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      03-28-2012, 07:51 AM   #101
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Originally Posted by Pex5 View Post
The 550 had ARS which is the hydraulic anti-roll bar (front and rear). That's only part of adaptive drive. The other part is the variable shocks (which the 550 didn't have - thank god). I believe its these shocks that I have an issue with. That's why I liked the 550s ride and handling, but not so much with our X5.

Thing is...I did my homework and All X6s (from 08' onward) with adaptive drive use the same part number shock absorbers.

regards, DRP
That just doesn't make sense.. If the shock's are variable, how would they not be "softer" than the standard ones when not in sport mode. My point here is that you continue to say the issue is with Adaptive Drive and I disagree with this. Either a) something is wrong with your X5 or b) for some strange reason, the X5 with Adaptive Drive rides worse than the one without (once again, this would not make sense). This board is filled with people (ok, I've only read X6 owners for the most part) who say Adaptive Drive actually makes things smoother (something I would have to agree with - mostly because my X6 rides really smooth). I really think you need to find a dealer with an X5 with adaptive drive and one without (was pretty easy when I was looking) and test drive them both back to back. I'm curious what you find. Like I said, I'll bet something is wrong with your X5.
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