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What is Active Roll Stabilization/Dynamic Drive?

#1 User is offline   Lomag 

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  Posted 05 August 2004 - 07:44 PM

What is Active Roll Stabilization/Dynamic Drive?

Active Roll Stabilization is an "active" suspension control system design to reduce body roll in cornering, resulting in improved handling. Whenever entering a corner, "lateral acceleration" is generated. Sensors read the level of body roll and communicate with the ECU or central "brain" which then processes this signal and coordinates various systems to respond. As a result, ARS actively generates resistance to body roll by twisting the front and rear anti-roll bars appropriate to the situation.


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Posted 08 August 2004 - 05:37 AM

Additional information on how Dynamic Drive works can be found in the BMW Technology Guide.
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Posted 13 June 2005 - 10:18 AM

Hi Everyone,

Does anybody now how is the supplier of the Active Roll Stabilization System on BMW. I need to do some research on this system.

Any info would help.

Thanx

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Posted 14 June 2005 - 05:14 PM

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Posted 19 January 2007 - 10:46 PM

I am about to place an order for either a 550i or a 530xi. I am going to use it for a daily driver and as such would prefer to not get the low profile tires or the stiffer suppension (I have a Z06 for my sports driving) but would like the active roll stabiliation. My dealer told me this is not possible. Does anyone know if I there is some way to get the more comfortable ride with the active roll stabilization? Thanks.

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Posted 20 May 2007 - 02:40 PM

View PostNew 5 buyer, on Jan 19 2007, 11:46 PM, said:

I am about to place an order for either a 550i or a 530xi. I am going to use it for a daily driver and as such would prefer to not get the low profile tires or the stiffer suppension (I have a Z06 for my sports driving) but would like the active roll stabiliation. My dealer told me this is not possible. Does anyone know if I there is some way to get the more comfortable ride with the active roll stabilization? Thanks.



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Posted 24 May 2007 - 03:24 AM

View PostNew 5 buyer, on Jan 19 2007, 05:46 PM, said:

I am about to place an order for either a 550i or a 530xi. I am going to use it for a daily driver and as such would prefer to not get the low profile tires or the stiffer suppension (I have a Z06 for my sports driving) but would like the active roll stabiliation. My dealer told me this is not possible. Does anyone know if I there is some way to get the more comfortable ride with the active roll stabilization? Thanks.


I have the 08 550i sport. The ride is firm and controlled but not harsh or overly stiff. Overall it is very smooth riding and I have had several psotive comments from passengers on the quality of the ride. Have you been able to try the 550i sport? Also you can feel the active roll stabilization and it really does work well. I am using the car for my daily driver as well and have a C2 porsche that is lowered and has bilstien shocks for my sport driving. I think BMW really did a great job of compromise on the 08 550i sport suspension.

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Posted 12 September 2007 - 08:55 AM

Does anyone know how do I find out if my BMW E60 520i 2004 has dynamic drive?

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Posted 21 September 2007 - 04:05 PM

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Posted 25 February 2008 - 08:32 PM

I am about to buy a 2005 E60 and i have a big question for my amateur head. If the dealer who will sell me the car doesn`t know if the car has Dynamic Drive because he`s selling over 1000 cars, HOW CAN I KNOW IF THE CAR I AM ABOUT TO BUY HAS DYNAMIC DRIVE???

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Posted 26 December 2008 - 03:43 PM

active roll stabilization is a must for this car. Having it on my car makes spirited driving so much fun..
make sure your bmw has one before you buy it!
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Posted 26 December 2008 - 06:41 PM

View Post.:reza:., on Dec 26 2008, 03:43 PM, said:

active roll stabilization is a must for this car. Having it on my car makes spirited driving so much fun..
make sure your bmw has one before you buy it!

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Posted 27 December 2008 - 04:12 AM

View PostLomag, on Aug 5 2004, 07:44 PM, said:

What is Active Roll Stabilization/Dynamic Drive?



If you have any additions or comments please post them below for other forum members and web site visitors to read.



you see what the op wrote?

well that's what I was doing...

I don't think the date of the previous post has any relevance ...


nice try though..
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Posted 04 March 2009 - 09:18 AM

So... how can i know if my 545i 04 has dynamic drive?

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 12:31 PM

View PostMR.Slim, on Mar 4 2009, 02:18 PM, said:

So... how can i know if my 545i 04 has dynamic drive?

Take the VIN number to a friendly dealership and they will run it through the system for you.
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