction control kept slowing me down so when I finally turned it off, I was able to pass after a few pressure laps)

**Dolebludger** · 03-11-2008

Cyberdrakon:

As far as I know, our SLK 280 does not have sport springs. I know there is no "sport package" or AMG package on it. Nonetheless, it corners very flat. Compared with what? Compared with my Honda S 2000.

cyberdrakon · 03-11-2008

Wow dolebludger...you must have gotten the track special 280...better handling than S2000 honda, and acceleration on par with a 350....

**Dolebludger** · 03-12-2008

I earnestly don't know what I've got, or why. Forums like this one have many posts by owners who feel their particular car runs sub-par. What I'm saying is that I drove many 280s in my search, and bought this one new sight unseen, and find that it performs a bit better than other 280s I experienced. I'm not bragging, as I had nothing to do with it. I'm just happy.

cyberdrakon · 03-12-2008

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Originally Posted by Dolebludger

I earnestly don't know what I've got, or why. Forums like this on have many posts by owners who feel their particular car runs sub-par. What I'm saying is that I drove many 280s in my search, and bought this one new sight unseen, and find that it performs a bit better than other 280s I experienced. I'm not bragging, as I had nothing to do with it. I'm just happy.

well you know what that means right?

whenever one of us is in your area you have to let us drive your car for comparison!

**Dolebludger** · 03-12-2008

Why, sure I will! If anybody from this board is ever in the Oklahoma City area, give me a call at 405 787 2810, and we'll get together. Now don't expect the steering to be as precise as on an S 2000 (as nothing else is, IMO). But the 280 does corner flat.

Sid · 03-12-2008

Saw this on eBay... Intrax makes springs for our R171. Lowers 1.3" to 1.5". Bit lower than H&Rs. Definately more agressive than Brabus/Eibach.

Selling for aout $120. Definately cheaper than the rest too.

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BEATON SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Midlands Vehicle: 2006 350 SLK Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my slk 350 seems to roll on corners Can l firm up the standard eqipment? also lower the springs?

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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	H&R springs should firm up your ride a little, don't think you can do anything to the standard equipment. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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B4TM4N Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Vehicle: 2006 SLK 280 Other Toys: C300 RWD 6MT Posts: 153 Country: Thanks: 36 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts	I believe KW V3 and Bilstein PSS9's are the best coilovers you can find for the car. If you just want lowering springs there's H&R. I believe those are the best for springs. My Eibachs are more for show than anything. S2K's are amazing on track. Took me almost 11 laps to chase one down at the track. (Traction control kept slowing me down so when I finally turned it off, I was able to pass after a few pressure laps) __________________ 2006 SLK 280 6MT *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 547 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	I earnestly don't know what I've got, or why. Forums like this one have many posts by owners who feel their particular car runs sub-par. What I'm saying is that I drove many 280s in my search, and bought this one new sight unseen, and find that it performs a bit better than other 280s I experienced. I'm not bragging, as I had nothing to do with it. I'm just happy. Last edited by Dolebludger; 03-12-2008 at 05:49 PM.

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gkhillon SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This may be basic but try keeping your tire air-pressure accurate

03-11-2008	#4 (permalink)
Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 547 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	This is odd. My wife selected our SLK 280. I frankly didn't expect much in the way of cornering ability. Yet, when I drove it, I found that it could perhaps out-corner my Honda S 2000, which is no slouch on corners. Indeed, cornering is the S 2000's forte. Compared therewith, the 280 corners flat. This makes me wonder if something may be wrong with your SLK's suspension. The car should still be in warranty, so I would suggest having it checked out.

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 547 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Cyberdrakon: As far as I know, our SLK 280 does not have sport springs. I know there is no "sport package" or AMG package on it. Nonetheless, it corners very flat. Compared with what? Compared with my Honda S 2000.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Wow dolebludger...you must have gotten the track special 280...better handling than S2000 honda, and acceleration on par with a 350....

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Dolebludger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yukon, OK Vehicle: '07 SLK 280; '04 C 320, '01 Honda S 2000, '98 Ford Ranger truck. Posts: 547 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Why, sure I will! If anybody from this board is ever in the Oklahoma City area, give me a call at 405 787 2810, and we'll get together. Now don't expect the steering to be as precise as on an S 2000 (as nothing else is, IMO). But the 280 does corner flat.

03-12-2008	#13 (permalink)
Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Saw this on eBay... Intrax makes springs for our R171. Lowers 1.3" to 1.5". Bit lower than H&Rs. Definately more agressive than Brabus/Eibach. Selling for aout $120. Definately cheaper than the rest too.

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