6cyl
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I've had numerous cars and driven many more, from track biased to luxo barges.
I find my C350 CDI saloon Sport quite harsh in terms of comfort, but without the handling benefits. I reckon the springs rates are too high and the dampers don't seem to react to road irregularities well enough. Too much stiction ? If it was my motorbike, I'd use softer springs, lower the compression and increase the rebound to slow down the up stroke.
To put some perspective on this, I rate the ride like so :
What do you guys think ?
I find my C350 CDI saloon Sport quite harsh in terms of comfort, but without the handling benefits. I reckon the springs rates are too high and the dampers don't seem to react to road irregularities well enough. Too much stiction ? If it was my motorbike, I'd use softer springs, lower the compression and increase the rebound to slow down the up stroke.
To put some perspective on this, I rate the ride like so :
- MB S350 (2011) Air suspension 18"
- Alpina B3S (2011) 19"
- BMW M3 (2003) Ohlins 19", polybushed
- BMW 530i M Sport (2008) 19"
- VW Golf GTI ED30 (2007) 18"
- BMW M3 (2005) AP Coilovers 18"
- BMW 530D SE (2005) 17"
- MB C350CDI (2010) 17"
- BMW X3 (2007) M Sport 18"
- Audi A4 S Line (2005-2009) 18"
- Audi S3 (2002) 17"
- VW Golf GTI (1990) 15" on slicks, Koni track biased suspension, rose jointed, camber plates
What do you guys think ?