[zazzau]

Originally Posted by smeal4128

Took delivery of my '25 M340xi last week. Came here to say that adaptive suspension is a non-negotiable.

Yeah heard they are much more complaint on the '25 compared to previous gen builds like mine. Congrats.

[SLGrassoPA]

Non-negotiable is right!!! This car should not be street legal without the Adaptive Suspension anywhere where the roads are less than perfect.

[jstar23]

Adaptive suspension is mandatory especially where I live. DFW has some of the worst street roads especially in Plano/Carrolton area. They don't care about maintaining concrete slabs here and potholes are a nightmare. I did a test drive with non-adaptive suspension and I could feel every single bump.

[NYC1993]

100% the Adaptive is a must have requirement. Not an expensive option. The ride is brutal without it most anywhere around the NY NJ CT tri- state area.

It should be included with the car from the factory. It comes standard on the new I4 50. Why not the M340???

[jstar23]

Originally Posted by NYC1993

100% the Adaptive is a must have requirement. Not an expensive option. The ride is brutal without it most anywhere around the NY NJ CT tri- state area.

It should be included with the car from the factory. It comes standard on the new I4 50. Why not the M340???

Because BMW wants you to pay for every single option. For example, you can easily turn M3 comp 85k price tag to 110k by going fully loaded.

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by JK479

Side question- on the LCI headlights- why does the DRL shut off when the turn signal initiates?

But when the headlights are on- the DRL stays on?

You do not need DRL to navigate so it is not a safety issue for the driver.

If it is dark enough for the headlights to be on, it would be dangerous to turn off a headlight. Especially the one lighting up the direction you are turning.

[JPRacing715]

Originally Posted by JK479

Side question- on the LCI headlights- why does the DRL shut off when the turn signal initiates?

But when the headlights are on- the DRL stays on?

The answer I got was to see the turn signal better warning other drivers you are turning

[JK479]

Originally Posted by Dan B

You do not need DRL to navigate so it is not a safety issue for the driver.

If it is dark enough for the headlights to be on, it would be dangerous to turn off a headlight. Especially the one lighting up the direction you are turning.

I think you missed my point- from the outside it looks weird when a drl is off- like when you see one.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by JPRacing715

The answer I got was to see the turn signal better warning other drivers you are turning

Okay- so that’s the practical… but… pre lci- it was really visible and all DRL were on…

[Dan B]

Originally Posted by JK479

I think you missed my point- from the outside it looks weird when a drl is off- like when you see one.

I understood the question, maybe my answer wasn't clear.

It is beccoming more common for manufacturers to turn off the DRL when a turn signal is used. This is for better visbilty for the other drivers.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by Dan B

I understood the question, maybe my answer wasn't clear.

It is beccoming more common for manufacturers to turn off the DRL when a turn signal is used. This is for better visbilty for the other drivers.

Oh okay. The new GEN x5 lci and new x3 are now “pulse” turn signals.

[SLGrassoPA]

Originally Posted by JK479

Oh okay. The new GEN x5 lci and new x3 are now “pulse” turn signals.

Good to know. But this thread is really about the Adaptive M Suspension.

[Sam Tango]

I used to think that Adaptive M Suspension was absolutely mandatory. However, installing DWS06 tires made a tremendous difference in ride quality. I don't care about Adaptive M Suspension anymore.

[SLGrassoPA]

Conti DWS06 tires are definitely a more conformable ride, compared to most others, but maybe a bit of tradeoff in terms of handling, performance. Still, the DWS06 is a great tire, I had them before and they perform well, especially in light snow!

But for me personally, the Adaptive M completely transforms the car into a decently comfortable ride over rough roads, worlds better than the standard sport suspension on the 340.. Nothing really helps with larger pot holes.

[Sam Tango]

Originally Posted by SLGrassoPA

Conti DWS06 tires are definitely a more conformable ride, compared to most others, but maybe a bit of tradeoff in terms of handling, performance. Still, the DWS06 is a great tire, I had them before and they perform well, especially in light snow!

But for me personally, the Adaptive M completely transforms the car into a decently comfortable ride over rough roads, worlds better than the standard sport suspension on the 340.. Nothing really helps with larger pot holes.

I am sure there is a big difference. However, with the run flats the ride was unbearable. I got to a place where I can live with the sport suspension with the simple change of tires.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by SLGrassoPA

Good to know. But this thread is really about the Adaptive M Suspension.

Right- sorry for the deviation

[MM70]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Search for these part numbers online, I got mine from ECS Tuning. When you get them, I can help you with the exact fender placement locations/measurements.







Look at the fender reflectors in front of your front tires. They aren't hard to find. They are very big and very orange. Now look (carefully) at the same location on my fenders.

European G26's don't have the reflectors. This restores the factory appearance the designers intended. The best ones come from IND:

https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set

The badges came in. Looking for placement tips...

[MM70]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Search for these part numbers online, I got mine from ECS Tuning. When you get them, I can help you with the exact fender placement locations/measurements.







Look at the fender reflectors in front of your front tires. They aren't hard to find. They are very big and very orange. Now look (carefully) at the same location on my fenders.

European G26's don't have the reflectors. This restores the factory appearance the designers intended. The best ones come from IND:

https://ind-distribution.com/product...-reflector-set

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Congrats!

Now get the painted reflectors and M Sport badges for that true Euro spec look.

I looked at enough pics - here it is....

[epogy]

I have the adaptive suspension but curious how stiff the suspension would be without. What's the best way to test this out?

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by MM70

I looked at enough pics - here it is....

Attachment 3602369

NICE!

[komoornik]

Originally Posted by epogy

I have the adaptive suspension but curious how stiff the suspension would be without. What's the best way to test this out?

Test drive a car that doesn't have it.

[Emily172013]

Adaptive suspension is one of the few options I omitted when I ordered my 2020 M340i. I had it equipped with 18in non run flats. It's been from Utah to New York; Wisc. to New Orleans, and I'm totally happy with the ride and glad I saved the money.