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In the US, driver adjustable dampers come with the Sport Activity and M-sport packages; in this application, the dampers do not adapt to road conditions. Along with the Dynamic Handling Package, the dampers are both driver adjustable AND adaptive to road conditions. Without the Sports Activity or M-sport package, the Dynamic Handling Package alone includes dampers that are both driver adjustable and adaptive to road conditions.
If your only concern is to have adaptive and driver adjustable dampers, do not bother paying for the Sports Activity or M-sport packages. But if you want the sport seats, paddle shifters, anthracite headliner, bigger rims, and other cosmetic upgrades, get either of the sport packages. This is only for US-spec 35i. |
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11-15-2012, 07:19 PM | #6 |
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Yes you can add dynamic dampers with msport... Just check the box.
It's the only way to get a car with dampers that are not passive. Unless the dampers have the control module sticking out perpendicular from the damper the damper is passive just like a Hyundai accent's damper.
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11-16-2012, 10:09 AM | #8 |
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Yep. If you want active dampers on the Msport you have to pay for it. Checking the box gives you dynamic (adjustable) dampers.
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11-16-2012, 05:13 PM | #10 |
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lbjgh is correct. In the US, the ONLY way to add the dynamic dampers (that continually adjust and the dirver can select suspension firmness from comfort, sport, etc) is to add the dynamic handling package and fork over the $1300 bucks.
Judd: "In the US, driver adjustable dampers come with the Sport Activity and M-sport packages; in this application, the dampers do not adapt to road conditions. Along with the Dynamic Handling Package, the dampers are both driver adjustable AND adaptive to road conditions. Without the Sports Activity or M-sport package, the Dynamic Handling Package alone includes dampers that are both driver adjustable and adaptive to road conditions." this is slightly incorrect. the the Sport Activity and M-sport packages on their own do not come with dampers that adjust at all. they come the plain jane regular dampers (except the M-sport has an optional "Sport" passive suspension). as noted above, the only way in the Us to get adjustable dampers of any kind is to order the dynamic handling package for an extra $1300, even if combined with M-sport or Sports Activity. and to the OP, yes, it is most definitely worth the $1300 bucks. check the box and move on. it gives you 3 cars in 1.
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11-17-2012, 09:51 PM | #12 |
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M sport does not give you dynamic dampers.
After you select msport package you'll note the dynamic damper control remains unselected. You have to opt into the optional dampers or you don't get 'em. Don't believe us... go talk to your friendly BMW sales guy... See the pics below... msport selected with and without dynamic dampers... see you do have to pay for 'em.
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This has been beaten to death.
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11-19-2012, 10:15 AM | #15 |
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This has been discussed many times. You are correct. Dynamic Dampers are NOT included. Dynamic Dampers imply both adjustable and actively variable valve apertures. Many have ordered their SAP and M-Sport spec'd cars without DHP, and are able to adjust their dampers and steering. Go look at InsideLine's X3.
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As far as I know, yes. Check with your dealer or BMWNA before ordering. I'm certain, but I wouldn't bet the ranch on it. I don't want to be responsible for your mis-order.
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There is either the passive damper setup, no user adjustment whatsoever, or the DDC with full active damping. Where does the idea come from there is an intermediate damping setup in a BMW? Your USA configurator is clear, as highlighted in postings above, DHP adds the DDC feature, if not added you simply have passive damping. HighlandPete |
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11-20-2012, 08:33 AM | #21 | |
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Driver adjustable meaning they can be stiffened by the driver in car. They are NOT passive just not "auto" |
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also, I still have yet to see a car equiped with M-sport ONLY (with no DHP package added) that has the adaptive dampers, evidenced by the protruding cylinders with conenctions. if anyone has seen this, please post and i'll eat my words.
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