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

samtnel · 08-25-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dharo1

Did you also installed the bump stops? Any rubbing?

Yep sorry had the bump stops installed too. No rubbing so far. I was told it looked plenty safe while being installed.

dharo1 · 08-25-2014, 11:42 PM

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Did you also installed the bump stops? Any rubbing?

Yep sorry had the bump stops installed too. No rubbing so far. I was told it looked plenty safe while being installed.

Nice!! I'm getting mine installed tomorrow. I'll post some pics!!

hyperzulu · 08-26-2014, 10:28 AM

Damn it. I am sure I will have to have these now. I have on order a Melbourne Red M235i and this drop is perfect.

hyperzulu · 08-26-2014, 10:29 AM

BTW is that 15mm spacers in front, back or both?

samtnel · 08-26-2014, 11:19 AM

15mm spacers front and back.

HelzRage · 08-28-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dharo1

Nice!! I'm getting mine installed tomorrow. I'll post some pics!!

Did you ever get them installed? Whats your review of them?

dharo1 · 08-28-2014, 11:00 PM

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Nice!! I'm getting mine installed tomorrow. I'll post some pics!!

Did you ever get them installed? Whats your review of them?

Yes! I'll post pics tomorrow

HelzRage · 08-28-2014, 11:08 PM

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Yes! I'll post pics tomorrow

Awesome. Look forward to it. How's the handling so far? Is it super stiff or anything? Bottom out over rough roads easily, etc?

dharo1 · 08-28-2014, 11:22 PM

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Yes! I'll post pics tomorrow

Awesome. Look forward to it. How's the handling so far? Is it super stiff or anything? Bottom out over rough roads easily, etc?

They were installed on Tuesday, and I've driven the car about 25 miles. I think it was lowered just the right space: 1/2 inch front, an inch in the back. For the DDs but also wanting a little more stiffness, these springs are perfect...I did notice reduced body roll, which it's nice.
Now, this might not be perfect for the hardcore track users...but for all other mortals..good enough.

BLK235iNJ · 08-30-2014, 08:10 AM

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

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10656120_10204640312270044_1047530562_n by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]

daisy16905 · 08-30-2014, 03:21 PM

Fellas would be nice to hear how much you paid for install? I paid 3 hours labor ($135 hourly rate).

BLK235iNJ · 08-30-2014, 05:59 PM

For that price Did they align the car too?

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Fellas would be nice to hear how much you paid for install? I paid 3 hours labor ($135 hourly rate).

daisy16905 · 08-31-2014, 02:09 AM

I wish, nope!!! Don't forget living in Bay area is highest cost of living in US :-( Will be doing alignment soon, allowing springs to settle!

BLK235iNJ · 08-31-2014, 10:25 AM

Don't feel bad I paid $145/hr. I negotiated the time to put them in and asked for the alignment to be included.

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I wish, nope!!! Don't forget living in Bay area is highest cost of living in US :-( Will be doing alignment soon, allowing springs to settle!

hoppy6698 · 09-01-2014, 06:17 PM

Does everyone agree on the Dinan ride on the springs then? Are they less floaty but not like a coilover harshness? I'll be coming from an A4 on Bilstein B12 pro kit (Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks). Its nice on highways, but rebounds hard on cruddy roads.

Dinan_Engineering · 09-02-2014, 07:19 PM

Great pics guys! Thanks for choosing Dinan and thanks for sharing!

vinny84 · 09-23-2014, 03:36 PM

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here are a few pics of the car with Dinan springs and 15mm spacers.

The springs tighten it up. They make comfort mode a bit sportier and take sport mode to the next level. Where I notice the most change is in cornering. My only gripe about this car was the body roll and the springs have eliminated a lot of it.

Obviously it's not the floatiest ride, but it always feels controlled and never harsh over bumps. IMO it's perfect.

Visually it's subtle but just enough to be a bit more aggressive.

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Please post pic once installed. I'm also waiting for the Dinan springs/bump stops among other stuff from them. But I'm also not sure about the drop!

Nice! I'm going this same route. Thanks for posting pics.

Already have the Dinan Springs and Bump Stops. Waiting till Spring to install, want to wait and see if Dinan releases the Shockware flash by then and get everything installed at once.

BLK235iNJ · 09-23-2014, 04:30 PM

Did you get them? The car is perfect with this setup. The drop looks good and the springs work well with the adaptive susp.

Post some pics if you got them.

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Does everyone agree on the Dinan ride on the springs then? Are they less floaty but not like a coilover harshness? I'll be coming from an A4 on Bilstein B12 pro kit (Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks). Its nice on highways, but rebounds hard on cruddy roads.

ah bui · 09-29-2014, 11:54 PM

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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.

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10656120_10204640312270044_1047530562_n by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]

Look nice, did you install any spacer? Considering to follow this route

BLK235iNJ · 10-04-2014, 02:39 PM

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Look nice, did you install any spacer? Considering to follow this route

If you buy the correct wheel you won't need spacers. I'm running 8.5 et40.

ah bui · 10-05-2014, 01:31 AM

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If you buy the correct wheel you won't need spacers. I'm running 8.5 et40.

Base on offset calculator, both F & R extend 18mm outward. No rubbing in the front?

BLK235iNJ · 10-05-2014, 10:00 AM

no rubbing in the front. i'm pretty sure the front tires are 225/35/19

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Base on offset calculator, both F & R extend 18mm outward. No rubbing in the front?

08-26-2014, 10:28 AM	#25
hyperzulu Colonel 701 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Damn it. I am sure I will have to have these now. I have on order a Melbourne Red M235i and this drop is perfect.
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08-26-2014, 10:29 AM	#26
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BLK235iNJ Captain 182 Rep 926 Posts Drives: m235i,13MustangGT,84C10,99A8 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	height is perfect for me and the ride quality is pretty close to stock. Body roll has decreased. [IMG]10656120_10204640312270044_1047530562_n by MarioS75, on Flickr[/IMG]
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08-30-2014, 03:21 PM	#33
daisy16905 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olympia, WA iTrader: (1)	Fellas would be nice to hear how much you paid for install? I paid 3 hours labor ($135 hourly rate). __________________ M235i (Black) Auto, JB 4 (Stage 2 / Map 7 with EWG & FF wires) ER DP, resonator delete, running E35, BMW Performance LSD, Hankook Ventus R-S3's (255/35/18 & 235/40/18) ATE Super Blue Racing brake fluid, 35% tint, black grills!
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daisy16905 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olympia, WA iTrader: (1)	I wish, nope!!! Don't forget living in Bay area is highest cost of living in US :-( Will be doing alignment soon, allowing springs to settle! __________________ M235i (Black) Auto, JB 4 (Stage 2 / Map 7 with EWG & FF wires) ER DP, resonator delete, running E35, BMW Performance LSD, Hankook Ventus R-S3's (255/35/18 & 235/40/18) ATE Super Blue Racing brake fluid, 35% tint, black grills!
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hoppy6698 Captain 127 Rep 765 Posts Drives: M235i, Estoril Blue on Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hampton, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Does everyone agree on the Dinan ride on the springs then? Are they less floaty but not like a coilover harshness? I'll be coming from an A4 on Bilstein B12 pro kit (Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks). Its nice on highways, but rebounds hard on cruddy roads. __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." MLK Jr.
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Dinan_Engineering Brigadier General 3909 Rep 3,128 Posts Drives: Any BMW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Opelika, AL iTrader: (0)	Great pics guys! Thanks for choosing Dinan and thanks for sharing!
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