Anyone who has driven with EDC on Autobahn.......

ss134 · 06-20-2010, 04:49 PM

Hi,

For those of you who have driven your EDC M3's on the Autobahn at high speed what setting did you find gives the most planted and stable feel?

Thank you in advance!

Steve

mrkbbd · 06-20-2010, 04:55 PM

the system in comfort and normal is 100% adaptive, I've had mine over 130 in comfort mode with no issues of instability or lack of confidence with the vehicle. Furthermore, with the sport setting you may bounce around too much at high speed since the suspension is locked at 75% stiffness...let the computer do its thing

ss134 · 06-20-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrkbbd

the system in comfort and normal is 100% adaptive, I've had mine over 130 in comfort mode with no issues of instability or lack of confidence with the vehicle. Furthermore, with the sport setting you may bounce around too much at high speed since the suspension is locked at 75% stiffness...let the computer do its thing

I didn't realise the system is adaptive in comfort as well as normal. Does anyone even use the sport mode then as surely even on a track the normal setting would probably perform better with it being adaptive? - (my car is still a couple of weeks away so i have no experience of the EDC system)

outie · 06-20-2010, 05:21 PM

Was using comfort driving 150mph+ without any stability issue, in the rain.

Genro757 · 06-20-2010, 05:32 PM

I also usually drive at normal when going high speeds (130+mph) on the Autobahn

shawrf1 · 06-20-2010, 05:48 PM

Same. 145mph in long stretches while in comfort mode - car feels sturdy, smooth.

Bubbles · 06-20-2010, 06:58 PM

I used comfort....no doubt the easiest drive @ 140mph+

jkr · 06-20-2010, 07:08 PM

even the instructors at m school have you drive on normal setting because of its ability to adapt. I have heard that the new competition pack allows for adaptability in all settings....

elh0102 · 06-20-2010, 07:23 PM

You're just going fast on a smooth surface with no significant curves. It's not going to make any difference where it's set. The purpose of any damper is to control the movement of the spring and, under this scenario, they're just not doing much.

armyav8tor · 06-20-2010, 07:31 PM

Any setting will do. I've always left it in Comfort, the only time it goes into Normal or Sport is at the track.

MysticBlue · 06-20-2010, 08:22 PM

It seems to me the difference between comfort and normal is more apparent at lower speeds. At higher speeds the difference is less apparent, if noticeable at all.

donovan · 06-20-2010, 09:38 PM

Interesting results.

alefcole · 06-20-2010, 11:07 PM

Normal mode at 159 MPH per my garmin and 161 per speedometer. I thought I was limited to 155mph, go figure.

mrkbbd · 06-21-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackRat

You are...

No it's 161

henryyxyu · 06-21-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alefcole

Normal mode at 159 MPH per my garmin and 161 per speedometer. I thought I was limited to 155mph, go figure.

blame it on BMW for making the speedo overly optimistic

lol

Roby84m · 06-21-2010, 12:49 AM

Speedo is not %100 accurate guys. It shows 2mph + than the actual speed If i am not mistaken.

smmmurf · 06-21-2010, 12:57 AM

Normal

bobbyd1961 · 06-21-2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outie

Was using comfort driving 150mph+ without any stability issue, in the rain.

in the rain? wow you got guts

Bubbles · 06-21-2010, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkr

even the instructors at m school have you drive on normal setting because of its ability to adapt. I have heard that the new competition pack allows for adaptability in all settings....

You may be correct, I was driving a ZCP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

It seems to me the difference between comfort and normal is more apparent at lower speeds. At higher speeds the difference is less apparent, if noticeable at all.

I noticed a significant difference between normal and comfort at high speeds, Comfort removed much of the "busyness" that becomes tiresome after about an hour at high speed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrackRat

You are...

Then explain my 170mph?

quality_sound · 06-21-2010, 07:06 AM

Most of the time I use normal but over long periods confort is fine. I hate sport on the autobahn. It's too stiff.

ShadeD1 · 06-21-2010, 07:15 AM

Comfort on the street and normal on the track.

Eau Rouge · 06-21-2010, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkr

even the instructors at m school have you drive on normal setting because of its ability to adapt. I have heard that the new competition pack allows for adaptability in all settings....

