Is there anyone can tell if I have DDC(Dynamic Damper Control)?

jsl1419 · 03-20-2012, 06:52 PM

I just want to know. Thanks in advance!

Le Chef · 03-20-2012, 07:11 PM

Check previous posts on this topic which contain pics of dampers with DDC. Then check your own dampers.

tuco44 · 03-20-2012, 07:16 PM

As Le Chef says, cannot tell from engine pictures. Look at your dampers (shock tower) and if you have the attachment to the shock as shown in the posts you have now searched, then you have DDC. If no attachment on the shock, no DCC.

Why do not know from the dealer or purchase?

jb53 · 03-20-2012, 10:21 PM

The only way you can have Dynamic Damping Control is if it was specifically ordered. In the United States it is called the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP) which includes Dynamic Damping Control, Variable Sports Steering, and Performance Control. If DHP is ordered with the MSport Package the Dynamic Dampnig replaces the Sport Suspension which is deleted on all US Models by default and since Performance Control is included with MSport $100 is deducted from the cost of the DHP Package. Many have speculated that Dynamic Damping Control is included in Pakages such as the MSport Package, but it is not. The only way you would have DCC is if it was purchased as a line item.

E92LNGCGY · 03-20-2012, 11:58 PM

If you look at your suspension there should be lines running in/out of the shocks.

xDrive35i · 03-21-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jb53

The only way you can have Dynamic Damping Control is if it was specifically ordered. In the United States it is called the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP) which includes Dynamic Damping Control, Variable Sports Steering, and Performance Control. If DHP is ordered with the MSport Package the Dynamic Dampnig replaces the Sport Suspension which is deleted on all US Models by default and since Performance Control is included with MSport $100 is deducted from the cost of the DHP Package. Many have speculated that Dynamic Damping Control is included in Pakages such as the MSport Package, but it is not. The only way you would have DCC is if it was purchased as a line item.

You are correct, but adjustable dampers ARE included in the Sports Activity and M-sport packages. Dynamic Damper Control (among the many misrepresented and misinterpreted names BMW has for its systems) is actually a technology that reads the road and actively adjusts the damping according to the mode you've selected as you drive along. If you're in NORMAL, more comfort. If you're in SPORT, less so. On the 35i, Dynamic Damper Control is only available in the Dynamic Handling Package in the US. Separately, adjustable dampers reportedly do come with 35i's equipped with the different sport packages, but not with 28i's. You must get the Dynamic Handling Package on the 28i in order to get adjustable dampers at all--in addition to the active dampers.

bren · 03-21-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by juddholland

adjustable dampers ARE included in the Sports Activity and M-sport packages.

Yeah, that's wrong. Show me the part numbers....

I thought this was already beat to death?

Le Chef · 03-21-2012, 08:13 AM

Agree. The part #'s in US do not show adjustable shocks, just fixed rate or DDC. In ROW you get a third option of fixed rate sports shocks.

tuco44 · 03-21-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bren

Yeah, that's wrong. Show me the part numbers....

I thought this was already beat to death?

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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	As Le Chef says, cannot tell from engine pictures. Look at your dampers (shock tower) and if you have the attachment to the shock as shown in the posts you have now searched, then you have DDC. If no attachment on the shock, no DCC. Why do not know from the dealer or purchase? __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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jb53 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	The only way you can have Dynamic Damping Control is if it was specifically ordered. In the United States it is called the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP) which includes Dynamic Damping Control, Variable Sports Steering, and Performance Control. If DHP is ordered with the MSport Package the Dynamic Dampnig replaces the Sport Suspension which is deleted on all US Models by default and since Performance Control is included with MSport $100 is deducted from the cost of the DHP Package. Many have speculated that Dynamic Damping Control is included in Pakages such as the MSport Package, but it is not. The only way you would have DCC is if it was purchased as a line item.
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E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 433 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If you look at your suspension there should be lines running in/out of the shocks.
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Le Chef Banned 16 Rep 412 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Agree. The part #'s in US do not show adjustable shocks, just fixed rate or DDC. In ROW you get a third option of fixed rate sports shocks.
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