Review: Dinan Stage 2 Suspension (E90 335xi)

808AWD325xi · 05-03-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska325xi

I didn't see stage packages for the xi but do see some individual parts for suspension
Maybe dinan hasn't update their site

ska325xi, here are direct links to the 2006 E90 325xi suspension packages. Hope this helps.

Stage 1:
http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=311&page=1

Stage 2:
http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=311&page=1

Stage 3:
http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=311&page=1

ska///235i · 05-03-2010, 10:33 PM

But it states...Special Notes Not applicable for xi models.

808AWD325xi · 05-04-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska325xi

But it states...Special Notes Not applicable for xi models.

Gotcha, that's confusing as the page/category is for i, xi. It might be worth calling Dinan directly. It's hard to believe that an '06 E90 xi has a radically different suspension from an '06 E90 i or a '07 xi.

Garth · 05-04-2010, 07:57 PM

My 08 335xi with Dinan stage 1
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288980

ska///235i · 05-04-2010, 08:04 PM

Garth, very nice...this is the type of stance I'm looking for
can you tell us more details...spec, price, short review?

Garth · 05-05-2010, 10:41 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372292

MMOTION · 05-06-2010, 02:44 PM

Local Dinan rep confirmed that Dinan hasn't, and probably never will, release front strut replacements on xi cars or any of their xi suspension pkg's. The reasoning is the demand isn't high enough for Koni to design a shorter strut just for the xi models.

cshawkeye · 08-06-2010, 10:20 AM

About to throw on the stage 3 suspension onto my 335XI, I will let everyone know how that goes next weekend once it is done.

808AWD325xi · 08-07-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cshawkeye

About to throw on the stage 3 suspension onto my 335XI, I will let everyone know how that goes next weekend once it is done.

Sweet. Good luck.

E90?

cshawkeye · 08-07-2010, 03:48 PM

Yup 2007 335XI.

gobrigavitch · 08-18-2010, 11:43 AM

Any update on the stage 3

I'm really curious to find out your thoughts

Eric335xi · 02-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Any update on the Stage 3 install?

Is the bigger rear sway bar worth the extra $370 over the stage 1 kit? Just looking to get rid of the lifted look and tighten up the handling a smidgen. Wouldn't mind getting rid of the bone jarring when hitting bumps either, do the Dinan springs really give it a smoother ride?

sterz85 · 02-12-2011, 07:50 PM

so if the struts are the oem ones, can we piece together the rest of the kit? or which other springs will give a similar drop?

DashboardDave · 02-25-2011, 04:10 PM

It has been a couple of months since I did the upgrade, but wanted to update everyone.

Bottom line: it has been fantasic. The suspension seems to have "settled in" a bit and the car handles beautifully.

The Blizzaks were fantastic, and got me home fine during the recent snow disaster here in DC.

You can read about the stage 3 process here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=429402

Malapropism · 02-25-2011, 04:23 PM

Wow, loving the looks with the Dinan suspensions - 808AWD325xi, Garth and DashboardDave's cars all look stunning.

Just order my '11 335i coupe with xdrive arriving in June. To get the front the lowest using the Dinan suspensions, which stage should I go for? I've heard rumours that the Stage 3 camber plates add a bit of height? I'm thinking about stage 2 atm...

rbeck · 02-26-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMOTION

Local Dinan rep confirmed that Dinan hasn't, and probably never will, release front strut replacements on xi cars or any of their xi suspension pkg's. The reasoning is the demand isn't high enough for Koni to design a shorter strut just for the xi models.

I have been following this thread for a while, as I'm hoping Dinan will come up with a kit for the Touring. Anyway, as far as the Koni Yellows for the front of our xi's, there is a strut listed on the Koni International site. They've been available since late fall.

Killer · 03-01-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbeck

I have been following this thread for a while, as I'm hoping Dinan will come up with a kit for the Touring. Anyway, as far as the Koni Yellows for the front of our xi's, there is a strut listed on the Koni International site. They've been available since late fall.

True, the part numbers are 8741 1535LSport and 8741 1535RSport.

Now find me an online retailer that sells them in North America...

rbeck · 03-05-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer

True, the part numbers are 8741 1535LSport and 8741 1535RSport.

Now find me an online retailer that sells them in North America...

Well, they are showing up on the Koni NA site now. No price though.

