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Originally Posted by Riggodeaux
I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that you need to 'de-sport,' may just be dead shocks and other suspension problems [bushings, etc.]. Mine has the sport package, fresh tires, and 86k on the odometer and I find the ride smooth and BMW-like. That said, I don't know what all goes into S226A on the build sheet - "sports suspension settings"
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Interesting - I have driven just one other E53 that was a non-sport and I noticed a significantly less harsh ride - it reminded me of my previous E34 525, nice and firm/connected but not over-the-top. That one had around 100k and I would be 90% sure it was on original shocks. I find mine to be 'just right' on the highway but downright harsh on those frost-heaved Wisconsin local roads @ 35-50MPH. I have no doubt that my car suffers from worn shocks and my OE 255/55/18s are about shot but, at the risk of rebuilding current suspension to find it too stiff, I see little downside in switching to non-sport specs. Frankly, at ~4700lbs vs. 225HP on a car that will probably end it's service life in my teenage Daughter's hands, I am inclined to lean towards the comfort end of the spectrum.