Possible to raise a CLA 180 by a couple of inches?

[Riva811]

Hello,
My dad just ordered a CLA 180 Shooting brake and he wants to raise it by a couple of inches to make it easier in his age to get in. Is this possible?

 

[st13phil]

That's quite a significant lift. Maybe possible with custom suspension components (sourced from who, I know not), but I'd expect that to invalidate the warranty on suspension, steering and driveshaft components.

So in practical terms I'd say the answer is no.

Would a GLA have not been a better proposition?

 

[Riva811]

That's quite a significant lift. Maybe possible with custom suspension components (sourced from who, I know not), but I'd expect that to invalidate the warranty on suspension, steering and driveshaft components.

So in practical terms I'd say the answer is no.

Would a GLA have not been a better proposition?

He thinks the GLA boot is small...
Thats what I thought about the suspension as well, as they are spring coil, he will need to do significant work to mess up the car Perhaps it will be cheaper to get fit instead.

 

[Bellow]

As per st13phil's comments - and adding potential stability issues not to mention insurance and the possible requirement for validation of competence via engineer's report or IVA.
Brutal to say, but he's chosen the wrong car. Can't he renegotiate a deal to a more suitable car before the CLA is delivered?

 

[st13phil]

Perhaps it will be cheaper to get fit instead.

I suspect you're right!

FWIW, my father is 90 years old and not as agile as he was, but he can still get in and out of my W177 A-Class...

 

[markjay]

As others said... raising a new car it's a non-starter. Cost, warranty, stability, reliability, insurance... he would be better-off buying a taller car instead e.g. GLA.

Said that... IF he went for the non-sport model of the CLA, then the car will be higher than the sport variants, and it will not have the sports seats with the raised side bolsters, so if he then raises the drivers seat to the highest position, he might just be OK with the CLA.

 

[whitenemesis]

raises the drivers seat to the highest position,

I thought this also, even if he were to modify the seat mountings to give a greater adjustment? Less knock-on problems regarding handling and stability

 

[Bellow]

Head room issues with raised seat? (Both entering/exiting and driving).
Maybe though - manipulate the seat height (height and reach adjustment) for entering and exiting then resume comfortable driving position? Electric seat adjustment would make this easier (if at all possible) but slow?

 

[st13phil]

Maybe though - manipulate the seat height (height and reach adjustment) for entering and exiting then resume comfortable driving position? Electric seat adjustment would make this easier (if at all possible) but slow?

Easy enough if it has memory seats: store driving settings in one memory, and access/egress settings in another.

 

[Bellow]

Easy enough if it has memory seats: store driving settings in one memory, and access/egress settings in another.

Fiendishly cunning - I like!

Reminds me of a guy with a Porsche 928 afflicted with the common gremlin of the car choosing to choose which of the three memory settings should apply. Our man set all three to the same - and applauded his own guile!

 

[Riva811]

As per st13phil's comments - and adding potential stability issues not to mention insurance and the possible requirement for validation of competence via engineer's report or IVA.
Brutal to say, but he's chosen the wrong car. Can't he renegotiate a deal to a more suitable car before the CLA is delivered?

I suspect Mercedes wont take too kindly as the car has arrived to the UK already.

 

[Riva811]

I suspect you're right!

FWIW, my father is 90 years old and not as agile as he was, but he can still get in and out of my W177 A-Class...

Lets just say he didnt take care of himself. Kudos to your dad with 25 more years than mine and fitter.

 

[JBD]

As others said... raising a new car it's a non-starter. Cost, warranty, stability, reliability, insurance... he would be better-off buying a taller car instead e.g. GLA.

Said that... IF he went for the non-sport model of the CLA, then the car will be higher than the sport variants, and it will not have the sports seats with the raised side bolsters, so if he then raises the drivers seat to the highest position, he might just be OK with the CLA.

All UK spec CLA’s are AMG Line now. As far as I’m aware, the lower sport trim we had on the old model had the same ride height as the AMG Line


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