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      05-07-2011, 08:46 AM   #111
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okay so the window sticker on page one of this thread shows damping control as part of the M Package on a 28i, but another window sticker of a 35i makes no mention of it but says delete sport suspension.

now why would they DELETE a sport suspension from a M SPORT unless they replaced it with something better (like damping control).

Just another reason I will wait until 2012 models and hope this is all figured out (well hoping for a 35D being the biggest reason)
+1, you wait and you get better cup holders as we have seen posted
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      05-07-2011, 08:52 AM   #112
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Attached the screen shots I was talking about showing chassis and transmission settings. I'll try and take a few more of the rear suspension area later... though they do look like regular coil over-type shocks. There's a nest of cables moving into and out of the suspension, but these could be TPMS, etc. Suffice to say that I can't confirm by eyeballing the suspension (unless we can find a photo, rather than schematic) of DDC on an X3 for me to compare directly).
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      05-07-2011, 09:34 AM   #113
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Attached the screen shots I was talking about showing chassis and transmission settings. I'll try and take a few more of the rear suspension area later... though they do look like regular coil over-type shocks. There's a nest of cables moving into and out of the suspension, but these could be TPMS, etc. Suffice to say that I can't confirm by eyeballing the suspension (unless we can find a photo, rather than schematic) of DDC on an X3 for me to compare directly).

ooooo.... what colour is your car, black or carbon black???? can you post more pictures of your car??? lol...
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ooooo.... what colour is your car, black or carbon black???? can you post more pictures of your car??? lol...
Black Sapphire Metallic, unless you really like blue, it's the way to go... IMHO

Given the full dusting of pollen and the healthy bug collection I've gathered up front, I may wash/wax later. If I do, I'll try and snap some more pics. Enjoy.
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      05-07-2011, 04:16 PM   #115
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anyone with Dampeners please post a pic to http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527515

Someone without please post it, then we'll be able to confirm 100% finally!
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      05-07-2011, 05:03 PM   #116
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Black Sapphire Metallic, unless you really like blue, it's the way to go... IMHO

Given the full dusting of pollen and the healthy bug collection I've gathered up front, I may wash/wax later. If I do, I'll try and snap some more pics. Enjoy.
Thx so much...... i ordered a carbon black x3 m sport with red brown leather and aluminum trim too =D

What options did you get on top of the m sport package may i ask?? thanks.
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      05-07-2011, 06:16 PM   #117
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Black Sapphire Metallic, unless you really like blue, it's the way to go... IMHO
Oh man, that IS a great colour combo. I ordered a Carbon Black/Dark Brown Leather combo, but now I'm on the fence. I thought the black on black would be too much, but it really looks good.

Does anyone have pics of a Carbon Black X3? I've seen the pics of other BMWs with the Carbon Black.
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Thx so much...... i ordered a carbon black x3 m sport with red brown leather and aluminum trim too =D

What options did you get on top of the m sport package may i ask?? thanks.
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Didn't spring for the tech package (didn't want dimples on my bumper and I'm sated by my Nexus S' navigation abilities).

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Oh man, that IS a great colour combo. I ordered a Carbon Black/Dark Brown Leather combo, but now I'm on the fence. I thought the black on black would be too much, but it really looks good.

Does anyone have pics of a Carbon Black X3? I've seen the pics of other BMWs with the Carbon Black.
Don't forget about the M-Sport's anthracite/black headliner...

For what it's worth, I was also concerned about the X3 being too black, but so far I'm elated with my selection. That said, Carbon Black/Dark Brown is going to be great combo!
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Thus far my most-appreciated option (surprisingly so) has been the Comfort Access Key.

Don't forget about the M-Sport's anthracite/black headliner...
I'm going to need to ask you about both these points. I've also ordered the comfort access, but only because it was packaged with the power tailgate. What's so great about it?

The anthracite headliner -- what does that look like? I am assuming it's black while the regular X3 the headliner is not? Surprisingly, I have yet to see an M Sport in the flesh. I had ordered just the Sport Pkg, but that got discontinued in Canada so now I've moved up to the M Sport.
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I'm going to need to ask you about both these points. I've also ordered the comfort access, but only because it was packaged with the power tailgate. What's so great about it?

