07-31-2014, 11:20 AM | #1 |
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M-Sport suspension...
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Can anyone actually say weather the M-Sport suspension becomes "sport" or stays"comfort" even when put on "sport plus"? I don't feel the difference! My 2012 335i is different, you can feel how the suspension tightens and I can feel the road big time. I asked different people at dealer and everyone gives me a different response... Thank you! |
07-31-2014, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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I thought that Sport+ was Sport + (-DSC).
So, theoretically would wouldn't feel a difference between Sport and Sport+ until you did something questionable (or go around a skid pad, or do hot laps, or do hard corners on gravel). |
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The suspension does not change unless you get Adaptive M Sport Suspension option or DHP
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Very disappointed at BMW and their sucky service! I have the M-Sport package... But didn't know I had to get the M-sport adaptive suspension. My 335i came with the M-sport package which included adaptive suspension. |
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07-31-2014, 01:55 PM | #5 |
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Yes, the Sport and Sport+ will add more throttle response, but not change the actual suspension.
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07-31-2014, 04:33 PM | #7 |
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That's what I thought too, but then I realize that it is separate option.
They should've been a package with the M Sport.
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I was lucky, as I get this option with my 3rd Row Package.
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07-31-2014, 07:32 PM | #11 |
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Actually I don't think that's the same thing. The 3rd row option comes with the rear axle air suspension, which I believe is not the same thing as the adaptive M suspension. Those who know better can correct me if I'm wrong.
The M adaptive works on all 4 wheels, not just the rear axle. Also I don't think you can get the adaptive M suspension unless you also get the M Sport package first. |
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07-31-2014, 07:41 PM | #12 |
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Adaptive suspension is all four wheels but this is the option package description on mine:
M Sport > High-gloss Roof Rails > Roof rails in Satin Aluminum > Anthracite headliner > Shadowline exterior trim > Sport seats > Multi-contour seats > Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles > Adaptive M Suspension + rear axle air suspension > Aerodynamic kit > M steering wheel Makes no sense. My car does not have adaptive suspension nor does it have rear axle air suspension (don't have third row seat either)...
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So the Msport package is all cosmetic and you get the basic suspension that the rest of the lines get. If you elect the $900 adaptive M suspension upgrade thats when you get the adjustable shocks around all 4 corners with the rears being air suspension?
For those who have this upgrade is ride/handling noticeably different between sport and comfort modes? Alan
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UK MSports have this as standard. |
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08-01-2014, 09:59 AM | #16 |
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Yep, got to read the fine print!
I ASSumed if you got the Msport package, that the adaptive Msport suspension is part of the package, but if you wanted to purchase is separately, you could check it! After reading this, I am bummed out! Whenever I pressed the sport or sport+ it "seemed" like it firmed up, but obviously all in the head. |
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one of the posters up there is correct. if you get the Adaptive M Suspension with rear air, then there is a definite noticeable difference between comfort and sport. I have it on mine, and it was $900 well worth it.
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08-01-2014, 08:02 PM | #21 |
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Here's what BMW USA told me today.
The M Sport has adaptive sport suspension and with NO rear seat, is simply a type of progressive and more sport-like spring/shock set up - the sport button has no affect to the suspension. If you get the rear seat, you get rear air shocks for the rear of the car to make up for any additional weight, so the car maintains control - this is automatic and not controllable from the cockpit. For $900 more, you can get the dynamic handling package that is activated by the switch inside and has two settings. In addition, each corner of the car has computer adjusted shocks, depending on the setting, cornering, body roll (adjustable sway bar), accel and so on. This is the only option where the sport button affects the ride of the car. The luxury line without any suspension package gets the softest, non-adaptive ride. PS - it took three people to explain it to me and I'm not completely confident in the above, but it seems to make the most sense.
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I was told by my sales manager that he has the adaptive M suspension in his 3 series GT and it DOES make a difference when switching modes. I also spoke to a BMW Genius while at the dealer, and he confirmed it too. It seems people are getting lots of different variations of answers . Sigh... |
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