Adaptive dampers..would you buy again

Bimar · 07-24-2017, 08:41 PM

Hi
Just checking for those who picked this option if it really made a difference on rougher roads to ride comfort or its marketing. Skipped it first time for was not convinced want to be sure when I upgrade.

BE X · 07-24-2017, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

Hi
Just checking for those who picked this option if it really made a difference on rougher roads to ride comfort or its marketing. Skipped it first time for was not convinced want to be sure when I upgrade.

Absolutely worth it for the ride quality improvements. I also enjoy deciding when to firm things up when 3 co-workers are packed into the back seats...

Bimar · 07-25-2017, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BE X

Absolutely worth it for the ride quality improvements. I also enjoy deciding when to firm things up when 3 co-workers are packed into the back seats...

You mean to reduce sag with co-workers behind?

BE X · 07-25-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

You mean to reduce sag with co-workers behind?

So not going to comment about my Tennessee co-workers behinds...

The Dynamic Handling Package on my '17, allows me to chose when to have a compliant ride that will firm up on twisty roads and when to have a firm ride all the time.

Smithy2014 · 07-26-2017, 09:53 AM

didn't have it on my first X3, have it on my second X3 and it makes a huge difference and worth every penny - just wish BMW would include if free of charge as everyone who roadtests the X3 say that it has a overly firm ride.

FSociety · 07-26-2017, 12:37 PM

If you don't have it, make sure to get BC Racing Coilovers or KW V3 (which is as expensive or more than adding the DHP option from factory)

bimmer ///man · 07-26-2017, 04:40 PM

Wouldn't V2 be more inline with DHP as DHP primarily is a rebound adjustment?

dreamspeed · 07-26-2017, 08:53 PM

Definitely worth it. Unless I plan to swap out the stock suspension for an aftermarket kit relatively quickly I would always choose the adjustable damper option on any future car I purchased

Greg2010 · 07-27-2017, 12:58 PM

MSport + DHP makes all the difference in the world. It also softens out the ride when driving on RFTs. You don't see very many with this combo on the sales lot (or on the road). But if buying new - it's an absolute "must-have" in my book. In fact, I would not buy another BMW without this combo.

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