BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > E90/E92 M3 Technical Topics > Suspension | Brakes | Chassis
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-09-2018, 09:38 PM   #1
sibhusz06
Second Lieutenant
109
Rep
234
Posts

Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: DC

iTrader: (0)

Aftermarket choice for ZCP shocks and struts

Im curious for those of you with the ZCP suspension with EDC, if there are any aftermarket choices for the oem struts and shocks, as it looks like you'll end spending about 2.5k on the oem pieces when it comes time to replace them.
Appreciate 0
      07-09-2018, 09:41 PM   #2
dparm
Stop the hate, get a V8
dparm's Avatar
United_States
3848
Rep
8,625
Posts

Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Frisco, TX

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by sibhusz06 View Post
Im curious for those of you with the ZCP suspension with EDC, if there are any aftermarket choices for the oem struts and shocks, as it looks like you'll end spending about 2.5k on the oem pieces when it comes time to replace them.

When you say aftermarket, are you talking about an OEM-equivalent part, or a more performance-oriented one?

If you like the electronic adjustability that EDC provides, there are aftermarket options for that, but they're even more than the $2500 you mentioned.
__________________
Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan
Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
Appreciate 0
      07-09-2018, 10:58 PM   #3
sibhusz06
Second Lieutenant
109
Rep
234
Posts

Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: DC

iTrader: (0)

Actually I should have searched a bit more, but found my answer in that Bilstein has an aftermarket B6 setup for the EDC struts/shocks thats a bit cheaper than oem..
Appreciate 0
      07-09-2018, 10:59 PM   #4
derbo
Derbo Tuning
derbo's Avatar
3592
Rep
3,012
Posts

Drives: BMW M3
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by sibhusz06 View Post
Actually I should have searched a bit more, but found my answer in that Bilstein has an aftermarket B6 setup for the EDC struts/shocks thats a bit cheaper than oem..
Good luck finding them in stock! Bilstien has been on a crazy backorder as of late..
__________________
IG:ruhrohz_m3
Journal: Link
E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link
Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj
SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
Appreciate 1
BOOF-M34448.50
      07-09-2018, 11:04 PM   #5
BOOF-M3
Brigadier General
BOOF-M3's Avatar
United_States
4449
Rep
4,014
Posts

Drives: 2011 M3
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: South Pasadena Florida

iTrader: (1)

Why mess with your ZCP set up? Would hav been better off paying less for an EDC non ZCP model that you could mod.
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2018, 11:16 AM   #6
derbo
Derbo Tuning
derbo's Avatar
3592
Rep
3,012
Posts

Drives: BMW M3
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BOOF-M3 View Post
Why mess with your ZCP set up? Would hav been better off paying less for an EDC non ZCP model that you could mod.
Sounds like he just wants replacement shocks/struts because EDC OE shocks are so expensive. I am assuming he is attempting to retain his ZCP springs.
__________________
IG:ruhrohz_m3
Journal: Link
E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link
Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj
SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2018, 01:16 PM   #7
sibhusz06
Second Lieutenant
109
Rep
234
Posts

Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: DC

iTrader: (0)

yes derbo is right, i am just planning ahead when it comes time to replace shocks and struts as to what my choices are in terms of maintaining my ZCP/EDC control but not be stuck with oem parts at such insane prices.
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2018, 12:44 PM   #8
Dave07997S
Brigadier General
710
Rep
3,948
Posts

Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT
Join Date: May 2009
Location: El Segundo, CA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by sibhusz06 View Post
yes derbo is right, i am just planning ahead when it comes time to replace shocks and struts as to what my choices are in terms of maintaining my ZCP/EDC control but not be stuck with oem parts at such insane prices.
If you want to keep the EDC functionality the only game in town is the Bilstein product, which is basically vaporware as it is never in stock. So you can go back to the OEM.

I found the fronts for $615 ea and the rears for around $330. In other words you can get the OEMs front and rear for under $2k.

Here are the fronts..

https://www.bmwpartsnow.com/oem-part...xoCUf8QAvD_BwE

Dave
__________________
2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp
(Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk
2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats
2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2018, 09:20 PM   #9
derbo
Derbo Tuning
derbo's Avatar
3592
Rep
3,012
Posts

Drives: BMW M3
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave07997S View Post
If you want to keep the EDC functionality the only game in town is the Bilstein product, which is basically vaporware as it is never in stock. So you can go back to the OEM.

I found the fronts for $615 ea and the rears for around $330. In other words you can get the OEMs front and rear for under $2k.

Here are the fronts..

https://www.bmwpartsnow.com/oem-part...xoCUf8QAvD_BwE

Dave
sibhusz06

It really is sad.


OE part numbers for ZCP if you need it.

Front EDC Struts Left
E90: 31312284013
E92: 31312283917

Front EDC Strut Right
E90: 31312284014
E92: 31312283918

Rear EDC Shocks
E90: 33522284315
E92: 33522284313
__________________
IG:ruhrohz_m3
Journal: Link
E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link
Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj
SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2018, 10:35 PM   #10
wyatth
Colonel
3544
Rep
2,822
Posts

Drives: E90 ZCP
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

How many miles on your wornout hardware?
Always nice to get a data point on longevity of something. What other parts are you refreshing?
Appreciate 0
      07-13-2018, 11:01 PM   #11
sibhusz06
Second Lieutenant
109
Rep
234
Posts

Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: DC

iTrader: (0)

thanks for the info all.....I have 71k and just from past experience know usually struts and shocks tend to start wearing out between 60-100k. I just wanted to plan ahead but I also know BMWs are notorious for premature control arm bushing wear and may get one of the trw kits with the various front and rear arms.
Appreciate 0
      07-14-2018, 03:43 PM   #12
triggz82
Private
Canada
30
Rep
86
Posts

Drives: E90 M3
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

My EDC shocks were pretty worn by the time I hit 100k km (~60k miles). Ended up swapping to v3 and deleted the EDC. No regrets as the car felt night and day over the aged stock shocks.
Appreciate 0
      07-15-2018, 08:21 PM   #13
L4ces
Major
L4ces's Avatar
United_States
337
Rep
1,489
Posts

Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Alpine White
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NJ - NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2008 M3  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by triggz82 View Post
My EDC shocks were pretty worn by the time I hit 100k km (~60k miles). Ended up swapping to v3 and deleted the EDC. No regrets as the car felt night and day over the aged stock shocks.
Even new OEM shocks should be night and day right? How do you know how much better they are than a fresh set of OEM?
Appreciate 0
      07-15-2018, 09:40 PM   #14
Dave07997S
Brigadier General
710
Rep
3,948
Posts

Drives: 2020 Ford Mustang GT
Join Date: May 2009
Location: El Segundo, CA

iTrader: (1)

To be honest the OEM ZCP shocks are quite good and can handle a somewhat stiffer spring and a tad lowering. I would just go with a TC Klein or Ground Control coil over kits that use OEM struts/shocks.

https://groundcontrolstore.com/colle...m3-08-11-w-edc

This is a good kit..it allows OEM ride height or you can drop it 1.75". I wouldn't go beyond 1" though with the OEM struts/shocks.

Dave
__________________
2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp
(Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk
2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats
2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:26 AM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST