X3 and Dynamic Dampers
Discussion
Hi,
I am looking to buy a used X3 2013-2014. I've read that dynamic dampers will make a difference to tighten up and smooth out the ride. Can anyone who has driven both tell me if this is mostly for out of town /motorway driving pleasure or will it also be helpful in and around London to diminish the effect of the growing number of pot holes and speed bumps?
Thanks, Tom
I am looking to buy a used X3 2013-2014. I've read that dynamic dampers will make a difference to tighten up and smooth out the ride. Can anyone who has driven both tell me if this is mostly for out of town /motorway driving pleasure or will it also be helpful in and around London to diminish the effect of the growing number of pot holes and speed bumps?
Thanks, Tom
Hi.. I did own a 2013 X3 30D M Sport "without" EDC. It was the only regret I had about that car. It was a great car, but it was way too bouncy for UK roads IMO. I replaced it (after 2 years) with my current ride; 435i Gran Coupe M Sport. The main thing I wanted to option was EDC and it's night and day. More like a Merc in Normal, and the classic stiff BMW in Sport & Sport+. Personally it will have to have EDC going forward for any BMW I buy.
If not VDC then consider also that some Msport X3's were spec'd with the msport suspension delete, i.e. SE suspension.
Definitely preferable to standard msport suspension if you have to deal with potholes and speed bumps, especially if you stick with the runflats.
But VDC definitely worth it if you can find one.
Definitely preferable to standard msport suspension if you have to deal with potholes and speed bumps, especially if you stick with the runflats.
But VDC definitely worth it if you can find one.
VerySideways said:
No, springs will be different for SE or MSport, it's just the dampers which are different for VDC.
Would M-sport with VDC be stiff in comfort mode?For or 80% London driving and 20% out of town, what would you think is the best combination? SE with VDC or M-Sport with VDC?
VerySideways said:
If not VDC then consider also that some Msport X3's were spec'd with the msport suspension delete, i.e. SE suspension.
Definitely preferable to standard msport suspension if you have to deal with potholes and speed bumps, especially if you stick with the runflats.
But VDC definitely worth it if you can find one.
we have an M-sport with sport suspension delete, rides very well imo, a lot better than my X5 with sport suspension at leastDefinitely preferable to standard msport suspension if you have to deal with potholes and speed bumps, especially if you stick with the runflats.
But VDC definitely worth it if you can find one.
orbita said:
Would M-sport with VDC be stiff in comfort mode?
For or 80% London driving and 20% out of town, what would you think is the best combination? SE with VDC or M-Sport with VDC?
You just want to avoid the M sport suspension.For or 80% London driving and 20% out of town, what would you think is the best combination? SE with VDC or M-Sport with VDC?
SE, SE with VDC, Msport with VDC, or Msport with sport suspension delete.
apotts said:
Test drove one of these the other day. 30d with vdc and 20" wheels. Dreadful thing; bouncy, noisy, cheap sounding and looking. Gave me a headache. And massive scuttle shake on bad bumps.
X5 was smooth, quiet, comfortable, and "premium".
X5 was smooth, quiet, comfortable, and "premium".
I wanted a X3 for the size, but as you say, disappointed in just about all of it compared to the X5, especially comfort and build quality, so have gone for the X5, but with the what the yanks refer to as the Dynamic Handling Pack with the active anti-roll bars etc.
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