CLK inert steering feel

[PositronicRay]

2008 CLK 280 convertible that I picked up last year. Inspected on purchase by a specialist, he identified and rectified a couple of problems, front brakes rear springs, rear arb link, and A/C condenser. Otherwise a good clean and tidy car, drives well, newish Pirelli tyres, original 17" wheels, non sport suspension, inflated to 35psi, even wear patterns.

The car feels numb around the straight ahead position, no play, handles, turns, grips and rides well, just this slightly dead feel.

Is this just how they are? Or am I missing something? (I bought it as comfy cruiser so not really expecting a dynamic sports car)

Edited by PositronicRay on Wednesday 26th June 08:35

[PositronicRay]

Thx all.

I've just had a drive, it doesn't feel like it's self centreing particularly well. Maybe steering geometry, ill discuss on the next sevice.

[PositronicRay]

trevalvole said:

I suspect 35 psi is too high for 3 or fewer people in the car. My C320 on 17" wheels says 2 bar front (29PSI), 2.2 bar rear (32PSI). What does it say on the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap?

I think 35 is towards the upper end. Wouldn't a higher pressure give a firmer ride but more accurate steering, lower pressure softer but more sluggish?

[PositronicRay]

I was running around 30, then increased it. TBH I didn't notice much difference, I'll try dropping them down again and pay more attention.