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      04-08-2013, 03:04 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by JamRWS6 View Post
I've had my 2012 M Sport (w/ dynamic dampers) sitting next to my sister's 2013 M Sport (w/ base suspension) and my dad and I could tell absolutely no difference in ride height or fender gap. Does anyone have a link to specs that would indicate otherwise? This seems to be an urban myth permeating these forums. Having driven both the dynamic dampers are a must IMO. DDC in sport mode is every bit as 'Sporty' as the base suspension except you have the option to turn it to a Comfort setting and reduce all of the harshness if needed.

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This only applies to 2013 Msport RWD models without DDC. Does she have xdrive?

The car is def lower as the springs themselves are lower as per BMW, so its definitely not a myth. Also the steering feel never really becomes loose or firm based on the speed like it does with DDC cars. Its more linear and direct like my E92 was, not speed sensitive.

Also if you drive both cars you will feel the difference right away in steering feel and ride harshness, even if ur 2012 is in Sport+ mode, the 2013 will be firmer.
The difference is very significant.

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