[Dav3]

Originally Posted by redbullfan

Get the car updated

Software update?

Wasn't the suspension modified in the LCI version?

[redbullfan]

Originally Posted by Dav3

Software update?

Wasn't the suspension modified in the LCI version?

Yea there was a software update for 2020 cars in regards to suspension. Also consider switching to All seasons like the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4.

[thestimp]

Some people are reporting that the bump stop protectors from factory are still in, check under your dust boot and see if the dealer left them on. Crazy, it will make your ride feel like rocks.

[DFTBA]

Worst case: switch to KW V3, still cheaper than a new car.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by cloverfield

Would you mind elaborating on this? I am thinking about an X3M but agree with the OP that the suspension is just brutal on anything besides smooth pavement. I drove a 20 and a 21. There are no 22s around me yet but I am curious as to what changed. Software changes, hardware or both? Thanks!

The pre-LCI had iDrive 6 and the older "analog-but-digital" style gauges. LCI (22/23) have iDrive 7 and the newer completely digital cluster + 12.3" infotainment screen, similar to the 21/22 3 and 4-series, along with the X5.

'22 to '23 is the same car, minus the digital key (no option to add it back on) and some option changes with needing to confirm through the dealer (drive recorder), but the hardware and software is identical between these two years. If you were ok with the ride in the 20/21, you'd certainly be ok with it on the 22/23.

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by cloverfield

Would you mind elaborating on this? I am thinking about an X3M but agree with the OP that the suspension is just brutal on anything besides smooth pavement. I drove a 20 and a 21. There are no 22s around me yet but I am curious as to what changed. Software changes, hardware or both? Thanks!

You will be better off in a M40i x3 if you feel the suspension is brutal.

[kzg1969]

interesting!

Why did you hide the spring part number?

[Edgar_FriendlyX3M]

Originally Posted by kzg1969

interesting!

Why did you hide the spring part number?

Trade secrets from China. Or something. 🙂

[dmanb2b]

Originally Posted by Edgar_FriendlyX3M

Trade secrets from China. Or something. 🙂

[DFTBA]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

The pre-LCI had iDrive 6 and the older "analog-but-digital" style gauges. LCI (22/23) have iDrive 7 and the newer completely digital cluster + 12.3" infotainment screen, similar to the 21/22 3 and 4-series, along with the X5.

'22 to '23 is the same car, minus the digital key (no option to add it back on) and some option changes with needing to confirm through the dealer (drive recorder), but the hardware and software is identical between these two years. If you were ok with the ride in the 20/21, you'd certainly be ok with it on the 22/23.

What you call "the Pre-LCI" also temporarily had ID7.

Re 2§: you probably confused the Digital and the Display Key.

Software de facto not the same either, as there have e.g. been remote software updates in between.

[uswjes85]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Some people are reporting that the bump stop protectors from factory are still in, check under your dust boot and see if the dealer left them on. Crazy, it will make your ride feel like rocks.

Any chance you or anyone have a pics of what this would look like? I tried searching to no avail. I should have my 23 in about a month and a half and just want to be on the look out to make sure the dealer removes after shipping.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by uswjes85

Any chance you or anyone have a pics of what this would look like? I tried searching to no avail. I should have my 23 in about a month and a half and just want to be on the look out to make sure the dealer removes after shipping.

If you pull up the dust cover it will be a bright blue plastic piece can’t miss it. A friend still had his fronts in when he went for his first service at 1200

[YolkyPalky]

Originally Posted by thestimp

Some people are reporting that the bump stop protectors from factory are still in, check under your dust boot and see if the dealer left them on. Crazy, it will make your ride feel like rocks.

Originally Posted by thestimp

If you pull up the dust cover it will be a bright blue plastic piece can’t miss it. A friend still had his fronts in when he went for his first service at 1200

Pic of Dust Boot/Dust Cover?

[Edgar_FriendlyX3M]

Are the bump stops on the fronts only?

[Full Throttle 2]

Rock hard tires give rock hard ride. I live in the Low Country of South Carolina. I don't have 5 200lb adult and 600lb in the back. My ride is nice and smooth. This is what works for me.

[ZCPM4]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

The pre-LCI had iDrive 6 and the older "analog-but-digital" style gauges. LCI (22/23) have iDrive 7 and the newer completely digital cluster + 12.3" infotainment screen, similar to the 21/22 3 and 4-series, along with the X5.

'22 to '23 is the same car, minus the digital key (no option to add it back on) and some option changes with needing to confirm through the dealer (drive recorder), but the hardware and software is identical between these two years. If you were ok with the ride in the 20/21, you'd certainly be ok with it on the 22/23.

I have a '22 June build with digital key and drive recorder. No material difference between '22 and '23 besides pricing.

Not sure why this thread exists. All M cars have a sports car/harsh ride, it's kind of the point :

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by ZCPM4

I have a '22 June build with digital key and drive recorder. No material difference between '22 and '23 besides pricing.

Not sure why this thread exists. All M cars have a sports car/harsh ride, it's kind of the point :

Your June build was a 22. August and forward are '23, no digital key in those. Drive Recorder is available, but only though the dealer.

[ZCPM4]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

Your June build was a 22. August and forward are '23, no digital key in those.

Ahh bummer! Although it's pretty gimmicky and can't imagine using it much anyway.

[spucktacular]

Is this guy for serious? With all due respect, these cars are M5 transplants, put into the bodies of X3/X4 chassis. Whatever you did there is wrong.. particularly cause its "also cheap".

I'm also pretty sure whatever those neck support things are, will seriously injure your children if you are involved in a rear-end collision.

Originally Posted by PALOWKE

我的方案是：
更换其他车型的Eibach弹簧
但是高度降低了
所以需要铝合金底座
一个位于前弹簧的上方
一个位于后弹簧的下方
通过这种操作可以保留原厂高度
然后VDC电调避震功能完美保留
相对于MSS短弹簧，不会异响，高度更持久不容易衰减。
已经有10台车，包括X3M X4M实行这种方案了，反馈都不错，关键也便宜。

My plan is:

Replace the Eibach spring of other models

But the height has been reduced.

So we need an aluminum alloy base.

One is above the front spring.

One is located under the rear spring.

Through this operation, the original height can be retained.

Then the VDC electric shock absorber function is perfectly retained.

Compared with the MSS short spring, there will be no abnormal noise, and the height is longer and not easy to attenuate.

There are already 10 cars, including X3M X4M, which have implemented this plan. The feedback is good, and the key is that it is also cheap.

[VMcV3y]

Originally Posted by ZCPM4

Ahh bummer! Although it's pretty gimmicky and can't imagine using it much anyway.

So far, the only thing I've found the digital key useful is for going to the gym... instead of carrying bulky keys, I've just got the flat credit-card sized key stuck on the back of my phone case. When driving, the phone sits in that console spot anyhow, so it's sort of dual-purpose. Still unsure if this is the permanent way I'll do this.

Maybe it would be good for valet-parking, too? Dunno.

[2SG5]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

Your June build was a 22. August and forward are '23, no digital key in those. Drive Recorder is available, but only though the dealer.

I just picked up my '23. I have the digital key. I think if you option the wireless charger it comes with it.

[DFTBA]

Originally Posted by VMcV3y

So far, the only thing I've found the digital key useful is for going to the gym... instead of carrying bulky keys, I've just got the flat credit-card sized key stuck on the back of my phone case. When driving, the phone sits in that console spot anyhow, so it's sort of dual-purpose. Still unsure if this is the permanent way I'll do this.

Maybe it would be good for valet-parking, too? Dunno.

Digital key isn’t the same as the key card.