535d: How beneficial is Adaptive Drive?
01-14-2012, 05:12 AM
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My Ride: BMW 530d E60L 235 bhp Sept 2008
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I am about to advance in ordering a 535d Touring with the M sports package (among other stuff). However, I am in that final configuration stage where you wonder if adding "that other thing" makes a difference or not. I am wondering if you could give me some insights as to whether the Adaptive Drive option is really worthwhile adding or not. So far I have only included the Dynamic Dampening Control, but not the Adaptive Drive.
Would it make a huge difference? What are the pros of having this? I assume the car's behavior in corners will be improved, but will that be noticeable enough? Will it also help to avoid an uneven tyre wear, for example? Will it be noticeable only when you really demand a lot from the car or will it be just the same as not having it for the most part you are a relaxed driver?
The price difference is round about +2.300 EUR if I add it or leave my config as it is (i.e., with the dynamic dampening control).
Thanks!
I am about to advance in ordering a 535d Touring with the M sports package (among other stuff). However, I am in that final configuration stage where you wonder if adding "that other thing" makes a difference or not. I am wondering if you could give me some insights as to whether the Adaptive Drive option is really worthwhile adding or not. So far I have only included the Dynamic Dampening Control, but not the Adaptive Drive.
Would it make a huge difference? What are the pros of having this? I assume the car's behavior in corners will be improved, but will that be noticeable enough? Will it also help to avoid an uneven tyre wear, for example? Will it be noticeable only when you really demand a lot from the car or will it be just the same as not having it for the most part you are a relaxed driver?
The price difference is round about +2.300 EUR if I add it or leave my config as it is (i.e., with the dynamic dampening control).
Thanks!
01-15-2012, 01:36 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E61 530D - Dynamic Drive - Active Front Steering Sport Seats - Voice Control - Head Up Display - Nav Pro - Bluetooth - Panoramic roof - Front/rear heated seats
Well, as far as I know the only way you can get Dynamic Drive is to order Adaptive Drive.
Since I consider Dynamic Drive an absolute must have on these heavy F11's that makes Adaptive Drive a necessity as well.
Additionally it makes the transition from autobahn to less well maintained backroads much more comfortable. Just stiffen the car for highway travel and set it to comfort+ for those bumpy roads.
If it's possible within your budget I would consider it very, very seriously.
Since I consider Dynamic Drive an absolute must have on these heavy F11's that makes Adaptive Drive a necessity as well.
Additionally it makes the transition from autobahn to less well maintained backroads much more comfortable. Just stiffen the car for highway travel and set it to comfort+ for those bumpy roads.
If it's possible within your budget I would consider it very, very seriously.
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