[Xjay1337]

Good day!

I've done some research on this forum but I just want to confirm so I don't have any problems.

I have some Kw V2 coilovers to install
They are claimed for EDC cars.

My car is a F21 m135i same as f22 m235i. And same suspension etc I believe as F30 3 series hence why I am here :-)

I do NOT have edc - no adaptive dampers!



My KW - The p/n is 200 1034 L/R (left and right front dampers).
Adtl p/n: 153 20 282




I believe everything fits OK but you need to change one side drop link (arb to damper bar).

I would simply need to purchase 1x 31306792212 (edc front right / offside drop), to install on the right side, everything will go on fine?

Can someone please confirm if this is correct?

Kind regards
Jay

[cfm56d7b]

Xjay1337, it would be helpful to reconfirm first what coilovers you have.

KW V2 coilovers do not have any EDC functionality - no visible electronic connectors.

KW does offer 2 different DDC coilovers:

- DDC ECU: a solution for cars without EDC control. EDC functionality is controlled via a separate app

- DDC Plug and Play: for vehicle with OEM EDC. EDC functionality is controlled via the Sport / Comfort selector near the transmission gear lever.

[Xjay1337]

Hi cfm56d7b many thanks for the reply

Maybe I was not clear? Let me attempt to re-explain


The coil overs are as listed in the post with the part numbers from the dampers, they are KW V2 with those part numbers
They are height adjustable coil overs with manually adjustable rebound control , , I'm not saying they have adjustable EDC on any button

They have an EDC delete kit included with them (which I don't need to install as my car does not have EDC)

From my understanding there are 2 options of suspension kit on KW V2 and many other coil overs you can buy



One for non EDC cars, these cars have effectively 2 left side front dampers , these use sway bar link part numbers 31306792211 on both left and right side

and one for Xdrive/EDC cars which are left and right handed front dampers, and use 1x 31306792211 sway bar link on the left side, and 1x 31306792212 on the right side


And from my understanding, if you have a suspension kit which is for an EDC model , but you want to fit them onto a non EDC model (like my car), you need to replace your right side sway bar link with 1x 31306792212 and then they will fit correctly

I'm just wanting to verify if this is correct

[markoz28]

I get what you are saying bc I had the same problem. Unfortunately KW informed me that I will not be able to use the passenger side front coilover even if I changed the link. Something about the geometry of the car. I had to buy a new coilover for the right front to make this all fit. Everything else was not an issue. It sucks bc I paid more money for the EDC kit (edc delete) bc I didn’t know what I had and then the correct coilover. Spent way. Ore money then I should have. Probably could have gone with KW3 if I knew better. Live and learn.

[Xjay1337]

Originally Posted by markoz28

I get what you are saying bc I had the same problem. Unfortunately KW informed me that I will not be able to use the passenger side front coilover even if I changed the link. Something about the geometry of the car. I had to buy a new coilover for the right front to make this all fit. Everything else was not an issue. It sucks bc I paid more money for the EDC kit (edc delete) bc I didn’t know what I had and then the correct coilover. Spent way. Ore money then I should have. Probably could have gone with KW3 if I knew better. Live and learn.

Hello!

I think KW were being unhelpful, probably simply to get some extras sales or a case of "computer says no" and not wanting to be liable for any issues with fitment.

Ive done a lot more research and to confirm that xdrive and edc rwd cars have "handed" shocks.

Non edc rwd cars effectively have 2 left shocks.

Bilstein B14 for example, come with 2 left shocks.

There is no geometry difference etc other than the fact xdrive and EDC cars have 2 different sway bar end links and the non edc rwd have, effectively, 2 left ones.

So if you have an EDC or xdrive car you can fit the B14 kit but you need to replace the sway bar link on the right side with the part number ending 11 (so you have 2x left side sway bar links).

This then stands to reason the reverse is true if fitting EDC or Xdrive parts to a non EDC car. Where you need to replace the right side sway bar link with the part ending 12.

Sorry you had to buy another shock, retrospectively a new end link is significantly cheaper!

[Lingling]

Originally Posted by Xjay1337

Hello!

I think KW were being unhelpful, probably simply to get some extras sales or a case of "computer says no" and not wanting to be liable for any issues with fitment.

Ive done a lot more research and to confirm that xdrive and edc rwd cars have "handed" shocks.

Non edc rwd cars effectively have 2 left shocks.

Bilstein B14 for example, come with 2 left shocks.

There is no geometry difference etc other than the fact xdrive and EDC cars have 2 different sway bar end links and the non edc rwd have, effectively, 2 left ones.

So if you have an EDC or xdrive car you can fit the B14 kit but you need to replace the sway bar link on the right side with the part number ending 11 (so you have 2x left side sway bar links).

This then stands to reason the reverse is true if fitting EDC or Xdrive parts to a non EDC car. Where you need to replace the right side sway bar link with the part ending 12.

Sorry you had to buy another shock, retrospectively a new end link is significantly cheaper!

Hey I am having the same problem. I have an EDC car but orders the non edc part. Bc I didn't want to pay extra money when I can code the edc myself. When tried to hit left and right Endlink on. The passenger side snapped off. So I ordered new driver side Endlink for passenger side hopefully that fixes issue

[335isGuy]

Originally Posted by Lingling

Hey I am having the same problem. I have an EDC car but orders the non edc part. Bc I didn't want to pay extra money when I can code the edc myself. When tried to hit left and right Endlink on. The passenger side snapped off. So I ordered new driver side Endlink for passenger side hopefully that fixes issue

Any update if it solved the issue?

[Lingling]

Originally Posted by 335isGuy

Any update if it solved the issue?

Yes I got 2x MOOG endlinks PN:K750656 and it hasn’t given me any issues. These endlinks are OEM+ so no more plastic on the ends they are solid metal.