16.2 Sports Too Soft?
05-23-2005, 09:34 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i (06/04 Build) SMG, Titanium Grey, Black Dakota, Euro Reflectors, CIP 16.2
Got my 06/2004 build 545 SMG back from the dealer last Friday. It went in for 16.2, new Dunlops and door seals.
The dealer replaced the Dunlops at 100% under warrantee, my front tyres are almost completely bald at 8500 miles. I paid for the allignment ($149).
SA said no door seals available, so they just lub them. I wasn't going to agrue since I will have to bring the car back in about 3K for the first oil change.
The first thing I noticed about 16.2 is how soft the ride is compared to what I have previously. Could it be the new Dunlops? Could it be the version of 16.2 I got is not for the sports package's version? Any body else feel the same about 16.2 as far as ride is concern?
The dealer replaced the Dunlops at 100% under warrantee, my front tyres are almost completely bald at 8500 miles. I paid for the allignment ($149).
SA said no door seals available, so they just lub them. I wasn't going to agrue since I will have to bring the car back in about 3K for the first oil change.
The first thing I noticed about 16.2 is how soft the ride is compared to what I have previously. Could it be the new Dunlops? Could it be the version of 16.2 I got is not for the sports package's version? Any body else feel the same about 16.2 as far as ride is concern?
05-23-2005, 10:01 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i - 6 speed manual (July 04 build), silver-grey/black, sports package std equipment (18", active roll, active steering, adaptive headlights), premium sound, bluetooth enabled, folding rear seat, lumbar, 3m hood/bumper protective film, rear tint, euro reflectors.
Non sport package cars do not have active roll. Also, the active roll controls the stabilizer but does not effect the shocks. I guess they could have improved the roll stabilization to improve the ride, but my guess would be you are feeling the effects of an improved tire.
05-23-2005, 10:04 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Software does not affect ride. You may feel a smoother engine but you softer ride and maybe lighter steering feel is becasue of your new tires.
05-24-2005, 09:15 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i (06/04 Build) SMG, Titanium Grey, Black Dakota, Euro Reflectors, CIP 16.2
Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='May 23 2005, 01:04 PM
Software does not affect ride.? You may feel a smoother engine but you softer ride and maybe lighter steering feel is becasue of your new tires.
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