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      12-16-2016, 04:33 AM   #1
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Variable damper control (VDC) or not ?

Hey guys,

I currently own an F10 520D with standard suspension and 17" wheels.
I have a G30 530D on order with M Sport package and 19" wheels.

Should I add VDC as an option ?
Anyone has experience with the F10 ?

Thanks for your opinions

Kar
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      12-17-2016, 04:06 PM   #2
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Hey guys,

I currently own an F10 520D with standard suspension and 17" wheels.
I have a G30 530D on order with M Sport package and 19" wheels.

Should I add VDC as an option ?
Anyone has experience with the F10 ?

Thanks for your opinions

Kar
This is hard to say, as we F10/11 users haven't had a chance to try the G30 yet. But if the comment from reviewers of the pre-production suspensions, (like BMWCar), and the first UK reviews of launch cars, do comment on the importance of the suspension and wheel options, to get the best ride, just as they commented on the F10/11.

I rate Adaptive Drive in my F11, having tried the suspension options in the F10, was convinced AD was exactly what I wanted for my driving. So I'd definitely have VDC in the models which can't have AD.

I'd have VDC simply for the fact there are damping options. Option to select the mode for the different roads I drive, the passengers I carry and my driving mood.
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      12-19-2016, 03:09 AM   #3
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Thanks for your input Pete.

My fear was that the ride with the 19" wheels would be too harsh.
Would VDC make it significantly more comfortable to justify the price (1200 eur) ?
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is there a difference between VDC on a MSport model over a SE?
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