I've recently been forgetting to turn on my adaptive dynamics.... and I'm not sure that I even notice the difference that much

bearing in mind I drive on long mountain roads... I have a french spec ..MY12HSE and unlike the UK spec where it's standard ... on mine it's a £2k extra...

What's your experience..... Does it work well.... Do you REALLY notice the difference that much......Is it worth £2k or just an over priced extra ???? 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
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I like mine although you can't use ACC with it which is a pain

I don't know if I'd pay £2k for it though, it came with the car so I didn't choose it. But that's mostly because I don't use it that frequently. ============
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2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

I do use mine a lot on the country roads and I can definitely see the benefits when its on (firmer suspension, improved response from steering and throttle), but would I pay £2k for it, hmmm tough one.
for MY12 its standard spec on all but the 'SE' in the UK, so a large percentage of UK cars will have it on, although I would imagine that not all use it. ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
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Was not aware of this feature as I have a 2008 HSE TDV8.

Is this different from my self levelling suspension and Brembo brake system? TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Yes, its a 'mode' that can be selected. Not sure what MY it was introduced, but its is in effect another terrain mode that firms suspension, improves throttle response and tightens the steering for driving on 'A' style roads, not motorways. ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Another reason to buy another RRS!

 TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Beancounter_74 wrote:

improved response from steering and throttle

I'm off to Barcelona in 2 days.. 2hrs of lovely mountain and country roads.... Gonna give the ol girl a hiding and switch between the two..... then i'll let you know if I got my monies worth !!
and before anyone says anything .... I am talking about the car !!  2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
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not sure what year, it's definitely a 'new shape' addition. Adaptive dynamics+dynamic response+sports mode+flappy paddles =  ============
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2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

Supacat wrote:

Beancounter_74 wrote:

improved response from steering and throttle

Was the earlier thread as to whether anything but the supercharged had these elements ever resolved?

Supacat wrote:

Beancounter_74 wrote:

improved response from steering and throttle

Was the earlier thread as to whether anything but the supercharged had these elements ever resolved?

Not sure if it was 100% resolved, but I put a link to the LR website and I think James commented as much

andman wrote:

Supacat wrote:

Beancounter_74 wrote:

improved response from steering and throttle

Was the earlier thread as to whether anything but the supercharged had these elements ever resolved?

Would be interesting to know.... I don't really notice a difference... I thought the'S' mode pretty much covered that..well the throttle at least..

I thought the 'S' mode only really held the revs a little longer and didn't change up so soon  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Thanks for that Bean... I now have three options on my little outing.... normal drive.... normal drive and adaptive... sport and adaptive.... 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
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2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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Whatever mode you decide on, just becareful on those mountain roads and make sure you get back in one piece to give us your verdict. Enjoy the drive

Beancounter_74 wrote:

I do use mine a lot on the country roads and I can definitely see the benefits when its on (firmer suspension, improved response from steering and throttle), but would I pay £2k for it, hmmm tough one.

+1

Std on MY 11 HSE too  2011 MY- RRS HSE - Zermatt -Ebony-Piano .... its a monochrome world

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Is it like the Evoque where it's always on, but selecting the program just sharpens it up even more?

Or is it totally inactive when not selected?