The anthracite headliner -- what does that look like? I am assuming it's black while the regular X3 the headliner is not? Surprisingly, I have yet to see an M Sport in the flesh. I had ordered just the Sport Pkg, but that got discontinued in Canada so now I've moved up to the M Sport.
CA allows you to open and close/lock your doors with just the key fob on your person, ie. no slots to insert it nor fob buttons to push. Just touch the doorhandle. Great for when your hands are full of stuff (say, grocery bags, etc). I had it on two previous BMWs and loved it.

IMO, the anthracite headliner is a good visual improvement over the standard grey one. I do not care for the grey with certain colors (eg with SBronze), plus, the anthracite color blends better (imo) with much of the darker interiors. It's not a big deal, and you get used to either one, but if I have a choice, anthracite is better.
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Echoing tucho44, having CA is like living in a world where cars don't need locks. My only interaction is pulling the door open and pressing the 'start' button.

Also, posted more pics of my X3 here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527756
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Picked up my baby this morning... and it has DDC installed!!

Played with it on the way home, and it is VERY noticable. Suspension, steering, and acceleration are all ampliphied in SPORT and SPORT+ modes.

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Picked up my baby this morning... and it has DDC installed!!

Played with it on the way home, and it is VERY noticable. Suspension, steering, and acceleration are all ampliphied in SPORT and SPORT+ modes.

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Lookin Fantastic!!! Congrats!!! Exterior pics please
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Picked up my baby this morning... and it has DDC installed!!

Played with it on the way home, and it is VERY noticable. Suspension, steering, and acceleration are all ampliphied in SPORT and SPORT+ modes.

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That's great news and congrats! Looking forward to more pictures.
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Echoing tucho44, having CA is like living in a world where cars don't need locks. My only interaction is pulling the door open and pressing the 'start' button.

Also, posted more pics of my X3 here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527756
But the only thing it now adds is the opening the door with the button feature, since all X3 have keyless start/stop, there is no inserting keys on any X3. So $500 for a button to open the door? I guess to some this is nice, to me its not worth it, other options I would rather get or save the $500 in general. Now if the car didn't have the keyless start/stop then I would get comfort access for sure (like all 2010 and prior BMWs)
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But the only thing it now adds is the opening the door with the button feature, since all X3 have keyless start/stop, there is no inserting keys on any X3. So $500 for a button to open the door? I guess to some this is nice, to me its not worth it, other options I would rather get or save the $500 in general. Now if the car didn't have the keyless start/stop then I would get comfort access for sure (like all 2010 and prior BMWs)
Yes, they have changed the CA system, so it takes away from the benefits it formerly had. Was in a package for me, so I'm getting it.
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So I don't get it. What am I getting by spending an additional $1300 for the DHP if I already have the M-Package? My SA has showed me via the BMW ordering system that option code 223 (electronic dampers) are part of the DHP and not the M-package. But this doesn't make sense given what you've been getting...
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Picked up my baby this morning... and it has DDC installed!!

Played with it on the way home, and it is VERY noticable. Suspension, steering, and acceleration are all ampliphied in SPORT and SPORT+ modes.

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Hope it's not your imagination. The specs don't show that the electric dampers come with the ZMP.

Only a tear down of the suspension components will tell.
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okay so the window sticker on page one of this thread shows damping control as part of the M Package on a 28i, but another window sticker of a 35i makes no mention of it but says delete sport suspension.

now why would they DELETE a sport suspension from a M SPORT unless they replaced it with something better (like damping control).

Just another reason I will wait until 2012 models and hope this is all figured out (well hoping for a 35D being the biggest reason)
Because sport suspension IS an option in BMW X3 in other countries. If you go to BMW UK, when you select M Sport, you get the sport suspension. You can delete the sport suspension in UK for free. However, the variable (dynamic) damper control costs an extra 930 British pounds on top of a M Sport model.

For the U.S. market, M Sport package comes with the standard suspension, and for the factory production line "sport suspension delete" shows it's the standard suspension. i.e., the U.S. M Sport is mostly cosmetic.

Further corroborating this is that for Canada, the M Sport does not include dynamic damper control. You have to pay extra for it.

Don't kid yourself. Will BMW sell you a M Sport X3 and throw in the dynamic damper control for free? Is BMW running a charity?

Of course, one may be satisfied with the standard suspension, but that's not the point here.
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Picked up my baby this morning... and it has DDC installed!!

Played with it on the way home, and it is VERY noticable. Suspension, steering, and acceleration are all ampliphied in SPORT and SPORT+ modes.

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Congrats!!!! good news on the DDC.
Me and my girlfriend put our order in for the M-SPORT.
But our dealership doesn't have any spots open.
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