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      07-09-2015, 01:06 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Canaletto View Post
The link you provided seems to be to a discussion of the 3 series. I certainly wouldn't draw any conclusions about the 2 series from it.
I would. It is the same comparison done on M3/4 and F3x, M2x.

Adaptive M works the same on all platforms, and can be additionally programmed. Passive also works the same - one setting, does not react. Driver 'feel' - or the dependent variable, on any specific platform is the result of chassis characteristics (independent variable) but affected by intervening passive vs adaptive, and road bump physics or Adaptive M ability to adjust to road angles, bumps etc remain advantages over a passive no matter the chassis.

Same reason Jag options it, Porsche (cayman, 911)- it is a costly extra except for BMW - 1000$ on top of sport suspension it is a steal.

Without it, I would be booking 4-6 alignments a year, not 1-2.
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