Xdrive + Springs + Wheel Spacers + Factory Wheels.

Taunto · 06-04-2016, 10:19 PM

Interested in seeing someone with X-drive, Springs and that have spacers on the Factory wheels.
I installed my springs myself today and really enjoy the new height. I am and was planning on buying spacers but didn't pull the trigger until i seen the drop for myself.

I've seen people run 12/15mm. But i feel like 15 in the rear would rub the fender over any decent size bumps on the road..

If anyone has pics and insight i would be very grateful

siwo · 06-05-2016, 12:54 AM

What springs did you install? How difficult was the install? Is there a negative camber effect after the spring install? Would you need a Ground control kit to correct?

I've considered lowering as I have done that in my past (civics-lol) but experienced premature camber wear on tires so I'm kind of deciding if its worth it?

Taunto · 06-05-2016, 12:59 AM

I put in Dinan Springs with the Ride Quality control kit.
I am probally not the best person to ask as for DIY install on this kit mainly because
i am a licensed BMW technician, so i have a nice hoist and all the special tools lol.

I have not driven the car enough to notice any excessive wear on the front tires but i doubt there will be much.
The Dinan Springs come with alignment specs which is nice, so i just punch the new specs into the machine when i did my alignment then did all the adjustments.

The ride control kit is just smaller Bump stops.

jgoldstein2000 · 06-05-2016, 01:08 AM

I thought the Dinan springs specified RWD only? Not sure why.

Taunto · 06-05-2016, 01:08 AM

There is an X-Drive Option
http://www.dinancars.com/product/d10...ries&mid=1183/

jgoldstein2000 · 06-05-2016, 10:55 AM

Thanks @taunto. I didn't realize that. I'm suprised they don't offer it yet for the 228 Xdrive yet.

Taunto · 06-05-2016, 11:58 AM

If there are enough requests/demand for it, im sure dinan would consider making a kit, considering there is a rwd but no xdrive option on the springs, but yet they have a koni shock option as well which is a nice touch on the 228.

siwo · 06-05-2016, 04:53 PM

I honestly like the wheel gap to be reduced but ultimately don't want to sacrifice anything to the car except for drive height. I would most likely just install springs to lower and call it a day but worry about the unnecessary wear on the tires. It's good to know the factory shocks can handle it well with the bump stop.

Taunto · 06-05-2016, 08:49 PM

Any ideas on wheel spacers?
This is how the car is sitting as of right now.
Un-sure of 15mm all around will have to much poke or not. And if any rubbing on full travel

cw_itr_805 · 06-06-2016, 10:38 AM

I recently lowered mine by 1 1/2 inches rear, 1 inch front with coilovers and was still able to get it aligned to factory specs, without any alignment kits.

bykevin · 06-08-2016, 11:42 AM

I ran 10/12.5 spacers from ECS with H&R springs. After installing them they seemed a bit conservative and might have ran 12.5/15 instead.

Pat_335D · 10-17-2017, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunto

Any ideas on wheel spacers?
This is how the car is sitting as of right now.
Un-sure of 15mm all around will have to much poke or not. And if any rubbing on full travel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunto

Any ideas on wheel spacers?
This is how the car is sitting as of right now.
Un-sure of 15mm all around will have to much poke or not. And if any rubbing on full travel

Is this an 228i xdrive on Dinan springs?

Taunto · 10-17-2017, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat_335D

Is this an 228i xdrive on Dinan springs?

M235 X-Drive dinan Springs, Bump Stops, and 15mm Spacers

06-04-2016, 10:19 PM	#1
Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	Xdrive + Springs + Wheel Spacers + Factory Wheels. Interested in seeing someone with X-drive, Springs and that have spacers on the Factory wheels. I installed my springs myself today and really enjoy the new height. I am and was planning on buying spacers but didn't pull the trigger until i seen the drop for myself. I've seen people run 12/15mm. But i feel like 15 in the rear would rub the fender over any decent size bumps on the road.. If anyone has pics and insight i would be very grateful
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06-05-2016, 12:54 AM	#2
siwo Lieutenant 116 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i RWD 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i Coup ... [0.00]	What springs did you install? How difficult was the install? Is there a negative camber effect after the spring install? Would you need a Ground control kit to correct? I've considered lowering as I have done that in my past (civics-lol) but experienced premature camber wear on tires so I'm kind of deciding if its worth it? __________________ 2016 M235i RWD 6MT - Current! as of July 28/16 2015 ES350 6AT - Traded In 2004 RX330 5AT - Sold 2004 Civic Coupe Si(EX) 5MT - Retired 1993 Civic Coupe Si(EX) 5MT - Retired
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06-05-2016, 12:59 AM	#3
Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	I put in Dinan Springs with the Ride Quality control kit. I am probally not the best person to ask as for DIY install on this kit mainly because i am a licensed BMW technician, so i have a nice hoist and all the special tools lol. I have not driven the car enough to notice any excessive wear on the front tires but i doubt there will be much. The Dinan Springs come with alignment specs which is nice, so i just punch the new specs into the machine when i did my alignment then did all the adjustments. The ride control kit is just smaller Bump stops.
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06-05-2016, 01:08 AM	#4
jgoldstein2000 Private 19 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 228 Xdrive -Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	I thought the Dinan springs specified RWD only? Not sure why.
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06-05-2016, 01:08 AM	#5
Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	There is an X-Drive Option http://www.dinancars.com/product/d10...ries&mid=1183/
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06-05-2016, 10:55 AM	#6
jgoldstein2000 Private 19 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 228 Xdrive -Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	Thanks @taunto. I didn't realize that. I'm suprised they don't offer it yet for the 228 Xdrive yet.
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06-05-2016, 11:58 AM	#7
Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	If there are enough requests/demand for it, im sure dinan would consider making a kit, considering there is a rwd but no xdrive option on the springs, but yet they have a koni shock option as well which is a nice touch on the 228.
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06-05-2016, 04:53 PM	#8
siwo Lieutenant 116 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i RWD 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i Coup ... [0.00]	I honestly like the wheel gap to be reduced but ultimately don't want to sacrifice anything to the car except for drive height. I would most likely just install springs to lower and call it a day but worry about the unnecessary wear on the tires. It's good to know the factory shocks can handle it well with the bump stop. __________________ 2016 M235i RWD 6MT - Current! as of July 28/16 2015 ES350 6AT - Traded In 2004 RX330 5AT - Sold 2004 Civic Coupe Si(EX) 5MT - Retired 1993 Civic Coupe Si(EX) 5MT - Retired
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Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	Any ideas on wheel spacers? This is how the car is sitting as of right now. Un-sure of 15mm all around will have to much poke or not. And if any rubbing on full travel Attached Images
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cw_itr_805 Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M-sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	I recently lowered mine by 1 1/2 inches rear, 1 inch front with coilovers and was still able to get it aligned to factory specs, without any alignment kits.
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06-08-2016, 11:42 AM	#11
bykevin Private First Class 225 Rep 183 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I ran 10/12.5 spacers from ECS with H&R springs. After installing them they seemed a bit conservative and might have ran 12.5/15 instead. __________________ IG: bykevinlee
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