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Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-14-2013, 11:25 AM

Replies: 100 Can someone please sum up the various suspension options? Views: 4,892 Posted By BruceOmega I'm not trying to stir up controvery, but would... I'm not trying to stir up controvery, but would like to get correct information. Regarding height, I went to the BMW USA web site and looked up the specs for the 335i XDrive and the 335i (RWD). In...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-13-2013, 10:45 AM

Replies: 100 Can someone please sum up the various suspension options? Views: 4,892 Posted By BruceOmega With the E90, I read a lot of posts where people... With the E90, I read a lot of posts where people said the non sport RWD had a softer suspension than the AWD. And the AWD sat higher than a non sport RWD. For the F30, I don't recall seeing where...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-10-2013, 02:18 PM

Replies: 100 Can someone please sum up the various suspension options? Views: 4,892 Posted By BruceOmega What is the basis for saying xDrive is softer... What is the basis for saying xDrive is softer than RWD base?

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-08-2013, 10:41 AM

Replies: 16 Explanation of Suspensions and Handling Packages Views: 530 Posted By BruceOmega Is there information from BMW that states the... Is there information from BMW that states the xDrive suspension is softer than a non sport suspension RWD? I can see the xDrive suspension having a different calibration than RWD non sport, but...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-07-2013, 09:27 AM

Replies: 13 M Sport or Adaptive M suspension? Views: 1,085 Posted By BruceOmega My understanding is that for an xDrive sedan: -... My understanding is that for an xDrive sedan: - The only factory option for a sportier suspension is DHP - DHP does not lower an xDrive car 10mm I don't follow the F31, but I assume its the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-06-2013, 10:24 AM

Replies: 13 M Sport or Adaptive M suspension? Views: 1,085 Posted By BruceOmega I have an F30 xDrive with DHP and I really like... I have an F30 xDrive with DHP and I really like both the handling and the ride quality. I find it responsive, agile, and fun to drive- much more so than my previous 2008 535Xi. Even with the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-25-2013, 10:45 AM

Replies: 26 F30 "Sport suspension" vs "M Sport Suspension" Views: 1,875 Posted By BruceOmega If this was the case, then its interesting as it... If this was the case, then its interesting as it implies an xDrive with DHP is close in feel to a RWD with sport suspension. A bit of an oxymoron, but would be nice to see a blind driving...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-22-2013, 09:10 AM

Replies: 38 F30 without DHP Question Views: 2,159 Posted By BruceOmega Yes, agree. I think the decision will also... Yes, agree. I think the decision will also depend on whether the car is an xDrive or not. The only way to get a sportier suspension on xDrive is to get DHP. Bruce

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-20-2013, 11:51 AM

Replies: 38 F30 without DHP Question Views: 2,159 Posted By BruceOmega As I understand, DHP is dynamically making... As I understand, DHP is dynamically making adjustments to the dampers independent of the Mode, and is adjusting each wheel individually. So even if you never use Sport mode with DHP, you will get...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-20-2013, 11:35 AM

Replies: 3 AT Comfort Mode in Hilly Terrain Views: 273 Posted By BruceOmega Comfort mode is okay in hilly terrain on the... Comfort mode is okay in hilly terrain on the highway, but not always as responsive as I would like so I tend to: - Use the paddle shifters to temporarily step down a gear or two going uphill, and...

Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 04-20-2013, 10:52 AM

Replies: 3 225/45R18 on 2013 328xi sport line Views: 400 Posted By BruceOmega I replaced the OEM 225/45-18 tires on my 2013... I replaced the OEM 225/45-18 tires on my 2013 335i xDrive Sportline, style 397 18x8 wheels, with 245/40-18 tires and have had no problems. I checked with Gary before I did that and he assured me...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-16-2013, 07:57 AM

Replies: 7 Placing order for 2013 335xi Views: 597 Posted By BruceOmega Was wondering why you are ordering the Sport AT... Was wondering why you are ordering the Sport AT but not the Dynamic Handling Package (DHP)? Bruce

Forum: X3 F25 (2011 - current) 04-11-2013, 09:04 AM

Replies: 69 2014x3 or f31 sports wagon Views: 2,313 Posted By BruceOmega FWIW, When we bought our 2011 X3 35i, you... FWIW, When we bought our 2011 X3 35i, you could get all the same performance options and the sport seats going with the Sport Activity Package as you could with the M-Sport. Sport Activity was a...

