[moldcad]

As you might have noticed from my threads, scattered here and there on BMW forums, I'm about to replace my 528xi with what certainly would be more of a "driver's car" to me - a 435i or M235i. I downloaded Owner's Manuals for both, and have 2 questions:

1. I'm coming from F10 with EDC (DDC - dynamic dumper control), and I have an extra position for soft dampers among my driving modes (Comfort+, between EcoPro and Comfort). While browsing through the 435 or M235 Owner's Manuals, I can see no Comfort+ setting available though; how do you soften the ride in vehicles equipped with EDC?

2. Here in Poland, the configurator for both the cars offers either what is called "hands-free with USB" (option 6NH), or the more expensive "full mobile devices integration including USB" (option 6NS). What is the difference between them in practical terms? I guess (but may be wrong) that the full option offers the interface for snap-in adapter like the one in my F10's central console, while the basic one - just BT connectivity plus an USB socket for data. If it's so, and I choose simple option - will my phone be charged and have access to the car's antenna through USB? Can I play music through USB with the cheaper 6NH solution, or is it BT only?

Thanks in advance for your answers!

[Danman5666]

1. Comfort is the default setting. You have Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and EcoPro

2. So for 2015, BMW broke out the "Enhanced Bluetooth" - or 6NS. To summarize - 6NS gets you an extra microphone on the right side, ability to pair a 2nd bluetooth phone, and "cradle-ready" (meaning it does not have the cradle for your phone).

I'm not aware of accessing the car's antenna through USB. Yes, you can play music through USB with 6NH.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by moldcad

1. I'm coming from F10 with EDC (DDC - dynamic dumper control), and I have an extra position for soft dampers among my driving modes (Comfort+, between EcoPro and Comfort). While browsing through the 435 or M235 Owner's Manuals, I can see no Comfort+ setting available though; how do you soften the ride in vehicles equipped with EDC?

Thanks in advance for your answers!

5-series and above, have a more advanced variable damping system with 3 base damper settings. Lower down the ranges (non M-cars), have only 2 base settings for the dampers. Eco-Pro and Comfort uses the same damper setting, Sport and Sport+ the other setting.

HighlandPete