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12-06-2012, 11:56 PM | #1 |
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hows the ride in the 5?
Hello folks, I just took order of a 3 series sport sedan with dynamic handling package. However the ride is not as soft as I was hoping for.
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12-07-2012, 12:33 AM | #2 |
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Many variations of wheel sizes and suspensions (passive and active) I think it best to try yourself , would probably be difficult to describe in words and what one person describes as soft might be firm to another. |
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The ride in the 5 is definitely softer than the ride in the 3.
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Definitely different according to specification. I used to think my E39 540i wagon had a superb balance of ride and handling on M-tech suspension and 17" wheels. Some F10/11 models I tried just didn't match it. My current specification on the F11 535i has Adaptive Drive and 18" run-flats. Deliberately went for this package as the best option for the 'road feel' I was after. This matches and exceeds the way the E39 coped on poor road surfaces, both for ride and handling. Definitely towards firm, in the mid range setting, but that is how I like it, refined and with the ability to soften or stiffen the ride modes. Suits me fine, but others have commented that even in the sport setting running with my specification, they say it is too soft. I've chosen to run 17" winter wheels to keep the refined ride during the winter months, which it does, even with cold run-flat tires. So yes, you need to try examples, note the exact specification, wheel size, etc., so that you can specify, to get the ride/handling balance you find best. Whether 3 or 5-series you still need to apply the same logic, as there are still the variations. But typically the 5-series will be slightly more refined and 'grown up'. HighlandPete |
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Recently sold my 335i w/ sport package and replaced it with a new 535i w/ M-Sport package. There's a world of difference between the two. The 5 has a much softer ride, but does not handle nearly as well. In retrospect, I wish I had ordered it with Dynamic Damper Control so I could somewhat adjust the shock settings.
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Will never be as agile as a 3-series, but for a bigger and heavy car, does a very good job, IMO. HighlandPete |
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The 5 is like a boat compared to the 3
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This IMO is what makes the perfect ride/handling combo for the 5: Make sure you order Adaptive Drive (DDC+ARS) and replace the OEM runflats with a non-runflat tire like the Conti Extreme Contact DWS or the Michelin Pilot SS. You will have a very nice and cushy ride or a firm but not harsh sporty ride at the touch of a button - two cars in one! BTW, if you add IAS (Integral Active Steering) to your order the car will feel much smaller with a tighter turning radius.
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There is a reason why everybody say the new 5 feels like a Lincoln.
If ride comfort is all you care about, you'll be heaven.
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My car still had the effin shipping blocks on them. I have removed them and the car actually absorbs a pot hole now...
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13134868 |
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Let me also clarify what I mean by "it feels like a boat". After getting out of an e46 and into an F10, it felt much larger, especially the hood, and the larger turning radius made it feel like a boat. Believe me, the F10 is no boat and I absolutely love it Last edited by BigKutta; 12-21-2012 at 05:29 PM.. |
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I was comparing against the 09 M3. But a boat is a boat. 5 series non M to me is a boat.
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