Car becoming uncomfortable?

RazorX3 · 05-06-2020, 05:18 PM

Yo guys!
My X3 is 9 months old and I really love everything about it, however recently I felt like the ride comfort isn't as good as it was in the first weeks of ownership, it feels like it's more sensitive to bumps than it used to. I checked the pressure of the tyres and everything is good.
The car is equipped with Adaptive suspension (not M adaptive).
Any ideas guys?

IslandDriver · 05-06-2020, 07:07 PM

What mode do you usually drive in?

RazorX3 · 05-07-2020, 08:02 AM

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What mode do you usually drive in?

I always drive in comfort mode.

chicagofan00 · 05-07-2020, 09:12 AM

How's the wear on the tires? If you still have RFTs on, those can get a bit rough when they get worn down.

blschaefer1 · 05-07-2020, 09:15 AM

With temps getting warmer, good idea to check tire pressures. Mine had risen since winter, needed to bleed off a few psi.

RazorX3 · 05-07-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

How's the wear on the tires? If you still have RFTs on, those can get a bit rough when they get worn down.

Tire treads are pretty good and the wear is minor.

RazorX3 · 05-07-2020, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blschaefer1

With temps getting warmer, good idea to check tire pressures. Mine had risen since winter, needed to bleed off a few psi.

Yes, that's the first thing I did, I checked and readjusted the pressure, but still the same issue.

383vett · 05-07-2020, 11:16 AM

Try bleeding out a pound or two to see if that helps. As mentioned, when tires wear, there is less "cushion".

Wgosma · 05-07-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

How's the wear on the tires? If you still have RFTs on, those can get a bit rough when they get worn down.

Tire treads are pretty good and the wear is minor.

How many miles on the car?

Tokke · 05-07-2020, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RazorX3

Yo guys!
My X3 is 9 months old and I really love everything about it, however recently I felt like the ride comfort isn't as good as it was in the first weeks of ownership, it feels like it's more sensitive to bumps than it used to. I checked the pressure of the tyres and everything is good.
The car is equipped with Adaptive suspension (not M adaptive).
Any ideas guys?

I also notice the same thing with my car, it comes and goes from time to time. My car is 2,5 years old now. The cause of this is I found to be situated in the processing unit between the right and left ear.

corn18 · 05-07-2020, 12:38 PM

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I also notice the same thing with my car, it comes and goes from time to time. My car is 2,5 years old now. The cause of this is I found to be situated in the processing unit between the right and left ear.

This might be the answer. I thought my wife's X3 was getting a bit rougher, louder and less sporty after 4 months of driving it. Then I drove my 3/4 ton truck for a month with no X3 time. Then I got back in the X3 again and immediately said "holy crap" out loud and my grins were back in full force. Damn this thing is fast, quiet and comfortable!

You could always take a new one for a test drive to see if anything has really changed.

Douggie · 05-07-2020, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RazorX3

I always drive in comfort mode.

Does yours have adaptive mode? Should give it a try if you have.

satz · 05-07-2020, 11:06 PM

Could be that the new car 'honeymoon' period is coming to an end and you're starting to feel the negatives....

chicagofan00 · 05-07-2020, 11:58 PM

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Could be that the new car 'honeymoon' period is coming to an end and you're starting to feel the negatives....

When does this honeymoon period end? I've had mine for 16 months now and still love everything about it.

JB M40i · 05-08-2020, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by satz

Could be that the new car 'honeymoon' period is coming to an end and you're starting to feel the negatives....

When does this honeymoon period end? I've had mine for 16 months now and still love everything about it.

YMMV (literally)

chassis · 05-08-2020, 07:31 AM

@RazorX3, how long do you typically keep cars?

chicagofan00 · 05-08-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

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Originally Posted by satz

Could be that the new car 'honeymoon' period is coming to an end and you're starting to feel the negatives....

When does this honeymoon period end? I've had mine for 16 months now and still love everything about it.

YMMV (literally)

Ha, so true!

spta97 · 05-09-2020, 09:52 AM

What are the temps outside compared to when new? When cold, shock oil thickens and gives cars a rougher ride.

I’ve noticed this on almost all cars I’ve owned with some way worse than others. Handling seems slightly better but less plush.

RazorX3 · 05-09-2020, 10:43 PM

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I always drive in comfort mode.

Does yours have adaptive mode? Should give it a try if you have.

Yes I have the adaptive mode, tried it but it feels the same as Comfort. no difference.

RazorX3 · 05-09-2020, 10:45 PM

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@RazorX3, how long do you typically keep cars?

Usually 2-3 years, but I might keep the X3 for a longer period, I love this car.

RazorX3 · 05-09-2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spta97

What are the temps outside compared to when new? When cold, shock oil thickens and gives cars a rougher ride.

I’ve noticed this on almost all cars I’ve owned with some way worse than others. Handling seems slightly better but less plush.

Same temps as the period I got the car, dry and hot weather.

RazorX3 · 05-09-2020, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by satz

Could be that the new car 'honeymoon' period is coming to an end and you're starting to feel the negatives....

Believe me, I tried so hard to find negatives about the X3 (even went through this forum to look for common issues amongst the community before the car was delivered) and still it's 99% perfect.
There's some minor issues here and there of course, but nothing annoying.
I think the honeymoon with this car is going to take a long time haha

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