[qnet]

Originally Posted by RotorOver

Did you have one of the authorized Dinan dealers around ATL do your install or did you have it done somewhere else? Just got quoted $1200 in labor at Performing Imports in Alpharetta (Dinan dealer)! Any recommendations?

I also called Performing Imports and was quoted the same price. They even said they would give me a loaner car while they worked on it, since I stay a good distance away.

I ended up doing it myself. I'm a aircraft mechanic, but also have decent knowledge and experience working on my own cars. I gained a lot of experience about BMW's when I had my 95 M3. Since I have a second car, I just took my time and did it.

I didn't find anyone I was comfortable with, but there is once place you could try called Grand Turismo East. They did a awesome job on my alignment, and I've always heard good things about them on other Bmw forums. I totally forgot about them when I did my springs, but I'm also not sure they do that type of stuff. I just know they are a real good alignment shop.

If you decide to tackle it yourself, there is a good guide to do it that I used. It's for a 335i but I read that all the toque values are the same as our cars. There is also a good thread on this forum, which includes the same link and has some good tips (second link).



http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=994489

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1242799

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by Anthony235

I'd love to see the spring rates for OEM, Dinan, and H&R.

Anthony

In European websites, eibach and H&R have to publish TUV certs to comply with German Regs. Full details of springs are in the TUV certs.

BP

[Bee Pee]

H&R do oem damper friendly -15mm lowering springs for m235i

[RotorOver]

Originally Posted by qnet

I also called Performing Imports and was quoted the same price. They even said they would give me a loaner car while they worked on it, since I stay a good distance away.

I ended up doing it myself. I'm a aircraft mechanic, but also have decent knowledge and experience working on my own cars. I gained a lot of experience about BMW's when I had my 95 M3. Since I have a second car, I just took my time and did it.

I didn't find anyone I was comfortable with, but there is once place you could try called Grand Turismo East. They did a awesome job on my alignment, and I've always heard good things about them on other Bmw forums. I totally forgot about them when I did my springs, but I'm also not sure they do that type of stuff. I just know they are a real good alignment shop.

If you decide to tackle it yourself, there is a good guide to do it that I used. It's for a 335i but I read that all the toque values are the same as our cars. There is also a good thread on this forum, which includes the same link and has some good tips (second link).



http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=994489

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1242799

Thanks for the info! I ended up going with Solo MotorSports after doing some research and finding some great reviews on them. Just dropped the car off tonight for tomorrow's schedule. Hopefully I'll be able to offer a good review myself!

[qnet]

Originally Posted by RotorOver

Thanks for the info! I ended up going with Solo MotorSports after doing some research and finding some great reviews on them. Just dropped the car off tonight for tomorrow's schedule. Hopefully I'll be able to offer a good review myself!

That's cool, I'm glad you found someone. Let us know how it went. I think you're going to really like these springs. The pictures don't do them justice, because it's just the right drop.

I know Atlanta area winters are not that bad, but I put back on my all-season runflats for the colder weather. The Dinan springs even make the little 225 runflats looks nice, with some spacers.

[RotorOver]

Originally Posted by qnet

That's cool, I'm glad you found someone. Let us know how it went. I think you're going to really like these springs. The pictures don't do them justice, because it's just the right drop.

I know Atlanta area winters are not that bad, but I put back on my all-season runflats for the colder weather. The Dinan springs even make the little 225 runflats looks nice, with some spacers.

Will do! Looking forward to it. Driving to Huntsville next week for work- looking forward to some time on the new springs.

[ChrisFulton]

Originally Posted by RotorOver

Will do! Looking forward to it. Driving to Huntsville next week for work- looking forward to some time on the new springs.

Glad you found someone for a reasonable install.
Now post up a photo post procedure!
Cheers.

[RotorOver]

Dinan springs and bump stops were installed yesterday! I also did VRSF 12mm spacers front, 15mm spacers rear and a stud conversion to Motorsport Hardware Black Bullet Nose Stud Kit, 82mm Black Conical Seat Nuts. Alignment will be done early next week.

Put about 60 miles or so on the car since and I'm loving it. The handling feels more stable with the wider track. Generally less floaty and less bounce when going over bumps and holes, but still a comfortable ride in comfort mode. Way less body roll especially in Sport mode. Definitely gives you more confidence in the turns. Really glad I pulled the trigger. Ian and the guys at Solo MotorSports in Norcross have my recommendation.

"Before" on top. Also, some close shots of the "after" wheels.

[SerenVoX]

Looks great! I hope I can get this done in the future.

[RotorOver]

Originally Posted by SerenVoX

Looks great! I hope I can get this done in the future.

Thanks! I don't think you will be disappointed.

[qnet]

Looks real good Rotorover. I have the same orbit grey wheels, but unfortunately the dealer ordered the car with 225 runflats.

[RotorOver]

Originally Posted by qnet

Looks real good Rotorover. I have the same orbit grey wheels, but unfortunately the dealer ordered the car with 225 runflats.

Thanks!

How do you like the run flats? I understand they make the ride rougher.

[qnet]

Originally Posted by RotorOver

Thanks!

How do you like the run flats? I understand they make the ride rougher.

They're ok, I just don't like how small they look on the car, especially from the back. They don't ride rough from my experience. I can only compare them to my aftermarket tires which are Michelin Pilot SS, and the same size as the stock sizes that come with the car.

The Michelins ride rougher IMO. I have a set of VMR rims installed with them that have a more aggressive offset than the stock rims, so that may have something to do with it.