Noob Suspension Question
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Noob Suspension Question
I'm a BMW noob, looking for a 5 series. A few of the cars I'm considering have the M Sport package and feature what appears to be a button behind the shifter. Is this indeed a button and if so, is this what activates the Active Roll Stabilization?
Also, how would you rate the M Sport package? Does it make the car hande alot better or just screw up the ride?
Also, how would you rate the M Sport package? Does it make the car hande alot better or just screw up the ride?
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I'm a BMW noob, looking for a 5 series. A few of the cars I'm considering have the M Sport package and feature what appears to be a button behind the shifter. Is this indeed a button and if so, is this what activates the Active Roll Stabilization?
Also, how would you rate the M Sport package? Does it make the car hande alot better or just screw up the ride?
Also, how would you rate the M Sport package? Does it make the car hande alot better or just screw up the ride?
The passive MSport suspension is stiffer without being harsh and in my opinion provides a much better driving experience.
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It depends on what model year F10 you're looking at, as the packages changed since 2011. In 2013 for example the MSport package consists of the aero kit, a slightly lower ride height,stiffer coil springs, different rear struts and a different front stabilizer bar, and the MSport steering wheel. This is a passive suspension unless you have the dynamic handling package, which replaces the passive suspension with an active one. Yes, the mode switch controls the active suspension if the dynamic handling package is installed, otherwise it just controls steering, throttle response, and shift points.
The passive MSport suspension is stiffer without being harsh and in my opinion provides a much better driving experience.
The passive MSport suspension is stiffer without being harsh and in my opinion provides a much better driving experience.
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Agreed. That would be a nice combination, especially with the heavier F10.
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My Ride: '04 545i (10/03)
Sport, 6, bk/bk, Premium Sound, Cold Weather, Active Headlights, Tinted Windows, Clear Bra! Winter wheels 'plastic dipped'
Ah! Thanks for the ship tracker link!
I have an ED scheduled for 9/20. We'll get to drive the car for 10 days, then I'll start obsessing over its re-delivery to the US. Much like I imagine you are doing right now. (actually - you probably have your car. Right?)
FWIW, my order is for 550i xDrive, mSport, DHP, Exec, Seats, Lights. It's going to be Space Gray with Mocha and Anthracite. (anyone think I'm missing out by not getting any other specific packages?)
We'll pick up, head to Fussen for the night, Stelvio pass to Belagio/Como, Lucerne, Strassbourg, Nurburg for a little time on the Nurburgring!
Thanks again.
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Hi - My E60 is in for repairs and the dealership provided me a 2013 528i as a loaner. I am a little surprised how 'quick' the car is for a 4 cylinder. The veh is a non sport model so I presume that the mode switch comfort/sport does not effect the suspension...am I correct. Also, the car is an automatic transmission (my car in manual) so does the sports shifter and the sport mode enhance any thing other than shift points ?
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Hi - My E60 is in for repairs and the dealership provided me a 2013 528i as a loaner. I am a little surprised how 'quick' the car is for a 4 cylinder. The veh is a non sport model so I presume that the mode switch comfort/sport does not effect the suspension...am I correct. Also, the car is an automatic transmission (my car in manual) so does the sports shifter and the sport mode enhance any thing other than shift points ?
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