BMW X3 Forum
BMW X3 Forum
Welcome to the ultimate BMW X3 community.
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-27-2019, 07:43 AM   #1
tastes jigga
First Lieutenant
tastes jigga's Avatar
United_States
316
Rep
343
Posts

Drives: '19 750i xDrive
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Dynamic Damper Control - Sport Plus Mode?

Noticed on BMW USA's website it says:
ADAPTIVE M SUSPENSION

Experience every side of the Adaptive M Suspension – from the athletic agility of Sport mode to the everyday ease of Comfort mode. Dynamic driving made possible with improved damper tuning.
The way this is worded makes me believe there are only two settings for the suspension. Furthermore, going through the marketing photos I could not find a photo showing Sport Plus suspension.

Thoughts?

EDIT: A technical training document released for the X3M confirms, "Adaptive suspension, selectable
handling dynamics programs ranging from comfortable to sports in 3 stages."
Attached Images
 

Last edited by tastes jigga; 06-13-2019 at 01:52 PM..
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2019, 09:15 AM   #2
JayPichardo
BMW Client Advisor
JayPichardo's Avatar
3449
Rep
2,504
Posts

Drives: 2020 M340i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Tulley BMW Nashua, NH

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2020 BMW M340i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by tastes jigga View Post
Noticed on BMW USA's website it says:
ADAPTIVE M SUSPENSION

Experience every side of the Adaptive M Suspension – from the athletic agility of Sport mode to the everyday ease of Comfort mode. Dynamic driving made possible with improved damper tuning.
The way this is worded makes me believe there are only two settings for the suspension. Furthermore, going through the marketing photos I could not find a photo showing Sport Plus suspension.

Thoughts?
Every M car has 3 modes I don't see why X3 would be any different
__________________
Contact me for all your BMW needs in the New England area.
jpichardo@tulley.com


Top M Client Advisor in New England.
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2019, 11:11 AM   #3
Transfer
Major General
Transfer's Avatar
5244
Rep
5,874
Posts

Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Issaquah, WA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by PureModelsOnly View Post
Yea it should have a Sport+ mode. But I'm still trying to wrap my head around why I'd want that in my SUV.
#becauseracecar
Appreciate 1
      04-27-2019, 12:46 PM   #4
tastes jigga
First Lieutenant
tastes jigga's Avatar
United_States
316
Rep
343
Posts

Drives: '19 750i xDrive
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Marketing photos confirm Sport Plus modes for the steering and the engine, but not for the suspension.
Attached Images
    
Appreciate 1
FSociety3810.00
      04-29-2019, 12:44 AM   #5
SANK_CH
Captain
SANK_CH's Avatar
Switzerland
311
Rep
788
Posts

Drives: A Number 4
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Switzerland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tastes jigga View Post
Furthermore, going through the marketing photos I could not find a photo showing Sport Plus suspension.Thoughts?
Hi Jigga,

you have the 3 modes, as the driver's guide states it.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 1
      06-02-2019, 04:08 PM   #6
droftrah
Private First Class
United_States
61
Rep
182
Posts

Drives: '18 G01 X3 M40i
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Dampers in M40i adaptive suspension can only be set to comfort or sport, no sport plus. I believe Sport plus is only an option for engine and transmission settings. Should be the same for M cars.

"Adaptive" mode is more or less a 3rd additional suspension mode and I feel is somewhat smoother than comfort, but this looks like it may not be an option on X3/4M
Appreciate 0
      06-10-2019, 01:45 PM   #7
Influence
Lieutenant
United_States
398
Rep
525
Posts

Drives: 2020 X3M, 2016 X5 35i
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NJ

iTrader: (6)

Most of the new model year (G-chassis code) 2019 BMWs have switched to only 2-modes on the adaptive dampers. Most older F-Chassis code models had 3 distinct damper settings with the exception of the F30. That only has 2 settings. My F15 w/DHP has 3 distinct settings. New G05 X5 only have 2 settings.
Appreciate 0
      06-10-2019, 11:54 PM   #8
Barathon
Lieutenant
Barathon's Avatar
577
Rep
455
Posts

Drives: 2022 M3 Comp xDrive
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Dayton, OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by droftrah View Post
Dampers in M40i adaptive suspension can only be set to comfort or sport, no sport plus. I believe Sport plus is only an option for engine and transmission settings. Should be the same for M cars.

"Adaptive" mode is more or less a 3rd additional suspension mode and I feel is somewhat smoother than comfort, but this looks like it may not be an option on X3/4M
This is not true, see page 78 of the tech document.

Engine dynamics control including Active Sound Design (ASD) and exhaust flaps
• Sport+
Precise and direct responsiveness with maximum dynamic response
• Sport
Dynamic, sports-style responsiveness
• Efficient
Comfortable response (urban traffic, on snow), minimized consumption


Electronic Damper Control
• Sport+
Thoroughly sports-style
• Sport
Balanced
• Comfort
Comfort-optimized tuning


M Servotronic
• Sport+
High steering force, significant feedback
• Sport
Medium steering force, noticeable feedback
• Comfort
Low steering force

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1623283
__________________
Current: 2022 ///M3 San Marino Blue, Comp, xDrive, Fjord Blue/Black --plus-- 2022 ///M440i Gran Coupe, Aventurin Red, Cognac Vernasca
Past
'20 X4 ///M Competition Toronto Red -- '16 ///M3 Tanzanite Blue, ZCP -- '15 ///M3 Mineral Grey

Last edited by Barathon; 06-11-2019 at 12:22 AM..
Appreciate 0
      06-13-2019, 01:53 PM   #9
tastes jigga
First Lieutenant
tastes jigga's Avatar
United_States
316
Rep
343
Posts

Drives: '19 750i xDrive
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
A technical training document posted today suggests there are three modes to the adaptive suspension. Original post is updated.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:14 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST