EDC confusion

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OK, so now I am really confused.

My car tirns out to have EDC

Does this mean I am stuck with the super expensive shock/strut replacements or can one fit 'regular' shocks?

Whats involved and what effect does it have if one replaces EDC with 'regular'?

Please use simple English,., I am obtuse when it comes to car parts.

Thanks

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2122]

you can buy EDC shocks for it

or retrofit non-EDC ones in, if available for your year. you may need to do some re-coding or you will have an error on your dash coming up all the time etc.

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yeah... its just EDC shocks are 800 euros a corner on ebay

[yng_750 247]

Google it. Over 9000 threads out there about edc removal

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great help... if dr google is the response then why bother?

[kulgan 1042]

great help... if dr google is the response then why bother?

Try it. Its a wonderful tool. In the time it took to write your respnse above you could've google'd EDC and been getting the answers you want.

Short answer to your question is unplug the EDC shocks and fit aftermarket Non EDC shocks.

https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=BMW+E38+edc+removal&source=lnms&sa=X&ei=1wXyU6fYDc_h8AXpk4GYCA&ved=0CAUQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=677&dpr=1#q=BMW+E38+edc+removal+delete

If you want to get into the E38 as a DIY'er your gonna have to do some research dude.

[yng_750 247]

Or better than google. Try e38.org

Anything you might ever do to your car has been done and documented on that site

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Thanks. I am not going to be playing amateur mechanic. I just like to be informed so when my car guys talk to me about stuff I have a rough idea of what theyre saying. Wading through squillions of google posts is a waste of time to find the nuggets of info amongst tha manure. I am also looking to find out what OEM parts have been used , are any good etc so I can order stuff myself for my mechanic to put in. For some reason the BMW garages here will only insert factory stuff sold by themselves and local garages will try and flog other e38 junk used parts from the wreckers. I have yet to find a mechanic that is competent with a BMW here in Auckland that will not want to clip the ticket on parts and its becoming a pain in the proverbial that quality new parts can be imported from europe/usa cheaper than wreckers yard junk. So if my queries seem boring and unsexy then please dont answer if the answer isnt going to be constructive or positive. I'm not using this forum because I know heaps of shi.t I am on here because I dont.

[sonic_attack 89]

Id have to disagree with your assment of incompetent bmw mechanics around the place. From what ive read in this forum alone the quality of bmw knowledge is mind boggling, if the folk posting here are a representation of the bmw community in NZ we're pretty safe in getting guided in the right direction.

As a professional outfit specialising in bmw I reckon Auckland is a pretty small place to hide and try bluff your way through. Theres botany motor works in south auckland, bm workshop in central auckland, and bell bm in silverdale. I havent used any of them but their reputation far preceeds them. Thats auckland pretty much covered.

Then you have folk like andy who can stuff a V12 into a little hole and have it running and maintain it and likely hes seen everything. Brent at bmworld whos done similar and knows probably exactly where every bolt and part came from by looking at a grainy cellphone pic. And probably 20+ others with practically infinate knowledge.

e38.org is best bet for everything e38. Ive read the hell out of that site and I dont even own one of those cars. Ive read about edc delete in step by step detail, part codes and the functionality of the result in detailed review from google search. Its all out there and freely available.

Clipping the ticket is part and parcel of doing business and providing a service. I do it, thats how people survive. You're not forced to buy and likely you're fine to provide your own parts and pay labour alone.

You read like you carry this giant chip around on your shoulder like a full grown siamese twin robbing your blood and ingested nutrition. Thats just how I read it though. The very first reply outlined what you needed to know and the subsequent answers practically pointed you to exactly what you needed to know and you seemingly choose to blow them off because they didn't suit you.

I come here seeking the knowledge these folk have too, Im aware I should be polite and courteous of them taking the time to respond and gift their knowledge and advice because I know if im not, itll be remembered and they wont bother in future.. but thats just how I see it.

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Very well put Rod

[yng_750 247]

Personally i would trust the google results with pictures showing how its done than just the first responce on here from someone who is probably quoting google results anyway.

[yng_750 247]

And if you dont want to play ameteur mechanic learn about your car abit more.

No cv joints on the front for example.

Most of the bmw stuff the oem mechanics are trying to use is actually the very best item for the job.

[KwS 2378]

For a lot of items OEM is best, every time. Its either pay more once, or pay less 3-4 times.

[kulgan 1042]

Thanks. I am not going to be playing amateur mechanic. I just like to be informed so when my car guys talk to me about stuff I have a rough idea of what theyre saying. Wading through squillions of google posts is a waste of time to find the nuggets of info amongst tha manure. I am also looking to find out what OEM parts have been used , are any good etc so I can order stuff myself for my mechanic to put in. For some reason the BMW garages here will only insert factory stuff sold by themselves and local garages will try and flog other e38 junk used parts from the wreckers. I have yet to find a mechanic that is competent with a BMW here in Auckland that will not want to clip the ticket on parts and its becoming a pain in the proverbial that quality new parts can be imported from europe/usa cheaper than wreckers yard junk. So if my queries seem boring and unsexy then please dont answer if the answer isnt going to be constructive or positive. I'm not using this forum because I know heaps of shi.t I am on here because I dont.

The first three results from the google search I posted for you leads to all the information you should need. Also as posted by Jason H e38.org is a great tool.

I would say all the answers you've been given so far have been consructive and positive.

Like I said before.. You're going to have to do some research yourself to find the answers you want.

Same as your question about the Meyle Shocks. 5 mins on google and I've got all the answers I need.

https://www.google.co.nz/#q=meyle+shocks+any+good