[SpecialK]

Originally Posted by Jimmy775

Thanks for the update. Going to look for another DINAN dealer or may just have DINAN do it when in the SF Bay Area.

Just for the heck of it, give Dinan a call directly, and give them the last 7 digits of your VIN. They can confirm right away whether you're eligible or not.

My dealer was trying to visually confirm whether the car had EDC (they never ran the VIN like they should have), but their Dinan guy didn't realize the F30 dampers are built differently than other models with EDC.

[tgmsocal]

Originally Posted by capt.speedypants

Just for the heck of it, give Dinan a call directly, and give them the last 7 digits of your VIN. They can confirm right away whether you're eligible or not.

My dealer was trying to visually confirm whether the car had EDC (they never ran the VIN like they should have), but their Dinan guy didn't realize the F30 dampers are built differently than other models with EDC.

It would scare the crap out of me if my dealer didn't even know how to find out if I had EDC. Pretty sad, should take a tech literally 30 seconds.

Hopefully those of you who were delayed by your dealers still got the sale pricing.

-tgm

[lens]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

My understanding of EDC has always been there have been 3 damping modes (normal, comfort, and sport in the very beginning). I believe now they refer to it as normal, sport and sport+ but BMW changes vernacular on a daily basis so who knows what the current lingo is. Hell, its not even called EDC anymore, its M Adaptive Suspension.

As long as you arent messing with the VDM module and you can FDL code other parts of the vehicle without hurting the shockware flash.

If the another dealer decides to do a software update to the vehicle with shockware, would I need to go back to the dinan dealer to get it reflashed? My car hasn't been updated since 2013 (found out today) and the tech told me I have to update it for the valvetronic stuff as I just got mine replaced. Apparently the software updates everything in the car, but I'm not sure if the VDM will get the shockware overwritten.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by chaungo

If the another dealer decides to do a software update to the vehicle with shockware, would I need to go back to the dinan dealer to get it reflashed? My car hasn't been updated since 2013 (found out today) and the tech told me I have to update it for the valvetronic stuff as I just got mine replaced. Apparently the software updates everything in the car, but I'm not sure if the VDM will get the shockware overwritten.

If its a full reprogramming (the one that takes a half a day of updating to accomplish) then every module is flashed back to stock and the car would need to be taken back to a Dinan dealer to have the Shockware reloaded. If the dealer is just doing an update to a specific module or only the engine related stuff then you wouldn't need to worry. That said MOST dealerships opt to go for the full re-programming as it eliminates all loose variables and troubleshooting is basically avoided.

[anotheran]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

If its a full reprogramming (the one that takes a half a day of updating to accomplish) then every module is flashed back to stock and the car would need to be taken back to a Dinan dealer to have the Shockware reloaded. If the dealer is just doing an update to a specific module or only the engine related stuff then you wouldn't need to worry. That said MOST dealerships opt to go for the full re-programming as it eliminates all loose variables and troubleshooting is basically avoided.

In case it does get lost, some dinan dealers will reflash for free while others will charge labor (Dinan_Engineering can correct me if I'm wrong)

For anyone with EDC, this is a much needed flash unless you like the floaty feel... and it is different than the LCI programming.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by anotheran

In case it does get lost, some dinan dealers will reflash for free while others will charge labor (Dinan_Engineering can correct me if I'm wrong)

For anyone with EDC, this is a much needed flash unless you like the floaty feel... and it is different than the LCI programming.

If the car is still under the 4yr/50k then the reflash (labor) is covered by Dinan. Outside of that the labor charge, or not, would be up to the dealer themselves. If the factory update/reflash is performed at a Dinan dealer though the reflash would be part of the update with no additional time/charge. You would just have to remind the dealer at time of check-in that the flash is there so they notate it on the paperwork for the techs.

[Jimmy775]

Originally Posted by tgmsocal

It would scare the crap out of me if my dealer didn't even know how to find out if I had EDC. Pretty sad, should take a tech literally 30 seconds.

