$468 for Dinan Springs and Bumpsteer $1200 to install wtf?

Icy J · 10-11-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

height is perfect for me and the ride quality is pretty close to stock. Body roll has decreased.

Do you have any pics of the car from the side?

mteele · 10-11-2014, 01:07 PM

FYI....Dinan has these parts on sale with free shipping too. My order total was $355

snodgrass23 · 10-11-2014, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I've been thinking about getting these too, so went ahead and ordered them right now.

configt · 01-17-2015, 05:15 PM

I am still not completely sure based on the suspension threads I have read so far if 15mm spacers are needed for stock wheels when dropping the M235i on Dinan springs. Can someone clarify this for me?

Thanks!

vinny84 · 01-18-2015, 08:38 PM

If anyone is looking for Dinan Springs with Bump stop kit, I have a brand new set for $375. I'm in the Central PA area. Prefer local deal

Roshi · 01-18-2015, 10:31 PM

I'm running 12.5mm ECS spacers front and rear. Great fit but if I had do over I'd go 15mm up front.

Bam226 · 01-29-2015, 02:14 PM

Anyone know if Dinan makes these for 228i or if these would work?

mvallido · 01-29-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bam226

Anyone know if Dinan makes these for 228i or if these would work?

Nope: http://www.dinancars.com/products/?s...i-f22&mid=1184

Bam226 · 01-29-2015, 02:55 PM

Appreciate the link but don't see any springs for the 228i. I'm guessing the springs will differ from the m235i

FIRST1 · 08-03-2015, 07:18 PM

I feeling like the only one concerned about warranty here but can you guys chime in on whether you had the springs installed at a Dinan authorized dealer? Or are you not concerned with the warranty? Or can warranty still be obtained thru Dinan even if u install elsewhere? (I didn't think that was the case)

I just would really like to play it safe and not be in a possible scenario where I have squeaks or other noises and whatnot and have to pay to have my suspension worked on.

Thanks

FIRST1 · 08-03-2015, 07:21 PM

Because 1. I'm not paying 7.8 hours of labor to install springs at a Dinan dealer and (which is Dinan's estimated time to install) 2. If I'm not gonna be able to get warranty then fuck it I'll splurge and go H&R springs with my performance lip on NY roads

And 3. This is all because i hate looking at stock ride height

BLK235iNJ · 08-03-2015, 09:59 PM

I negotiated the price (basically letting them know that I knew it wasn't going to take 8 hours). Pretty sure I paid 600$ including alignment (which the alignment is bs since the springs are not settled so doing it at the same time is bs). Also check out the alignment specs they are very close to stock.

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Originally Posted by FIRST1

Because 1. I'm not paying 7.8 hours of labor to install springs at a Dinan dealer and (which is Dinan's estimated time to install) 2. If I'm not gonna be able to get warranty then fuck it I'll splurge and go H&R springs with my performance lip on NY roads

And 3. This is all because i hate looking at stock ride height

Dinan_Engineering · 08-04-2015, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FIRST1

Because 1. I'm not paying 7.8 hours of labor to install springs at a Dinan dealer and (which is Dinan's estimated time to install) 2. If I'm not gonna be able to get warranty then fuck it I'll splurge and go H&R springs with my performance lip on NY roads

And 3. This is all because i hate looking at stock ride height

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

I negotiated the price (basically letting them know that I knew it wasn't going to take 8 hours). Pretty sure I paid 600$ including alignment (which the alignment is bs since the springs are not settled so doing it at the same time is bs). Also check out the alignment specs they are very close to stock.

You will retain warranty coverage from Dinan even if the install is done at a non-Dinan dealer. The only thing we would not warrant is improper installation so if the installing non-Dinan party effed something up due to a bad installation we wouldn't pay for their mistake whereas a Dinan dealer is essentially vouched for and will be forced to take responsibility for any improper installation.

