xdrive ride height
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Just seen my new 330d xdrive touring at the dealers, it only arrived yesterday so still in its wrapping. The ride height looked very high compared to a rwd car. Do they settle down after a while or is it going to stay jacked up?
Seems too high to me if it doesn't settle so would look to lower it a bit. Anyone done this?
Seems too high to me if it doesn't settle so would look to lower it a bit. Anyone done this?
Wait til you've taken delivery. I wouldn't be surprised if it's noticeably lower by then. I think they put some sort of blocks or padding in the suspension for transporting it.
I had a similar fright when I dropped by to see my then-new Z4Coupe way back when. It was similarly wrapped up and waiting final prep. It was an inch or more higher than I expected and looked ridiculous. But by 4pm the next day - collection time - it was lowered and looking just as I'd expected.
I had a similar fright when I dropped by to see my then-new Z4Coupe way back when. It was similarly wrapped up and waiting final prep. It was an inch or more higher than I expected and looked ridiculous. But by 4pm the next day - collection time - it was lowered and looking just as I'd expected.
Picked up my 330d touring M Sport on Saturday and it still looks a little high although in theory it should only be 10mm higher than a RWD version which isn't much. I think I'd need to line it up next to a RWD to see if I can spot the difference.
In reality with the amount of speed bumps everywhere the ride height is probably about right.
Initial impressions ?
My car has the M Sport plus pack (bigger brakes) active suspension and variable sport steering.
I haven't really been pushing it so far but I can say that the ride is exceptional, in comfort mode it smooth's out the bumps and body control is excellent. In sport mode it's quite a bit firmer and harsher but it's still pretty acceptable.
I can't really remember how the regular steering felt but the VSS system seems pretty good. It is quite responsive at speed, almost like an aggressive suspension set up so quite pointy which keeps you on your toes a bit!
Once I've stuck a few more miles on it and I don't have the wife in the car I'll give it a proper workout and let you know what it'll do!
In reality with the amount of speed bumps everywhere the ride height is probably about right.
Initial impressions ?
My car has the M Sport plus pack (bigger brakes) active suspension and variable sport steering.
I haven't really been pushing it so far but I can say that the ride is exceptional, in comfort mode it smooth's out the bumps and body control is excellent. In sport mode it's quite a bit firmer and harsher but it's still pretty acceptable.
I can't really remember how the regular steering felt but the VSS system seems pretty good. It is quite responsive at speed, almost like an aggressive suspension set up so quite pointy which keeps you on your toes a bit!
Once I've stuck a few more miles on it and I don't have the wife in the car I'll give it a proper workout and let you know what it'll do!
Holy thread resurrection!
Does anyone know if the higher ride height on X-Drive models is for a technical reason or just to gratify the expectation of the masses that a four-wheel-drive vehicle should ride higher?
I'll be after a 4 Series Gran Coupé in the new year but, as a designer, aesthete and generally fussy b
d, I definitely notice the difference and would be put off by it.
Does anyone know if the higher ride height on X-Drive models is for a technical reason or just to gratify the expectation of the masses that a four-wheel-drive vehicle should ride higher?
I'll be after a 4 Series Gran Coupé in the new year but, as a designer, aesthete and generally fussy b
d, I definitely notice the difference and would be put off by it.MitchT said:
Holy thread resurrection!
Does anyone know if the higher ride height on X-Drive models is for a technical reason or just to gratify the expectation of the masses that a four-wheel-drive vehicle should ride higher?
I'll be after a 4 Series Gran Coupé in the new year but, as a designer, aesthete and generally fussy bd, I definitely notice the difference and would be put off by it.
I think it's to do with the CV joint on the front driveshafts.Does anyone know if the higher ride height on X-Drive models is for a technical reason or just to gratify the expectation of the masses that a four-wheel-drive vehicle should ride higher?
I'll be after a 4 Series Gran Coupé in the new year but, as a designer, aesthete and generally fussy b
d, I definitely notice the difference and would be put off by it.Was under the impression that the X-Drive had standard suspension and not M-Sport, certainly was the case on my old 435d X-Drive vs 435i.
Easily rectified with some AC Schnitzer lowering springs and makes a noticeable difference to the handling too without looking too obviously lowered.
Easily rectified with some AC Schnitzer lowering springs and makes a noticeable difference to the handling too without looking too obviously lowered.
BFleming said:
AB said:
Easily rectified with some AC Schnitzer lowering springs and makes a noticeable difference to the handling too without looking too obviously lowered.
Or some Eibach ones, which are the same, only significantly cheaper.Ultimately, they're not exactly the same.
AB said:
BFleming said:
AB said:
Easily rectified with some AC Schnitzer lowering springs and makes a noticeable difference to the handling too without looking too obviously lowered.
Or some Eibach ones, which are the same, only significantly cheaper.Ultimately, they're not exactly the same.
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