Anyone who has driven with EDC on Autobahn....... - Page 2

ss134 · 06-21-2010, 11:34 AM

Thanks for all of the responses guys, much appreciated. All i need now is for my car to arrive (still 2 weeks away

) and get those 1200 miles up so i can try it out for myself

Sleeper519 · 06-21-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

Then explain my 170mph?

...Photoshop.

crazy08 · 06-21-2010, 04:15 PM

I drove one in sport plus mode at around 150 mph through long sweeping turns and it was a bit too bouncy for me. Driving it again in comfort setting felt a lot more controlled.

Bubbles · 06-22-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper519

...Photoshop.

If I'm that good, I need to quit my day job.

Kiemyster · 06-22-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

If I'm that good, I need to quit my day job.

lol bubbles how did you do it?! magics???!!!

BUFFALOAD1 · 06-23-2010, 08:22 AM

I have mine set in M mode (hard setting) has been fine at 170 mph just gets a bit exciting on a bumpy road, but much better in the corners....

Bubbles · 06-23-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

lol bubbles how did you do it?! magics???!!!

Harry Potter -style magic.

aka_phox · 09-04-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

You may be correct, I was driving a ZCP.

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.

Then explain my 170mph?

Can anyone post a video on this? 150mph +

cichlid · 09-04-2010, 02:08 PM

One time where it's a good idea to get out of comfort mod is on a road with big dips. The car get's very floaty in comfort mode. Normal mode cleans that up very nicely. Sport was a little harsh with no added stability I could tell.

There are may roads like this in the western US, notably in the area of Death Valley.

Get going too fast on some of these roads however and you probably catch air regardless of the suspension setting.

Moxie · 09-04-2010, 02:18 PM

Comfort or normal. I prefer normal. Some bridge expansion joints are hell at 140+ on the autobahn @ sport.

aajami · 09-04-2010, 02:23 PM

Sport mode all the time, on everything except the worst roads. Coming from an S2000, even the Sport setting seems soft.

smmmurf · 09-04-2010, 02:49 PM

I drove with it on Comfort and Normal and it was fine up to 140 or so with a 3 passengers and luggage.

I did end up hitting 161+ indicated when the limiter kicked in. I don't remember what setting I used. It was probably Normal or Sport.

greycrx87 · 09-04-2010, 03:20 PM

always sport, max speed thru curves as well, sorry for the trance music

Tony B · 09-05-2010, 06:14 AM

"Normal" gives much better stability in crosswinds, than "Comfort", meaning less need for small steering corrections at high speeds.

Generally, though I use "Comfort", because it is more relaxing on long motorway journeys.

aka_phox · 07-12-2011, 07:17 AM

nice!

immiketoo · 07-12-2011, 07:44 AM

I have yet to find a setting that's not stable, even at speed. Sport feels better on the track but it's not really any faster.

goldminer · 07-12-2011, 08:46 AM

When I drove the Autobahn in May I found the normal setting was quite comfortable yet controlled. I was doing 200 - 220 km/h. In the speed limited sections I went back to comfort.

James T. Kirk · 07-12-2011, 09:37 AM

I used to use the stiffest settings for daily use. As time progressed, I grew an appreciation for the more "comfort" settings. They adapt well to almost any condition.

IMO the only option worth programming for daily use is MDM for some fun tail kicks once in awhile.

valeram · 07-12-2011, 10:06 AM

Normal all the time but the Autobahn are way way better than our hway here. You will rarely feel the junction point.

Mjolnir · 07-12-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by greycrx87

always sport, max speed thru curves as well, sorry for the trance music

So 271 kmh = 168 mph (assuming my math is correct). But given the speedometer issues, how, fast were you really going?

elp_jc · 07-12-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mrkbbd

No it's 161

You're correct. But to be more precise, limiters are ALWAYS BASED ON INDICATED SPEED. Most european automakers agreed to limit their cars to 250 kph, which translates to 155.4 mph.

