M Adaptive suspension - M135i

[Johnb850]

Hi guys.

Does anyone know for sure how the M Apdaptive Suspenion compares to the standard suspension on the M135i.

My salesman informed me that in its hardest/stiffest setting, the M Adaptive suspension is only the same as the standard M135i suspension.

So by selecting the M Adaptive suspension this only allows you to make the suspension softer than standard.

Does anyone know if this is true?

Thanks in advance.

[Johnb850]

Got a reply directly from BMW saying that the sport mode in the Adaptive Suspension should feel the same as the normal M135i suspension. There will also be no ride height difference between M135i's with or without Apdaptive Suspension.

Glad thats cleared up as it frees up £500 odd quid to go towards the M-Performance exhaust now available for the M135i.

[Johnb850]

Yep thats a regurgitation of this.

http://www.bmw.co.uk/en/new-vehicles/1/3-door/2012...

Which I think is a comparison to the standard 1 Series suspension setup.

But they clearly stated to me that there would be no difference in stiffness or "feel" between the Adaptive and normal M135i suspension.

[Johnb850]

I went for the Harmon Kardon upgrade. Its a marked improvement over the standard stereo.

Regarding the suspension, I didnt go for the adpative suspension. The way I see it now, having normal shocks and srpings makes it alot more simple to upgrade the suspension in the future.