[a404freedom]

I bought some H&R SS for my 2016 435 m-sport with EDC. It has about 42,000 miles with the current setup, I can't imagine lowering it an inch will serve my shocks well, or am I overthinking? I've searched for shocks that support edc online but GODDAMN they are freaking expensive! That snd the fact i dont want to lose EDC is specifically why i didnt go coilovers. What are my options here? It's clear that as soon as I install the springs the warranty covering the suspension is toast. What am I missing here? I cant believe that all edc accepting shocks start at $300 per. Thanks!

[DreamerJoe]

dinan shockware is an option, improves what you have instead of replacing

[a404freedom]

Originally Posted by DreamerJoe

dinan shockware is an option, improves what you have instead of replacing

Im a bit confused to how that would help? If i lower the car, does shockware adjust the them to allow for the difference in ride height? Ultimately i dont want to blow them, will this prevent that or at the least lengthen the time till they do? I also cant seem to find it for my f32, f30 n 34 😕

[Jvac]

Originally Posted by a404freedom

Im a bit confused to how that would help? If i lower the car, does shockware adjust the them to allow for the difference in ride height? Ultimately i dont want to blow them, will this prevent that or at the least lengthen the time till they do? I also cant seem to find it for my f32, f30 n 34

Shockware increases the firmness of the adaptive dampers in comfort and sport. People who have it say that comfort now feels like sport mode used to, and that sport mode is firmer than before. Supposedly this pairs well with lower, stiffer springs, but I don't know personally. If you do lowering springs and shockware, Dinan says you are also supposed to install shorter bump stops, since you would be riding closer to the stock stops all the time. I was planning to go that route a while back but decided against it for the amount of $ spent. It seems like a one size fits all solution since they apply the same shockware software to many different models of the f3x. Doesn't seem ideal for any one model....
There are a lot of threads about Dinan springs and shockware on here if you search, though most of the opinions are subjective as they are only comparing to their previous setup or whatever car they used to drive.

[a404freedom]

Originally Posted by Jvac

Shockware increases the firmness of the adaptive dampers in comfort and sport. People who have it say that comfort now feels like sport mode used to, and that sport mode is firmer than before. Supposedly this pairs well with lower, stiffer springs, but I don't know personally. If you do lowering springs and shockware, Dinan says you are also supposed to install shorter bump stops, since you would be riding closer to the stock stops all the time. I was planning to go that route a while back but decided against it for the amount of $ spent. It seems like a one size fits all solution since they apply the same shockware software to many different models of the f3x. Doesn't seem ideal for any one model....
There are a lot of threads about Dinan springs and shockware on here if you search, though most of the opinions are subjective as they are only comparing to their previous setup or whatever car they used to drive.

That is very hep, thank you! As it stands (literally), ive got the H&R SS and the Shockware ordered. Are there specific bumpstops i should be looking for?

[bajis]

Originally Posted by a404freedom

That is very hep, thank you! As it stands (literally), ive got the H&R SS and the Shockware ordered. Are there specific bumpstops i should be looking for?

e36/39/e60 bumpstops or the dinan kit

[a404freedom]

Originally Posted by bajis

e36/39/e60 bumpstops or the dinan kit

Thank you a ton brotha

[a404freedom]

Originally Posted by a404freedom

Thank you a ton brotha

In there a preference? Could you recommend a site or a link? Sorry, kinda new to this

[Jvac]

Originally Posted by a404freedom

In there a preference? Could you recommend a site or a link? Sorry, kinda new to this

Dinan sells what they call the supplementary handling kit. It's a set of OEM bump stops from other bmws that are smaller than our stock stops. I believe they can be had cheaper by purchasing directly. Here's a snap of the thread where a guy gave that info. Don't ask me to find the thread, I took the screen shot at the time, but you can probably find it if you search.

[a404freedom]

Originally Posted by Jvac

Dinan sells what they call the supplementary handling kit. It's a set of OEM bump stops from other bmws that are smaller than our stock stops. I believe they can be had cheaper by purchasing directly. Here's a snap of the thread where a guy gave that info. Don't ask me to find the thread, I took the screen shot at the time, but you can probably find it if you search.

Bueno bueno, ive checked dinan's website and ive come up with this:


https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D193-3201

At the end of the day id prefer the whole suspension to be wrapped up in one install. Id imagine these would be the best bet? Im obviously going lower than the Dinan springs so i wanna be sure these can handle the difference in drop.

[johnung]

Originally Posted by a404freedom

I bought some H&R SS for my 2016 435 m-sport with EDC. It has about 42,000 miles with the current setup, I can't imagine lowering it an inch will serve my shocks well, or am I overthinking? I've searched for shocks that support edc online but GODDAMN they are freaking expensive! That snd the fact i dont want to lose EDC is specifically why i didnt go coilovers. What are my options here? It's clear that as soon as I install the springs the warranty covering the suspension is toast. What am I missing here? I cant believe that all edc accepting shocks start at $300 per. Thanks!

You shouldn't have an issue with Adaptives lowering an inch. It's the standard shocks that get destroyed because they don't have enough travel after lowering. My buddy has the same car that you do and he went with Eibach springs a year ago. He said that he would never give up his Adaptives.

[a404freedom]

Originally Posted by johnung

You shouldn't have an issue with Adaptives lowering an inch. It's the standard shocks that get destroyed because they don't have enough travel after lowering. My buddy has the same car that you do and he went with Eibach springs a year ago. He said that he would never give up his Adaptives.

Much appreciated. I did get the Shockware which id image wouldn't hurt. I really hesitate just replacing stuff. I loveeeee the edc! I think it's one of the best compliments to the car. Throwing on coils i think in the end is just a stand alone mistake. I like it as little suspension changes as possible. Performance wise, the bitch is a sleeper...no one has to know 😉

[bajis]

Originally Posted by a404freedom

Much appreciated. I did get the Shockware which id image wouldn't hurt. I really hesitate just replacing stuff. I loveeeee the edc! I think it's one of the best compliments to the car. Throwing on coils i think in the end is just a stand alone mistake. I like it as little suspension changes as possible. Performance wise, the bitch is a sleeper...no one has to know 😉

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