What are my options for lowering my 340 with EDC?

DG20 · 09-27-2016, 03:08 PM

Hello guys, i just got a 340i yesterday and im thinking of lowering it. I've read multiple threads about suspension options for the 340i, but I haven't seen anything definitive as to what's the best option.
Basically, I don't track my car, so I don't need coils. But i want to lower my car to get rid of wheel gap. On my last car I had H&R super sports, which i think are reusable on my 340 but i have EDC and I have heard that it kills the shocks. Would H&R sports be alright? Or maybe Dinan springs?

Thanks!

swreefkeeper · 09-27-2016, 03:48 PM

I don't have any experience with the Dinan springs but from what I have read people like them with the EDC. Just get the bump stops and the shockwave so it will re-program your suspension.

DG20 · 09-27-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swreefkeeper

I don't have any experience with the Dinan springs but from what I have read people like them with the EDC. Just get the bump stops and the shockwave so it will re-program your suspension.

Thank you, i forgot to mention though, i was looking for a cost effective option haha. I heard that the shockwave + springs + bumpstops are $800+.

cfm56d7b · 09-27-2016, 07:02 PM

What's your budget incidentally? There aren't any inexpensive options if your vehicle has Adaptive M Suspension (2VF).

FeelinBlessed · 09-28-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AW F30

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Originally Posted by swreefkeeper

I don't have any experience with the Dinan springs but from what I have read people like them with the EDC. Just get the bump stops and the shockwave so it will re-program your suspension.

Thank you, i forgot to mention though, i was looking for a cost effective option haha. I heard that the shockwave + springs + bumpstops are $800+.

I decided to go with ACS springs.
No need for additional bump stops or software.
Covered under warranty.
I'll have pictures when I get them installed.

Big Nodge · 09-28-2016, 02:29 PM

If $800 is considered cost prohibitive you might want to rethink modding the suspension of your brand new, $50k+ BMW. Not something to be done on the cheap, in my opinion.

Polo08816 · 09-28-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

If $800 is considered cost prohibitive you might want to rethink modding the suspension of your brand new, $50k+ BMW. Not something to be done on the cheap, in my opinion.

Labor for suspension modifications isn't cheap either.

FeelinBlessed · 09-28-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Nodge

If $800 is considered cost prohibitive you might want to rethink modding the suspension of your brand new, $50k+ BMW. Not something to be done on the cheap, in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Polo08816

Labor for suspension modifications isn't cheap either.

$1k plus just for labor

zibbit · 09-30-2016, 03:42 PM

I've got Dinans on my 14 F30 xDrive MSE.. Overall I'm very pleased with the ride quality, and they lowered the car without looking excessive or slammed. Yes the car still bounces a bit if you're in Comfort mode and you roll over a speed bump at slow speeds.. In Sport/Sport+ the car feels very stable. The springs definitely got rid of the lofty feeling in all settings and in my opinion, the car should've come from factory like this.

I'm now investigating getting the Dinan Shockware update as well to address the comfort mode bounce.

MomoM3 · 10-01-2016, 01:02 PM

I have a 340i xDrive M-Sport w/ Track Handling Package and I just ordered the Dinan Performance Springs with the Supplemental Ride Quality & Handling Kit (aka bump stops). $1100 installed including alignment.

Should lower the car 1" up front and 1.125" in the rear.

I'm on the fence on getting Shockware. I'm actually ok with the M Dynamic Dampers. Yes, I'd like Comfort to be Sport but I wouldn't want to make my Sport/Sport+ more firm either.

DG20 · 10-01-2016, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the help guys. In the meantime, im just going to throw my H&Rs back on there until some more options start to show up.

dkmesa · 10-05-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AW F30

Thanks for the help guys. In the meantime, im just going to throw my H&Rs back on there until some more options start to show up.

Let us know how the H&R's feel with EDC! Thanks

iMinLuv · 02-03-2017, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MomoM3

I have a 340i xDrive M-Sport w/ Track Handling Package and I just ordered the Dinan Performance Springs with the Supplemental Ride Quality & Handling Kit (aka bump stops). $1100 installed including alignment.

Should lower the car 1" up front and 1.125" in the rear.

I'm on the fence on getting Shockware. I'm actually ok with the M Dynamic Dampers. Yes, I'd like Comfort to be Sport but I wouldn't want to make my Sport/Sport+ more firm either.

Did the dealer install for that price or somewhere else? Dinan says 8 hours to install which at a dealer is over a 1000 bucks just for labor

mitrong · 02-03-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AW F30

Thanks for the help guys. In the meantime, im just going to throw my H&Rs back on there until some more options start to show up.

dont know if that's such a great idea. h&R super sports are gonna wear your shocks out real quick, and edc shocks are not gonna be cheap to replace.

DG20 · 02-03-2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mitrong

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Originally Posted by AW F30

Thanks for the help guys. In the meantime, im just going to throw my H&Rs back on there until some more options start to show up.

dont know if that's such a great idea. h&R super sports are gonna wear your shocks out real quick, and edc shocks are not gonna be cheap to replace.

I forgot to update this, but i got some H&R sports and im about to remove them for some coils

anotheran · 02-06-2017, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AW F30

I forgot to update this, but i got some H&R sports and im about to remove them for some coils

What did you think of the sports?

Remember to code out edc when you put on the coilovers

CruzM3 · 02-06-2017, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelinBlessed

I decided to go with ACS springs.
No need for additional bump stops or software.
Covered under warranty.
I'll have pictures when I get them installed.

Another vote for ACS springs. Not aggressive and you don't need anything else with them. It's the route I'm taking

kern417 · 02-06-2017, 08:49 PM

who has actually had their edc shocks wear out from running springs? everyone says it's bad but i don't see anyone having issues. how long does it take to fail?

FeelinBlessed · 02-06-2017, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kern417

who has actually had their edc shocks wear out from running springs? everyone says it's bad but i don't see anyone having issues. how long does it take to fail?

We should call mythbusters

kern417 · 02-07-2017, 06:57 AM

lol, just saying i've heard the same thing on many platforms yet i never hear of anyone having to replace their shocks from running springs. the idea makes sense, but i don't see the failures in the application on modern cars. people have been running springs/sleeves for years so where's the crazy fallout? imo as long as it's stiff enough that you don't bottom out the shock, you're fine.

iMinLuv · 02-07-2017, 09:00 PM

My H&R springs came today I'm having them put on Thursday I'll post before and after and give Ride review

PeterA90 · 02-07-2017, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AW F30

I forgot to update this, but i got some H&R sports and im about to remove them for some coils

Why did you tak h&r off?

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Big Nodge Lieutenant 383 Rep 584 Posts Drives: 340xi 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	If $800 is considered cost prohibitive you might want to rethink modding the suspension of your brand new, $50k+ BMW. Not something to be done on the cheap, in my opinion.
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DG20 Lieutenant Colonel 967 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Thanks for the help guys. In the meantime, im just going to throw my H&Rs back on there until some more options start to show up. __________________ Instagram: @dg_g20
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kern417 Cheapskate 4445 Rep 4,993 Posts Drives: 2018 440i \|2016 340i \| 2010 X5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	who has actually had their edc shocks wear out from running springs? everyone says it's bad but i don't see anyone having issues. how long does it take to fail?
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