Is "Sport" real Passive?

e46e92love · 05-08-2010, 02:29 AM

Hey guys & gals, it seems that over the years the consensus is that for EDC, COMFORT & SPORT modes are passive/static, while NORMAL mode is active (along with this has come many debates on whether as a result NORMAL is the fastest setting because of its active characteristics which ultimately can lead to NORMAL being stiffer at times then SPORT).

However, in the description of the Comp Pckg on the BMW website, as well as in the first review of the Comp Pckg (by Autoexpress) they indicate that "SPORT mode software has been enhanced".

So my question is, does this show that since "software changes" can affect SPORT, that SPORT is in fact an "active" mode? Or are they using the term software, but in reality all it means is they have recalibrate the static settings of the shocks which are implemented upon selecting SPORT?

Love to hear everyone's thoughts on the matter.

Cheers,
e46e92

FruitCake · 05-08-2010, 05:58 AM

want to know also

AMPowerJ · 05-08-2010, 08:45 AM

I always thought both Comfort and Normal were active as necessary.

e46e92love · 05-09-2010, 10:09 PM

Such an entertaining thread with so many responses........

Cheers,
e46e92

05-08-2010, 02:29 AM	#1
e46e92love Brigadier General 237 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Is "Sport" real Passive? Hey guys & gals, it seems that over the years the consensus is that for EDC, COMFORT & SPORT modes are passive/static, while NORMAL mode is active (along with this has come many debates on whether as a result NORMAL is the fastest setting because of its active characteristics which ultimately can lead to NORMAL being stiffer at times then SPORT). However, in the description of the Comp Pckg on the BMW website, as well as in the first review of the Comp Pckg (by Autoexpress) they indicate that "SPORT mode software has been enhanced". So my question is, does this show that since "software changes" can affect SPORT, that SPORT is in fact an "active" mode? Or are they using the term software, but in reality all it means is they have recalibrate the static settings of the shocks which are implemented upon selecting SPORT? Love to hear everyone's thoughts on the matter. Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan. Last edited by e46e92love; 05-08-2010 at 09:34 PM..
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05-08-2010, 05:58 AM	#2
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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 419 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	I always thought both Comfort and Normal were active as necessary. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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e46e92love Brigadier General 237 Rep 3,303 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things iTrader: (0)	Such an entertaining thread with so many responses........ Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.
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