i8

Reshdiu · 01-04-2015, 02:28 PM

took delivery of our i8 12th December 2014, covered 1000 miles now, and its a great bit of kit. However, the ride, if driven on anything other than a perfect road, is, I have to say disappointing.
I have a M4 as well as X5 M50d - both of these are significantly more comfortable on all road surfaces.
Not sure if I am being unreasonable in my expectations of the ride of the i8, but all the reviews rave above it being a grand tourer - I would, for sure, take my M4 on any journey more than a couple hundred miles.

Carac · 01-04-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reshdiu

took delivery of our i8 12th December 2014, covered 1000 miles now, and its a great bit of kit. However, the ride, if driven on anything other than a perfect road, is, I have to say disappointing.
I have a M4 as well as X5 M50d - both of these are significantly more comfortable on all road surfaces.
Not sure if I am being unreasonable in my expectations of the ride of the i8, but all the reviews rave above it being a grand tourer - I would, for sure, take my M4 on any journey more than a couple hundred miles.

Weird. My i8 has BY FAR the most comfortable ride of any of my cars...except in Sport mode where it gets much rougher. In any other mode it's a pleasure. 4000 miles so far.

Reshdiu · 01-04-2015, 03:53 PM

worth me getting it checked out with my dealer then - thanks for feedback - ours is very hard, now you mention SPORT mode, the ride doesn't actually change in SPORT mode compared to COMFORT - that may be the issues
tx

StuM · 01-04-2015, 04:41 PM

Yes, have your dealer check everything. It's not completely unknown for a dealership PDI Tech to forget to remove suspension shipping blocks, etc. I had it happen on an Aston Martin once and I've spoken to a few other owners who experienced such an oversight. Also have him check your suspension control system.

Hopefully they can get it right and comfortable for you. Good luck.

ChiTownM · 01-04-2015, 08:03 PM

I agree with above posters, my other cars are M and definitely have rougher rides than the i8.

StuM · 01-04-2015, 11:23 PM

Although probably more minor, check your tire pressure. Manufacturers often air up tires for shipping, far above stated operating pressures. Again, the PDI process is supposed to recheck and adjust this before delivery. I once found all four tires aired up to around 80 lbs! Not good for a smooth ride.

ericsi · 01-05-2015, 01:35 AM

Please let us know the outcome. Keen to hear about your findings.

01-04-2015, 02:28 PM	#1
Reshdiu Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: iX 50 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 i8 [0.00] 2014 X5 m50d [0.00] 2014 M4 [0.00]	i8 - hard tyres or hard suspension ? took delivery of our i8 12th December 2014, covered 1000 miles now, and its a great bit of kit. However, the ride, if driven on anything other than a perfect road, is, I have to say disappointing. I have a M4 as well as X5 M50d - both of these are significantly more comfortable on all road surfaces. Not sure if I am being unreasonable in my expectations of the ride of the i8, but all the reviews rave above it being a grand tourer - I would, for sure, take my M4 on any journey more than a couple hundred miles.
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Reshdiu Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: iX 50 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 i8 [0.00] 2014 X5 m50d [0.00] 2014 M4 [0.00]	worth me getting it checked out with my dealer then - thanks for feedback - ours is very hard, now you mention SPORT mode, the ride doesn't actually change in SPORT mode compared to COMFORT - that may be the issues tx
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StuM Private First Class 20 Rep 146 Posts Drives: i8 Protonic Blue/Pure Impulse/ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Ford/Mustang G ... [0.00] 2014 BMW/i8 [0.00] 2015 Jeep/Rubicon U ... [0.00] 1967 Chev 427 Corvette [0.00]	Ride quality Yes, have your dealer check everything. It's not completely unknown for a dealership PDI Tech to forget to remove suspension shipping blocks, etc. I had it happen on an Aston Martin once and I've spoken to a few other owners who experienced such an oversight. Also have him check your suspension control system. Hopefully they can get it right and comfortable for you. Good luck.
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ChiTownM Lieutenant Colonel 1062 Rep 1,540 Posts Drives: M and i BMWs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I agree with above posters, my other cars are M and definitely have rougher rides than the i8.
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StuM Private First Class 20 Rep 146 Posts Drives: i8 Protonic Blue/Pure Impulse/ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Ford/Mustang G ... [0.00] 2014 BMW/i8 [0.00] 2015 Jeep/Rubicon U ... [0.00] 1967 Chev 427 Corvette [0.00]	One last thing Although probably more minor, check your tire pressure. Manufacturers often air up tires for shipping, far above stated operating pressures. Again, the PDI process is supposed to recheck and adjust this before delivery. I once found all four tires aired up to around 80 lbs! Not good for a smooth ride.
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ericsi Lieutenant 124 Rep 407 Posts Drives: On my 2nd i8 already Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Please let us know the outcome. Keen to hear about your findings.
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