07-01-2016, 06:36 AM | #1 |
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What is Variable Damper Control (VDC)?
I'm in the market for a 640d M Sport and came across some cars with the Variable Damper Control (VDC) specced and was wondering what this was.
I've had a look at the description for VDC on the BMW website: "The Dynamic Damper Control makes it possible to ideally adjust the damper characteristics to suit any given driving situation, improving comfort and driving dynamics. In addition to the standard COMFORT setting, which minimises bumps and other unpleasant vehicle movements, there are two other programs available: the SPORT and SPORT+ modes. In these modes, the dampers are automatically tightened to allow for a sportier driving style." I test drove a 640d M Sport with no VDC, and I was able to change the driving characteristics of the car using the Drive Performance Controls on the center console. So how is this different from a car with VDC specced? Does the VDC give me more options to play around with in terms of suspension stiffness etc? and are these settings accessed via the iDrive system or is there separate buttons on the center console/steering wheel? Thanks |
07-01-2016, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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There are two driving options for the suspension the cheaper VDC and the pricey adaptive drive.
Essentially the VDC gives you dampers which softened or made harder depending on driving setting, all 6 series come with the drive performance control on, but VDC cars also have additional options which is the "Comfort+" setting. BMW's online description is very confusing and not really giving a full picture. Standard Cars without VDC/Adaptive Drive: Eco Pro Comfort Sport Sport+ VDC cars: Eco Pro Comfort Comfort+ Sport Sport+ |
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07-01-2016, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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There's a definite improvement in smoothness in Comfort+ over standard Comfort. Bumps in the road are quieter and less likely to be felt.
I'm on RFT's at the moment so may contribute to the stiffer feel in comfort, so I can only imagine how much smoother it will be when on non-RFTs. |
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Mines got VDC and I've got the comfort plus option, but have never used it lol |
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12-30-2016, 03:18 PM | #7 |
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If is confusing I went for VDC and comfrot+ reminds me of a old c class Merc and can rock you to sleep on the motor way but make a nice differance on roads in pot hole Sheffield...
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12-30-2016, 04:29 PM | #8 |
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Basically VDC is, as it says, variable dampers which can be set according to road conditions and driving style.
Adaptive drive includes VDC but adds adjustable front and rear roll bars; each one has a central coupling element which can be varied from virtually fully de-coupled in comfort+ through to completely rigid in sport and sport+. In this mode it dramatically reduces body roll during fast cornering. It may be a bit pricy but it really works. |
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01-02-2017, 06:47 AM | #9 |
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I have comfort + mode but I do not use it, I feel like on a boat and it makes me feel like
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Came across this thread when looking for VDC vs Adaptive Drive for a G30 5 Series. So, if I am after an approve used, how to confirm a car has Adaptive Drive? p.s. I gather Having Comfort+ confirms it has VDC. Also is Sport+ standard for all M Sport models? Many Thanks |
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09-22-2018, 04:15 AM | #11 |
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Interested in this also, think the only option is to do a vin decode as I never see 640d's advertised in the UK with adaptive drive. plenty of msport plus (includes vdc).
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