True

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385586

To OP, good question. To responders, the feedback is valuable.

06-20-2010, 04:49 PM	#1
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06-20-2010, 04:55 PM	#2
mrkbbd Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA/FL Posts: 483 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Mercedes E63AMG [0.00] 2009 M3 [0.00]	the system in comfort and normal is 100% adaptive, I've had mine over 130 in comfort mode with no issues of instability or lack of confidence with the vehicle. Furthermore, with the sport setting you may bounce around too much at high speed since the suspension is locked at 75% stiffness...let the computer do its thing __________________ 2006 e53 X5 4.8is (sold) 2009 e92 M3 2008 E63 AMG

06-20-2010, 05:32 PM	#5
Genro757 ///M-Flight VP Drives: '13 Frozen Red Edition E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Regensburg, Bayern, Germany/Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 552 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [4.50]	I also usually drive at normal when going high speeds (130+mph) on the Autobahn __________________ 2013 "Frozen Red Edition" E92 M3, M-DCT with all the 'fixin's, Akrapovic Slip-on w/CF Tips

06-20-2010, 06:58 PM	#7
Bubbles Green Bastard Drives: ZCP-Powered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend Posts: 3,523 iTrader: (3)	I used comfort....no doubt the easiest drive @ 140mph+ __________________

06-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#8
jkr Private Drives: 2008 M3 cpe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	normal setting at m school... even the instructors at m school have you drive on normal setting because of its ability to adapt. I have heard that the new competition pack allows for adaptability in all settings....

06-20-2010, 05:21 PM	#4
outie Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 482 iTrader: (0)	Was using comfort driving 150mph+ without any stability issue, in the rain.

06-20-2010, 05:48 PM	#6
shawrf1 Private First Class Drives: '11 IB E90 M3 (US-Spec) sold Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Army Posts: 172 iTrader: (1)	Same. 145mph in long stretches while in comfort mode - car feels sturdy, smooth.

06-20-2010, 07:23 PM	#9
elh0102 Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704 iTrader: (0)	You're just going fast on a smooth surface with no significant curves. It's not going to make any difference where it's set. The purpose of any damper is to control the movement of the spring and, under this scenario, they're just not doing much.

06-20-2010, 07:31 PM	#10
armyav8tor n1smo Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,393 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [5.00] 2012 Volkswagen Tou ... [0.00] 2011 Mazda Speed3 [2.50]	Any setting will do. I've always left it in Comfort, the only time it goes into Normal or Sport is at the track. __________________ M3 Coupé \| M-DCT \| Alpine White \| Fox Red \| Carbon Leather Trim Videos Pics

06-20-2010, 08:22 PM	#11
MysticBlue Major Drives: '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0)	It seems to me the difference between comfort and normal is more apparent at lower speeds. At higher speeds the difference is less apparent, if noticeable at all.

06-20-2010, 09:38 PM	#12
donovan Brigadier General Drives: E92 m3 AW, light package Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: le' Murica Posts: 3,035 iTrader: (8)	Interesting results. __________________ e46 m3 Black To many mods

06-20-2010, 11:07 PM	#13
alefcole Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 ZCP 6MT Jet black E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 225 iTrader: (2)	Normal mode at 159 MPH per my garmin and 161 per speedometer. I thought I was limited to 155mph, go figure.

06-21-2010, 12:49 AM	#16
Roby84m Second Lieutenant Drives: ///M3 E92 ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax,NS Posts: 260 iTrader: (0)	Speedo is not %100 accurate guys. It shows 2mph + than the actual speed If i am not mistaken.

06-21-2010, 12:57 AM	#17
smmmurf Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (7)	Normal __________________ M3 Sedan LCI - AW/Black - 6MT - no moonroof - no folding seats - RAC RG63 - clear bra by Omega Werks SFR SCCA Spec Miata Champion & driving coach (NASA, NCRC, PTech, private)

06-21-2010, 07:06 AM	#20
quality_sound 8 tracks of madness Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home Posts: 2,720 iTrader: (1)	Most of the time I use normal but over long periods confort is fine. I hate sport on the autobahn. It's too stiff.

06-21-2010, 07:15 AM	#21
ShadeD1 First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 Jerez Black E92 DCT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Comfort on the street and normal on the track.

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