2013 X5 M Sport

SJTrance · 02-08-2022, 06:01 PM

I have a 2013 X5 X35i M Sport package. I'm coming from a 2019 X3 30i (4cl). The X3 was buttery smooth and handled the rough NYC roads beautifully. It felt light, flickable and handled pretty nicely. I know that the X5 is a good 800 pounds heavier. It's got 79,000 miles so I'm sure the shocks have lost some of its performance. It drives like, well, a 10 year old heavy car. I kind of like it and I kind of don't. I don't have adaptive drive, nor do I have airbags in the back (I think). Here are some questions:

1. It has the S226 "sports suspension settings". What is the difference between this and non sport?

2. If I replaced the shocks/struts, would it feel refreshed and smooth?

3. What should I order from ecs or fcpeuro to replace this?

4. I'm not interested in lowering it because I don't want a rougher ride. But I definitely don't want to raise it either. I know people rave about the KW kit but I definitely don't want to spend that kind of money. Does any aftermarket shocks/struts provide a good daily driver comfortable performance?

Kapsona · 02-09-2022, 08:04 AM

Don't know about 2019 x3 driveability, but I have driven a lot of new 2018 2019 2020 BMW various models especially the X series, at the same time I have the same car as you have, 2013 X5 e70 35i mine driving perfectly. By the way, compared to the newer x1 x2 x5 x6 non m performance m package one my x5 drives better. My friend owns x3 I will test it and also provide my feedback.

Regarding parts, you need to replace suspension. If you able to provide the vin code I will give you the exact part numbers that come with your car from the factory.

Techne · 02-09-2022, 08:30 AM

also consider losing the run flat tires, they make for a harsher ride.

SJTrance · 02-09-2022, 05:49 PM

The car is currently on snow tires so that would be a big factor. I will be getting DWS 06 Plus tires this Friday!

This is my vin:

5UXZV4C51D0E10191

135ivert · 02-11-2022, 02:46 PM

1. It has the S226 "sports suspension settings". What is the difference between this and non sport?
Most X5's have "Sports Suspension Delete." I assume it's revised springs & shocks/struts.

2. If I replaced the shocks/struts, would it feel refreshed and smooth?
Probably the biggest thing affecting the ride is the 20" RFT's. You lose some steering feel going to the non-RFT's, but it's not terrible.

I had 93K on my 2013 X5 M-Sport and the suspension was still very good. I had just gotten back from a 1800 mile road trip and it was a delight the entire time.

SJTrance · 02-11-2022, 05:52 PM

Ok. I put on the DWS 06 Plus tires and it's a night and day difference from the snow tires. I can live with this. The ride is still a little bouncier and stiffer than the F15 X5 and the current X5 that I drove. The current X5 feels like a boat. Total disconnection from the road.

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SJTrance Private 20 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2002 Ducati 900 Supersport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	2013 X5 M sport suspension question I have a 2013 X5 X35i M Sport package. I'm coming from a 2019 X3 30i (4cl). The X3 was buttery smooth and handled the rough NYC roads beautifully. It felt light, flickable and handled pretty nicely. I know that the X5 is a good 800 pounds heavier. It's got 79,000 miles so I'm sure the shocks have lost some of its performance. It drives like, well, a 10 year old heavy car. I kind of like it and I kind of don't. I don't have adaptive drive, nor do I have airbags in the back (I think). Here are some questions: 1. It has the S226 "sports suspension settings". What is the difference between this and non sport? 2. If I replaced the shocks/struts, would it feel refreshed and smooth? 3. What should I order from ecs or fcpeuro to replace this? 4. I'm not interested in lowering it because I don't want a rougher ride. But I definitely don't want to raise it either. I know people rave about the KW kit but I definitely don't want to spend that kind of money. Does any aftermarket shocks/struts provide a good daily driver comfortable performance?
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Kapsona Private 22 Rep 95 Posts Drives: BMW e92 328i. BMW e82 128i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Don't know about 2019 x3 driveability, but I have driven a lot of new 2018 2019 2020 BMW various models especially the X series, at the same time I have the same car as you have, 2013 X5 e70 35i mine driving perfectly. By the way, compared to the newer x1 x2 x5 x6 non m performance m package one my x5 drives better. My friend owns x3 I will test it and also provide my feedback. Regarding parts, you need to replace suspension. If you able to provide the vin code I will give you the exact part numbers that come with your car from the factory.
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Techne New Member 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Stumptown, OR iTrader: (0)	also consider losing the run flat tires, they make for a harsher ride.
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SJTrance Private 20 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2002 Ducati 900 Supersport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	The car is currently on snow tires so that would be a big factor. I will be getting DWS 06 Plus tires this Friday! This is my vin: 5UXZV4C51D0E10191
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135ivert Lieutenant 64 Rep 522 Posts Drives: E88 135i,E70 X5M,E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	1. It has the S226 "sports suspension settings". What is the difference between this and non sport? Most X5's have "Sports Suspension Delete." I assume it's revised springs & shocks/struts. 2. If I replaced the shocks/struts, would it feel refreshed and smooth? Probably the biggest thing affecting the ride is the 20" RFT's. You lose some steering feel going to the non-RFT's, but it's not terrible. I had 93K on my 2013 X5 M-Sport and the suspension was still very good. I had just gotten back from a 1800 mile road trip and it was a delight the entire time.
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SJTrance Private 20 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2002 Ducati 900 Supersport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Ok. I put on the DWS 06 Plus tires and it's a night and day difference from the snow tires. I can live with this. The ride is still a little bouncier and stiffer than the F15 X5 and the current X5 that I drove. The current X5 feels like a boat. Total disconnection from the road.
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