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Originally Posted by delirium' date='Sep 12 2005, 12:03 AM
is the ARS system worth it alone to order the sport package?? What happens if you add aftermarket lowering springs?? Will the ARS still work?
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The advantage of ARS is a smooth ride and near zero body roll. Aftermarket springs would change the ride but affect body roll very little.
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Several reviewers have stated that they thought the ride quality with ARS is actually better than without it. The reason is that the suspension can actually be a bit softer with ARS than without, so on the straights you get a softer ride, but in the twisties you get flat cornering. There is a lot elsewhere on this board about ARS, so do a search. I would not consider buying a 5 without it.
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Originally Posted by delirium' date='Sep 11 2005, 11:03 PM
is the ARS system worth it alone to order the sport package?? What happens if you add aftermarket lowering springs?? Will the ARS still work?
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ARS is what makes the E60 the best sports sedan choice over ANY other car out there in my opinion. It makes every turn feel like the road was banked no matter how flat it really is. You will be amazed at what kind of turns you can make without even slowing down. You'll have a blast.
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Originally Posted by delirium' date='Sep 12 2005, 02:03 AM
is the ARS system worth it alone to order the sport package?? What happens if you add aftermarket lowering springs?? Will the ARS still work?
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Without sport package the E60 is just another pretty face, ARS is amazing once you experience the handling of this car, you won't be able own anything else.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by jochet' date='Sep 13 2005, 08:09 PM
[quote name='delirium' date='Sep 12 2005, 02:03 AM']is the ARS system worth it alone to order the sport package?? What happens if you add aftermarket lowering springs?? Will the ARS still work?
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Without sport package the E60 is just another pretty face, ARS is amazing once you experience the handling of this car, you won't be able own anything else.
Good luck
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[/quote]I ordered my car with M pack. The supension is the most hardcore out of them all. ARS as u call it as far as i know is the same thing with dynamic drive. right?
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Ok guys, If Dynamic Drive is that good on twisties, then why is it not available on the M5?
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'cos dynamic drive tightens up on hard cornering and gives you a soft setting for gentle corners/straights. The M5 is permanently hard core.
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Originally Posted by Shebs' date='Sep 14 2005, 02:28 PM
Ok guys, If Dynamic Drive is that good on twisties, then why is it not available on the M5?
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The M5 has it's own specific suspension system