Is EDC just a gimmick on a E9x M3?

[daz4m]

E34 M5 had this on the 3.8ltr models.

[cerb4.5lee]

daz4m said:

E34 M5 had this on the 3.8ltr models.

I have always lusted after one of those & I didn't realise it had EDC aswell, not many around now though I would imagine.

[Mermaid]

cerb4.5lee said:

daz4m said:

E34 M5 had this on the 3.8ltr models.

I have always lusted after one of those & I didn't realise it had EDC aswell, not many around now though I would imagine.

AFAIK some also had a "Nurburgring" option.

[jonasaurus]

Depends what you want from the car as to whether or not EDC is a must have. I have it and think its very useful for 'normal' driving versus a much firmer ride (on the basis the roads are smooth as well otherwise better off in normal).

Probably makes the car a bit more sell-able, if I was planning on keeping the car for as long as I can and want it to be better in the handling department I'd be happy to go without EDC and get some KWV3 coilovers put on.

To answer the subject title question, no I dont think its just a gimmick.

[cerb4.5lee]

jonasaurus said:

Depends what you want from the car as to whether or not EDC is a must have. I have it and think its very useful for 'normal' driving versus a much firmer ride (on the basis the roads are smooth as well otherwise better off in normal).

Probably makes the car a bit more sell-able, if I was planning on keeping the car for as long as I can and want it to be better in the handling department I'd be happy to go without EDC and get some KWV3 coilovers put on.

To answer the subject title question, no I dont think its just a gimmick.

I think I could have used a better phrase to describe it, just after people's thoughts on whether they thought its a benefit or not, which many have kindly answered

[SeeSaw]

It is an interesting question. My car has the EDC however I do find that the normal setting is my default (comfort I find too soft for general driving unless you are pottering around over car-park speed bumps). Hard works if you are going for it (but within the confines of the speed limit?). I do like having the options though.

Whether the standard setting on an EDC equipped car is the same as a non-EDC car is another matter - and unfortunately I have no experience of that.

It is interesting that if you referred to a Tuner such as Thorney (Thorneymotorsport) he seems quite dismissive of the standard M3 damper set-up but is at pain to state that this is not the case with the EDC setup(?)

[mikeyscott]

Sorry for the thread revival, looking at a few M3 options

Found 1, but doesn't have EDC, but I'd prob ditch 19s for 18s

EDC on 19s vs no EDC on 18s

[Wills2]

I just fit a better set of springs and dampers to it Ohlins/ACS or KW better than the standard setup whether EDC or not.

I've had 18" non EDC 19" non EDC and 19" CP EDC all are fine but not the last word, depending on the age of the car a mileage a damper/spring refresh is probably a good idea.

Edited by Wills2 on Saturday 22 October 23:59

[Baz Tench]

Blimey! cerb4.5lee singing the e92 M3's praises!

[Max Maxasson]

I've had identical cars with and without EDC.
I'm still not totally convinced about the benefits.
The non EDC is still a great car to drive.
The EDC car is also a great drive with the added benefit of reduced body roll.
If there was no cost difference I'd take EDC...just not sure how much it is worth to pay for (in a used car).

[cerb4.5lee]

Baz Tench said:

Blimey! cerb4.5lee singing the e92 M3's praises!

I think I must have still been in the honeymoon period!

It certainly makes a nice change though me being positive about it that's for sure.

[Smuler]

mikeyscott said:

Sorry for the thread revival, looking at a few M3 options

Found 1, but doesn't have EDC, but I'd prob ditch 19s for 18s

EDC on 19s vs no EDC on 18s

Last time I drove one of these extensively it was a 08, 32k miles, 19s no EDC. I came from a 335i, which after swapping back from my winter tyres I'd kept on it's 17s rims, square set up, with Michelin Pilot Sport 4's the best set up on these cars.

I'd been driving E46 M3s too and my first opinion of the E92 M3 (I'd not driven one for a while) was how comfortable and civilised it was at low speeds, around town etc. I didn't discuss EDC, but when a friend who was buying was having the same thoughts you are, my response was there's no way I'd need it any more comfortable. Was it sporty, hell yes, I'd found some b roads near the dealership and gave it a good thrashing. I didn't buy it because it was A/white. But it was an awesome car, don't really see why it needs EDC.

From helping my friend buy his, I'd concern myself more with making sure the service history was pukka. There were lots of seemingly good cars, even one AUC, with missing services or records

[mikeyscott]

Wills2 said:

I just fit a better set of springs and dampers to it Ohlins/ACS or KW better than the standard setup whether EDC or not.

I've had 18" non EDC 19" non EDC and 19" CP EDC all are fine but not the last word, depending on the age of the car a mileage a damper/spring refresh is probably a good idea.

Edited by Wills2 on Saturday 22 October 23:59

Very valid point, will get my 135i MOT etc this week and then advertised for sale. Just whether I can be bothered to remove suspension Birds B1