I don't have adaptive drive just the sports susp., the ride is softer than my old 4.4. It handles much better and very little body roll. The adaptive may give a softer ride when not in sport mode but if you don't mind the stiffer ride than save some $$ and just get the sport pack. By the way the cradle out of my 4.4 for nokia 6230i fits in the 4.8.