In regards to the quoted times for suspension goods in particular we are in a bit of a quandary whereas that is concerned as there are established labor times done by BMW and since we in the dealerships we have to fall in line with their labor times as well. Do we always agree with them, no, but we have to play nice and by the rules. You can always negotiate. =)

JibHonk · 08-04-2015, 12:02 PM

whenever i see a dinan badge, I get envious that I didn't think of that genius marketing idea.

BLK235iNJ · 08-04-2015, 02:43 PM

lots of folks comment on the price of dinan. in the end they stand behind the product. Check out AC Schnitzer prizes... another company that warranties their mods. It's much more expensive. In my experience with Dinan you get what you pay for overall and that is in terms of fit/finish(quality), service and peace of mind.

http://preisliste.ac-schnitzer.de/ac...ngl_71037.html

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whenever i see a dinan badge, I get envious that I didn't think of that genius marketing idea.

pepzi beamin · 07-30-2020, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

So i purchased the spring kit and dealers are quoting me $1200 to install. Seriously wtf

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

So i purchased the spring kit and dealers are quoting me $1200 to install. Seriously wtf

575 for install at my local BMW shop only is that reasonable?

helloelectro · 07-31-2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pepzi beamin

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

So i purchased the spring kit and dealers are quoting me $1200 to install. Seriously wtf

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Originally Posted by BLK235iNJ

So i purchased the spring kit and dealers are quoting me $1200 to install. Seriously wtf

575 for install at my local BMW shop only is that reasonable?

That's about right for an indie shop. Try to make sure alignment is included.

10-11-2014, 01:07 PM	#46
mteele Private First Class 6 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	FYI....Dinan has these parts on sale with free shipping too. My order total was $355
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10-11-2014, 05:39 PM	#47
snodgrass23 Private First Class 16 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2015 EB m235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the heads up. I've been thinking about getting these too, so went ahead and ordered them right now.
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01-17-2015, 05:15 PM	#48
configt First Lieutenant 150 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	I am still not completely sure based on the suspension threads I have read so far if 15mm spacers are needed for stock wheels when dropping the M235i on Dinan springs. Can someone clarify this for me? Thanks!
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01-18-2015, 08:38 PM	#49
vinny84 Captain 292 Rep 742 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW X5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (1)	If anyone is looking for Dinan Springs with Bump stop kit, I have a brand new set for $375. I'm in the Central PA area. Prefer local deal
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01-18-2015, 10:31 PM	#50
Roshi Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2015 M235 - MW, 6MT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	I'm running 12.5mm ECS spacers front and rear. Great fit but if I had do over I'd go 15mm up front.
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01-29-2015, 02:14 PM	#51
Bam226 Lieutenant 105 Rep 455 Posts Drives: BMW 228i M sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if Dinan makes these for 228i or if these would work?
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01-29-2015, 02:55 PM	#53
Bam226 Lieutenant 105 Rep 455 Posts Drives: BMW 228i M sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Appreciate the link but don't see any springs for the 228i. I'm guessing the springs will differ from the m235i
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08-03-2015, 07:18 PM	#54
FIRST1 Major 109 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Melbourne Red Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	I feeling like the only one concerned about warranty here but can you guys chime in on whether you had the springs installed at a Dinan authorized dealer? Or are you not concerned with the warranty? Or can warranty still be obtained thru Dinan even if u install elsewhere? (I didn't think that was the case) I just would really like to play it safe and not be in a possible scenario where I have squeaks or other noises and whatnot and have to pay to have my suspension worked on. Thanks
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08-03-2015, 07:21 PM	#55
FIRST1 Major 109 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Melbourne Red Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (5)	Because 1. I'm not paying 7.8 hours of labor to install springs at a Dinan dealer and (which is Dinan's estimated time to install) 2. If I'm not gonna be able to get warranty then fuck it I'll splurge and go H&R springs with my performance lip on NY roads And 3. This is all because i hate looking at stock ride height
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08-04-2015, 12:02 PM	#58
JibHonk Private First Class 69 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 15 m235i Join Date: May 2015 Location: NEPA iTrader: (0)	whenever i see a dinan badge, I get envious that I didn't think of that genius marketing idea.
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