suspension mods for 1991 463
Hello all, can anyone tell me where I can seek out the most impartial advice concerning suspension upgrades. The ride on my 463 lwb is very harsh, hoping a more luxurious ride is attainable. I 've noticed the brand Koni come up alot when it comes to this kind of question, MB haven't been very helpful.
Any info welcome.
Regards
Hello all, can anyone tell me where I can seek out the most impartial advice concerning suspension upgrades. The ride on my 463 lwb is very harsh, hoping a more luxurious ride is attainable. I 've noticed the brand Koni come up alot when it comes to this kind of question, MB haven't been very helpful.
Any info welcome.
Regards
Koni does adjustable dampers for the G. Thus, you could have them fitted in the softest of settings. I have them in the hardest and I am very happy with them. But when it comes to tastes, everyone's different....
I would bet on Billstein!
i have there and fitted most brands........
go for factory original fitments if you want the ultimate ride comfort :wink:
Well they were originally my 3 options, however, when I've spoken to MB about this they typically wouldn't commit to the ride being any better except to say there will be "a small improvement".
I also fitted bilsteins on my 280ge which are fine for SWB but dont seem to be up to much on a LWB............
The plot thickens!
Thanks for your replies.
interesting. bilsteins on rear of my 280gel, ride is "lively" but never really knew what to expect anyway....
Please clarify as I understand there to be two different grades of Bilstein. The standard replacement model and the B6 sport version and needless to say 2 different prices as well.
Which one are we praising/knocking?
Regards,
Mike
Have a look at this old thread
http://gwoa.co.uk/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4098&postdays=0...
Also give Andy Holland a call for advise.
AJH Leisure Ltd
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Stephenson Avenue
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3SW
UK
Tel 01775 766455
Fax 01775 710292
Please clarify as I understand there to be two different grades of Bilstein. The standard replacement model and the B6 sport version and needless to say 2 different prices as well.
Which one are we praising/knocking?
Regards,
Mike
I'm sure mine were std replacement, will dig out invoice to check though.......
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Thanks Mortinson,
Didn't realise they were adjustable, sourced some today 30-1322 for the front and 30-1323 for the rear. Is there anything else I can do to improve the ride or will this mod entirely change my very bumpy life.
Regards