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Questions about MPPK.
35i owners who have it:
1- is this a package that still gets installed after the vehicle arrives at the dealership or is it added in the factory when vehicle is being assembled? 2- does it increase the fuel efficiency or decrease it? 3- how different does the car become? 4- what does this kit exactly add to the car? 5- who should get it and who shouldn't? 6- is it worth the upgrade? |
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There is so much information on MPPK here if you are willing to take the time and research.. most of your questions can be answered by reading this thread http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1157810
I've done a review on it here http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1170172 Which, I also include the pdf file that answers your questions regarding fuel consumption. According to BMW Quote:
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that said, here are my questions: do you always drive in Sport Mode? Does the MPPK make a noticeable difference in Comfort Mode (that's typically where i usually keep it for city driving). i understand sport mode changes with MPPK, but given the fact i drive in Comfort mode most of the time, i'm curious about the experience in this setting. Thanks |
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That's a good point because I also drive comfort almost all the time...
So is this MPPK more for Sports Mode then? |
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The salesman showed me a controls and put the car in sport and I instantly felt the power and wow factor. That was what a car should drive like. It never occurred to me that comfort mode can be so bland. The Infiniti was not like that at all. It moved well in normal mode, and better in sport. The X5's Stock comfort mode doesn't feel much different than the 535i. I press the accelerator and frustratingly waiting for the car to get going. The MPPK make comfort a little bit more lively on local roads. It's not quite as fun as sport but I'm not as fearful of leaving the car in normal mode. Comfort still feels the same on the highway. My Advice: Besides rambling about how much I hate comfort mode, I wanted to point out that not everyone feels the same way. I'm willing to bet most X5 owners drive in comfort mode, exclusively. If you're going to buy the MPPK to make Comfort more fun, save your money. You can just put your car in sport mode, for free. I live in the city, so there aren't too many places for me to punch it, so I understand your reservations. If I were driving in comfort only, there's no need to get the kit. Last edited by twelve535i; 10-25-2015 at 11:42 PM.. |
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10-26-2015, 06:06 AM | #12 |
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^^ Best advice if you drive comfort mode most of the time.. Why would you want to increase performance on your X5? I hated comfort mode in stock and with the MPPK it is now bearable... but I drive in Sport mode 90% of the time.
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With the MPPK comfort mode is barely tolerable for me only if i put the sports transmission lever over to the right so its geared a little better. I agree with twelve535 that if you are driving in comfort mode 99% of the time there is really no need to get the MPPK.
I come from cars that all drove very sporty or at least very powerful so anything other than Sport mode is too watered down for me. I like to be in full control of the car. I can't stand the car delaying steering and gas pedal inputs for me.
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excellent...that makes it very easy for me since I will be even adding 2VM ( Comfort Adaptive Suspension), I guess won't be needing MPPK at all. cost saving
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