04-18-2024, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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New M4 In Comfort Mode
Just curious here, is the new M4 Comp a true comfortable ride when in comfort, or is it still somewhat stiff? As an example, my M850 which has the HP pkg and conv tires, rides like a dream in comfort, and the M8 comp exhibited a surprisingly comfortable ride when in comfort, not as good as the M850, but not bad considering what it is.
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04-18-2024, 10:37 PM | #2 |
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My M4CX is almost like a stock 440 in comfort mode. Honestly very compliant and makes a great DD.
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I’m very pleased with the ride in my G81 even with the 1000M 20/21 inch wheels lowered on the MPHAS kit. My car is a daily, I’ve done almost 20000km in the first 10 months of ownership.
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I daily drive mine as do many others and it won't beat you up at all. Is it somewhat fatiguing because it's a bit on the stiff side? Sure. It's not a luxury car. But it's entirely drivable. For comparison, I did not buy an F80 M3 because the ride was not comfortable enough for me. |
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04-19-2024, 11:32 AM | #6 |
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It's firm but compliant. In comfort, it's 100% comfortable enough to daily drive and take your family without much complaint.
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IMHO - this car is the PERFECT performance daily driver!
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04-19-2024, 11:52 AM | #8 |
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I agree it’s firm in Comfort mode but I like it that way. The roads where I live are pretty good. I could see it being more of a challenge in places with potholes everywhere if daily driving.
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04-19-2024, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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There is no “comfort mode”, that’s a non-M term. You have the ability to configure the suspension, steering, brakes, throttle, and traction control independently.
I think your question is asking about the comfort suspension setting. If so, I find it very comfortable.
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I cant speak to the vert but Im on my 3rd G80 and 2nd M8 and the M8 is not as comfortable in C mode as the G80- the suspension and damper set up in the G80 mated with the structure is better at enduring bumps and undulations.
Ive always felt that BMW finally got the chassis, spring, damper combo right with the new M and Im sure the 81 is no different.
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It is not exactly smooth like a regular 3 or 4 series in any mode, but the damping when comparing comfort vs comfort in each car is similar.
I drive in comfort suspension 99% of the time, even when other settings are in sport or sport +. Those are a bit too bouncy.
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Seems like there was some nice changes for 25 eg power up to 523, new taillights - am I missing anything?
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Thx, flat bottom?
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The G8x cars have the perfect blend of sport and comfort IMO
I actually find all three settings perfectly usable on UK roads, which are renowned for being rougher and harsher to drive on that German roads, for example - more potholes and degraded surfaces for example. Comfort is definitely comfortable - very complaint considering the car you are driving (obviously a different experience to a Merc S Class for example - of course it is!). You’d be disappointed if an M car wafted about wouldn’t you? I don’t find much difference between Sport and Sport + tbh but both are definitely more focussed than Comfort. I have my everyday “manual” mode as Sport (M1) and all-on max settings as Sport + (M2) but they are both great for everyday road use when having fun! |
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Anyway, I find precise answers more helpful when I ask questions, I just assume everyone does. I guess not.
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However to answer the OP - comfort is definitely comfort in an M4, it’s easily daily driveable and while firm, isn’t harsh at all (I should know I DD’d mine for 24k miles!) |
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