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      01-09-2012, 11:54 AM   #1
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Springs vs Dinan Stage 1

So I want to lower my car a little, not slam it, and was thinking about putting Eibachs on it-E93. After watching the Dinan video, I am having mixed thoughts and think that I need to go with his whole Stage 1 product. Can anybody with experience illuminate me on how i should proceed? I will not track the car, it is only for cosmetic reasons-yes im a poseur.

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So I want to lower my car a little, not slam it, and was thinking about putting Eibachs on it-E93. After watching the Dinan video, I am having mixed thoughts and think that I need to go with his whole Stage 1 product. Can anybody with experience illuminate me on how i should proceed? I will not track the car, it is only for cosmetic reasons-yes im a poseur.

thanks
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I'm having the same issue right now. $1200 for dinan or $300 for springs?
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      01-29-2012, 03:14 PM   #3
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I bought the springs for 250. Let you know what I think after I get them installed
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I bought the springs for 250. Let you know what I think after I get them installed
You'll love them.
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      01-29-2012, 04:37 PM   #7
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Stick with the Eibachs if you are looking at doing this for aesthetic reasons imo.
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I bought the springs for 250. Let you know what I think after I get them installed


Great let me know. Its a 70,000 car that comes with $250 springs from the factory when you think about it..... I'm curious to see what you think. I'm not sure that spending more $ for just a lower look is worth it when you are comparing the dinan stage 1 vs something like eibach's.
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I have dinan springs and camber plates

I don't like a big drop, so for me it's great. the rear is PERFECT, I wouldn't want it any lower or higher

front I wouldn't mind if it was a little lower, but since I want to put bigger tires in the front (Currently have 265/35/18 RS3s on 9.5et22 TE37SLs, and I want to put a 285/35/18 in the front with SL 10.5et20) I'm happy it's not so low. less risk of rubbing on the fender liner lol
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I have dinan springs and camber plates

I don't like a big drop, so for me it's great. the rear is PERFECT, I wouldn't want it any lower or higher

front I wouldn't mind if it was a little lower, but since I want to put bigger tires in the front (Currently have 265/35/18 RS3s on 9.5et22 TE37SLs, and I want to put a 285/35/18 in the front with SL 10.5et20) I'm happy it's not so low. less risk of rubbing on the fender liner lol
Do you rub now in the front or come close?
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Do you rub now in the front or come close?
with 9.5 et22 265/35 i have 0 rubbing, full lock also no rubbing

i test fitted the 10.5 et20 and it fit, but I didn't drive with it. it didn't rub when it was on the lift and such, but again i didn't drive..
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the question that I would have with the Stage 1 suspension:

Does it reduce understeer????


This seems to be one of the regular digs against the M3 chassis as it is tuned from the factory. Did Dinan do anything to reduce this tendency???
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Has anyone run Eibachs + E36 bumpstops + Dinan camber plates? I was thinking about that setup as an alternative to the Dinan kit. Or would Stage 1 + camber plates be better all around?
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I just had the Dinan Stage 2 installed. This drops the E93 a little less than an inch. It results in a quicker turn-in and less body roll when cornering and less understeer. The kit was just under $3K installed. The parts quality was excellent. So far I am very pleased with the results.

If you are considering the Stage 1 it is well worth the extra money for the Stage 2
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I just had the Dinan Stage 2 installed. This drops the E93 a little less than an inch. It results in a quicker turn-in and less body roll when cornering and less understeer. The kit was just under $3K installed. The parts quality was excellent. So far I am very pleased with the results.

If you are considering the Stage 1 it is well worth the extra money for the Stage 2
Cool! I love the drop, wouldn't want it any lower for my area. The ride for a daily is also primo!

Post some pics when you get a chance.
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Cool! I love the drop, wouldn't want it any lower for my area. The ride for a daily is also primo!

Post some pics when you get a chance.
I will get some before and after pics up this weekend.
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If you are considering the Stage 1 it is well worth the extra money for the Stage 2
In case anyone is interested,

the difference between the stage 1 2 3 are minimal

1 is springs
2 adds a Front sway bar
3 adds camber plates

I have the springs and camber plates

contemplating on adding the sway
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In case anyone is interested,

the difference between the stage 1 2 3 are minimal

1 is springs
2 adds a Front sway bar
3 adds camber plates

I have the springs and camber plates

contemplating on adding the sway
My subjective impression is that the stage 2 bar reduces the roll by about 70%. I suspect this is by design to keep the negative camber at a maximum.. It does make turn-in sharper.
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the question that I would have with the Stage 1 suspension:

Does it reduce understeer????


This seems to be one of the regular digs against the M3 chassis as it is tuned from the factory. Did Dinan do anything to reduce this tendency???

The sway bar in the Stage 2 kit will reduce understeer. The camber plates in the Stage 3 will provide a greater reduction in understeer.
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