M-suspension
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Originally Posted by vpbmp' post='209513' date='Dec 10 2005, 06:28 AM
Does anyone know when the M-Sport suspension will be available
in the 550 like it was in the old e39[540]?
in the 550 like it was in the old e39[540]?
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='209589' date='Dec 10 2005, 08:16 AM
It is also pretty stiff in sports mode so I can't see something more agressive than that.
If they do introduce the M-Suspension it'll probably be like the last two years of production of the car. Like always... the E39 got it very very late in its life time and the look at the E46 during what was it? the last year of its life? It got the Performance Package.
BMW usually adds all these special stuff to the cars towards the end to help boost end life cycle sales. And they do a face lift in the middle of the life cycle (changing to LED lights!)
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If they do introduce the M-Suspension it'll probably be like the last two years of production of the car. Like always... the E39 got it very very late in its life time and the look at the E46 during what was it? the last year of its life? It got the Performance Package.
BMW usually adds all these special stuff to the cars towards the end to help boost end life cycle sales. And they do a face lift in the middle of the life cycle (changing to LED lights!)
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Sorry, I mean't I can't see something more aggressive than that in a non-M E60. My 545 shifts very quickly in SMG sport mode, but not as fast as the M5 either.
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My Ride: 2006 525i, Alpine White/Beige Dakota Leather, Steptronic Automatic, Premium Package, Active Steering, Xenon Adaptive Headlights with Dynamic Auto-Leveling
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This package includes: M-aerodynamic package (much more aggressive skirting on the vehicle), M-sport steering wheel, sport seats, M-suspension, dark headliner, 18" or 19" M-wheels depending on model, Glossy black trim around side windows (not chrome). The cost of the package is $6500.00 or $7,500.00 CAD depending on the model. It's not available on the 525i (xi) and it comes from the factory.
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In Europe, M package excludes Dynamic Drive option. I thing it is called something else in US (active body stabilisation feature that prevents car from swinging left/right in bends). Car is lowered by 15 mm and it does not come with M wheels, but spoke 135 as standard.
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If you are in the US and really want the M-Suspension, get someone in Canada or Europe to order the M-Package and then get them to agree to swap out suspension systems.
Lots of trouble for an OEM part that still is not under warranty.
Probably easier just to go aftermarket at this point. Lots of options, Praxis, GC, HR, etc.
Sorry, just rambling and thinking out loud ...
Lots of trouble for an OEM part that still is not under warranty.
Probably easier just to go aftermarket at this point. Lots of options, Praxis, GC, HR, etc.
Sorry, just rambling and thinking out loud ...
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Originally Posted by BAX' post='209756' date='Dec 10 2005, 06:14 PM
In Europe, M package excludes Dynamic Drive option. I thing it is called something else in US (active body stabilisation feature that prevents car from swinging left/right in bends). Car is lowered by 15 mm and it does not come with M wheels, but spoke 135 as standard.
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Originally Posted by arDi' post='209746' date='Dec 10 2005, 11:31 PM
This package includes: M-aerodynamic package (much more aggressive skirting on the vehicle), M-sport steering wheel, sport seats, M-suspension, dark headliner, 18" or 19" M-wheels depending on model, Glossy black trim around side windows (not chrome). The cost of the package is $6500.00 or $7,500.00 CAD depending on the model. It's not available on the 525i (xi) and it comes from the factory.
Possible to get the M-Package with the "X" models... but you will get everything excepted the M-suspension... 'cause it does not fit with the 4x4 system...
