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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Prove it. I'd put money on it that it won't be better. Different yes, but I bet not better.

Prove what that KW V3s are better than Dinan springs? Impossible! One isnt better than the other they are two totally different things. For those who want to keep the EDC that they paid for & a mild drop Dinan is a great choice. Now if you are talking strictly performance I will take the bet that KW are better.

The M3 is not a 335.

The 335 is not an M3.

No idea, I am for sure no expert on springs. Just started looking myself as I would not mind a small drop with out loosing EDC functionality and ride quality.

Sweet Dinan springs sound perfect for you!

Shorter springs can alter suspension geometry, and have different stifness (Dinan explicitly states that their springs are firmer). This all means that the stock suspension tune is significantly changed. As we all know, it takes BMW lots of design and testing time to get that all right. Now, it has to be done again since the parameters are different. Dinan has a reputation for doing that really well. You can buy adjustable suspension for your car, but most people don't have a clue as to how to tune it, and you don't get there by just using common sense. You need someone with the appropiate engineering expertise, and test drivers who really know what they are doing. Dinan has a good reputation in that regard, and that is partially what one would be paying for.

Thanks Lucid Great answer. You are correct just simply buying a set of KW V3s isnt going to do anything without the proper set up.

As far as R&D goes yes Dinan does quite a bit but to try and compare there suspension R&D with KW is a long shot KW Technology.com

As it sits right now my car has KW recommended settings. In the next few weeks I will get it out on the track and have it dialed in.

Dinan parts have been called overpriced. However, they have never been called cheap or of poor quality. And, Dinan parts always appear to work very well while maintaining the over all feel of the car.

Agreed

Bottom line, after almost 7 years of tuning my BMW's I gotta say I have never heard or seen anything I didnt like from Dinan. Their parts are not always the most aggressive, true, but not everyone wants to drop their M3's within in an inch of its life....

The KW is fully adjustable, you can drop it as much or as little as you want


My closing statement of this post is the same statement as my first post of this thread with a little more of an explanation since I dont think Im getting my point across(which is an opinion). I obviously have no regard for my warrantee, or EDC for that matter so for ME(not you) it makes more sense to spend the extra money and get the full suspension, putting spings on your car is hardly "tuning" the suspension. I dont remember the post but a few months back someone reported slower lap times with H&R springs(I know its not Dinan). I would not buy these Dinan springs because you are stuck with no settings, my KWs can make my car ride like a Rock or a Cadillac. I understand the want/need to keep the EDC and I respect that decision.