Forum: X3 F25 (2011 - current) 04-09-2013, 10:28 AM

Replies: 31 Still Amazed at My Gas Mileage Views: 1,617 Posted By BruceOmega We have a 2011 X3 35i Sportline, no ASS and no... We have a 2011 X3 35i Sportline, no ASS and no Eco-Pro mode. This is my wife's car, and I don't normally check mileage. On a solo trip yesterday, I drove about 150 miles in Normal mode on...

Forum: X3 F25 (2011 - current) 04-09-2013, 10:15 AM

Replies: 2 Tire Pressure with 19" Goodyear RFT Views: 295 Posted By BruceOmega FWIW, we have a 2011 35i Sportline with the... FWIW, we have a 2011 35i Sportline with the optional 19" wheels and tires. Decal on our door jamb says 32f / 38r for normal driving. I run ours 1 psi higher, 33f / 39r, and tires are wearing...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-02-2013, 11:01 AM

Replies: 12 Tire Strategy for new 328i xDrive Views: 451 Posted By BruceOmega I don't know if this is of interest, but if you... I don't know if this is of interest, but if you get A/S tires from the factory on an xDrive, you don't get the increased top speed limiter. On my xDrive, I went with the no cost option of...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-02-2013, 10:41 AM

Replies: 108 Sport or M? Views: 4,554 Posted By BruceOmega Yes, I agree. This is the point I was trying to... Yes, I agree. This is the point I was trying to make- the only dynamic changes made are to the dampers, not to the springs or sway bars. Bruce

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-28-2013, 11:16 AM

Replies: 108 Sport or M? Views: 4,554 Posted By BruceOmega How are the springs and everything motorized? ... How are the springs and everything motorized? My understanding is the DHP can adjust the firmness of the dampers, and in addition it is constantly doing some kind of dynamic adjustment with the...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-21-2013, 10:38 AM

Replies: 8 Close to pulling the trigger on a new 335i xdrive Views: 482 Posted By BruceOmega I guess it depends on your persepctive, but I... I guess it depends on your persepctive, but I have an xDrive and I do not consider there to be a lot of wheel gap. xDrive and RWD without Sport or M Adaptive suspension have the same ride height....

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-15-2013, 08:31 AM

Replies: 10 What tires with M-Sport Increased Speed Limiter? Views: 707 Posted By BruceOmega Are you purchasing an xDrive, or a RWD? I... Are you purchasing an xDrive, or a RWD? I bought a Sportline xDrive with the standard 18" wheels and chose the no cost option of Performance Summer Tires (ZPT) and with that got the Increased Top...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-13-2013, 08:19 AM

Replies: 43 335i Sport Line Tires Views: 1,279 Posted By BruceOmega FWIW, The Potenza RE960AS RFTs on my F30... FWIW, The Potenza RE960AS RFTs on my F30 have a W speed rating, 168 mph. Per listings on Tire Rack for all season RFTs in the factory OEM size of 225/45-18, all had a speed rating lower than 155...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-12-2013, 09:30 AM

Replies: 43 335i Sport Line Tires Views: 1,279 Posted By BruceOmega I did not change my wheels, kept the 18 x 8 style... I did not change my wheels, kept the 18 x 8 style 397 OEMs. I did this after discussing the tire purchase with Gary from Tire Rack who assured me the tires would fit on my rims. When I first put...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-12-2013, 08:53 AM

Replies: 200 E90 vs F30 Views: 6,222 Posted By BruceOmega I had read that there were differences in driving... I had read that there were differences in driving feel between AWD and RWD in previous generation 3 series, but the differences between AWD and RWD in the F30 are much less, at least when the xDrive...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-12-2013, 08:39 AM

Replies: 43 335i Sport Line Tires Views: 1,279 Posted By BruceOmega FWIW, I have a Sportline xDrive, not RWD,... FWIW, I have a Sportline xDrive, not RWD, but I chose the no cost option of summer performance tires and with that I got the increaed top speed limiter. By choosing all seasons from the factory...

Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-11-2013, 10:34 AM

Replies: 200 E90 vs F30 Views: 6,222 Posted By BruceOmega Was wondering if you have had a chance to... Was wondering if you have had a chance to directly compare an F30 335i AWD with DHP to an F30 335i RWD with Sport Suspension or DHP? Thanks Bruce

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