Dinan Addiction:

cortwagner · 06-05-2013, 11:29 PM

I just finished with a Dinan coil over install on my 09' dct coup, have about 2000 miles on the install and the package works flawlessly and has exceeded my expectations. I drive it daily and I love the supple spring rates. I have the front in full drop and the rear about 5mm from full drop and the car has as much travel as it did when stock. It's as quiet as stock suspension, has fully adjustable camber and rides like a stock M3. NOW, I have to say this has worked so well it has further sparked my curiosity, I just ordered the rear adjustable toe links, the solid mono ball kit for the front and the just released adjustable hollow front sway bar. Because everything I have done with Dinan's products (full exhaust, intake, under drive pulley, short diff.) have just increased the stock M feeling to a higher degree, it makes me want to keep going. I cant wait to have the new goodies installed and see what the threshold is now raised to. Will keep you posted as soon as I have a chance to shake it out.

rngrjag · 06-05-2013, 11:42 PM

Will be interested to know how this turns out, as there seems to be an awful lot of Dinan bashing that goes on here.

///M Ryder · 06-06-2013, 06:07 AM

I think the Dinan bashing comes from their pricing structure. While I think the coil-over kit is priced a little high, I have no doubt that it's a quality mod that works flawlessly. Do keep us posted on the future mods...............Phil

dmw16 · 06-06-2013, 01:01 PM

No doubt their products are high quality. I think the general knock on Dinan is they don't offer value; bang for your buck is very low.

W Cole · 06-06-2013, 01:02 PM

Dinan makes a coil over? I went on their website and only saw a sleeve kit for some serious $$.

///M Ryder · 06-06-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by W Cole

Dinan makes a coil over? I went on their website and only saw a sleeve kit for some serious $$.

Yeah that's what he's talking about.............Phil

dmw16 · 06-06-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Yeah that's what he's talking about.............Phil

$2500 for a sleeve kit. I'm sorry, but anyone who would pay that is a sucker.

cortwagner · 06-06-2013, 04:55 PM

See, that's exactly the problem with all this Dinan bashing, it's way more than a sleeve kit, it has complete udjustable camber top ends, full spherical bearing mounts, is super quiet (I have seen so many posts about other suspension manufacturers kits that make noise) and is a really well built product. YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET IN LIFE MY FRIENDS......

dmw16 · 06-06-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cortwagner

See, that's exactly the problem with all this Dinan bashing, it's way more than a sleeve kit, it has complete udjustable camber top ends, full spherical bearing mounts, is super quiet (I have seen so many posts about other suspension manufacturers kits that make noise) and is a really well built product. YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET IN LIFE MY FRIENDS......

I guess it depends what you're after. I think for that price you could get a better performing suspension. With Dinan you'll get quality and well thought out products, but you aren't going to get the best bang for your buck if going faster around a track (in the case of suspension) is your goal.

Sleeper519 · 06-06-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cortwagner

See, that's exactly the problem with all this Dinan bashing, it's way more than a sleeve kit, it has complete udjustable camber top ends, full spherical bearing mounts, is super quiet (I have seen so many posts about other suspension manufacturers kits that make noise) and is a really well built product. YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET IN LIFE MY FRIENDS......

Uh, unless its free, you pretty much pay for what you get for anything in life...

W Cole · 06-06-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cortwagner

YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET IN LIFE MY FRIENDS......

You get what you pay for?

I wish it was this simple, life would be much easier. Case in point the Dinan stroker kit that put down less power than an M3 with bolt ons: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849797

325rider · 06-07-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by W Cole

You get what you pay for?

I wish it was this simple, life would be much easier. Case in point the Dinan stroker kit that put down less power than an M3 with bolt ons: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849797

tres · 06-07-2013, 10:00 AM

hey OP the monoball kit is a great addition for the front you will have a little more road feel also. I went with the akg bushing instead as they were $200 compared to expensive dinan and does the same exact thing, with the same teflon lining. i posted some pics of it somewhere here.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834784

edwinm3 · 06-07-2013, 04:29 PM

Sh^* for that price you could get the real deal/coilovers

signes · 06-07-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cortwagner

See, that's exactly the problem with all this Dinan bashing, it's way more than a sleeve kit, it has complete udjustable camber top ends, full spherical bearing mounts, is super quiet (I have seen so many posts about other suspension manufacturers kits that make noise) and is a really well built product. YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET IN LIFE MY FRIENDS......

