Dinan stage 1 suspension

[Projectile]

I'm specifically looking for opinions comparing the stock e92 suspension with the Dinan stage 1 springs.

Better? How so? Regrets?

Thanks in advance,
P

[THE TECH]

Do a !!! There are tons of threads already.

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by Projectile

I'm specifically looking for opinions comparing the stock e92 suspension with the Dinan stage 1 springs.

Better? How so? Regrets?

Thanks in advance,
P

Definitely better than stock! Especially if you get the camber plates as well. The stage one suspension has a pretty good price, so you can't really go wrong here. It lowers the car like the ZCP package, and it will make the car ride more comfy around town due to the different bump stops. It handles pretty well on the track too.

[Andrew@IND]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Definitely better than stock! Especially if you get the camber plates as well. The stage one suspension has a pretty good price, so you can't really go wrong here. It lowers the car like the ZCP package, and it will make the car ride more comfy around town due to the different bump stops. It handles pretty well on the track too.

+1

OP,

What exactly are you looking for out of a upgrade?

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Definitely better than stock! Especially if you get the camber plates as well. The stage one suspension has a pretty good price, so you can't really go wrong here. It lowers the car like the ZCP package, and it will make the car ride more comfy around town due to the different bump stops. It handles pretty well on the track too.

Its actually just a touch lower than a ZCP car

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

Its actually just a touch lower than a ZCP car

I stand corrected... even better. Those f@cking ZCP 4x4's...

[Projectile]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Definitely better than stock! Especially if you get the camber plates as well. The stage one suspension has a pretty good price, so you can't really go wrong here. It lowers the car like the ZCP package, and it will make the car ride more comfy around town due to the different bump stops. It handles pretty well on the track too.

Thanks.

Stage 1 doesn't include the camber plates. Is that the difference between stage 1 and 2? How do you think that the camber plates add to the Dinan Stage 1 suspension mod? How have you used them?

I have learned that lowering the car can lead to initial understeer and exit oversteer. Any thoughts on those issues with the Dinan stage 1 suspension?

Any other issues, or is it just plain all good - lower, better handling, and more comfortable ride (sounds too good to be true!)?

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I stand corrected... even better. Those f@cking ZCP 4x4's...

Its the only way I can make it up my step driveway. I love my house like crazy but the driveway makes me want to sell it! Besides I'm not gonna have a choice when my GT3 RS arrives!

[Projectile]

Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

+1

OP,

What exactly are you looking for out of a upgrade?

1. Looks: There is just too much of a gap between the top of the front wheel and the fender, IMO.

2. I used to drive a 996 Targa and a 997S and I am looking to regain some of that hunkered down, lower feel of the 911. I don't expect to ever feel as low as I felt in those cars, but I would like to try to get at least part of the way there.

3. Better cornering due to lower ctr of gravity.

On the other hand, I don't want to compromise the great handling of the e92 stock suspension, or have any regrets.

And, my e92 is brand new and I like the idea of Dinan because of warranty issues. Plus, my dealer is on official Dianan dealer, making mods all the more easy for me.

Does that help?

[Team Plutonium]

Some answers... from the Dinan website:

- Stage 2 suspension system includes a 28.5mm front swaybar with urethane bushings.

- Camber plates for additional negative camber. Camber plates come with the Stage 3 suspension, but you can purchase them separately.

Originally Posted by Projectile

On the other hand, I don't want to compromise the great handling of the e92 stock suspension, or have any regrets.

You won't compromise the great handling of the stock suspension because the stock suspension is shit, and the Dinan one is better.

Anyway, take the dinancars.com website for a little spin for some additional info. .... or call Scott at Dinan directly.

[Projectile]

Thanks, SS.

Rather than contact Dinan at this point, I'd still prefer to hear from folks who have experience with the stage 1 suspension mod.

Somehow, I think the Dinan reps will be biased ; )

Best,
P

[CSanto]

I'm still not sure that the Dinan suspension is better than the kw sleeve kit.
Then there's the do it right side of me that says just do kw v3s

[Nati Beastcat]

Dinan is over priced.

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by HREM3

I'm still not sure that the Dinan suspension is better than the kw sleeve kit.
Then there's the do it right side of me that says just do kw v3s

Yeah, that is a whole other conversation... I really liked the Dinan suspension, having said that, I recently switched to the KW V3's and I love it. Again, not really a fair comparison since the Dinan set is just springs and new bump stops. I've never drove with the KW sleeve kit, so I can't comment on that.

Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

Dinan is over priced.

Predictable lame comment. The stage one suspension cost around $1K... hardly a big ticket item.

[Nati Beastcat]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Yeah, that is a whole other conversation... I really liked the Dinan suspension, having said that, I recently switched to the KW V3's and I love it. Again, not really a fair comparison since the Dinan set is just springs and new bump stops. I've never drove with the KW sleeve kit, so I can't comment on that.



Predictable lame comment. The stage one suspension cost around $1K... hardly a big ticket item.

I was speaking in general on all items... This is a company that sells a carbon fiber tube and a air filter for $1000? just saying for $1200 as listed on their website its pricey for what is basically a spring kit.

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

I was speaking in general on all items... This is a company that sells a carbon fiber tube and a air filter for $1000? just saying for $1200 as listed on their website its pricey for what is basically a spring kit.

It's been argued to death, no point really to get that started again... this thread is about the stage one suspension, which is a good kit for a good price.

[Nati Beastcat]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

It's been argued to death, no point really to get that started again... this thread is about the stage one suspension, which is a good kit for a good price.

I know what you mean. I went with the KW sleeve kit. Not trying to say the KW sleeve is better, but for $800 I think you just get more bang for the buck.

[Team Plutonium]

Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

I know what you mean. I went with the KW sleeve kit. Not trying to say the KW sleeve is better, but for $800 I think you just get more bang for the buck.

Agreed, can't go wrong with KW's.

[bigjae1976]

Dinan Stage 1 is a tad lower then a ZCP...at least when comparing an E90 to an E90. I don't have EDC with the Dinan stage 2. I can say it does feel better on the streets but is no better at the track.

A totally esoteric upgrade if you ask me. Which I'm OK with but really wanted more. The non-EDC shocks with the Dinan Stage 2 will DEFINITELY NOT stop me from going with a full coilover after the warranty is expired.

[Projectile]

Thanks, bigjae1976. THat's exactly what I'm looking for.

Is it a hassle running so low, given driveways and speed bumps and ramps, or is it still high enough that its not a big deal?

[Chowster]

Originally Posted by Projectile

Thanks, bigjae1976. THat's exactly what I'm looking for.

Is it a hassle running so low, given driveways and speed bumps and ramps, or is it still high enough that its not a big deal?

I run a Dinan stage 1 on my E90. No problems with driveways, bumps or ramps, except those that are obviously too large or steep. I'm sure you've had lots of experience with the necessary slow/angled approaches in your previous cars. It's really not that much lower overall, unless you're planning a considerable splitter/lip of some sort. I have OEM splitters, and have no issues. However, I do not clear 95% of the curbs when parking (100% of those concrete parking blocks!), so one must be careful.

Others have commented on the ride/handling already.

[bigjae1976]

I've scraped the undertray but its not a hassle. I should have clarified, the Dinan was about the same height in the front as a ZCP E90 but my car (the dinan Stage II) was a tad lower in the back.

I'll try and snap a pic this weekend, I'm meeting up with that guy again.