[DaveA]

I have been looking at the Configurator for the "sport" models (it will be time to think about changing in a few month's time).

Looking at the available specification options for the "Sport" models, it looks like I have three alternatives for the suspension:

a) Go with the standard adaptive suspension with its "comfort" and "sport" modes (I have this on my current car)

b) Specify "M Sport suspension" (+£315)

c) Specify "Adaptive M Sport suspension" (+£750)

If I ordered either b) or c), instead of a), I was wondering what might I expect the differences would be terms of ride height/quality/adaptability etc?

My apologies in advance if this topic is already covered elsewhere. If so, a pointer to the correct thread would be most appreciated.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by DaveAL

I have been looking at the Configurator for the "sport" models (it will be time to think about changing in a few month's time).

Looking at the available specification options for the "Sport" models, it looks like I have three alternatives for the suspension:

a) Go with the standard adaptive suspension with its "comfort" and "sport" modes (I have this on my current car)

b) Specify "M Sport suspension" (+£315)

c) Specify "Adaptive M Sport suspension" (+£750)

If I ordered either b) or c), instead of a), I was wondering what might I expect the differences would be terms of ride height/quality/adaptability etc?

My apologies in advance if this topic is already covered elsewhere. If so, a pointer to the correct thread would be most appreciated.

If you are meaning specifically the suspension, then your current passive setup doesn't have modes, neither will the M-Sport suspension, which again is a passive setup, but lower (10mm) and firmer suspension. Only the Adaptive M-Sport suspension is active with two base modes, comfort and sport, and it shares the same ride height as the M-Sport system.

With passive suspensions, 'modes' are for adjusting steering, throttle and with autos the gearbox characteristics.

HighlandPete

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by DaveAL

I have been looking at the Configurator for the "sport" models (it will be time to think about changing in a few month's time).

Looking at the available specification options for the "Sport" models, it looks like I have three alternatives for the suspension:

a) Go with the standard adaptive suspension with its "comfort" and "sport" modes (I have this on my current car)

b) Specify "M Sport suspension" (+£315)

c) Specify "Adaptive M Sport suspension" (+£750)

If I ordered either b) or c), instead of a), I was wondering what might I expect the differences would be terms of ride height/quality/adaptability etc?

My apologies in advance if this topic is already covered elsewhere. If so, a pointer to the correct thread would be most appreciated.

Hi, I'm a little confused....you have an f30 Sport now? Or another make of car that has adaptive?

As far as I know, there are only 3 options on a Sport:

1. Standard - Same as SE,Luxury, Modern, etc. Considered soft (Not adaptive)
2. M Sport (Passive) - Lowers car 10mm, slightly stiffer than above but by no means harsh
3. M Sport Adaptive - Lowers car 10mm and gives two settings depending on driver mode selection.

My preference is 2

Can I ask why you would choose Sport and not M Sport?

EDIT : D'Oh: beaten to it

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

If you are meaning specifically the suspension, then your current passive setup doesn't have modes, neither will the M-Sport suspension, which again is a passive setup, but lower (10mm) and firmer suspension. Only the Adaptive M-Sport suspension is active with two base modes, comfort and sport, and it shares the same ride height as the M-Sport system.

With passive suspensions, 'modes' are for adjusting steering, throttle and with autos the gearbox characteristics.

HighlandPete

Thanks for clearing that up.. Appreciated..

But, well, maybe it's just me being a little dim, but I could have sworn that in my standard "Sport" car, now, the damping changes when you switch it into sport mode..

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

Hi, I'm a little confused....you have an f30 Sport now? Or another make of car that has adaptive?

As far as I know, there are only 3 options on a Sport:

1. Standard - Same as SE,Luxury, Modern, etc. Considered soft (Not adaptive)
2. M Sport (Passive) - Lowers car 10mm, slightly stiffer than above but by no means harsh
3. M Sport Adaptive - Lowers car 10mm and gives two settings depending on driver mode selection.

My preference is 2

Can I ask why you would choose Sport and not M Sport?

EDIT : D'Oh: beaten to it

Thanks for the clarifications on the various options...

Yes, I have a "sport" model now with the standard suspension... It must be just a perception, but I could have sworn that the damping becomes firmer on my car when the "sport" and "sport plus" modes are engaged..

I am asking as I would chose an F30 again, but would need a firmer/lower ride and suspension set up.. sounds like regardless of what trim level I chose, I will be going for M Sport or M Sport Adaptive next time.. just need to decide which... test drives required now, I think...

Me, personally, I would chose a "Sport" model over an "M Sport" for styling reasons, I think.. I have considered the "M Sport" model but I'm not convinced by the heavy front styling (IMO) nor the steering wheel and interior trim choices... Also, I would specify different options for the differences in price..

I guess if we all liked the same things, the world would be a dull place..

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by DaveAL

Thanks for the clarifications on the various options...

Yes, I have a "sport" model now with the standard suspension... It must be just a perception, but I could have sworn that the damping becomes firmer on my car when the "sport" and "sport plus" modes are engaged..

I am asking as I would chose an F30 again, but would need a firmer/lower ride and suspension set up.. sounds like regardless of what trim level I chose, I will be going for M Sport or M Sport Adaptive next time.. just need to decide which... test drives required now, I think...

Me, personally, I would chose a "Sport" model over an "M Sport" for styling reasons, I think.. I have considered the "M Sport" model but I'm not convinced by the heavy front styling (IMO) nor the steering wheel and interior trim choices... Also, I would specify different options for the differences in price..

I guess if we all liked the same things, the world would be a dull place..

Fair enough

Easy enough to see if you have adaptive suspension, park on a bump so that the rear end is higher off the ground, and look at the rear dampers. If they have this attachment pointing rearwards, then you have adaptive.