Best Springs For EDC

GreasyGinzo · 09-03-2011, 10:57 AM

I am thinking about getting springs for e92 with EDC. I\'m not too concerned about the drop really and I don\'t want to get coilovers. What is considered the best springs for handling?

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 09-03-2011, 11:05 AM

Have you tried looking into KW Sleeve kits? This kit is specially designed for those who want a drop to reduce the gap and for minimal performance gain. It uses your OEM shocks and keeps your EDC option operational. I'll shoot you over a PM for more details!

GreasyGinzo · 09-03-2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks but like I said Im only concerned about performance over looks/drop

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 09-03-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GreasyGinzo

Thanks but like I said Im only concerned about performance over looks/drop

There is performance increases and the ride quality is pretty close to OEM as many people have said.

prichards516 · 09-03-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean@PYSpeed.com

There is performance increases and the ride quality is pretty close to OEM as many people have said.

Sean can you PM me a price(KW Sleeve) shipped to 11553 please

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 09-03-2011, 12:42 PM

^ Okay

Brainofjjj · 09-03-2011, 05:31 PM

Sean,
Pm me a price for this kit as well. Thx

Denk · 09-03-2011, 07:00 PM

I would look into Dinan. Pricey but they do it right. Travel isn't compromised, even 1/2" drop at all 4's, 10% firmer than stock. I've got the Stage 1 and I like the ride better than OEM. No issues with EDC.

Radiation Joe · 09-04-2011, 07:04 PM

I'm also on Dinan. Better ride and some performance improvement.

Ground Control also makes a coil-over conversion for EDC. I think it is significantly stiffer than the Dinan springs. I've been wondering if someone can reprogram the EDC to work a little better with some of the stiffer springs out there.

Z K · 09-04-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

I'm also on Dinan. Better ride and some performance improvement.

Ground Control also makes a coil-over conversion for EDC. I think it is significantly stiffer than the Dinan springs. I've been wondering if someone can reprogram the EDC to work a little better with some of the stiffer springs out there.

I think once you go with a higher spring rate, the limitation is the shocks themselves which aren't valved for higher spring rates. No programming will change that.

Wonder if anyone revalves/rebuilds EDC shocks?

tom @ eas · 09-06-2011, 01:24 PM

Most springs on the market are perfectly fine with EDC:

Eibach
H&R
RD Sport
B&G
Dinan

The KW Sleeve-over kit is not mandatory, but it does allow you to dial in your ride height as well as retain EDC.

JM3 · 09-09-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

I think once you go with a higher spring rate, the limitation is the shocks themselves which aren't valved for higher spring rates. No programming will change that.

The Ground Control kit is not sold with rates that are too high for the EC. There is a limited choice, but there is a "cap" due to the damping constraints.

By the way, the spring rate of the stock bumpstop are much stiffer (very high) pounds/inch than springs, as are short stiff replacements, so that is a greater effect on the dampers than a medium spring and soft bumpstop combination.

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Originally Posted by Z K

Wonder if anyone revalves/rebuilds EDC shocks?

Struts and shocks are "rolled and folded" assemblies, which are incredibly expensive and difficult to work on, so it would be a big project. But it could be done.

Omerta · 09-09-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

Wonder if anyone revalves/rebuilds EDC shocks?

I was reading about a guy that works for Ohlins looking to improve on the stock shocks, and after he took apart the OEM EDC shock he concluded that he could not make an improvement. Dinan will reprogram the EDC function when you purchase there EDC compatible springs.

Chowster · 09-09-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Omerta

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

Wonder if anyone revalves/rebuilds EDC shocks?

I was reading about a guy that works for Ohlins looking to improve on the stock shocks, and after he took apart the OEM EDC shock he concluded that he could not make an improvement. Dinan will reprogram the EDC function when you purchase there EDC compatible springs.

Can you elaborate on how Dinan reprograms the EDC?!?

Z K · 09-09-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Omerta

Dinan will reprogram the EDC function when you purchase there EDC compatible springs.

That is mis-information. Dinan does not do any such thing.

rjd598 · 09-11-2011, 03:38 AM

I think dinan will fit your needs

GreasyGinzo · 09-11-2011, 10:32 AM

I like the Dinan kit but I remember reading a fairly long thread about it being way cheaper and better to build your own Dinan Stage 1 kit.

bblefas · 11-12-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean@PYSpeed.com

Have you tried looking into KW Sleeve kits? This kit is specially designed for those who want a drop to reduce the gap and for minimal performance gain. It uses your OEM shocks and keeps your EDC option operational. I'll shoot you over a PM for more details!

sean can u please send me some info on KW..2011 and comp package with edc! i would like to retain the edc but want better handling and a little drop as well for the looks I'm running stock wheels that come with comp package for now..Maybe in the future might upgrade !!b thanks

M3SQRD · 11-12-2011, 09:46 AM

There's a thread by Malek where he describes how to modify the front stock upper mount and switch to e36 M3 bump stops to regain almost all of the factory suspension travel (I think you lose 0.1" of travel). I could be wrong but I believe he used H&R lowing springs. He's also running the stock rear zcp wheels front and rear - car looks great and supposedly handles extremely well! I'd do a serch for that thread.

MR///M3 · 11-12-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dbarnes

There's a thread by Malek where he describes how to modify the front stock upper mount and switch to e36 M3 bump stops to regain almost all of the factory suspension travel (I think you lose 0.1" of travel). I could be wrong but I believe he used H&R lowing springs. He's also running the stock rear zcp wheels front and rear - car looks great and supposedly handles extremely well! I'd do a serch for that thread.

+1... I'm going to be running RD Springs with e36 M3 bump stops on my 2012 ZCP car for now. I will eventually upgrade to a more track oriented coil over setup though.

BMW1986 · 11-24-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dbarnes

There's a thread by Malek where he describes how to modify the front stock upper mount and switch to e36 M3 bump stops to regain almost all of the factory suspension travel (I think you lose 0.1" of travel). I could be wrong but I believe he used H&R lowing springs. He's also running the stock rear zcp wheels front and rear - car looks great and supposedly handles extremely well! I'd do a serch for that thread.

Here ya go

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423572

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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I would look into Dinan. Pricey but they do it right. Travel isn't compromised, even 1/2" drop at all 4's, 10% firmer than stock. I've got the Stage 1 and I like the ride better than OEM. No issues with EDC.
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GreasyGinzo Captain 41 Rep 635 Posts Drives: '08 E92 AW 6MT M3(Totaled) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	I like the Dinan kit but I remember reading a fairly long thread about it being way cheaper and better to build your own Dinan Stage 1 kit. __________________
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M3SQRD Major General 2383 Rep 5,840 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	There's a thread by Malek where he describes how to modify the front stock upper mount and switch to e36 M3 bump stops to regain almost all of the factory suspension travel (I think you lose 0.1" of travel). I could be wrong but I believe he used H&R lowing springs. He's also running the stock rear zcp wheels front and rear - car looks great and supposedly handles extremely well! I'd do a serch for that thread.
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