Adaptive M sport suspension

justplain · 04-02-2023, 07:08 AM

I live in South Africa and went through a preliminary config at a local dealership for a LCI G20 320D.
I want the "standard" / "sport" body style (i.e NOT the M-Sport body kit....not a fan of the front grill and rear bumper).
Apparently I cannot configure the non M-sport line car with adaptive m-sport suspension.
This seems ridiculous to me that the body kit/style is tied to the choice of suspension hardware.
I'm wondering if this is a silly local configuration restriction or if it's simply not possible regardless of territory.
(note I also cant have the M-sport passive suspension without the M-sport body line/kit)
For reference, my 2013 F30 Sportline (non-M-sport body line/style) has the adaptive suspension and I wanted to get a "like for like" replacement.
I havent driven a "standard" suspension LCI G20 at this time. When there is a demo car available I'll try it out. (though had my heart set on the adaptive setup....)
Has anyone else been able to order/config a NON M-sport body style car with the Adaptive suspension where they live? if so was it simply an available option with your build or did it to have follow a more custom order process?

I want this body style..
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Not this one

thanks!

Paulskit · 04-02-2023, 07:44 AM

You should be able to option 2VF (Adaptive M suspension) without 337 (M Body kit). The only requirement to add 2VF is 2VL. And vice versa.

P.S. Stock non M suspension will be the most comfortable one, without too much compromises on the handling. 2VF is somewhere in the middle, with 704 (M Sport, non adaptive) being the most harsh riding.

justplain · 04-03-2023, 10:31 AM

Yeah, you'd think so!
When the sales advisor tries to configure a non-m-sport body kit car with 2VF and 2VL the configurator throws an error that the configuration is not possible.
Going to have to try a non-m-sport suspension car. That may be tricky here though. Demonstrators are slim pickings and almost everything is M-Sport......sigh....

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Originally Posted by Paulskit

You should be able to option 2VF (Adaptive M suspension) without 337 (M Body kit). The only requirement to add 2VF is 2VL. And vice versa.

P.S. Stock non M suspension will be the most comfortable one, without too much compromises on the handling. 2VF is somewhere in the middle, with 704 (M Sport, non adaptive) being the most harsh riding.

Paulskit · 04-04-2023, 03:15 AM

I'm not sure, I'm on the correct site, but Configurator at bmw.co.za (I googled BMW South Africa) allows me to select exactly as mentioned, 2VF + 2VL.

Here is the link

Anyway, I don't think you're missing out with non M-Sport passive suspension. I'd be happy to choose that one as well, if it was available for M340.

justplain · 04-04-2023, 11:02 AM

Correct, you can configure it on the website

Though at the dealership when sitting with a consultant, the BMW factory configurator does not allow 2VF + 2VL.
Will see if I can get a test drive in a "Standard" car.

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Originally Posted by Paulskit

I'm not sure, I'm on the correct site, but Configurator at bmw.co.za (I googled BMW South Africa) allows me to select exactly as mentioned, 2VF + 2VL.

Here is the link

Anyway, I don't think you're missing out with non M-Sport passive suspension. I'd be happy to choose that one as well, if it was available for M340.

04-02-2023, 07:08 AM	#1
justplain New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW 320D MY2013 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cape Town, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Adaptive M sport suspension - build conflict I live in South Africa and went through a preliminary config at a local dealership for a LCI G20 320D. I want the "standard" / "sport" body style (i.e NOT the M-Sport body kit....not a fan of the front grill and rear bumper). Apparently I cannot configure the non M-sport line car with adaptive m-sport suspension. This seems ridiculous to me that the body kit/style is tied to the choice of suspension hardware. I'm wondering if this is a silly local configuration restriction or if it's simply not possible regardless of territory. (note I also cant have the M-sport passive suspension without the M-sport body line/kit) For reference, my 2013 F30 Sportline (non-M-sport body line/style) has the adaptive suspension and I wanted to get a "like for like" replacement. I havent driven a "standard" suspension LCI G20 at this time. When there is a demo car available I'll try it out. (though had my heart set on the adaptive setup....) Has anyone else been able to order/config a NON M-sport body style car with the Adaptive suspension where they live? if so was it simply an available option with your build or did it to have follow a more custom order process? I want this body style.. Not this one thanks!
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Paulskit Private 83 Rep 88 Posts Drives: M340i 2023 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kyiv iTrader: (0)	You should be able to option 2VF (Adaptive M suspension) without 337 (M Body kit). The only requirement to add 2VF is 2VL. And vice versa. P.S. Stock non M suspension will be the most comfortable one, without too much compromises on the handling. 2VF is somewhere in the middle, with 704 (M Sport, non adaptive) being the most harsh riding.
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Paulskit Private 83 Rep 88 Posts Drives: M340i 2023 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kyiv iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure, I'm on the correct site, but Configurator at bmw.co.za (I googled BMW South Africa) allows me to select exactly as mentioned, 2VF + 2VL. Here is the link Anyway, I don't think you're missing out with non M-Sport passive suspension. I'd be happy to choose that one as well, if it was available for M340.
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