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      06-07-2014, 06:31 AM   #1
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M235 adaptive suspension and ride height

So my question is......
With the installation of lower springs that change the ride height, I am curious how the adaptive suspension will be affected with the dampers lower in their stroke. There has to be a calibration issue with changing the ride height. Unless it just senses that it is under load and will be in a firm resistance state all the time thinking the dampers are loaded.

Anybody thought about this and done research? If your not planning on ditching the adaptive for the M upgrade bit still want a lower stance......how much of the intuitive suspension adaptation is lost so to speak.

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      07-17-2014, 04:47 PM   #2
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I had h and r sports on my f30 with adaptive suspension and it was fine. I loved it.
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      07-19-2014, 07:32 AM   #3
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A few us here in UK have fitted springs to our F2x m135is with adaptive suspension, myself included, without issues.

In my experience, the dampers feel like they re-calibrated to suit my H&R springs. The car rides fine in either comfort or sport modes. Corners flat and doesn't get unsettled on bumpy roads we have here in the UK
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      07-21-2014, 09:24 AM   #5
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Smile Sorry for "Trolling": Adaptive KW DDC plug&play Coilovers

fyi

do you know our adaptive KW DDC plug&play coilovers?

http://www.automobilesreview.com/aut...ilovers/85625/


Further info about the kit itself (scroll down, I'm not talking about the KW DDC ECU where you can adjust the dampers via Apple or Android phone): http://www.kwsuspensions.com/kw/info/kw_ddc/

And sorry for trolling. It would be great if one of our customers write something about the KW DDC P&P suspension kit here in the forum. Thx.
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Interested......would like it to be interfaced with the rest of the controls. Lets get PM or e-mail dialogue going...I pick up my car at the PDC in 30 days
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      07-21-2014, 10:54 AM   #7
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fyi

do you know our adaptive KW DDC plug&play coilovers?

http://www.automobilesreview.com/aut...ilovers/85625/


Further info about the kit itself (scroll down, I'm not talking about the KW DDC ECU where you can adjust the dampers via Apple or Android phone): http://www.kwsuspensions.com/kw/info/kw_ddc/

And sorry for trolling. It would be great if one of our customers write something about the KW DDC P&P suspension kit here in the forum. Thx.
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      07-21-2014, 11:08 AM   #8
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a lot

http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...ilovers-1.html
http://www.kw-store.com/products/kw-...oilover-2.html
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I had h and r sports on my f30 with adaptive suspension and it was fine. I loved it.
Same setup as u and I too am loving it
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I had h and r sports on my f30 with adaptive suspension and it was fine. I loved it.
Same setup as u and I too am loving it
How many KMs since you had H&R springs installed?

Any signs of premature wear on shocks/struts?
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How many KMs since you had H&R springs installed?

Any signs of premature wear on shocks/struts?
I had them on for about a year. Not sure how many km's. I would say, maybe 15-18k km's. And no. Felt the same honestly. Ride height was perfect for me, the ride did get more stiff/firm. But it wasn't something I couldn't deal with for daily driving. Got used to it pretty quick.
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Damn. That is pricey, maybe too pricey for me.
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I'll be doing the Dinan Spring set with Bumper Stops and Shockware flash (when available) within a couple months. I'll let you guys know how that turns out
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No issues whatsoever and the adaptive dampers work same as stock
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H&R sport springs with adaptive.

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No issues whatsoever and the adaptive dampers work same as stock
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