Sport suspension on rough roads

e90jamaica · 05-05-2005, 07:04 PM

hey owners,

does the sport suspension feel overly harsh on rough roads/potholes? i have read that it is much better than the previous ride (E46), but would love to have actual experiences in the E90... thanks.

mfstout · 05-05-2005, 09:07 PM

I did not have a very long test-drive, but from what i could tell if you're concerned about the sports suspension on rough roads, don't be. The e90 has a new suspension system that feels very good on tough roads. It's almost too good, but it is very comfortable, still feels the road, but not in a bad way at all. You'll be fine with the sports package. Put your mind at ease. And...

drive fast.

sparky

CaptJack · 05-05-2005, 09:18 PM

I just put 50 miles on my 330i with Sport Pkg. today (first day) and it feels smoother than the e46 with standard suspension.

e90jamaica · 05-05-2005, 11:31 PM

thanks a lot, that helps... Roads in Jamaica are improving but still 3rd World.

Capt Jack, i've been following your posts, congrats!

pharding · 05-06-2005, 07:33 AM

I live in Chicago. We have 3rd world roads compaable to Jamaica. Potholes are jarring for any car with any suspension. Sport suspension handles them well though. I have sport on my e60. I highly recommend sport suspension.

siriusinvestor · 05-06-2005, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pharding

I live in Chicago. We have 3rd world roads compaable to Jamaica. Potholes are jarring for any car with any suspension. Sport suspension handles them well though. I have sport on my e60. I highly recommend sport suspension.

Ditto that, I live in New York! LOL 3rd World Roads are the standard over here as well.

MarkA · 05-06-2005, 08:10 AM

We have loads of cobbles (brick laid roads) and open roads badly broken up by the roots of trees. The E90 on sports suspension laughed at them!

Ride is excellent on sports suspension.

e90jamaica · 05-06-2005, 12:18 PM

LOL i guess we're not so bad then... that's great, sports suspension is a done deal.

ziv · 05-06-2005, 12:37 PM

I agree 100% with CaptJack. I drove this car for 350 miles. His assessment is totally correct. I used to have a 330Ci with sports.

05-05-2005, 07:04 PM	#1
e90jamaica New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2005 E90 320d Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston, Jamaica iTrader: (0)	Sport suspension on rough roads hey owners, does the sport suspension feel overly harsh on rough roads/potholes? i have read that it is much better than the previous ride (E46), but would love to have actual experiences in the E90... thanks.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-05-2005, 09:07 PM	#2
mfstout Lieutenant 20 Rep 429 Posts Drives: e92 328i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	No worries I did not have a very long test-drive, but from what i could tell if you're concerned about the sports suspension on rough roads, don't be. The e90 has a new suspension system that feels very good on tough roads. It's almost too good, but it is very comfortable, still feels the road, but not in a bad way at all. You'll be fine with the sports package. Put your mind at ease. And... drive fast. sparky
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-05-2005, 09:18 PM	#3
CaptJack Mach 1 in a BMW 9 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Ride I just put 50 miles on my 330i with Sport Pkg. today (first day) and it feels smoother than the e46 with standard suspension.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-05-2005, 11:31 PM	#4
e90jamaica New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2005 E90 320d Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston, Jamaica iTrader: (0)	great thanks a lot, that helps... Roads in Jamaica are improving but still 3rd World. Capt Jack, i've been following your posts, congrats!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2005, 07:33 AM	#5
pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I live in Chicago. We have 3rd world roads compaable to Jamaica. Potholes are jarring for any car with any suspension. Sport suspension handles them well though. I have sport on my e60. I highly recommend sport suspension. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2005, 08:10 AM	#7
MarkA Resident Nürburgring Junkie 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 320Si Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	We have loads of cobbles (brick laid roads) and open roads badly broken up by the roots of trees. The E90 on sports suspension laughed at them! Ride is excellent on sports suspension.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2005, 12:18 PM	#8
e90jamaica New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2005 E90 320d Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston, Jamaica iTrader: (0)	LOL i guess we're not so bad then... that's great, sports suspension is a done deal.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2005, 12:37 PM	#9
ziv Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 330i, SG, Sport Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I agree 100% with CaptJack. I drove this car for 350 miles. His assessment is totally correct. I used to have a 330Ci with sports.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search