Go to Settings > Driving mode > Configure Sport and make sure that Drivetrain and Chassis are checked. You don't have the ability to make any adjustments other than on/off. Mid mode is normal, Green is softer and Sport is +10 firmer.
You can open the bonnet and if you have wires going to the top of the dampeners then you for sure have DDC.

Chris

 

Go to Settings > Driving mode > Configure Sport and make sure that Drivetrain and Chassis are checked. You don't have the ability to make any adjustments other than on/off. Mid mode is normal, Green is softer and Sport is +10 firmer.
You can open the bonnet and if you have wires going to the top of the dampeners then you for sure have DDC.

Chris

Hey,

I don't feel any difference between green or mid modes. To me both have same stiffness. If there is a literature about this I would be happy to read. As I have replied above to another post, to me G and M modes are normal suspension and it does get stiffer in Sport mode.

 

There are only two settings, not three and you cannot modify the stiffness beyond the presets:
- GREEN/MID: 10% softer than stock suspension
- SPORT: 10% stiffer than stock suspension if "DRIVETRAIN AND CHASSIS" are selected in Driving Mode settings for SPORT mode, 10% softer than stock if "DRIVETRAIN" only is selected.

I can definitely notice the difference, especially when I go over a bump or small pothole

 

There are only two settings, not three and you cannot modify the stiffness beyond the presets:

• GREEN/MID: 10% softer than stock suspension
• SPORT: 10% stiffer than stock suspension if "DRIVETRAIN AND CHASSIS" are selected in Driving Mode settings for SPORT mode, 10% softer than stock if "DRIVETRAIN" only is selected.

I can definitely notice the difference, especially when I go over a bump or small pothole

An old post but I just was thinking about DDC and searched online. I don't think we have a 10% soft setting in Green/Mid mode. To me the Green/Mid is stock/normal suspension and it would be 0 on the scale. Then switching to sport, we get +10% from normal/stock suspension. According to your post, it seems that we never able to drive in normal suspension mode. Maybe some one can shed more light?

 

I tried to look today and wasn't too sure if the wires I saw were the ones, phone wasn't cooperating today so couldn't take a picture, will upload one tomorrow to double check... I honestly can't feel a noticeable difference between settings... Regarding the sport driving mode config, in my previous f56 which didn't have a variable damping system, still had the chassis option...

 

This is the harness to the dampeners. The way I understand it, if DDC is not equipped the Chassis setting will still weight the steering. As sirius said the difference is very noticeable.

 

Following this post as of today. I don't have any settings for the chassis. It doesn't even show up. It doesn't look like the struts have any wiring. I do have the Mini driving modes though. Is it safe to say that my car does not have the DDC option ? Going to be getting a lowering kit soon and need to figure this out. Any recommendations on a kit ?
In advance, thanks

 

The wires at the struts are really obvious so if you don't see them, then you don't have DDC. If you want to be doubly sure type in the last part of your VIN here: VIN decoder and it will give you the full spec on your car. In the options section it will say something like "223 Dynamic Damper Control".

 

Go here to see how your car is configured: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

 

To my knowledge no but I’d have to see if I have anything saved from the F series launch.
You’re only talking a 10% difference and Sport mode has always been more noticeable to me than Mid since it weights the steering also.

 

Is it worth adding then, I've had 2 mini's previously and looking to order a third. I have never been quite sure about the DCC as an extra.

 

I have the DDC and it is good for such a cheap (for MINI) option. If I was buying again I would leave as standard and replace the dampers with Koni Special Active. Previously called Koni FSD I had them on a R53 and a R56. Hit a pothole they are soft, corner and they are stiffer. I am a big fan of FSD/Special Actives.

 

Its a personal choice. I wouldn't have a MINI (JCW) without DDC. 80% of the time, I like the softer ride, but its a go cart when I want it.

You can now spec a JCW with standard suspension, but sports suspension is the default.

 

Dynamic because it can change from position one to position two. Thats all i'm afraid. I went through it in detail with the dealer when I bought my F56 JCW, as I found the default ride too hard.

 

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