Why I buy Dinan

configt · 06-23-2015, 08:49 PM

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to let you know a good experience I had with Dinan recently, one that has made me happy with buying their products.

I bought Dinan springs for my M235i awhile back and had them installed by a local performance shop. Love the springs but they were a bit expensive compared to the other options. After about 3000 miles my drivers side strut mount bearing went bad which caused it to click loudly when turning the wheel. The BMW dealership refused to pay for the strut mount repair because of the Dinan springs installed in the car. I asked several local BMW dealerships and they all refused to even see the car until it was put back to stock. Obviously I was a little peeved.

I sent Dinan an email explaining the situation and the next day they responded and agreed to pay for the repair since BMW was not willing to. This is part of the Dinan warranty I guess. I didn't know about this. They were so easy and awesome to work with and the cost of the repair (nearly $1000 for both mounts) was reimbursed pretty much right away. Really impressive!

This type of warranty and service convinced me to go ahead with the intake, exhaust and stage 2 tune from Dinan. I think the premium you pay for Dinan is worth it as they are willing to back you up when something goes wrong.

I don't work for Dinan or have any relationship with them, I just thought it was a great experience that should be shared.

G-Mann · 06-23-2015, 08:58 PM

Glad everything worked out and good to hear Dinan stepped up, cool feedback.

They ever come up with a cause for the failure? How are you enjoying Stage II ?

configt · 06-23-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Mann

Glad everything worked out and good to hear Dinan stepped up, cool feedback.

They ever come up with a cause for the failure? How are you enjoying Stage II ?

No cause for failure unfortunately. Just wore out prematurely I guess? I don't track the car or drive it hardly much at all actually hahah. I haven't bought the rest of the Dinan parts yet, but will soon!

pikcachu · 06-23-2015, 10:09 PM

It's easier if you go to a BMW dealer that's also a Dinan dealer... that way one or the other will take care of it and you don't have to take your car to 5 different places

configt · 06-24-2015, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

It's easier if you go to a BMW dealer that's also a Dinan dealer... that way one or the other will take care of it and you don't have to take your car to 5 different places

Yea! I wish there was one near me

alexc93 · 06-24-2015, 10:31 AM

Read of a few issues now with people running springs on their struts...is this caused by different spring rates to stock? essentially causing more wear on the strut?

configt · 06-24-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alexc93

Read of a few issues now with people running springs on their struts...is this caused by different spring rates to stock? essentially causing more wear on the strut?

That is my feeling. Sort of sad if it is true.

Luftwaffe1O1 · 06-25-2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by alexc93

Read of a few issues now with people running springs on their struts...is this caused by different spring rates to stock? essentially causing more wear on the strut?

This has been happening often even with stock springs. My car has developed the clicking, and my suspension is bone stock at 13k miles. Car is going into the dealer soon. But yeah, I would have fought the dealer on it more, since this is actually common enough on stock cars.

alexc93 · 06-26-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Luftwaffe1O1

This has been happening often even with stock springs. My car has developed the clicking, and my suspension is bone stock at 13k miles. Car is going into the dealer soon. But yeah, I would have fought the dealer on it more, since this is actually common enough on stock cars.

Oh wow was not aware of this, will have to keep an eye out.

Boneman · 06-26-2015, 08:29 AM

This is a problem with the stock cars as said in previous comment. Had mine repaired at the BMW dealer at no charge, doubt the springs had anything to do with it.

dharo1 · 06-26-2015, 08:39 AM

Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly goes wrong?

configt · 06-27-2015, 02:23 AM

Good info guys, thanks! That kinda sucks then! I don't want to have to fix this crap over and over again.

FIRST1 · 06-30-2015, 04:14 PM

I want to go with Dinan parts in terms of performance only because of warranty but DAMN it is such a high price to pay compared to other options

Edit: So much so that I am probably going to stay stock because I don't want to take any risks with warranty

06-23-2015, 08:49 PM	#1
configt First Lieutenant 150 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	Why I buy Dinan Hey everyone, Just wanted to let you know a good experience I had with Dinan recently, one that has made me happy with buying their products. I bought Dinan springs for my M235i awhile back and had them installed by a local performance shop. Love the springs but they were a bit expensive compared to the other options. After about 3000 miles my drivers side strut mount bearing went bad which caused it to click loudly when turning the wheel. The BMW dealership refused to pay for the strut mount repair because of the Dinan springs installed in the car. I asked several local BMW dealerships and they all refused to even see the car until it was put back to stock. Obviously I was a little peeved. I sent Dinan an email explaining the situation and the next day they responded and agreed to pay for the repair since BMW was not willing to. This is part of the Dinan warranty I guess. I didn't know about this. They were so easy and awesome to work with and the cost of the repair (nearly $1000 for both mounts) was reimbursed pretty much right away. Really impressive! This type of warranty and service convinced me to go ahead with the intake, exhaust and stage 2 tune from Dinan. I think the premium you pay for Dinan is worth it as they are willing to back you up when something goes wrong. I don't work for Dinan or have any relationship with them, I just thought it was a great experience that should be shared.
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06-23-2015, 08:58 PM	#2
G-Mann Captain 413 Rep 678 Posts Drives: M4CX Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Glad everything worked out and good to hear Dinan stepped up, cool feedback. They ever come up with a cause for the failure? How are you enjoying Stage II ? __________________ 2022 M4 Comp X 2021 M440ix - Sold 2015 M235 - Sold
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06-23-2015, 10:09 PM	#4
pikcachu Major General 1399 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	It's easier if you go to a BMW dealer that's also a Dinan dealer... that way one or the other will take care of it and you don't have to take your car to 5 different places
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06-24-2015, 10:31 AM	#6
alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	Read of a few issues now with people running springs on their struts...is this caused by different spring rates to stock? essentially causing more wear on the strut?
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06-26-2015, 08:29 AM	#10
Boneman Private First Class 64 Rep 199 Posts Drives: M235i alpine white on black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 m235i [9.00] 2014 m235i [0.00]	This is a problem with the stock cars as said in previous comment. Had mine repaired at the BMW dealer at no charge, doubt the springs had anything to do with it.
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06-26-2015, 08:39 AM	#11
dharo1 Captain 215 Rep 661 Posts Drives: Previous: F22 M235i ; F80 M3 ; Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: El Paso, Texas iTrader: (1)	Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly goes wrong?
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06-27-2015, 02:23 AM	#12
configt First Lieutenant 150 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	Good info guys, thanks! That kinda sucks then! I don't want to have to fix this crap over and over again.
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06-30-2015, 04:14 PM	#13
FIRST1 Major 109 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Melbourne Red Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	I want to go with Dinan parts in terms of performance only because of warranty but DAMN it is such a high price to pay compared to other options Edit: So much so that I am probably going to stay stock because I don't want to take any risks with warranty
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