[Poochie]

It sucks how non-M vehicles incorporate the M Adaptive suspension, stock; which works great for handling and also it can adjust the dampers, on the fly, to work with in tandem with the DSC system for emergency situations.

However, for which I assumed is a cost factor, the M2C is lacking it a vital piece of modern automotive technology.. Even the M4 CS includes this feature and they removed the door handles in that car; in the name of weight reduction..

Anyone else feels they overlooked an importation feature or is it a 'take it or leave it' situation?

[chmura]

I’m glad it doesn’t have it. If you want it get m3/m4.

Not sure why people are complaining of the equpitment the M2 doesn’t have. What’s next? The M2 is too small in size?

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by chmura

I'm glad it doesn't have it. If you want it get m3/m4.

Not sure why people are complaining of the equpitment the M2 doesn't have. What's next? The M2 is too small in size?

No one is complaining, just saying if they going to offer a configurable M1 and M2 button; in 2018, the suspension should be factored in also.

And I would take an M4 if it was a little smaller.. You know, like a M2C..

[MiSchnell]

I feel the M2 should be a purist's car. If the company saves any production costs by not offering luxury options like adaptive suspension, moonroofs or electric seats, then I'm all for leaving them out.

[RocketBoots]

I found the adaptive suspension to be fairly useless. The M4 GTS doesn't have adaptive suspension. I'm happy they didn't "include" this, and force us to pay for an option. Also, it's easier to go coilovers, with no need for a module or coding.

[pz619]

I have the adaptive suspension on my current car along with the last, it’s not great. It’s barely noticeable. Static is fine.

[Poochie]

I live in New York City, crater central, so I might be a little more biased towards more comfortable suspension on mandatory 19 inch wheels..

[Smindustries]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Even the M4 CS includes this feature and they removed the door handles in that car; in the name of weight reduction..

They didn't exactly remove the door handles:

[Spa2k]

Adaptive suspension was the only thing I really wanted that I couldn’t get on the M2 LCI. It would have been an extra $2K I’d have spent on the car, if the system were as good as it is on the GT 350 I’d owned previously. (That and the flat-plane engine were the only things to like, BTW.) Properly set up, adaptive suspension is amazing technology; any cars I buy in the future that offer it as an option will have it.

[Junni]

I get why BMW didn't add it, but I would love it if it came as an option, which I would certainly take. I had the adaptive M Sport suspension on my 418d GC F36 and have it on my current 330d F30. Great option which gives you a bit of two worlds at a push of a button. And the extra comfort on our Belgian roads wouldn't be that bad

[M3_WC]

My buddy purposely didn’t get adaptive suspension on his M4.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Poochie

However, for which I assumed is a cost factor, the M2C is lacking it a vital piece of modern automotive technology.. Even the M4 CS includes this feature and they removed the door handles in that car; in the name of weight reduction..

Why are you comparing a Competition model to a CS model. CS models carry a 50% increase in msrp over their base counterpart. Some of you need to get this special model BS out of your head.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Spa2k

Adaptive suspension was the only thing I really wanted that I couldn’t get on the M2 LCI. It would have been an extra $2K I’d have spent on the car, if the system were as good as it is on the GT 350 I’d owned previously. (That and the flat-plane engine were the only things to like, BTW.) Properly set up, adaptive suspension is amazing technology; any cars I buy in the future that offer it as an option will have it.

The GT350 magnetic suspension is far surperior to the M4 adaptive suspension. Different technologies.

I’d actually prefer the 2way Mperf coilovers, to the antiquated adaptive suspension. BMW really needs to get in the magnetic shock game.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by RocketBoots

I found the adaptive suspension to be fairly useless. The M4 GTS doesn't have adaptive suspension. I'm happy they didn't "include" this, and force us to pay for an option. Also, it's easier to go coilovers, with no need for a module or coding.

Originally Posted by M3_WC

The GT350 magnetic suspension is far surperior to the M4 adaptive suspension. Different technologies.

I'd actually prefer the 2way Mperf coilovers, to the antiquated adaptive suspension. BMW really needs to get in the magnetic shock game.

Same here. M3/M4 adaptive suspension just sounds fancy but it actually isn't as advanced as they advertise. A good coilover system such as Ohlins on an M3/M4 not only improves handling significantly but also provides more comfort as well compared to the adaptive suspension.

[Poochie]

https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/maga...nd-bmw-m4.html

It sounds expensive to included, I guess it will eventually trickle down into the M2 by the next generation..

[yaymitch]

BMW's adaptive suspension is not very good anyway. Not compared to the magnetic suspension in other car brands like GM, Ford and Audi for example.

[six-n-twins53]

One of the reasons I went with the m2 was to avoid hi tech suspension systems.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by yaymitch

BMW's adaptive suspension is not very good anyway. Not compared to the magnetic suspension in other car brands like GM, Ford and Audi for example.

+1 GM has perfected their magnetic ride.

[KevinM]

My M5 and Z4M coupe don't have adaptive suspension and I don't miss it at all. My M3 does, and to be honest I can't tell much of a difference between the settings. I'd rather M just dial in the best suspension overall and call it a day.

[Cavpilot2k]

I'm actually glad it doesn't have it.
I'm a curmudgeon though, who doesn't think cars need modes for anything. To me, a car should have a good suspension for its purpose. Same with engine modes (my car will never see Comfort mode in action - I even hate comfort mode on service loaners).

I want a car to drive how it drives, sound how it sounds, and feel how it feels. No need for adaptive anything (I always drive MT's, so shift points are a moot point).

But to each his own. I wouldn't mind if the M2C offered the OPTION for adaptive suspension, which I would kindly take a pass on, but I, for one, am glad it isn't forced on us.

[Smindustries]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

+1 GM has perfected their magnetic ride.

I should hope so. GM and Delphi own the patents and license it to Acura, Audi, Ferrari, and anyone else using magnetic ride.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Smindustries

I should hope so. GM and Delphi own the patents and license it to Acura, Audi, Ferrari, and anyone else using magnetic ride.

When it was first introduced on STS, it was not. 15+ years of r&d, endless testing miles...it has now been perfected. Combined that with their world class alpha chassis. That is why GM is hitting chassis/ride/steering dynamics out of the park.