[stroids88]

Do you still like the suspension? Ride and clearance. I'm ordering the H&R Sport Springs tonight. Supposed to lower the Xdrive 1" all corners. Wondering if you have any problems with the 1/2" front and the splitter. I also have the splitter. Dinan Stage 1 was impressive IMO. 4.2 sec 0-60 and 8.082 1/8 Mile drag. I just installed Dinan Cold Air Intake and will download Stage 2 in two days. So far I am liking the Dinan Tune and Intake. Thanks for the post

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by stroids88

Do you still like the suspension? Ride and clearance. I'm ordering the H&R Sport Springs tonight. Supposed to lower the Xdrive 1" all corners. Wondering if you have any problems with the 1/2" front and the splitter. I also have the splitter. Dinan Stage 1 was impressive IMO. 4.2 sec 0-60 and 8.082 1/8 Mile drag. I just installed Dinan Cold Air Intake and will download Stage 2 in two days. So far I am liking the Dinan Tune and Intake. Thanks for the post

The ride is better than factory in my opinion. Much less bumpy in sport mode. When driving in sport or comfort, I couldn't tell I was driving a lowered car. The Dinan lowered the front by 0.5". I am concerned about big speed bumps but no issues with clearance driving home today. I can no longer back into my driveway without scraping the splitter. Driving in nose first is still ok. My driveway is a normal incline for a Californian new built home. I'm glad I have front parking sensors that tell me to stop when I'm parking so I don't hit the splitter against a curb.

[Mjosh]

Originally Posted by gasspasser

Well, I got the Dinan springs and handling package installed today. I also got the Dinan stage 1 tune as well. The ride is a HUGE improvement! Before, I felt the sport mode was too bumpy and both the sport and comfort too floaty. After the install, it's such a huge improvement in ride quality and comfort. The drop is NOT huge. It gets it lowered where this should have been the stance from the factory. I can't say much about the stage 1 tune as of yet because I drove home in traffic. I do agree with what's already been said that power comes on VERY linearly. The initial lurch from stop in sport mode is gone as well Driveability has not been lost and I would say it's improved. Now to wait for the Dinan intake backlog is freed up and I can upgrade to the stage 2!

Here's some pics:
Before:

Thanks for posting the pictures and experience after the install! Did you get an alignment after the install? I just ordered the Dinan Springs with the handling kit as well and should be receiving it this week. Now just need to find a place for the install.

After the drop vehicle looks great!!

[s1uma1]

Originally Posted by gasspasser

Another after shot

that drop looks perfect. not too low but low enough to be aggressive!

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by Mjosh

Thanks for posting the pictures and experience after the install! Did you get an alignment after the install? I just ordered the Dinan Springs with the handling kit as well and should be receiving it this week. Now just need to find a place for the install.

After the drop vehicle looks great!!

Thanks! I did get an alignment done afterward.

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by s1uma1

that drop looks perfect. not too low but low enough to be aggressive!

Thanks!

[Roshi]

Originally Posted by gasspasser

pm sent

Is it a secret? Post up the name of the place for others that may be looking for a suspension shop. I had mine installed at West End Alignment in Gardena, CA. $450 w/alignment.

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by Roshi

Is it a secret? Post up the name of the place for others that may be looking for a suspension shop. I had mine installed at West End Alignment in Gardena, CA. $450 w/alignment.

Only if you ask nicely

[gasspasser]

Morning pic at work

[alexc93]

Originally Posted by gasspasser

Morning pic at work

Looks really nice, seems like it has settled in a bit more now. Rear looks low!!

[den525]

Is it just me or the height doesn't seem to be a huge difference... I'm looking at doing suspension as well...

Need to get ride of those orange things!!

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by den525

Is it just me or the height doesn't seem to be a huge difference... I'm looking at doing suspension as well...

Need to get ride of those orange things!!

It's not a huge drop. An inch in the back and 1/2 inch in the front. Maybe a little more after it settled. It's perfect for my tastes. It's a daily driver so having it too low for my 1.5 hour round trip daily commute would make it unbearable. As it sits now, the ride is MUCH better than stock. It doesn't feel like it's been lowered and the body roll has dramatically decreased.

As for the yellow side markers, I'm too lazy to get rid of them. I figure the reflectors are there for a reason so I'm leaving them alone.

[tencazzo]

Originally Posted by gasspasser

Morning pic at work

Looks Great! Do you have any spacer on front and rear?

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by tencazzo

Looks Great! Do you have any spacer on front and rear?

No spacers yet

[tencazzo]

Wow, no spacers, looks still good! Do you have any side pics to see how flush it is? What spacer you think to install?

[alexc93]

Do you have the dinan supplemental ride and handling kit also?

Thanks

[gasspasser]

Originally Posted by alexc93

Do you have the dinan supplemental ride and handling kit also?

Thanks

Yes

[MrBimmerM235i]

I just received my Dinan Springs with the Handling Kit yesterday and I have the install appointment for Tuesday. I also have 12mm Front and 15mm Rear spacers. I'll post some
pictures soon.

OP your car looks great!

[MrBimmerM235i]

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[TreDirtyFive]

Has anyone on here installed the Dinan Springs without the Ride Kit?

[FIRST1]

Where is everyone purchasing the kit? On Dinan's website or at a local Dinan dealer? Is there any discount to be had?

[MrBimmerM235i]

Originally Posted by TreDirtyFive

Has anyone on here installed the Dinan Springs without the Ride Kit?

Get the ride kit... you won't regret it.