Question for you DHP experts

xG35c · 07-17-2014, 08:47 AM

I like my gran coupe but honestly it drives more like a luxury car than I expected. In fact, my recollection is it's not much different than a Lincoln MKZ I rented a few months ago...
I've found Sport mode adds some heft to the steering, but also adds the touchy throttle (which I can live with) and the transmission holding onto that lower gear (which bugs me when I'm just cruising). My favorite mode has become Sport mode combined with manual shift mode which generally works best for me although 8 gears can be a pain.
I originally passed on DHP because I have read some poor reviews on variable steering in general and a stiffer suspension didn't interest me on my frequently poor roads in my daily driver. However it seems DHP also adds the ability to configure Sport mode.
So my question is, can you configure Sport steering (and I guess Sport suspension mode is included) while the transmission and throttle stays in Comfort mode? It seems like you can with the drivetrain/chassis split but I'm not sure. If this is the case I'm completely in agreement this is a must have option!

Arktctr · 07-17-2014, 09:03 AM

On the F30 (and I believe all of its derivitives) with DHP you can indeed configure the Sport Mode to have the Chassis (which is Steering and Suspension) in the more "aggressive" setting while Drivetrain (transmission) remains in "comfort".

OC40 · 07-17-2014, 09:09 AM

There are multiple threads on this, which should help you.

for sport mode configuration or a similar title.

stevehecht · 07-17-2014, 09:09 AM

^This is correct.

WilliCO · 07-17-2014, 09:45 AM

Yeah, but the combination the OP wants isn't possible.

The steering configuration goes along with the suspension configuration - you can't make different choices about the two independently.

DVC · 07-17-2014, 10:31 AM

chiefneil · 07-17-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by xG35c

So my question is, can you configure Sport steering (and I guess Sport suspension mode is included) while the transmission and throttle stays in Comfort mode?

Yes.

Chassis = Steering + suspension
Drivetrain = transmission + throttle

Sport mode choices are:

Chassis + Drivetrain
Chassis only

Drivetrain remains in comfort (standard) mode if you set "Chassis only" then select Sport mode. If you set up like this and want temporary sport mode transmission, just flip the transmission lever to the left.

rjpeaks · 07-17-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DVC

thank you!

xG35c · 07-17-2014, 08:57 PM

Yes, great info and it's unfortunate I-drive doesn't include configuring Sport mode w/o DHP - my new BMW doesn't really feel like a BMW w/o it

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xG35c Lieutenant 36 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Question for you DHP experts I like my gran coupe but honestly it drives more like a luxury car than I expected. In fact, my recollection is it's not much different than a Lincoln MKZ I rented a few months ago... I've found Sport mode adds some heft to the steering, but also adds the touchy throttle (which I can live with) and the transmission holding onto that lower gear (which bugs me when I'm just cruising). My favorite mode has become Sport mode combined with manual shift mode which generally works best for me although 8 gears can be a pain. I originally passed on DHP because I have read some poor reviews on variable steering in general and a stiffer suspension didn't interest me on my frequently poor roads in my daily driver. However it seems DHP also adds the ability to configure Sport mode. So my question is, can you configure Sport steering (and I guess Sport suspension mode is included) while the transmission and throttle stays in Comfort mode? It seems like you can with the drivetrain/chassis split but I'm not sure. If this is the case I'm completely in agreement this is a must have option!
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Arktctr Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2014 328d MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	On the F30 (and I believe all of its derivitives) with DHP you can indeed configure the Sport Mode to have the Chassis (which is Steering and Suspension) in the more "aggressive" setting while Drivetrain (transmission) remains in "comfort". __________________ 2014 328d MSport ED: 5/2/2014 2013 F30 Activehybrid3 MSport (Gone) 2012 F30 328i Sportline (Gone)
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OC40 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 335i MSport + MPS/MPPK Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 MINI S [0.00] 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	There are multiple threads on this, which should help you. for sport mode configuration or a similar title.
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stevehecht Captain 124 Rep 704 Posts Drives: 2014 328d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rio Rancho, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 328d Sportline [0.00]	^This is correct. __________________ 2014 328d SportLine
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WilliCO Captain 98 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 535 xDrive MSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Yeah, but the combination the OP wants isn't possible. The steering configuration goes along with the suspension configuration - you can't make different choices about the two independently. __________________ *-Will* 2013 535i xDrive M-Sport \| 2005 545i Sport (Retired and missed) \| 2001 X5 3.0 Sport (Retired)
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DVC Diligentia Vis Celeritas 558 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335i M Sport [9.59]	__________________ Ahead of the curve for specF30
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xG35c Lieutenant 36 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Yes, great info and it's unfortunate I-drive doesn't include configuring Sport mode w/o DHP - my new BMW doesn't really feel like a BMW w/o it
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