335xidave · 04-06-2011, 01:59 PM

I had the Dinan Stage 2 put on last year,,fricking great in the mountains! Lowerd about 3/4' all around. can't wait to get rid of the run-flats!

Eric335xi · 04-07-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335xidave

I had the Dinan Stage 2 put on last year,,fricking great in the mountains! Lowerd about 3/4' all around. can't wait to get rid of the run-flats!

Can you put up some pics? Would like to see more cars with the Dinan suspension.

335xidave · 04-07-2011, 04:07 PM

Eric,,I'll see what I can do,,,kind of a geek about that stuff

kdiggz · 04-16-2011, 09:42 PM

so what kind of springs does the dinan kit use? sounds like you could potentially piece together the kit yourself for much cheaper yourself

edit: so it uses the "bmw performance springs"? so why spend 1300 if you can piece this togehter yourself for so much cheaper? also, the part numbers for the front koni shocks r still listed on the website without a price. hopefully that means they are coming soon

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05-04-2010, 07:57 PM	#26
Garth Private 2 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 08 e92xi/02 Z3 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	My 08 335xi with Dinan stage 1 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288980
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ska///235i ***** noob 1366 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Garth, very nice...this is the type of stance I'm looking for can you tell us more details...spec, price, short review? __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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05-05-2010, 10:41 AM	#28
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05-06-2010, 02:44 PM	#29
MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown iTrader: (26)	Local Dinan rep confirmed that Dinan hasn't, and probably never will, release front strut replacements on xi cars or any of their xi suspension pkg's. The reasoning is the demand isn't high enough for Koni to design a shorter strut just for the xi models.
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08-06-2010, 10:20 AM	#30
cshawkeye Captain 54 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alexandria iTrader: (1)	About to throw on the stage 3 suspension onto my 335XI, I will let everyone know how that goes next weekend once it is done.
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cshawkeye Captain 54 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alexandria iTrader: (1)	Yup 2007 335XI.
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08-18-2010, 11:43 AM	#33
gobrigavitch Private First Class 22 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 JZB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Prince Albert, SK iTrader: (0)	Any update on the stage 3 I'm really curious to find out your thoughts
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02-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#34
Eric335xi Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '10 335i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Any update on the Stage 3 install? Is the bigger rear sway bar worth the extra $370 over the stage 1 kit? Just looking to get rid of the lifted look and tighten up the handling a smidgen. Wouldn't mind getting rid of the bone jarring when hitting bumps either, do the Dinan springs really give it a smoother ride?
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02-12-2011, 07:50 PM	#35
sterz85 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (1)	so if the struts are the oem ones, can we piece together the rest of the kit? or which other springs will give a similar drop?
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02-25-2011, 04:10 PM	#36
DashboardDave Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 335i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Love the Dinan Stage 3 It has been a couple of months since I did the upgrade, but wanted to update everyone. Bottom line: it has been fantasic. The suspension seems to have "settled in" a bit and the car handles beautifully. The Blizzaks were fantastic, and got me home fine during the recent snow disaster here in DC. You can read about the stage 3 process here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=429402
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Malapropism Book Worm 52 Rep 549 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	Wow, loving the looks with the Dinan suspensions - 808AWD325xi, Garth and DashboardDave's cars all look stunning. Just order my '11 335i coupe with xdrive arriving in June. To get the front the lowest using the Dinan suspensions, which stage should I go for? I've heard rumours that the Stage 3 camber plates add a bit of height? I'm thinking about stage 2 atm...
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04-06-2011, 01:59 PM	#41
335xidave Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Dinan3/335xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I had the Dinan Stage 2 put on last year,,fricking great in the mountains! Lowerd about 3/4' all around. can't wait to get rid of the run-flats!
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04-07-2011, 04:07 PM	#43
335xidave Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Dinan3/335xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Eric,,I'll see what I can do,,,kind of a geek about that stuff
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04-16-2011, 09:42 PM	#44
kdiggz Captain 20 Rep 659 Posts Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (10)	so what kind of springs does the dinan kit use? sounds like you could potentially piece together the kit yourself for much cheaper yourself edit: so it uses the "bmw performance springs"? so why spend 1300 if you can piece this togehter yourself for so much cheaper? also, the part numbers for the front koni shocks r still listed on the website without a price. hopefully that means they are coming soon Last edited by kdiggz; 04-16-2011 at 09:54 PM..
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