Kw ddcc interest

khyber · 1st August 2012, 03:42

I wanted to see how many E6X ///M owners would be interested in the new DDC Coilover if it came out for our cars. Attached link, pictures, descriptions below for you to see. One reason I have not got coilovers yet is because I love my EDC and the new KW DDCC would solve that issue if it came out for our cars. Got in touch with a few people over @ KW so hopefully they can see some interest from the M5 community so they can develop this for our E6X cars as well.

KW's NEW DDC Coilovers with iSuspension App for your M3!!! - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

The APP - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kw-dd...482049019?mt=8

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Three modes driving pleasure and the opportunity to adjust the damper characteristics via iPhone, this is what the KW DDC ECU coilover kit makes possible. With the free KW DDC App, the dampers can individually be configured via an iPhone, iPad or an iPod touch. For the secured WiFi-connection to the suspension control unit, only an optional W-LAN module is required. The KW DCC ECU coilover kit allows a continuous lowering of up to 40 mm within the German TÜV-tested adjustment range.

Until recently, owners of a BMW M3 (E90, E92, E93) with the optional factory equipment EDC (Electronic Damper Control) had to dispense the comfort features of a adaptive damper control system when installing a coilover kit. "With our KW DDC ECU, a M3 cannot only be lowered", says Johannes Wacker, Product Manager at KW automotive. "The KW DDC ECU is a coilover kit with electronic damping control." With the modes "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport+", the M3 can be adjusted perfectly to the road conditions and driving style. "In addition, the driver can easily configure up to five different damper setups via iPhone or other devices, which are compatible with our DDC App. Currently, the KW DDC App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are available for free at the Apple App store. Independently of the front and rear axle, it allows to continuously adjust the characteristics of the dampers within the KW-safety requirements for the BMW M3. So the perfect individual setup for the KW DDC ECU coilover kit can be adjusted either from the maximum "Comfort"-setup with a very soft damping (displayed in the App as 0%) up to "Sport+" damper setup (displayed in the App as 100%). For the secured WiFi-communication between KW DDC control unit and Smartphone, an optional available W-LAN module is required. Up to five own setups can be stored with the KW DDC App and afterwards shared with friends by email.

While developing the adaptive KW DDC ECU coilover kit, the "Comfort"-mode was in focus. In the "Comfort" mode, the KW damper characteristic convince with a comfort oriented setup. Additionally the KW DDC control unit is able to read the vehicle data while driving the car, and it automatically adjusts the damping characteristics to the driving speed. In the "Sport" mode, the dampers work harmonically, while in "Sport+" mode, it allows a dynamic agility with a strong directness. In case of a technical defect, the KW DDC ECU coilover kit turns automatically into a mechanical failsafe-mode; a proportional valve immediately regulates into a neutral middle position and the dampers keep on working in the KW basic setup. Therefore all eventualities and user mistakes are defused.

With the KW DDC ECU coilover kit, a continuous lowering within the TÜV tested adjustment range of 10 - 40 mm at the front axle and 5 - 35 mm at the rear axle is possible. When installing the KW DDC ECU coilover kit, the original strut will be replaced by a complete mounted KW coilover strut in "inox line" stainless steel finish. The KW DDC ECU "iPhone Suspension" is available BMW M3 models with and without the optional factory equipment.

Found some more info on the KW DDC.

Here is a review by Turner MotorSports on the E9X KW DDC Coilover kit! - Product Review: KW DDC Coilovers

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gonzjed · 1st August 2012, 04:40

I'm in.

hummermaniac88 · 1st August 2012, 05:10

What's the price like? Because I wanted to settle for GC adjustable springs which does the job for me and it's within the price range, however they haven't responded to any of me emails.

proedge · 1st August 2012, 05:12

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Originally Posted by gonzjed

I'm in.

Me too!

smrtasp · 1st August 2012, 05:57

The price will probably determine how many of us consider this. I myself was planning to wait until the stock ones need replacing before going aftermarket with something like this.

KILLZBUGZ · 1st August 2012, 07:44

I was just about to grip some Kws, I will wait for a price on these and availability. Would be nice to have controls on my phone and not lose the EDC.

ACG · 1st August 2012, 07:58

So this will be like my Tein CS coilovers with Tein EDFC that I have on my other car?

khyber · 1st August 2012, 09:06

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Originally Posted by ACG

So this will be like my Tein CS coilovers with Tein EDFC that I have on my other car?

EDFC, had that on my Lexus back in the day; it will be similar but this as more variation than the EDC and to my knowledge can even lower and raise the car. Need to double check that last part.

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Originally Posted by KILLZBUGZ

I was just about to grip some Kws, I will wait for a price on these and availability. Would be nice to have controls on my phone and not lose the EDC.

These won't be available unless KW can see we as owners have interest is this new product;this thread is trying to show KW we do want them.

I almost got V3's too but I'll wait a couple more months and see where this goes as well and see what KW decides to do. I would really like this, just need to show KW that there is a demand for it on the E60 M5.

ACG · 1st August 2012, 09:51

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Originally Posted by khyber

EDFC, had that on my Lexus back in the day; it will be similar but this as more variation than the EDC and to my knowledge can even lower and raise the car. Need to double check that last part.

You mean lower and raise the car electronically as you can do that now with coilovers.