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Originally Posted by paradoxical3
Actually a softer suspension will give more grip on bumpy roads.
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True, if you compensate softer shocks with harder springs, or drive slowly. Else wheels hitting bumps will get airborne, and that doesn't give a lot of grip.
And for uncambered turns and cresting hilltops, you really don't want too soft a suspension. Both not too uncommon occurrences up here in the northeast.
But all in all, it's not a bad car for challenging roads. It's no Evo, Impreza or Skoda WRC car, but it is probably one of the better BMWs for tough roads since the E36.
The new X1 is a big step in the wrong direction, I feel. With a FWD base, drive-by-wire and no i6 engine, where's the fun going to be?