edc

chmc73 · 02-16-2009, 05:59 PM

looking at a new m3 with out edc is that important or a deal breaker for those with out edc how is the car ?

MrHarris · 02-16-2009, 06:14 PM

If you plan to never lower the car, I'd say EDC is way worth it. If you are going to do coils, then it's probably best to not get EDC though you have no chance of getting Mdrive. I'd say Mdrive is a deal breaker.

FStop7 · 02-16-2009, 06:22 PM

If you want to do coilovers then you don't want EDC. But you can lower with EDC using H&R or Eibach or RDSport springs and it works fine. Personally I love EDC, I love being able to dial stiffness in and out of the suspension on the fly.

MMMorish · 02-16-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

If you want to do coilovers then you don't want EDC. But you can lower with EDC using H&R or Eibach or RDSport springs and it works fine. Personally I love EDC, I love being able to dial stiffness in and out of the suspension on the fly.

I agree with FStop7. I love my EDC as well because I can personalize the cars dynamics to my liking.

psuwcc112 · 02-16-2009, 06:59 PM

+1

Mr Tonka · 02-16-2009, 08:42 PM

It's all the other stuff that comes in that package that's a deal breaker. EDC is just something else to break or malfunction.

Heck, when i demoed a new M3 with EDC it malfunctioned 3 miles off the lot. I'm doing coilovers, so at least i won't have to deal with it.

dcstep · 02-16-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MP0WER

Heck, when i demoed a new M3 with EDC it malfunctioned 3 miles off the lot.

Tell us about that. I haven't heard of any issues and haven't experienced any myself.

Dave

Mr Tonka · 02-16-2009, 11:07 PM

It just threw up an error message on the nav screen and the suspension felt like it was locked out. Super rough ride.

niqui · 02-17-2009, 08:02 AM

i got mine with m drive and other options but no edc...i dont really miss it.
some people say the ride will be more comfy for daily driving with edc and then i can go in to stiff and sporty when i want. but really in normal settings without edc, its fine for me, not overly harsh, pleasant. but im riding on 18s.
for me m drive was the most important, my dealer only had manual with m drive and some other options, so i bought that.
i dont regret not having the edc, i wont track the car, and compared to what i am used to driving the suspension and handling are good enough for me.

Robin_NL · 02-17-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MP0WER

It just threw up an error message on the nav screen and the suspension felt like it was locked out. Super rough ride.

That's the 'Dakar' mode. It comes with a bag of sand and goggles. LOL

j/k

Neil McRae · 02-17-2009, 08:31 AM

EDC is vital IMO.

KiokenM3 · 02-17-2009, 08:42 AM

i really didnt care to have edc or not, but the car i got just happened to have the edc. tossed on some rd sport springs and now the car is perfect. little bit stiffer on comfort but def tolerable. now i will not do coils because i dont wanna lose my edc function

03SG///M3 · 02-17-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by niqui

i got mine with m drive and other options but no edc...i dont really miss it.
some people say the ride will be more comfy for daily driving with edc and then i can go in to stiff and sporty when i want. but really in normal settings without edc, its fine for me, not overly harsh, pleasant. but im riding on 18s.
for me m drive was the most important, my dealer only had manual with m drive and some other options, so i bought that.
i dont regret not having the edc, i wont track the car, and compared to what i am used to driving the suspension and handling are good enough for me.

Interesting M Drive is available as a stand alone option in Canada but not the US. I really wish it was a stand alone option in the US.

waremark · 02-17-2009, 12:53 PM

It's a bit more comfortable in comfort and a bit more stable at the track in sport. Seems good value to me.

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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6060 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	It's all the other stuff that comes in that package that's a deal breaker. EDC is just something else to break or malfunction. Heck, when i demoed a new M3 with EDC it malfunctioned 3 miles off the lot. I'm doing coilovers, so at least i won't have to deal with it.
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Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6060 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	It just threw up an error message on the nav screen and the suspension felt like it was locked out. Super rough ride.
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	i got mine with m drive and other options but no edc...i dont really miss it. some people say the ride will be more comfy for daily driving with edc and then i can go in to stiff and sporty when i want. but really in normal settings without edc, its fine for me, not overly harsh, pleasant. but im riding on 18s. for me m drive was the most important, my dealer only had manual with m drive and some other options, so i bought that. i dont regret not having the edc, i wont track the car, and compared to what i am used to driving the suspension and handling are good enough for me.
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KiokenM3 Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: LIFTED JEEP JK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	i really didnt care to have edc or not, but the car i got just happened to have the edc. tossed on some rd sport springs and now the car is perfect. little bit stiffer on comfort but def tolerable. now i will not do coils because i dont wanna lose my edc function
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waremark Private First Class 2 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's a bit more comfortable in comfort and a bit more stable at the track in sport. Seems good value to me.
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