DHP or ARS?

AZ_Bmw_550 · 03-18-2015, 03:49 PM

How can one tell if a 2011 550i, (Sport), has DHP or only ARS? I have 3 modes available, Normal, Sport and Sport+. Is there any way to tell from inside the car which package it has? I recently purchased this used and am learning as I go.

Thanks!

Ben2k9 · 03-18-2015, 04:12 PM

i think DHP should have a Comfort mode, (mine does). But there is a website where you can put in your VIN# and see all the options on your car. Just can't seem to locate link...maybe someone else can provide or you can web search for it.

remmib · 03-18-2015, 05:17 PM

Type in the 7 last digits of the vin, and you'll see what option the car has.

http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

AZ_Bmw_550 · 03-18-2015, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the info and the link. It looks like I have neither. Which is odd, since within the I-Drive and Sport Mode, I have the ability to toggle on Chassis and Drivetrain settings. It would seem that if I have the option to enable sport mode for Chassis settings there would be something to adjust... The upside is now, I can update sway bars and coils without repercussions.

remmib · 03-19-2015, 12:47 PM

Did you check if the car just has the EDC suspension?

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AZ_Bmw_550 Private First Class 52 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 650i GC Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [0.00]	DHP or ARS? How can one tell if a 2011 550i, (Sport), has DHP or only ARS? I have 3 modes available, Normal, Sport and Sport+. Is there any way to tell from inside the car which package it has? I recently purchased this used and am learning as I go. Thanks!
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Ben2k9 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	i think DHP should have a Comfort mode, (mine does). But there is a website where you can put in your VIN# and see all the options on your car. Just can't seem to locate link...maybe someone else can provide or you can web search for it.
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Type in the 7 last digits of the vin, and you'll see what option the car has. http://www.bmwarchiv.de/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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AZ_Bmw_550 Private First Class 52 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 650i GC Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [0.00]	Thanks for the info and the link. It looks like I have neither. Which is odd, since within the I-Drive and Sport Mode, I have the ability to toggle on Chassis and Drivetrain settings. It would seem that if I have the option to enable sport mode for Chassis settings there would be something to adjust... The upside is now, I can update sway bars and coils without repercussions.
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Did you check if the car just has the EDC suspension? __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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