Suspension Replacement (DDC)

RobertoTaylor · 02-11-2022, 02:10 PM

I own a 2012 535i with DDC (Dynamic Damper Control). Are there any aftermarket options that will work with DDC, or is OEM replacements the only option?

Thanks!

UPDATE:

I ended up finding a company on eBay that "remanufactures" the DDC suspension with OE components, but when I received the parts they look brand new and it was a fraction of the price.

OEM suspension from the dealer was going to cost $4,532 (+tax), and I paid $1,449 (+tax) and they work 100%.

Here's a link to the ones I purchased in case anyone else runs into this thread:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195345313962

OnlyGerman · 02-11-2022, 06:52 PM

Are you having problems?

kimoboy · 02-12-2022, 03:24 PM

I myself looking for aftermarket suspension with DDC.

cdmulders · 02-12-2022, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kimoboy

I myself looking for aftermarket suspension with DDC.

There are a few options for xDrive & DDC. I have the AC Schnitzer springs on my F10 that has both of those, and I quite like these springs. They are progressive so they sit low, but also can take quite a bit of weight, be it passengers or a full trunk of camping or diving gear.

cdmulders · 02-12-2022, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertoTaylor

I own a 2012 535i with DDC (Dynamic Damper Control). Are there any aftermarket options that will work with DDC, or is OEM replacements the only option?

Thanks!

I was not sure if you were asking about new shocks to replace the DDC ones, or something like new springs. See my other post for my opinion on springs.

kimoboy · 02-13-2022, 02:21 AM

My 528i had DDC in it and have installed Koni sport shocks. I have coded the DDC delete. The setup was nice but i wish i had a setup that has DDC were I can change from comfort to sport and sport+

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Originally Posted by cdmulders

There are a few options for xDrive & DDC. I have the AC Schnitzer springs on my F10 that has both of those, and I quite like these springs. They are progressive so they sit low, but also can take quite a bit of weight, be it passengers or a full trunk of camping or diving gear.

ChiNorm · 02-13-2022, 10:30 AM

KW V3 is available in a DDC compatible version. A very nice suspension.

RobertoTaylor · 05-17-2023, 12:16 PM

I forgot to post an update.

I ended up finding a company on eBay that "remanufactures" the DDC suspension with OE components, but when I received the parts they look brand new and it was a fraction of the price.

OEM suspension from the dealer was going to cost $4,532 (+tax), and I paid $1,449 (+tax) and they work 100%.

Here's a link to the ones I purchased in case anyone else runs into this thread:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195345313962

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RobertoTaylor Private First Class 44 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535i \| 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Suspension Replacement (DDC) I own a 2012 535i with DDC (Dynamic Damper Control). Are there any aftermarket options that will work with DDC, or is OEM replacements the only option? Thanks! UPDATE: I ended up finding a company on eBay that "remanufactures" the DDC suspension with OE components, but when I received the parts they look brand new and it was a fraction of the price. OEM suspension from the dealer was going to cost $4,532 (+tax), and I paid $1,449 (+tax) and they work 100%. Here's a link to the ones I purchased in case anyone else runs into this thread: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195345313962 __________________ 2012 BMW 535i 2015 X5 M Sport Last edited by RobertoTaylor; 05-17-2023 at 12:27 PM..
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RobertoTaylor Private First Class 44 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 535i \| 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I forgot to post an update. I ended up finding a company on eBay that "remanufactures" the DDC suspension with OE components, but when I received the parts they look brand new and it was a fraction of the price. OEM suspension from the dealer was going to cost $4,532 (+tax), and I paid $1,449 (+tax) and they work 100%. Here's a link to the ones I purchased in case anyone else runs into this thread: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195345313962 __________________ 2012 BMW 535i 2015 X5 M Sport
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