[cosmosblau]

Does anyone know anything about the Dynamic Handling Package?
Is it the equivalent of the Sport Package?
Or is it more of some kind of an electronic handling nanny?

[hpowders]

All of the packages are described in detail for the X3 on the BMWNA website. See "build your own".

[cosmosblau]

It is the ambiguity of the descriptions on the BMW website which I hope to get more real- world info about. Many of the electronic steering/ handling packages that BMW has offered in the past have been accused of deadening the handling/ road feel. Since there is no real sport package, and this is the first time that I've considered a BMW SAV, I want to know what can I do to make it more car-like and sporty.

[mapezzul]

There are adjustable dampers, different spring rates. A more aggressive steering rate. The shift patterns and throttle mapping can be changed As well as the ability to change the xDrive to promote more neutral handling- a secondary subset is that there is a torque vectoring like effect with the inner wheel being braked slightly and the exterior wheel being sped up.

The package is a significant difference to the base car- as far as sports packs go this package is the one to check.

-M

[cosmosblau]

Originally Posted by mapezzul

There are adjustable dampers, different spring rates. A more aggressive steering rate. The shift patterns and throttle mapping can be changed As well as the ability to change the xDrive to promote more neutral handling- a secondary subset is that there is a torque vectoring like effect with the inner wheel being braked slightly and the exterior wheel being sped up.

The package is a significant difference to the base car- as far as sports packs go this package is the one to check.

-M

Perfect. Thanks.

[ShinySteelRobot]

Does it include BMW's "Active Steering"? I would only get the dynamic handling package if Active Steering can be deleted.

I also wish I could delete the automatic transmission, but that's another story.

[jsublime]

Originally Posted by ShinySteelRobot

Does it include BMW's "Active Steering"? I would only get the dynamic handling package if Active Steering can be deleted.

I also wish I could delete the automatic transmission, but that's another story.

Pretty sure speed sensitive steering (active steering) is a standard feature.

[ShinySteelRobot]

Originally Posted by jsublime

Pretty sure speed sensitive steering (active steering) is a standard feature.

NOOOOOOOOOO!



That would suck royally. I really don't want BMW to force something on us that's primary designed for soccer moms with lazy parking lot steering habits.

It used to be a standard feature on 6ers when it came out, until the performance-minded rebelled and then BMW made it a deletable option on the 6ers' Sport Package.