Adaptive damper lifespan

tgmsocal · 01-22-2017, 01:55 PM

So, I'm looking into options for suspension as I continue to work on my 2013 328i xDrive..

I have the adaptive suspension, but am currently at 64000 miles and will likely put another few thousand on before I actually get to the suspension.

My question is this - what is the expected life of the adapted dampers? I'm trying to decide between going with coilovers (thus losing my push-button suspension variability since I'm not dropping 3.5k on the adaptive coilovers) OR going with Dinan Shockware and springs (Dinan vs H&R).

Any insight is greatly appreciated, the search function yielded limited information on this subject. I'm looking for a tasteful drop and solid handling but this is a DD not a track car so nothing crazy.

Thanks,

-tgm

thisismikeyb · 01-22-2017, 03:54 PM

I'm at 53k now, 40k with Dinan Springs. I don't have their Shockware, I was over in Germany when I installed them three years ago, and with Bilstein releasing their suspension sometime in March, I'm holding out. That said I've had zero issues so far with just the springs.

F series adaptive - Bilstein damptronic PnP dampers http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1296041

Feddersen · 01-23-2017, 12:49 PM

I am at 82k miles and mine stille work fine.

Lancelot · 01-25-2017, 09:26 AM

Adaptive coilovers? K&W have them, Bilstein perhaps soon if I read the threads correctly.

tgmsocal · 01-25-2017, 11:31 AM

Yes, but they are expensive $$$ .. We'll see what the Bilstein prices are like when they come out.

01-22-2017, 01:55 PM	#1
tgmsocal Lieutenant 156 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	Adaptive damper lifespan - coilover vs springs/shockware So, I'm looking into options for suspension as I continue to work on my 2013 328i xDrive.. I have the adaptive suspension, but am currently at 64000 miles and will likely put another few thousand on before I actually get to the suspension. My question is this - what is the expected life of the adapted dampers? I'm trying to decide between going with coilovers (thus losing my push-button suspension variability since I'm not dropping 3.5k on the adaptive coilovers) OR going with Dinan Shockware and springs (Dinan vs H&R). Any insight is greatly appreciated, the search function yielded limited information on this subject. I'm looking for a tasteful drop and solid handling but this is a DD not a track car so nothing crazy. Thanks, -tgm
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01-22-2017, 03:54 PM	#2
thisismikeyb Private First Class 115 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 328i xDrive M-Sport EBII Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Anchorage iTrader: (1)	I'm at 53k now, 40k with Dinan Springs. I don't have their Shockware, I was over in Germany when I installed them three years ago, and with Bilstein releasing their suspension sometime in March, I'm holding out. That said I've had zero issues so far with just the springs. F series adaptive - Bilstein damptronic PnP dampers http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1296041 __________________ 2014 328i xDrive M-Sport EBII--M-Performance BBK/LSD/Aero--AA Signature Exhaust--Bilstein B6 DampTronic + Eibach Springs + H&R Swaybars + Millway Street Camber Plates + M3 Bump Stops + Dinan Shockware--Apex ARC-8 18x9.5et35+12mm Front Spacers w/Kumho Ecsta V730 275/35--FL-5/EC-7 18x8.5et35 w/Pilot Alpin PA4/Hakkapeliitta 10 Studded 245/45--BavSound Stage 1+Ghost Subs
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01-23-2017, 12:49 PM	#3
Feddersen Lieutenant 451 Rep 469 Posts Drives: X1 xDrive25i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	I am at 82k miles and mine stille work fine. __________________ DD: F48 X1 xDrive25i '20 - https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1703083 For fun: F22 M240i '19 - https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1644646 Previous BMW: Fully loaded F30, 335i https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1681247
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01-25-2017, 09:26 AM	#4
Lancelot Major 568 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: 2017 m550i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Adaptive coilovers? K&W have them, Bilstein perhaps soon if I read the threads correctly. __________________ 2017 M550i \| Sophistograu Previous cars: 2014 F30 ActiveHybrid 3 \| 2012 f20 M135i
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01-25-2017, 11:31 AM	#5
tgmsocal Lieutenant 156 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	Yes, but they are expensive $$$ .. We'll see what the Bilstein prices are like when they come out.
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