Adaptive suspension worth it? M340

GA/\/\/\/\A_CT · 12-21-2022, 07:22 AM

Is the adaptive suspension worth searching for on an m340?

It was a cheap ($700) option but I’m not finding many cars for sale with it.

Coming from a 2016 340 track handling package car that had adaptive suspension I was quite interested to hear what everyone thought. I really enjoyed it on my 2016.

Thanks!

Dairdevyld · 12-21-2022, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GA/\/\/\/\A_CT

Is the adaptive suspension worth searching for on an m340?

It was a cheap ($700) option but I’m not finding many cars for sale with it.

Coming from a 2016 340 track handling package car that had adaptive suspension I was quite interested to hear what everyone thought. I really enjoyed it on my 2016.

Thanks!

On our roads? I would think so. I noticed the same thing when looking at pre-LCI's. Not a lot of them for sale that optioned for Adaptive Suspension. CT roads are slowly getting better but we definitely have a ton of rough spots across the state so I'd say you'll need all the help you can get.

Where in CT are you?

GA/\/\/\/\A_CT · 12-21-2022, 03:45 PM

I’m in new canaan. You?

whofelt · 12-22-2022, 10:29 AM

No

Dairdevyld · 12-22-2022, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GA/\/\/\/\A_CT

I’m in new canaan. You?

I'm in Higganum, work in New Haven.

Jbrock22 · 12-23-2022, 07:14 AM

Yes

///Medge · 12-23-2022, 12:39 PM

I find it worth it.

TheFatArmadillo · 12-23-2022, 02:13 PM

I like it. I’ve had adaptive suspension in past cars where the change from one setting to another wasn’t that noticeable. I find the difference on the 340 to be noticeable. I would spec a car with it again.

Mkj0811 · 12-24-2022, 02:29 PM

I’ve never driven a car with it but I did a lot of research prior to ordering my car and everything I’ve seen so far says it’s worth it !

wtwo3 · 12-25-2022, 04:21 PM

The m340i with the standard m-sport suspension is pretty harsh IMO. Adaptive suspension is the one option I regret not checking when I ordered my car.

ham340 · 12-25-2022, 09:13 PM

Due to parts shortages the adaptive suspension option was in and out of availability the past couple years. I wasn't able to option it on mine but I don't think the ride is harsh at all but I live in NC and do not have RFT.

Burrcold · 12-25-2022, 10:49 PM

Absolutely.

bimleaf · 12-26-2022, 03:55 AM

How hard is it to retrofit the adaptive suspension?

Ratledge · 12-28-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bimleaf

How hard is it to retrofit the adaptive suspension?

Not practical, but according to an ad in the latest Roundel you can get it activated on most 2019 and any 2021+ vehicle that uses their Drive online stuff.

It will possibly turn out not to be that easy, but it should be. They provided four mini (2 or 3 page) guides for that, Driver Assistant Pro package and several others that I already have on order.

bimleaf · 01-02-2023, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratledge

Not practical, but according to an ad in the latest Roundel you can get it activated on most 2019 and any 2021+ vehicle that uses their Drive online stuff.

It will possibly turn out not to be that easy, but it should be. They provided four mini (2 or 3 page) guides for that, Driver Assistant Pro package and several others that I already have on order.

It’s possible? Don’t need hardware exchange?

B58-M340iX · 01-03-2023, 12:37 AM

Don't hesitate - adaptive is worth it.

Ratledge · 01-03-2023, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bimleaf

It’s possible? Don’t need hardware exchange?

Some items like Driver Assistant Pro package have 2021+ in the fine print, but as I recall this only needs 2019 or later

bimleaf · 01-05-2023, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratledge

Some items like Driver Assistant Pro package have 2021+ in the fine print, but as I recall this only needs 2019 or later

So it’s a matter of getting the fsc and activating the feature?

DenHaag3er · 01-05-2023, 10:23 AM

Yes bargain for 700.

tturedraider · 01-05-2023, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratledge

Not practical, but according to an ad in the latest Roundel you can get it activated on most 2019 and any 2021+ vehicle that uses their Drive online stuff.

It will possibly turn out not to be that easy, but it should be. They provided four mini (2 or 3 page) guides for that, Driver Assistant Pro package and several others that I already have on order.

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Originally Posted by bimleaf

It’s possible? Don’t need hardware exchange?

Personally, I find that virtually impossible to believe. I don’t believe BMWAG would put the mechanicals on every single car built.

Dairdevyld · 01-06-2023, 12:55 PM

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Personally, I find that virtually impossible to believe. I don’t believe BMWAG would put the mechanicals on every single car built.

Totally agree. This isn't just some software patch, there's a hardware component that I don't see them just putting in vehicles and then leaving deactivated.

tturedraider · 01-06-2023, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratledge

Not practical, but according to an ad in the latest Roundel you can get it activated on most 2019 and any 2021+ vehicle that uses their Drive online stuff.

It will possibly turn out not to be that easy, but it should be. They provided four mini (2 or 3 page) guides for that, Driver Assistant Pro package and several others that I already have on order.

??? I just looked through the Jan-Feb ‘23, Dec ‘22, and Nov ‘22 issues and I cannot find an ad like you mention.

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ham340 Private First Class 86 Rep 189 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	Due to parts shortages the adaptive suspension option was in and out of availability the past couple years. I wasn't able to option it on mine but I don't think the ride is harsh at all but I live in NC and do not have RFT.
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