Suspension upgrade here too?

chwillia · 11-25-2007

I am trying to get my car to perform a little better in the turns on the track. I have been 4 times so far and am officially addicted. I have the O30 package on my 55 and am considering K&W V3 coilovers.

Anyone have any opinions on these and any additional recommendations for upgrades other htan power???

DansSlk · 11-25-2007

Different wheels for the track

chwillia · 11-25-2007

Thanks Dan,
I was thinking of the CCW C14s for $2600 for the set plus $for tires. Not a bad deal..
Are there any sway bar/body stiffening upgrades for the R171 55?

chwillia · 11-25-2007

KW Variant 3 Coilovers
Race technology for the road with adjustable compression and rebound damping
State-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver. The separate and independent compression and rebound damping options allow a truly individual driving set-up. These unique systems with the 3 individually adjustable components, allows for adjustment of the compression of the damper in the low-speed range, while the highspeed set-up, so decisive for driving comfort, has been preset by KW engineers.
YearChassisModelPart #Price04+R171SLK-Class Roadster (F:0.8-1.8" / R:0.8-1.8") 35225013 $1929.99

DansSlk · 11-25-2007

Both the alloys and the KW's sound good, they should produce a noticeable effect.

I think Brian (Easty) is working on a anti-roll bar similar to the 55BS

**B4TM4N** · 12-11-2007

Does Eibach offer an anti-roll kit for this car? If so, is it better than AMG sway bars?

chwillia · 12-20-2007

I haven't found any anti-roll/sway bars for the SLK55.

**F111F** · 01-01-2008

Yeah, would like a good anti-roll (sway) bar for the front.
Also, understand Kleeman offers the PSS-9 coilovers for the SLK55.

**dsb** · 01-01-2008

Did Easty ever fabricate one?

**F111F** · 01-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by chwillia

I am trying to get my car to perform a little better in the turns on the track. I have been 4 times so far and am officially addicted. I have the O30 package on my 55 and am considering K&W V3 coilovers.

Anyone have any opinions on these and any additional recommendations for upgrades other htan power???

Note that I had the regular suspension on my car, not the 030 package.

Just had H&R Coilover Kit put on my SLK. This is a track performance version. Had the ride height lowered Front: from 26" to 25"; Rear: from 26" to 25.1".

Had the corner balanced also:

Cross Balance: 49.3%
LF: 923
RF: 908
LR: 790
RR: 828

Car still rides really well (I think better than the normal street suspension, especially on the chunky cement streets here in Plano), and performed much, much better on the track.

98indypacer · 01-23-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by F111F

Note that I had the regular suspension on my car, not the 030 package.

Just had H&R Coilover Kit put on my SLK. This is a track performance version. Had the ride height lowered Front: from 26" to 25"; Rear: from 26" to 25.1".

Had the corner balanced also:

Cross Balance: 49.3%
LF: 923
RF: 908
LR: 790
RR: 828

Car still rides really well (I think better than the normal street suspension, especially on the chunky cement streets here in Plano), and performed much, much better on the track.

Sounds great. I have been looking to do this for a long time but waiting for someone to pave the way. I have not seen many 55's with coilovers.

Please post pics as soon as you can!!

Where did you get the work done and if you don't mind, what was the cost?

Thanks, Ed

*easty* · 01-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Did Easty ever fabricate one?

No mate, thing's were a little hectic at my last job and now I have some time my computer is in storage

untill i get a new residence. Hopefully get to work on it soonr rather than later.

**alroumi** · 01-24-2008

f111f you've def selected the cream of the cream in regards to suspension modifications, I am glad you are liking your setup so far.

**F111F** · 01-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98indypacer

Sounds great. I have been looking to do this for a long time but waiting for someone to pave the way. I have not seen many 55's with coilovers.

Please post pics as soon as you can!!

Where did you get the work done and if you don't mind, what was the cost?

Thanks, Ed

Had the work done at Autoscope in Plano, TX. They do a lot of performance work on MB, BMW, Porsche, et. al.

~1300 for the kit,
~ 1600 for the work. A little more expensive than I wanted, but the corner balancing makes a huge difference.

I will get some pic's soon.

**B4TM4N** · 05-06-2008

Quickie question. Is there any significant differences between Bilstein PSS(say 9 or 10) or KW V3? Which one may be better??

**Bernd js** · 05-06-2008

For the SLK only the Bilstein PSS9 is available.
The Bilstein is easier to adjust than the KW suspension, but which is the best?

I am very satisfied with my Bilstein.
Here something to read about it:
http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...-bad-idea.html
http://www.slkworld.com/ask-dansslk-...n-upgrade.html

**B4TM4N** · 05-14-2008

Does anyone here have KW V3? Have you ever tried PSS9's? I decided to go with PSS9's and I'm wondering if this is something that's going to lead into me selling them for KW's later on?? Or is the difference so minimal it won't make a huge difference to me? Thanks!

11-25-2007	#1 (permalink)
chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Suspension upgrade here too? I am trying to get my car to perform a little better in the turns on the track. I have been 4 times so far and am officially addicted. I have the O30 package on my 55 and am considering K&W V3 coilovers. Anyone have any opinions on these and any additional recommendations for upgrades other htan power???

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Different wheels for the track __________________ 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: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Both the alloys and the KW's sound good, they should produce a noticeable effect. I think Brian (Easty) is working on a anti-roll bar similar to the 55BS __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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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	Does Eibach offer an anti-roll kit for this car? If so, is it better than AMG sway bars? __________________ 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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chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Dan, I was thinking of the CCW C14s for $2600 for the set plus $for tires. Not a bad deal.. Are there any sway bar/body stiffening upgrades for the R171 55?

11-25-2007	#4 (permalink)
chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	KW Variant 3 Coilovers Race technology for the road with adjustable compression and rebound damping State-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver. The separate and independent compression and rebound damping options allow a truly individual driving set-up. These unique systems with the 3 individually adjustable components, allows for adjustment of the compression of the damper in the low-speed range, while the highspeed set-up, so decisive for driving comfort, has been preset by KW engineers. YearChassisModelPart #Price04+R171SLK-Class Roadster (F:0.8-1.8" / R:0.8-1.8") 35225013 $1929.99

12-20-2007	#7 (permalink)
chwillia SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 48 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I haven't found any anti-roll/sway bars for the SLK55.

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F111F Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, TX Vehicle: SLK55 Black Mocha Designo Posts: 290 Country: Thanks: 39 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	Yeah, would like a good anti-roll (sway) bar for the front. Also, understand Kleeman offers the PSS-9 coilovers for the SLK55.

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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	Quickie question. Is there any significant differences between Bilstein PSS(say 9 or 10) or KW V3? Which one may be better?? __________________ 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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Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	For the SLK only the Bilstein PSS9 is available. The Bilstein is easier to adjust than the KW suspension, but which is the best? I am very satisfied with my Bilstein. Here something to read about it: http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...-bad-idea.html http://www.slkworld.com/ask-dansslk-...n-upgrade.html __________________ 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	Does anyone here have KW V3? Have you ever tried PSS9's? I decided to go with PSS9's and I'm wondering if this is something that's going to lead into me selling them for KW's later on?? Or is the difference so minimal it won't make a huge difference to me? Thanks! __________________ 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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