Hello,
I recently picked up a 2016 v6s coupe. I'm coming from a 911(997.1) and in that car there was a huge change in ride when you changed the suspension settings. In the F-type I feel like it's almost no change at all. Just wanted to make sure that is normal and not something to get checked out.

 

 

It's a subtle difference. I turn off dynamic when I'm on really bad pavement, and I think I can tell the difference. I leave dynamic on otherwise at all times.

 

ok that makes me feel better at least. It was the opposite in the 911, Normal mode unless the road was perfect.

 

I have 19" wheels, which are presumably a tad softer than 20".

 

I can't tell much difference and I'm on 20s.
With dynamic on it's a little bit flatter in the twisties and the ride is slightly harder and more "jiggly".

 

I can sometimes tell the difference, but have had passengers note it. "Ride is pretty stiff." I push a button and "How about now?" "Yeah, that's better."

There are some places I definitely can tell, but it's mostly places where the bad pavement is not conducive to spirited driving, yet I do it anyway.

 

I feel a big difference in mine, but only on sub par roads eg where the bitumen has been patched multiple times. It is the difference between it absorbing the bumps (between suspension and seat) and being jiggly, though it isnt crashy. I found this on both the 19"s and the 21"s though the ride is slightly firmer on the 21"s anyway. It improves with speed, though.

 

A big difference, dynamic with it lowered can be a rough ride in MA.

 

 

Just a subtle difference on my MY2015 R, a bit depending on road quality and how spirited the drive is.. The change in throttle response is the most noticeable difference between normal and dynamic mode

 

Adjustable Dynamic allows for fast throttle response while keeping the softer ride.

 

I can feel a small difference on badly paved roads, and I frequently turn Dynamic Mode off on such surfaces. I just open the exhaust and motor on without it. As small as it is, it's still more of a difference than I ever felt on my previous Z4 M-Sport in Sport+.

 

Good point, I had completely forgotten about the adjustable feature. My old "S" didn't have it, but my new "R" does.

 

I just went out to the garage to check my suspension. I went to all four corners and leaned and pushed down on the fenders and none of them moved down.

 

I can definitely feel it, and I like it better unless I'm on really bumpy surfaces

 

Your correct about that . It's very stiff in normal mode.

 

It's always felt different to me. I have VAP springs installed and use the Normal suspension setting most of the time and it makes the ride surprisingly comfortable and forgiving. It's only if I'm on a road with deep dips in the pavement or on high speed runs when Dynamic suspension mode is necessary to help the struts to keep up the pace.

 

My roads are so bad (street/track/autox) that the car never sees Dynamic mode for suspension. It is quite noticeable when engaged, and whenever I turn it on just to be different, I always get annoyed and turn it back off pretty quick. Definitely does not add to the already spectacular driving experience!

I'm probably just getting old

 

As most folk have mentioned - On the street the feeling is subtle, but noticeable.


At speeds >100mph around turns, the difference is very noticeable (I speak from experience on the Millbrook high Speed Bowl proving ground in the UK). On smooth tracks , it works a treat at appearing to lower the roll rate a small amount, or that could just been me and the placebo effect!