Ok so I looked up one of my posts for you:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonie
From the Merc coupe brochure...
"The AMG Handling Package offers technical and styling
enhancements, carefully ‘engineered by AMG’ for the
true sports enthusiast (optional on AMG Sport Plus;
only available on C250 BlueEFFICIENCY and C250 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY with automatic transmission). The larger
brakes, sports exhaust and sports tuning of the engine
and transmission lend even greater driving dynamics to
the AMG Sport Plus. These additions are complemented
with subtle exterior styling cues including black exterior
mirrors, sport badging on the front wings and floor mats;
and a black lamella grille with chrome highlights."
This is covered in some detail in the W204 lengthy thread. The suspension is firmer although quite subtly so. Various dealers and MBUK have confirmed it and the German spec / brochure lists it. Other owners think it sits lower too but can't be 100% on this.
Having driven with, and without, I have found the handling to certainly be sharper with - hugs the road very tightly, no slight sense of understeer which I did find when pushing the C350 hard. It gives a real confidence that just occasionally was missing with the standard set up. Yes it's firmer, but noticeable less so than my old RX8 or as reported elsewhere, a 370z, and the variable damping does a decent job at normal speeds.
The quicker gear changes are a plus and although not a factor in my choice, the brakes are simply fabulous!
For £530 i think it is one of the best value options, bar none. Not for everyone of course, as the standard suspension will be fit for purpose for most, but for me, the gorgeous power of the C350 Coupe needed it
Hope that helps.
Last edited by Berkshire Rich; 31-12-2012 at 09:56 AM.
