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BURTON · 12th April 2005, 10:43

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Originally Posted by hertfordshire1

36!!!!

Doesn't that qualify you for Saga insurance??

Steve

Rob Plummer · 12th April 2005, 10:44

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Originally Posted by BURTON

I suppose it is down to me being only 25. I have had lowered cars and the R32 was abit of harsh ride, but I don't mind it! I use the sunblind then I can be all Gangsta..

Ok ok.. I'll get me coat!

I had group N forest spec suspension on my Lancer Evo for a good while.

I'm not joking when I say that if you bounced on the front wing to see how stiff it was, it didn't move.

In fact, there were several dents in the tops of the front wings where I'd bounced on it and the bodywork had flexed before the suspension did!

The best thing about the M5 is also the worst thing - this damned EDC business.

I love the fact that it's nice and comfy when just knocking around, but at the flick of a switch, it all stiffens up (as the actress said to the bishop!). Fantastic.

Rob Plummer · 12th April 2005, 10:46

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Originally Posted by hertfordshire1

36!!!!

Doesn't that qualify you for Saga insurance??

Steve

BURTON · 12th April 2005, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Rob Plummer

I had group N forest spec suspension on my Lancer Evo for a good while.

I'm not joking when I say that if you bounced on the front wing to see how stiff it was, it didn't move.

In fact, there were several dents in the tops of the front wings where I'd bounced on it and the bodywork had flexed before the suspension did!

The best thing about the M5 is also the worst thing - this damned EDC business.

I love the fact that it's nice and comfy when just knocking around, but at the flick of a switch, it all stiffens up (as the actress said to the bishop!). Fantastic.

Yes this while I love the EDC as its OE and also switchable. Not many suspension systems can offer than on a car of this age!

Just wish sometimes the parts were cheaper! But hey thats the price you pay for a car that was £50k+!

AndyE · 12th April 2005, 11:24

P most of the time, S if I'm enjoying a twisty.

Mmm-Five · 12th April 2005, 12:24

I keep mine on 'S' as it responds much better to blatting up to speed humps and then slamming on to compress the suspension before popping over them.

It also make the steering feel more direct.

Even on 'S' is is nowhere near as hard as my old suspension on my Corrado on it's softest setting.

Simonal · 12th April 2005, 12:29

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Originally Posted by AndyE

P most of the time, S if I'm enjoying a twisty.

For me mine is in S around 90% of the time and I find it quite excepatable but there are some times when I place it in P like on the motorway and on some really rough roads, but that is it.

Simonal · 12th April 2005, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Mmm-Five

I keep mine on 'S' as it responds much better to blatting up to speed humps and then slamming on to compress the suspension before popping over them.

It also make the steering feel more direct.

Even on 'S' is is nowhere near as hard as my old suspension on my Corrado on it's softest setting.

I was going to add that it is still softer in S than my old tuned VW's but I see you have done this too.

simone76 · 12th April 2005, 13:38

I always use P during daily driving , S position is used only in trackday and twisty highways

FinalEditionE34M5 · 12th April 2005, 15:59

P on the Motorway and fast straight A-Roads. (radio on)

S most of the rest of the time - twisties / b-road blasts (radio off!).

Really see the difference in the settings since the EDC Control Unit was replaced.