confused

satz · 06-10-2020, 10:39 PM

hi all

I thought my 2019 M40i had Adaptive M suspension, at least when i decode my VIN it says "adaptive M chassis" (S2VF)

And it has the Adaptive button next to the drive experience switch.
And I can set suspension to Sport or Normal in Sport Individual mode.

But...when I look on BMW Connected drive, for my car it says that I need to pay $650 (Australian) for Adaptive M Suspension. It goes on to say that the car is fitted from factory with the hardware, but doesn't really say what the $650 is for...

Is it to activate the system?

titomi · 06-11-2020, 12:38 AM

If you have the button, than you have adaptive. You can also find other stuff in the store, which you already have and paid for. Enjoy your ride!

nb67 · 06-11-2020, 02:12 AM

You most definitely have it.

RazorX3 · 06-11-2020, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titomi

If you have the button, than you have adaptive. You can also find other stuff in the store, which you already have and paid for. Enjoy your ride!

I don't think that's true. I've seen and test drove some X3s that didn't have Adaptive suspension yet they had the Adaptive switch.

satz · 06-11-2020, 02:41 AM

Thanks guys.

RazorX3 · 06-11-2020, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satz

hi all

I thought my 2019 M40i had Adaptive M suspension, at least when i decode my VIN it says "adaptive M chassis" (S2VF)

And it has the Adaptive button next to the drive experience switch.
And I can set suspension to Sport or Normal in Sport Individual mode.

But...when I look on BMW Connected drive, for my car it says that I need to pay $650 (Australian) for Adaptive M Suspension. It goes on to say that the car is fitted from factory with the hardware, but doesn't really say what the $650 is for...

Is it to activate the system?

Do you feel a difference (comfort wise) when changing from sport to comfort and vice versa?
If so, you definitely have the Adaptive suspension and you don't need to worry about it.

satz · 06-11-2020, 07:51 PM

Definitely feel the suspension difference between Sport and Comfort modes.
But no difference between Comfort and Adaptive.

RazorX3 · 06-12-2020, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satz

Definitely feel the suspension difference between Sport and Comfort modes.
But no difference between Comfort and Adaptive.

Then you definitely have Adaptive suspension.
In a different thread I asked people if they feel a difference between comfort and adaptive mode, almost all of them said they can feel a minor difference, but I don't. I tried in different types of roads and speeds, nada!

Aliendrive · 06-14-2020, 05:47 PM

In adaptive you we notice throttle response and steering more when driving aggressively and suspension when using Navigation.

Douggie · 06-15-2020, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satz

hi all

I thought my 2019 M40i had Adaptive M suspension, at least when i decode my VIN it says "adaptive M chassis" (S2VF)

And it has the Adaptive button next to the drive experience switch.
And I can set suspension to Sport or Normal in Sport Individual mode.

But...when I look on BMW Connected drive, for my car it says that I need to pay $650 (Australian) for Adaptive M Suspension. It goes on to say that the car is fitted from factory with the hardware, but doesn't really say what the $650 is for...

Is it to activate the system?

Turn your front wheel to a full lock and look at the strut. If there is a cable attached to it, then it is confirmed that it has adaptive suspension.

satz · 06-15-2020, 02:36 AM

Thanks all. Related question... is M Adaptive suspension on the X3 any lower than normal non-M suspension?

spangle1980 · 06-15-2020, 05:55 AM

I thought (could be wrong) that M suspension is slightly (10mm or so?) lower than non-M. I don't believe adaptive suspension further lowers it on already M suspension.

satz · 06-15-2020, 08:03 PM

Thanks Spangle. cheers

Auricom · 06-15-2020, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satz

Thanks all. Related question... is M Adaptive suspension on the X3 any lower than normal non-M suspension?

No, all X3 and X4 s/xDrive30i and M40i equipped with standard, Adaptive M, Dynamic Handling package, Dynamic Damper Control - all have the identical ground clearance of 204mm or 8.0314"

Specifications_BMW_X3_M40i.pdf

06-10-2020, 10:39 PM	#1
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	confused - do I have Adaptive M suspension? hi all I thought my 2019 M40i had Adaptive M suspension, at least when i decode my VIN it says "adaptive M chassis" (S2VF) And it has the Adaptive button next to the drive experience switch. And I can set suspension to Sport or Normal in Sport Individual mode. But...when I look on BMW Connected drive, for my car it says that I need to pay $650 (Australian) for Adaptive M Suspension. It goes on to say that the car is fitted from factory with the hardware, but doesn't really say what the $650 is for... Is it to activate the system? __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-11-2020, 12:38 AM	#2
titomi Colonel 926 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: X3 G01 30i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: EU iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 G01 [0.00]	If you have the button, than you have adaptive. You can also find other stuff in the store, which you already have and paid for. Enjoy your ride! __________________ '18 G01 X3 xDrive 30i xLine, Sophisto grey, Vernasca Mocha, Adaptive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-11-2020, 02:12 AM	#3
nb67 Private 107 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2019 GS X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Nott's iTrader: (0)	You most definitely have it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-11-2020, 02:41 AM	#5
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-11-2020, 07:51 PM	#7
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Definitely feel the suspension difference between Sport and Comfort modes. But no difference between Comfort and Adaptive. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2020, 05:47 PM	#9
Aliendrive Private First Class 96 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 23 X3 M40i 24 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 X3 M40i [0.00]	In adaptive you we notice throttle response and steering more when driving aggressively and suspension when using Navigation.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-15-2020, 02:36 AM	#11
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Thanks all. Related question... is M Adaptive suspension on the X3 any lower than normal non-M suspension? __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-15-2020, 05:55 AM	#12
spangle1980 Deadly 1315 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40d BG LCI Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I thought (could be wrong) that M suspension is slightly (10mm or so?) lower than non-M. I don't believe adaptive suspension further lowers it on already M suspension.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-15-2020, 08:03 PM	#13
satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	Thanks Spangle. cheers __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
	Appreciate 0 Quote