Where's non-M/non-DDC suspension on the DDC Comfort+ to Sport+ firmness spectrum?

LastFrontierBimmer · 09-09-2013, 10:48 PM

I have an interesting opportunity to exchange my 2012 535xi Sport w/20,000 miles for a 2013 550xi MSport w/8,000 miles. Thing is, the X-drives don't come with passive MSport suspension so I really value the Dynamic Damper Control (DDC) on my 535xi. The 550xi has MSport but not DDC. My question: Does anyone know where on the DDC range (from Comfort+ [super soft] to Sport+ [firm]) the standard (non-DDC) suspension falls in terms of stiffness, anti-roll and steering resistance? I'm concerned the 550xi standard x-Drive suspension without DDC will be too soft, as I generally drive with DDC set in Sport (with engine settings on "normal" for optimum gas mileage) or Sport+. Your feedback would be much appreciated.

gorban · 09-10-2013, 01:27 AM

I can't speak for the xDrive but for the RWD cars, the normal comfort setting is slightly softer than the standard suspension on a normal car without VDC.

09-09-2013, 10:48 PM	#1
LastFrontierBimmer Private 11 Rep 74 Posts Drives: '14 F32 435i xDrive MSport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0)	Where's non-M/non-DDC suspension on the DDC Comfort+ to Sport+ firmness spectrum? I have an interesting opportunity to exchange my 2012 535xi Sport w/20,000 miles for a 2013 550xi MSport w/8,000 miles. Thing is, the X-drives don't come with passive MSport suspension so I really value the Dynamic Damper Control (DDC) on my 535xi. The 550xi has MSport but not DDC. My question: Does anyone know where on the DDC range (from Comfort+ [super soft] to Sport+ [firm]) the standard (non-DDC) suspension falls in terms of stiffness, anti-roll and steering resistance? I'm concerned the 550xi standard x-Drive suspension without DDC will be too soft, as I generally drive with DDC set in Sport (with engine settings on "normal" for optimum gas mileage) or Sport+. Your feedback would be much appreciated. __________________ 2014 435i xDrive MSport / Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Dakota Leather / MPPK / 6MT / 19" / M Sport Brakes / DINAN Springs / Bilstein B8 / Technology Package / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Driver Assist / HK Sound
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gorban Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 229 Posts Drives: F11 520xdAT, E87 120dM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden iTrader: (0)	I can't speak for the xDrive but for the RWD cars, the normal comfort setting is slightly softer than the standard suspension on a normal car without VDC. __________________ Current: 2014 F11 lci 520xd Touring, Imperial Blue
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