2009 25i DCT. Does this have Adaptive Suspension?

rosefold · 02-09-2011, 05:09 PM

Newbie so be gentle?

Just bought a fantastic 2009 Z4 35i DCT version.

Blurb from seller was...

BMW Z4 35I SDRIVE 2DR DCT"1 OWNER 4800 MILES", 2 Doors, Automatic, Convertible, Petrol, 2009 09 Reg, 4800 miles, Metallic Silver, 1 Owner. Awesome top of the range "new model" Z4 3.0 35I S DRIVE AUTO 7 SPEED" titanium silver with coral red leather trim,sat nav bluetooth usb,heated memory seats,19" light V spoke alloys,car cover,sports leather wheel and paddle pack,sports seats,front and rear pdc,cruise with brake,high beam assist,bmw assist,covered only 4800 miles from new with 1 owner,still under bmw warranty,electric hard top,as new must see.in stock now!!!

My question is...

Does the UK spec 35i model with 7 speed auto DCT come with the Adaptive suspension option??

Many thanks
Billy

taYab · 02-09-2011, 06:19 PM

To get the sports suspension, you have to have sports package or M package I believe.
But, UK might be different since this info is based on US model.

Memphis1 · 02-09-2011, 06:48 PM

this guy seems to be running them for a while so you might want to try him,

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1546113

ManiacGT · 02-10-2011, 02:23 AM

In the UK you must order the car with adaptive suspension, I know, I have it. Its a £960 option as I recall.

To see if you have it, either ask BMW for the factory spec, or, look under the car, at the end of the strut is a small bell shaped object, this is the electro magnet, it has a cable running from/to it.

Also, test drive it on a rough surface and switch between normal and sport +, you'll soon know if you have it as the results are either in your head, or down your spine! lol

Dr Stig 2 · 02-10-2011, 03:53 PM

Its easy to notice if you are driving. Especially if you have the 19" wheels.
Normal mode makes for a slightly floaty ride in comparison to the harder sports and sports+ setting.

I find I flip into normal mode just before I come up to the worst sections of bumpy roads and then flick back to sports once past them.
When I forget, the car and road remind me very quickly.

What I would like to see is a separation of the adaptive dampers from the throttle / gearbox and steering sharpness with the normal/sport/sport+ button.

Many times I would prefer to have the softer damper settings but the faster box and throttle.

02-09-2011, 05:09 PM	#1
rosefold Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Z4 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	2009 25i DCT. Does this have Adaptive Suspension? Newbie so be gentle? Just bought a fantastic 2009 Z4 35i DCT version. Blurb from seller was... BMW Z4 35I SDRIVE 2DR DCT"1 OWNER 4800 MILES", 2 Doors, Automatic, Convertible, Petrol, 2009 09 Reg, 4800 miles, Metallic Silver, 1 Owner. Awesome top of the range "new model" Z4 3.0 35I S DRIVE AUTO 7 SPEED" titanium silver with coral red leather trim,sat nav bluetooth usb,heated memory seats,19" light V spoke alloys,car cover,sports leather wheel and paddle pack,sports seats,front and rear pdc,cruise with brake,high beam assist,bmw assist,covered only 4800 miles from new with 1 owner,still under bmw warranty,electric hard top,as new must see.in stock now!!! My question is... Does the UK spec 35i model with 7 speed auto DCT come with the Adaptive suspension option?? Many thanks Billy
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02-09-2011, 06:19 PM	#2
taYab Captain 30 Rep 717 Posts Drives: '06 E60 '09 E89 '14 F25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	To get the sports suspension, you have to have sports package or M package I believe. But, UK might be different since this info is based on US model. __________________ 2006 E60 Gone! 2009 E89 Gone! 2014 F25 !!
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02-09-2011, 06:48 PM	#3
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	this guy seems to be running them for a while so you might want to try him, http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1546113 __________________
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02-10-2011, 02:23 AM	#4
ManiacGT Major 85 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	In the UK you must order the car with adaptive suspension, I know, I have it. Its a £960 option as I recall. To see if you have it, either ask BMW for the factory spec, or, look under the car, at the end of the strut is a small bell shaped object, this is the electro magnet, it has a cable running from/to it. Also, test drive it on a rough surface and switch between normal and sport +, you'll soon know if you have it as the results are either in your head, or down your spine! lol
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02-10-2011, 03:53 PM	#5
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane 53 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW Z4 35is [10.00] 2013 BMW X5 30d [0.00]	Its easy to notice if you are driving. Especially if you have the 19" wheels. Normal mode makes for a slightly floaty ride in comparison to the harder sports and sports+ setting. I find I flip into normal mode just before I come up to the worst sections of bumpy roads and then flick back to sports once past them. When I forget, the car and road remind me very quickly. What I would like to see is a separation of the adaptive dampers from the throttle / gearbox and steering sharpness with the normal/sport/sport+ button. Many times I would prefer to have the softer damper settings but the faster box and throttle. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia
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