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2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:19 pm
by acideraser
This may be a silly question, but I noticed that when I push gear stick left into M/S mode suspension stiffens a bit and handling gets little firmer.
I've got 2011 xDrive 3.0D SE with Sport package and sport suspension. There is no Sport mode/Adaptive drive button or anything like that. Could that be that in LCI model BMW changed the way sports mode works and it affects not only gearing but suspension too or is it my imagination?
2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:02 pm
by Black X5
Hmm. In non A/D cars the shock absorbers are non-adjustable type, so would not be able to stiffen/soften etc.
The rear springs are of course air filled, and AFAIK only compensate for ride height differences.
Dont think the gear stick manual mode would adjust suspension...
Re: 2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:06 pm
by davyk31
Just your imagination I'm afraid ....
Re: 2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:33 am
by 535dboy
No difference unless you have adaptive suspension
Re: 2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:23 pm
by acideraser
oh let me dream ...
Re: 2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:41 pm
by X5Sport
Ignore them.......you have a 'special' feature...
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Re: 2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:53 am
by MJim
Can probably be put down to clenching your buttocks ....
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Re: 2011 E70 3.0D - M/S Mode
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:54 pm
by graemeX5
Clenching your teeth and tensing your muscles always makes it feel firmer.