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I will say that I think I will enjoy the IAS part of the DHP, though. It definitely helps the car feel smaller in tight spaces. The only oddity I've noticed is decelerating in a turn - think a cloverleaf exit off of a highway. IAS turns the rear wheels in somewhere around 40mph. So, once you cross that threshold and the rear wheels turn in it almost feels like you're starting to oversteer, even if you're nowhere near handling limits. It's really subtle, but the first 2 or 3 times can be a little weird. That will probably just take a little getting used to. So far, though, no issues with having ordered DHP.
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I went ahead and ordered it without test driving it. Call me crazy! I'll check back in come January.
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The problem on the 530 and 540 when you spec DHP is that you lose the stiffer springs from the 704 m-sport suspension. So on DHP you're getting softer springs then the dampers stiffen up to compensate for that when you put the car in sport mode, but it still isn't to the same level as the 704 m-sport suspension, which is really the perfect balance of performance and comfort. On the M cars and the M550, selecting DHP does not eliminate the stiffer springs like it does in the other models |
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11-23-2017, 02:31 PM | #9 | |
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Albeit, dhp is an expensive option but in my opinion the 704 suspension is too harsh for the terrible city roads I drive every day. On the freeway or on mountain roads I switch to sport or sport plus and it tightens everything up. Around town I use either sport individual, adaptive or comfort because I don't need to feel every single bump or pothole. Not to mention, the dhp option allows the car to corner completely flat without any body roll unlike the other suspension options. If the roads were better and consistent here I might have considered saving the $ and going with the 704 but frankly I think a $70k+ car should have an adaptive suspension. I'm my opinion the main issue is the electronic steering, it's way too light especially at low speeds. BMW should tighten it up with software updates. |
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For me, DHP+new tires gets to be too much money... It's a bit like the B&W sound system where I know I would enjoy it, but I don't want to spend so much extra money for it. It's a slippery slope, and there's only so much I want to spend on cars... You know how it goes - the M5 or E63S are even nicer, so why not get that, or the Panamera is nicer, etc. I set a limit at $80K, so that I don't slide down the slippery slope...
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For me, although 704 is a better passive suspension than standard (or just DDC), it can't be softened for poor roads. That is it's negative, particularly as I carry passengers. |
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They didn’t think about this in the heavier F10 but they did it for the Gran Coupe, where you could get the 704 suspension with the DHP. So, it really didn’t need stiffer springs.
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I've had BMWs with and with our Dynamic Handling. You can always notice the difference at higher speeds around bends. Once you have it you won't regret it, the driving dynamics is probably one of the biggest reasons people buy a BMW. I will never order a BMW without it again.
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Makes a noticeable difference at every speed but especially at highway speeds and on the twisties. Highly recommended. Had it in my F10. Drove the G30 (540, 550) with and without. Couldn't imagine buying it without (would have probably gone with the E43 if it wasn't an option, TBH). Also got to compare M550i with and without. The difference was even greater on the 550i relative to the 540i, which came as a surprise since I thought the 550 was supposed to be set up to be sportier. The extra weight really makes itself known without DHP. I found the 540i w/ DHP to be the sweet spot for handling, but YMMV.
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Considering DHP as well for an M550xi
I'm wondering if it a question of DHP improving Ride Quality/Handling from a 7 to a 10? or is the improvement more like a 3 without DHP and a 10 with DHP? Where on the scale 1 is crappy and 10 is really good. Trying to justify the price since it is currently a $3600* add on! *My first BMW purchase, a second-hand 1995 318i, was a little over that price. And that 318i had the best handling and ride quality I've ever experienced in a BMW and I've owned quite a few since then When you read the definition of what DHP does you would think DHP would already be included in the standard built of any 5 series! Rather the two main characteristics OF a sports sedan, handling and ride quality, seem to be packaged as an exotic option....on a BMW sports sedan?! Am I crazy!!!? Quote:
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