There's no such agreement on high-performance models, and BMW chose to limit M cars to 270 kph, which translates to 167.8 mph. And that's exactly where mine comes in, with the digital speedo bouncing between 167 and 168. With my 4 to 5% error with 19s, it's about 160 actual speed. Good day.

karussell · 07-12-2011, 01:03 PM

i tried all of them. the autobahn is so smooth for most cases it just depends on what you prefer. make sure to check your tire pressures regularly though…and i mean with a real gauge. on the ring, firmest setting is too firm unless maybe just on gp track. normal seems best all around though.

06-21-2010, 11:34 AM	#23
ss134 Colonel Drives: E90 M3 DCT & COOPER S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK Posts: 2,600 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all of the responses guys, much appreciated. All i need now is for my car to arrive (still 2 weeks away) and get those 1200 miles up so i can try it out for myself __________________ 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Current 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold

06-21-2010, 04:15 PM	#25
crazy08 Private Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 78 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [5.00]	I drove one in sport plus mode at around 150 mph through long sweeping turns and it was a bit too bouncy for me. Driving it again in comfort setting felt a lot more controlled. __________________ '13 M5 Imperial Blue Sold: '11 M3 IB / Fox Red Sold: '05 M3 Mystic Blue / Cinnamon

09-04-2010, 02:23 PM	#33
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,315 iTrader: (4)	Sport mode all the time, on everything except the worst roads. Coming from an S2000, even the Sport setting seems soft. __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

09-04-2010, 02:49 PM	#34
smmmurf Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (7)	I drove with it on Comfort and Normal and it was fine up to 140 or so with a 3 passengers and luggage. I did end up hitting 161+ indicated when the limiter kicked in. I don't remember what setting I used. It was probably Normal or Sport. __________________ 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)

07-12-2011, 07:17 AM	#37
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06-23-2010, 08:22 AM	#28
BUFFALOAD1 New Member Drives: M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2010 Location: CAMBRIDGE Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	I have mine set in M mode (hard setting) has been fine at 170 mph just gets a bit exciting on a bumpy road, but much better in the corners....

09-04-2010, 02:08 PM	#31
cichlid Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E90 LeMans Blue (on order Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rivergrove Oregon Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	One time where it's a good idea to get out of comfort mod is on a road with big dips. The car get's very floaty in comfort mode. Normal mode cleans that up very nicely. Sport was a little harsh with no added stability I could tell. There are may roads like this in the western US, notably in the area of Death Valley. Get going too fast on some of these roads however and you probably catch air regardless of the suspension setting.

09-04-2010, 02:18 PM	#32
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW E90 M3/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,776 iTrader: (10)	Comfort or normal. I prefer normal. Some bridge expansion joints are hell at 140+ on the autobahn @ sport.

09-04-2010, 03:20 PM	#35
greycrx87 First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 AW E92 ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	always sport, max speed thru curves as well, sorry for the trance music

09-05-2010, 06:14 AM	#36
Tony B Private First Class Drives: 2012 E92 M3, MW, ZCP, 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	"Normal" gives much better stability in crosswinds, than "Comfort", meaning less need for small steering corrections at high speeds. Generally, though I use "Comfort", because it is more relaxing on long motorway journeys.

07-12-2011, 08:46 AM	#39
goldminer Lieutenant Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3, 6MT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 449 iTrader: (0)	When I drove the Autobahn in May I found the normal setting was quite comfortable yet controlled. I was doing 200 - 220 km/h. In the speed limited sections I went back to comfort.

07-12-2011, 09:37 AM	#40
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,406 iTrader: (0)	I used to use the stiffest settings for daily use. As time progressed, I grew an appreciation for the more "comfort" settings. They adapt well to almost any condition. IMO the only option worth programming for daily use is MDM for some fun tail kicks once in awhile. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)

07-12-2011, 10:06 AM	#41
valeram Major Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 1,276 iTrader: (0)	Normal all the time but the Autobahn are way way better than our hway here. You will rarely feel the junction point.

07-12-2011, 01:03 PM	#44
karussell Captain Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 698 iTrader: (0)	i tried all of them. the autobahn is so smooth for most cases it just depends on what you prefer. make sure to check your tire pressures regularly though…and i mean with a real gauge. on the ring, firmest setting is too firm unless maybe just on gp track. normal seems best all around though. __________________ "It gave you amazing satisfaction, but anyone who says he loved it is either a liar or he wasn't going fast enough." - Jackie Stewart on racing at the Nurburgring

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