KW plug and play DDC (Adaptive) Coilovers

BnB · 09-18-2017, 06:20 AM

Before I splash out on these for my F31 340i, is anyone aware of alternative coilovers that plug and play into BMW's adaptive suspension, retaining the comfort/sport split personality selectable via the drive profile button in the console?

http://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/kw-dd...html?typ=28406

Thanks for any help.

Watsey · 09-18-2017, 01:38 PM

I know this doesn't answer your question, but, no.

I decided to go with passive coilovers as, from an interesting discussion with Centre Gravity it seems that the OEM EDC control unit is too slow to keep up with the road.

I now have Ohlins Road & Track and I'm very happy with them. Very occasionally I miss the ability to select damper mode on the fly, but this is massively outweighed by enjoying the consistency of high quality damping on every journey.

I genuinely wouldn't go back to EDC.

As I'm sure you've seen, the KW DDC kit can be bought with a separate control unit. This may operate at a higher frequency than OEM EDC, and it can be controlled via an App, but purchase and installation costs will be higher.

If you do go down the DDC route a few of us will be interested in a review

Lorcan · 09-19-2017, 05:03 AM

The magazine reviews of our M4 with AC Schnitzer RS (manually adjustable) suspension say the same thing. A high quality, compliant coilover set is more predictable and consistent than an electronic system that's constantly changing its mind.

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BnB Lieutenant 180 Rep 469 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The North iTrader: (0)	KW plug and play DDC (Adaptive) Coilovers Before I splash out on these for my F31 340i, is anyone aware of alternative coilovers that plug and play into BMW's adaptive suspension, retaining the comfort/sport split personality selectable via the drive profile button in the console? http://www.kwsuspensions.co.uk/kw-dd...html?typ=28406 Thanks for any help. __________________ Porsche GT4, BMW 340i, BMW 225d, Porsche 911 (991), Porsche 911 GTS, Porsche 911 (997), BMW 123d, Porsche Cayman gen 1, RR Vogue, Jaguar XKR, E36 M3, Toyota MR2 gen 1 Last edited by BnB; 09-18-2017 at 07:10 AM..
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Watsey Major General 6414 Rep 8,498 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	I know this doesn't answer your question, but, no. I decided to go with passive coilovers as, from an interesting discussion with Centre Gravity it seems that the OEM EDC control unit is too slow to keep up with the road. I now have Ohlins Road & Track and I'm very happy with them. Very occasionally I miss the ability to select damper mode on the fly, but this is massively outweighed by enjoying the consistency of high quality damping on every journey. I genuinely wouldn't go back to EDC. As I'm sure you've seen, the KW DDC kit can be bought with a separate control unit. This may operate at a higher frequency than OEM EDC, and it can be controlled via an App, but purchase and installation costs will be higher. If you do go down the DDC route a few of us will be interested in a review __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	The magazine reviews of our M4 with AC Schnitzer RS (manually adjustable) suspension say the same thing. A high quality, compliant coilover set is more predictable and consistent than an electronic system that's constantly changing its mind.
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