I'm about to purchase my second steering damper. The first two (3 including the original) were the black OEM replacements that seem to be readily available. I thought this time I would change brands and try a Stabilus damper. I haven't found anyone that lists it as available for a crossfire but they do have them for the SLK320 (part number W0133-1626046).

Has anyone installed this damper and if so how does it compare?

 

no, but I am interested in trying something different...I've been thru two on the roadster already...

 

AutohausAZ has the steering damper by Stabilus (P/N 0305CA) for the SLK320 listed for $26.25. Item is currently on sale.

 

probably the same stabilizer at that price....that's what I paid for the last from them...

 

Doc, I thought that you didn't use that steering thingy much the way you sport around in those cars being a straight line man. How are you wearing them out?

 

I installed the Stabilus this weekend. There doesn't seem to be any difference from stock other than this one wasn't leaking. I won't know how it drives until I get it off the blocks.

 

I'm going to replace mine this weekend with Stabilus damper, also from AutohausAZ. Just curious, can it be done without putting the car on a lift?

79K miles on the original.

 

Floor jack and safety stands will do just fine.

 

At lot of U turns at the end of the track...

 

I would think any stabilizer in that same price range would be made by the same company with a different label or box.

 

Well, i did the damper replacemet this weekend and its true, it makes a heck of a difference! The one i took off was the original damper. I expected it to be loose and free-moving, but it was nearly seized. New one works great though.