Hopefully those of you who were delayed by your dealers still got the sale pricing.

-tgm

Yes. It's been frustrating for what appears to be a simple software upload. The local DINAN dealer is an independent shop (not BMW dealer) and he was basing the lack of EDC on the fact the computer used to upload the DINAN software said the VIN was not eligible. He said the top of the shocks should have wiring. In addition to the option code for Adaptive Suspension, I see sensors/wiring connected to the shock body.

I've left a vm for DINAN sales asking for VIN check and appt at one of their shops but no call back yet. Will call them again on Monday but will probably move on if no response... the goal was to reduce the comfort mode rear bouncing but only have so much time and patience to chase vendors for mods.

[willcoop]

I just had shockware loaded onto my f31. I would recommend it to anyone with adaptive suspension and especially anyone on the fence about doing it. I was hesitant to have it installed because I didn't mind the comfort setting and wanted it smooth for long road trips.

The shockware is incredible and feels great. The part of it I like the most is the feeling of the steering after installing shockware. The original BMW comfort setting had very light steering while sport what very heavy. The steering feel with shockware is heavier than bmw comfort but doesn't feel extra heavy like the original sport setting. To me the steering feel is the biggest improvement.

My dealer only charged me for .5 hours of worked like is stated on dinans websites.

[lens]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

If the car is still under the 4yr/50k then the reflash (labor) is covered by Dinan. Outside of that the labor charge, or not, would be up to the dealer themselves. If the factory update/reflash is performed at a Dinan dealer though the reflash would be part of the update with no additional time/charge. You would just have to remind the dealer at time of check-in that the flash is there so they notate it on the paperwork for the techs.

So if I decide to upgrade to the m performance brakes, and they have to code it in, it shouldn't erase the shockware correct?

[s2kvee]

please... bring this 50% off deal back!!!!.... i just got my car this November and im thinking of doing this upgrade... but not looking to spend that much.. lol

[anotheran]

Originally Posted by s2kvee

please... bring this 50% off deal back!!!!.... i just got my car this November and im thinking of doing this upgrade... but not looking to spend that much.. lol

It’s already half the original price. Used to cost over 400 usd.

[ceedawg]

Yep its 205.00 now

[PabloK]

Best bang for your buck mod for F-series cars period.

10/10

Do not hesitate on this, it transform the car.

My Review from back in the day

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by ceedawg

Yep its 205.00 now

No longer.

[ceedawg]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

No longer.

How much do you see it for then? Because the website says 205.00

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d9...335i%20xDrive/

[jgoens]

I'm thinking of doing this now. A couple hundred hundred bucks....good reviews.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by ceedawg

How much do you see it for then? Because the website says 205.00

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d9...335i%20xDrive/

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d9...for-bmw-edc-2/

$308.50

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d9...for-bmw-edc-2/

$308.50

Funny how the price changes so frequently. I'm confused..his link shows one price and yours another...fuckin hocus pocus.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by jgoens

Funny how the price changes so frequently. I'm confused..his link shows one price and yours another...fuckin hocus pocus.

Or same website.

As has been noted in other threads, Dinan support and customer service isn’t what it once was.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Or same website.

As has been noted in other threads, Dinan support and customer service isn’t what it once was.

Yeah..I'm going to call them next week..if they say 205 I'll do it otherwise I'll wait. Just silly shit. Maybe I'll screen shot the lower price and see what they say. It seems worth it.

[ceedawg]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d9...for-bmw-edc-2/

$308.50

I called the dealer and had scheduled an appointment. The service person told me 205.00 for the SW and 85.00 to install. Total 285.00 gave them my VIN the whole 9 yards! 2k15 Msport 335i Xdrive 6 speed dynamic suspension.

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d9...for-bmw-edc-2/

$308.50

This is for F12 and F13 models (EDC)...


The link ceedawg provided in Post #81 is correct for 3/4 F series Adaptive M Suspension

jgoens

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