F55 Question
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F55 Question
I'm trying to understand how the F55 MSRC option compares to the stock suspension, and Z51.
If it's in tour mode, is it essentially the same as (or close to) the stock suspension? And is the sport mode closer to the Z51 suspension?
Does the suspension have a dynamic component to it while driving, or is it statically in tour or sport mode? If it is dynamic, how does that benefit the car/driver?
Sorry to sound a little ignorant, just wondering what exactly $1,995 gets you.
Thanks...
If it's in tour mode, is it essentially the same as (or close to) the stock suspension? And is the sport mode closer to the Z51 suspension?
Does the suspension have a dynamic component to it while driving, or is it statically in tour or sport mode? If it is dynamic, how does that benefit the car/driver?
Sorry to sound a little ignorant, just wondering what exactly $1,995 gets you.
Thanks...
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Tour Mode makes the car float smoothly over bumpy roads. Sport Mode tightens up the suspension for a sporty ride. You will feel the bumps in this mode. The F55 is the best of both worlds. Z51 owners will soon chime in soon and try to convince you that you should buy a Z51. I have no regrets about buying my F55.
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The optional F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension adds to the Standard suspension magneto-rheological dampers that are able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride and body control.
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Originally Posted by 71SoCal
Does the suspension have a dynamic component to it while driving, or is it statically in tour or sport mode? If it is dynamic, how does that benefit the car/driver?
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Originally Posted by 71SoCal
I'm trying to understand how the F55 MSRC option compares to the stock suspension, and Z51.
If it's in tour mode, is it essentially the same as (or close to) the stock suspension? And is the sport mode closer to the Z51 suspension?
Does the suspension have a dynamic component to it while driving, or is it statically in tour or sport mode? If it is dynamic, how does that benefit the car/driver?
Sorry to sound a little ignorant, just wondering what exactly $1,995 gets you.
Thanks...
If it's in tour mode, is it essentially the same as (or close to) the stock suspension? And is the sport mode closer to the Z51 suspension?
Does the suspension have a dynamic component to it while driving, or is it statically in tour or sport mode? If it is dynamic, how does that benefit the car/driver?
Sorry to sound a little ignorant, just wondering what exactly $1,995 gets you.
Thanks...
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Originally Posted by JimTN
The optional F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension adds to the Standard suspension magneto-rheological dampers that are able to detect road surfaces and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride and body control.
