Dinan springs, bump stops and spacers...

Ft_LaudM235i · 10-04-2018, 10:36 AM

Left my car this morning with my friends over at Foreign Affair Motorsports in Pompano Beach, Florida. They will be installing Dinan's lowering springs, bump stops and spacers from Burger Motorsports. Followed up with an alignment of course. I have been interested in doing these upgrades for ages and cannot wait to get the car back. Also curious to see how much negative camber I can get with this setup.

hwntime · 10-05-2018, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ft_LaudM235i

Left my car this morning with my friends over at Foreign Affair Motorsports in Pompano Beach, Florida. They will be installing Dinan's lowering springs, bump stops and spacers from Burger Motorsports. Followed up with an alignment of course. I have been interested in doing these upgrades for ages and cannot wait to get the car back. Also curious to see how much negative camber I can get with this setup.

Curious as to what your shop is charging for the install. I know Dinan's recommended labor hours is 6.3 without alignment?! That would be insanely expensive just to get springs installed!

Ft_LaudM235i · 11-06-2018, 10:54 AM

Not a cheap job, takes all day and needs an alignment when done. Spent well over 1k but you gotta pay to play. Especially if you want things done right the first time.

dradernh · 11-06-2018, 01:14 PM

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...you gotta pay to play. Especially if you want things done right the first time.

Words of wisdom...backed-up by experience, I imagine.

Shadowfax028 · 11-30-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ft_LaudM235i

Not a cheap job, takes all day and needs an alignment when done. Spent well over 1k but you gotta pay to play. Especially if you want things done right the first time.

I paid 400.00 for the front, 98.00 for the rear. Alignment included

hwntime · 11-30-2018, 02:29 PM

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I paid 400.00 for the front, 98.00 for the rear. Alignment included

That's what I don't get; I grew up in Honolulu and lived in Los Angeles for a couple years and all the speed shops charged between $300-$450 for spring installation. I've had 5 cars done at these shops and never had an issue with any of them. I can't imagine paying $1k to have springs installed with a $100 alignment

arhoads335i · 12-03-2018, 11:51 AM

If you know what your doing it should take 2 hours tops. + alignment

jmkr · 12-05-2018, 05:34 PM

Paid $250 at EAS in socal to have Dinan springs, bump stops, and spacers installed. Took maybe 3 hours. Very happy with their work.

mike519 · 12-13-2018, 01:48 PM

For those that had the Dinan springs and ride kit installed, what has been your overall experience since installation.

Are you happy with the setup?

Is the ride any harsher that stock (comfort vs sport)?

Is there any noticeable improvement in roll or any other detail?

I will likely only track once or twice a year for fun and not seriously. Just looking for more street fun.

BTW, Elite V2 will be on the way shortly as well.

Thx

Shadowfax028 · 12-13-2018, 02:35 PM

Every lowering kit on the market is just JUNK!!!! for our cars.

They just sell you that lowering your car looks good. AND THATS IT!!

DBinOC · 12-13-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowfax028

Every lowering kit on the market is just JUNK!!!! for our cars.

They just sell you that lowering your car looks good. AND THATS IT!!

I don't have any experience with other kits, but I have been quite happy with my Dinan springs and bump stops. In particular, the rear feels more planted and there is still some lean in the corners but not as much. I do not feel like the ride harshness has increased at all.

For someone who still wants to comfortably drive the car on a daily basis and see moderate improvement for not a lot of $$, I think the Dinan setup is a good solution.

YMMV.

DBinOC

bryan_G01 · 12-13-2018, 07:24 PM

Are you happy with the setup? It is what it is, at times it sounds like the whole suspension will fall out in a 3 yr old car.

Is the ride any harsher that stock (comfort vs sport)? Not in comfort, sport... Even SP+ is less stiff than a m2.

Is there any noticeable improvement in roll or any other detail? Yes,

I will likely only track once or twice a year for fun and not seriously. Just looking for more street fun.

You shouldnt have bought this than.

BTW, Elite V2 will be on the way shortly as well.
i dunno wtf that is

10-04-2018, 10:36 AM	#1
Ft_LaudM235i Private 36 Rep 84 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00]	Dinan springs, bump stops and spacers... Left my car this morning with my friends over at Foreign Affair Motorsports in Pompano Beach, Florida. They will be installing Dinan's lowering springs, bump stops and spacers from Burger Motorsports. Followed up with an alignment of course. I have been interested in doing these upgrades for ages and cannot wait to get the car back. Also curious to see how much negative camber I can get with this setup.
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Ft_LaudM235i Private 36 Rep 84 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00]	Not a cheap job, takes all day and needs an alignment when done. Spent well over 1k but you gotta pay to play. Especially if you want things done right the first time.
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arhoads335i Captain 180 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 2015 435i grand coupe xdrive Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 128I [0.00]	If you know what your doing it should take 2 hours tops. + alignment __________________ 2015 435i grand coupe xdrvie (current) 2006 F250 powerstoke CCSB (current) 2014 M235i Black on Red (SOLD) / 08 e90 335i MT Pure Stage 2 High flow (SOLD) 08 128i 6MT (SOLD) / 08 335i 6MT Pure stage 1 (SOLD)
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jmkr Boost Patrol 30 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Paid $250 at EAS in socal to have Dinan springs, bump stops, and spacers installed. Took maybe 3 hours. Very happy with their work.
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mike519 Captain 129 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	For those that had the Dinan springs and ride kit installed, what has been your overall experience since installation. Are you happy with the setup? Is the ride any harsher that stock (comfort vs sport)? Is there any noticeable improvement in roll or any other detail? I will likely only track once or twice a year for fun and not seriously. Just looking for more street fun. BTW, Elite V2 will be on the way shortly as well. Thx
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Shadowfax028 Private First Class 46 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Every lowering kit on the market is just JUNK!!!! for our cars. They just sell you that lowering your car looks good. AND THATS IT!!
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12-13-2018, 07:24 PM	#12
bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Are you happy with the setup? It is what it is, at times it sounds like the whole suspension will fall out in a 3 yr old car. Is the ride any harsher that stock (comfort vs sport)? Not in comfort, sport... Even SP+ is less stiff than a m2. Is there any noticeable improvement in roll or any other detail? Yes, I will likely only track once or twice a year for fun and not seriously. Just looking for more street fun. You shouldnt have bought this than. BTW, Elite V2 will be on the way shortly as well. i dunno wtf that is __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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