So how is that really different from a GC or KW sleeve-over kit? You can get camber plates with each (IIRC the GC kit comes with them?), both very well built. There are other examples as well (TCK), and they are all within shouting distance of $1k - 1500 v Dinan's price. No doubt top quality (***not*** bashing Dinan) but that is a large price delta.

positiveions · 06-08-2013, 06:27 AM

Dinan makes a very good product, that comes with a great reputation, and good customer service.
I've had a S/C replaced on my 'ol E36 M3 over the allowed mileage warranty without any questions asked.

aus · 06-08-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

Sh^* for that price you could get the real deal/coilovers

Agreed. You could get KW CS if you're going to track or KW V3's if you're just going to drive on the street.

PrometheusM3 · 06-08-2013, 02:20 PM

OP I look forward to your review of the monoball and rear toe links. I am curious about your experience.

Do you have DCT or 6MT? Wondering which gearing kit you used there, as well.

In Extremis · 06-08-2013, 02:50 PM

I'm also interested in your review of the mono ball kit, have been thinking about adding it for a while now. And although Dinan may be expensive, their kit is excellent. I had their s3 suspension on my last e92 m3 and it did exactly what it advertised. Better handling without compromise. I just didn't go the Dinan route again because I wanted something more extreme with user adjustability.

06-05-2013, 11:29 PM	#1
cortwagner CDub 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Dinan Addiction: I just finished with a Dinan coil over install on my 09' dct coup, have about 2000 miles on the install and the package works flawlessly and has exceeded my expectations. I drive it daily and I love the supple spring rates. I have the front in full drop and the rear about 5mm from full drop and the car has as much travel as it did when stock. It's as quiet as stock suspension, has fully adjustable camber and rides like a stock M3. NOW, I have to say this has worked so well it has further sparked my curiosity, I just ordered the rear adjustable toe links, the solid mono ball kit for the front and the just released adjustable hollow front sway bar. Because everything I have done with Dinan's products (full exhaust, intake, under drive pulley, short diff.) have just increased the stock M feeling to a higher degree, it makes me want to keep going. I cant wait to have the new goodies installed and see what the threshold is now raised to. Will keep you posted as soon as I have a chance to shake it out.
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rngrjag Private First Class 30 Rep 195 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Will be interested to know how this turns out, as there seems to be an awful lot of Dinan bashing that goes on here.
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I think the Dinan bashing comes from their pricing structure. While I think the coil-over kit is priced a little high, I have no doubt that it's a quality mod that works flawlessly. Do keep us posted on the future mods...............Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	No doubt their products are high quality. I think the general knock on Dinan is they don't offer value; bang for your buck is very low.
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W Cole Major 145 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (5)	Dinan makes a coil over? I went on their website and only saw a sleeve kit for some serious $$.
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06-06-2013, 04:55 PM	#8
cortwagner CDub 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	See, that's exactly the problem with all this Dinan bashing, it's way more than a sleeve kit, it has complete udjustable camber top ends, full spherical bearing mounts, is super quiet (I have seen so many posts about other suspension manufacturers kits that make noise) and is a really well built product. YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET IN LIFE MY FRIENDS......
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tres Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335is 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (6)	hey OP the monoball kit is a great addition for the front you will have a little more road feel also. I went with the akg bushing instead as they were $200 compared to expensive dinan and does the same exact thing, with the same teflon lining. i posted some pics of it somewhere here. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=834784
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edwinm3 Brigadier General 980 Rep 4,001 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Broward iTrader: (32)	Sh^* for that price you could get the real deal/coilovers __________________ Grigio Telesto M4, 6MT. Coyote 5.0 F-150 991 GT3
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positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	Dinan makes a very good product, that comes with a great reputation, and good customer service. I've had a S/C replaced on my 'ol E36 M3 over the allowed mileage warranty without any questions asked.
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PrometheusM3 Aquarian 10 Rep 298 Posts Drives: LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	OP I look forward to your review of the monoball and rear toe links. I am curious about your experience. Do you have DCT or 6MT? Wondering which gearing kit you used there, as well. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe Individual \| Laguna Seca Blue \| 6MT \| Black Extended \| Piano Black \| Moonroof MS Stage II Intake + Test Pipes \| Dinan Pulley \| BPM Tune \| Racing Dynamics Springs \| IND painted accessories \| ZCP Knob \| OSS Angel Eyes
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In Extremis First Lieutenant 38 Rep 385 Posts Drives: G42 M240i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I'm also interested in your review of the mono ball kit, have been thinking about adding it for a while now. And although Dinan may be expensive, their kit is excellent. I had their s3 suspension on my last e92 m3 and it did exactly what it advertised. Better handling without compromise. I just didn't go the Dinan route again because I wanted something more extreme with user adjustability.
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