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      10-02-2012, 05:59 PM   #1
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Question: KW V3 non Edc on Edc Equipped Car

Is it possible to run non edc kw v3 on a EDC equipped m3? Just curious
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      10-02-2012, 09:47 PM   #2
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Is it possible to run non edc kw v3 on a EDC equipped m3? Just curious
The shaft on the rear shocks on the Non EDC setup is a little smaller, you would need to change the rear shock mount to the non EDC version. The front is the same.
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      10-02-2012, 10:20 PM   #3
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The shaft on the rear shocks on the Non EDC setup is a little smaller, you would need to change the rear shock mount to the non EDC version. The front is the same.
Kevin, thank you would you be able to provide me with some pictures or images of what it looks like?
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      10-02-2012, 11:57 PM   #4
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Here you go.

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      10-03-2012, 08:19 AM   #5
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Wow didn't realize that it was that different, so I'm asuming it is not worth it?
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      10-03-2012, 07:24 PM   #6
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Wow didn't realize that it was that different, so I'm asuming it is not worth it?
Elaborate please. There is no difference between aftermarket EDC and non-EDC shocks except for the top stem.

I hope the pictures didn't confuse you. The non-EDC was a 3-way. The EDC shock was a 2-way. I was only trying to show you the difference between the stems.
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      10-03-2012, 11:37 PM   #7
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Here you go.

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The question is will it work, and is the shock mount all that needs to be replaced?
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The question is will it work, and is the shock mount all that needs to be replaced?
Yes sir. Simply replace the upper shock mounts.
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      10-04-2012, 09:50 AM   #9
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Yes sir. Simply replace the upper shock mounts.
sorry for all the questions, is there a difference between the edc rear kw strut and the non edc rear strut?
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      10-04-2012, 01:01 PM   #10
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sorry for all the questions, is there a difference between the edc rear kw strut and the non edc rear strut?
Just the shaft size at the top of the shock, OEM or KW is different edc and non edc Mark. So the factory top mount has a different ID depending on which you have.
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So this has to b done to put a non edc kw on a edc equipped car? Even if I don't want to have the edc button functioning? Also where could I get these parts?
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So this has to b done to put a non edc kw on a edc equipped car? Even if I don't want to have the edc button functioning? Also where could I get these parts?
yes, and you can get them from BMW directly. All you have to do is look up the top mount for a non edc car and swap them on. that easy
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yes, and you can get them from BMW directly. All you have to do is look up the top mount for a non edc car and swap them on. that easy
i need a rear top mount for non edc car thats all?

front is good?
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does anyone know if the edc light coming on can be coded or turned off?
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Yes the EDC code can be coded out or you could buy the MS EDC code suppressor or buy someone's KW EDC code kit.
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i need a rear top mount for non edc car thats all?

front is good?
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      12-01-2012, 01:26 PM   #17
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does anyone know if the edc light coming on can be coded or turned off?
On 2011 and later E9x M3 the EDC light will remain on for about 15 seconds after engine start, then go away. Earlier cars tend to remain on.

We have been able to coded out with Autologic, but have yet to try it with BT Tool.
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Is it possible to replace a worn front oem EDC shock with a front oem non EDC shock???

Im guessing not as you will lose the EDC function?

Cheers
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Is it possible to replace a worn front oem EDC shock with a front oem non EDC shock???

Im guessing not as you will lose the EDC function?

Cheers
No.
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This thread made my life easy. thanks for useful info rzm3
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Is it possible to replace a worn front oem EDC shock with a front oem non EDC shock???

Im guessing not as you will lose the EDC function?

Cheers
It is a straight swap, but you will no longer have the EDC function at either end of the vehicle.
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It is a straight swap, but you will no longer have the EDC function at either end of the vehicle.
OK cheers thanks just as I suspected
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