Question about EDC on E92 M3s

mkiv · 11-11-2008, 09:28 PM

Hi all, I am seriously looking to order an 09 very soon.
i have few questions about the pkgs. (note: I live in Canada, so maybe some differences from US)

The options Im sure i will get are:
MDCT tranny $3,900
MDrive system $2,500

For M3s with/without EDC, is there a hardware difference? like do they use different springs etc? or it just adjust the stiffness down from the non-EDC M3s that the sportest mode on EDC will = standard M3s?

and what is High-Gloss Shadow Line($795)??

How you guys like the Adjustable Seat Width w/Lumbar Support($1100)?

Im not getting the Audiophile Sound Package($1500) nor the Executive Package($4000 wtf) since i will just upgrade the sound system to an aftermarket one.

Any inputs will be helpful, thanks all!!

mkiv · 11-11-2008, 09:30 PM

Any helps??

NewM3driver · 11-11-2008, 10:14 PM

I'm not sure about the suspension hardware, but the EDC is a very nice thing to have. Sport is stiff. Comfort will be much better on an extended road trip.

The seats are great. If you are a big guy, you will need the adjustment.

The high gloss shadow line is just that... gloss black trim as opposed to being flat black (as opposed to being chrome) around the windows.

The stock stereo is completely integrated into the electrical system of the car. I would get the upgrade and leave well enough alone.

Just my opinion, but hope it helps.

Good luck!

urbo73 · 11-11-2008, 10:20 PM

I'm not sure what non-EDC M car's have as far as suspension. If you get EDC, you will have 3 choices: Comfort, Normal, & Sport. Comfort and Normal are *active* suspensions, while Sport is not. IMHO, Normal is the best setting and worth the EDC price if the non-EDC M does NOT have an active suspension.

NewM3driver · 11-11-2008, 10:26 PM

Comfort and normal are active, sport is not? Really? I just learned something. Can you explain what happens when I select "sport"?

Thanks

rzm3 · 11-11-2008, 10:28 PM

high gloss makes the trim around your windows black

not sure about springs, but the dampers are definitely different.

and yes get the adjustable seat support. they hold you in place much better.

rzm3 · 11-11-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewM3driver

Comfort and normal are active, sport is not? Really? I just learned something. Can you explain what happens when I select "sport"?

Thanks

it stays at a constant damping rate at all times. comfort and normal adjusts the rate depending on driving inputs.

urbo73 · 11-11-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

it stays at a constant damping rate at all times. comfort and normal adjusts the rate depending on driving inputs.

Correct, and thus normal (and comfort I suppose - though I don't use it) can in fact get stiffer than "sport" if needed. Active suspension is great. Sport can be good if the surface is very smooth - hardly the case around town and even at most tracks.

mkiv · 11-11-2008, 11:17 PM

thanks for all the replies!
Im a track kind guy, so I dont really know if the stock suspension is good enough for a lot of track days. this is why I was thinking about get an aftermarket coilovers instead of EDC.
thanks again guy and keep the opinions coming!

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mkiv 2JZ 63 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 16 G500 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 温哥华Vancouver iTrader: (6)	Question about EDC on E92 M3s Hi all, I am seriously looking to order an 09 very soon. i have few questions about the pkgs. (note: I live in Canada, so maybe some differences from US) The options Im sure i will get are: MDCT tranny $3,900 MDrive system $2,500 For M3s with/without EDC, is there a hardware difference? like do they use different springs etc? or it just adjust the stiffness down from the non-EDC M3s that the sportest mode on EDC will = standard M3s? and what is High-Gloss Shadow Line($795)?? How you guys like the Adjustable Seat Width w/Lumbar Support($1100)? Im not getting the Audiophile Sound Package($1500) nor the Executive Package($4000 wtf) since i will just upgrade the sound system to an aftermarket one. Any inputs will be helpful, thanks all!!
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NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure about the suspension hardware, but the EDC is a very nice thing to have. Sport is stiff. Comfort will be much better on an extended road trip. The seats are great. If you are a big guy, you will need the adjustment. The high gloss shadow line is just that... gloss black trim as opposed to being flat black (as opposed to being chrome) around the windows. The stock stereo is completely integrated into the electrical system of the car. I would get the upgrade and leave well enough alone. Just my opinion, but hope it helps. Good luck!
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urbo73 Captain 58 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure what non-EDC M car's have as far as suspension. If you get EDC, you will have 3 choices: Comfort, Normal, & Sport. Comfort and Normal are active suspensions, while Sport is not. IMHO, Normal is the best setting and worth the EDC price if the non-EDC M does NOT have an active suspension.
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NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Comfort and normal are active, sport is not? Really? I just learned something. Can you explain what happens when I select "sport"? Thanks
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rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	high gloss makes the trim around your windows black not sure about springs, but the dampers are definitely different. and yes get the adjustable seat support. they hold you in place much better.
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mkiv 2JZ 63 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 16 G500 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 温哥华Vancouver iTrader: (6)	thanks for all the replies! Im a track kind guy, so I dont really know if the stock suspension is good enough for a lot of track days. this is why I was thinking about get an aftermarket coilovers instead of EDC. thanks again guy and keep the opinions coming!
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