Improve 280GE Drive.

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Sat, 30/01/2016 - 18:44
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Hi

 

I bought a 280GE back in October...

I am looking to improve the drive of the car

Through my little research online I have found that the best shock absorbers is between Sachs and Koni - Which of the 2 is the better?

Also 

Adding 30ml spacers improve the drive I had read too - Is this true!

 

Any other tips for improving the 280GE!

 

​Also can someone recommend the best brakes manufacturer?

 

Thank you all in advance.

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Sat, 30/01/2016 - 20:53
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Re: Improve 280GE Drive.

What's wrong with the drive at the moment?

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Sun, 31/01/2016 - 00:27
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Re: Improve 280GE Drive.
Very hard when going over speed bumps even speed bumps ( and I don't fly them) - doesn't feel as secure on the road as when I used to drive a R.R - I know this is because of the 4x4 permanent drive. But I just can't bell love the G and will not sell it.
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Sun, 31/01/2016 - 10:03
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Has it got big wheels fitted ? The standard 15" rims with big chunky tyres soak up all lumps n bumps. But if someone has pimped it with big rims and elastic band tyres it'll knock your teeth out on gravel !

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Sun, 31/01/2016 - 11:02
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Re: Improve 280GE Drive.

I replaced my bilsteins with Sachs sportline (£50 ea. online). They seem pretty good quality but they are firm.

 
I've not tried Koni on a G Wagen but my perception is that they can be pretty stiff, even the adjustable one's. Also around double the price.
 
A G Wagen will/should always feel stiffer than any Range Rover. IMHO nothing much you can do about that.
 
Some people are a bit sneery about Monroe but I had those on my 460 and I was really impressed. Probably slightly softer than my Sachs (on my 463).
Compared to Koni a real bargain as well. Same for kyb, some good reviews on those which are also a bargain.
 
Spacers are more for aesthetics, maybe some improvement in cornering but they won't do anything for ride quality.
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Sun, 31/01/2016 - 14:09
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Re: Improve 280GE Drive.

neilmarton wrote:

Has it got big wheels fitted ? The standard 15" rims with big chunky tyres soak up all lumps n bumps. But if someone has pimped it with big rims and elastic band tyres it'll knock your teeth out on gravel !

Tire Size 31 x 10.50 r15lt so not pimped lol

 

Thank you Russ280

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Sun, 31/01/2016 - 17:01
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Re: Improve 280GE Drive.

You're right buddy ! They are the standard rims n boots ! They should be soaking up the bumps nicely !

Maybe you do need investigate some softer shocks ?

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Mon, 01/02/2016 - 00:42
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Yes I think you are right , could be as simple as the shocks!

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Mon, 01/02/2016 - 12:10
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Russ mentioned Monroe. I have those fitted on my 280ge W460 and think the ride is fine. (might be a route to explore)

(I have also driven many many RR's)

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Mon, 01/02/2016 - 12:26
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Yeh - but I don't think Rolls Royces are that great off road ?cheeky

How are things going with your G Wagon, Neil?

 

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Mon, 01/02/2016 - 13:11
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Hi Mark,

One day !wink

I am plodding through many niggles but she's running great now ! My new wiper spindles have been supplied incorrectly. The nipples which the arms attach to differ in position from the one which i removed and has caused no end of grief. I think they have supplied LHD ones.

Once that is sorted i'll be hot on your tail !!!

Neil.

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