Dinan Stage 3 Suspension

attorneyscott · 03-30-2008, 11:18 AM

Got my car back Friday after having the Dinan Stage 3 suspension installed. My car was parked in front of Autoscope when I arrived, and the first thing I noticed was how subtle the change was visibly, I guess for some reason I was expecting more of a difference, although it only lowers the car a half inch. Nerces at Autoscope talked me into getting Stage 3 instead of Stage 2 because he said the camber plates are a must for aggressive drivers (I qualify).

Driving Impressions - in a word, amazing. The improvement in handling afforded by the Stage 3 suspension is as dramatic as the improvement in engine performance afforded by the Dinan flash. No BS. The steering is razor-sharp and insanely accurate, the car corners absolutely flat, and most important - my confidence level in the car is greatly increased, making the car SO much more fun to drive. Moreover, the car puts down power quite a bit better than before. I took it to BMW of Dallas and let Emery, my SA, drive it (we've become pretty good friends, he's a rabid car guy) and his impressions are the same as mine. In short, it pretty much handles and steers like a race car.

Ride - the ride is definitely more firm and buttoned-down (which I like). NOT AT ALL harsh, which is impressive. I have not played with the adjustable shocks at all, Autoscope has them set at neutral currently. Adjusting them is fairly straightforward.

I highly recommend this upgrade.

Pics to follow (my car vis a vis Sniper1690's brand-new stock 335).

ybbiz34 · 03-30-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by attorneyscott

Got my car back Friday after having the Dinan Stage 3 suspension installed. My car was parked in front of Autoscope when I arrived, and the first thing I noticed was how subtle the change was visibly, I guess for some reason I was expecting more of a difference, although it only lowers the car a half inch. Nerces at Autoscope talked me into getting Stage 3 instead of Stage 2 because he said the camber plates are a must for aggressive drivers (I qualify).

Driving Impressions - in a word, amazing. The improvement in handling afforded by the Stage 3 suspension is as dramatic as the improvement in engine performance afforded by the Dinan flash. No BS. The steering is razor-sharp and insanely accurate, the car corners absolutely flat, and most important - my confidence level in the car is greatly increased, making the car SO much more fun to drive. Moreover, the car puts down power quite a bit better than before. I took it to BMW of Dallas and let Emery, my SA, drive it (we've become pretty good friends, he's a rabid car guy) and his impressions are the same as mine. In short, it pretty much handles and steers like a race car.

Ride - the ride is definitely more firm and buttoned-down (which I like). NOT AT ALL harsh, which is impressive. I have not played with the adjustable shocks at all, Autoscope has them set at neutral currently. Adjusting them is fairly straightforward.

I highly recommend this upgrade.

Pics to follow (my car vis a vis Sniper1690's brand-new stock 335).

Awesome! Congratulations on the suspension upgrade. So you have the Dinan flash, exhaust, and suspension? I guess you probably have the badge then now too. How many hours for the installation?

DrEvil · 03-30-2008, 11:34 AM

What was the cost of the install? Since I have the xi, and dinan has no suspension for that, I am going with KW v3, but getting ridiculous estimates for install.

I agree with you: the dinan stuff provides a subtle but impressive change to the car. The exhaust is sweet. (I will admit that the ECU is not all that subtle.)

I am going to get dyno'd in a week or two.

M4TW · 03-30-2008, 01:41 PM

Does Dinan have any plans to offer an xi friendly suspension?

DrEvil · 03-30-2008, 01:47 PM

It is in the works. No ETA, far as I know

PresaMat · 03-30-2008, 01:51 PM

Nice to hear you are liking the suspension! Thats one thing I hate about these cars actually... the suspension feels like your in an SUV (well at least to me... my saleen had no body roll what so ever). Be careful out there and enjoy.

BMW_TT · 03-30-2008, 01:54 PM

man i need to come check your car out since you're in dallas. it must've cost you an arm and a leg for that.

Bubbles · 03-30-2008, 01:59 PM

OP thanks for the review.

Mattscott · 03-30-2008, 02:06 PM

Nice write-up

DrewKo · 03-30-2008, 04:17 PM

What did the suspension upgrade cost and what did it consist of? Tx.

ChaneRZ · 03-30-2008, 05:05 PM

bump for pics!

Mattscott · 03-30-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

bump for pics!

+1

just4kickz · 03-30-2008, 05:11 PM

whats stage 3? dinan springs, koni shocks?

Mattscott · 03-30-2008, 05:13 PM

I think thats stage 2, IIRC stage 3 has something else as well.

ChaneRZ · 03-30-2008, 05:16 PM

koni shocks, dinan springs, anti rollbar, and camber plates. whooping 2.5k + labor and tax fees.

attorneyscott · 03-30-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

I think thats stage 2, IIRC stage 3 has something else as well.

Stage 3 ads camber plates, well worth it for me. It was recommended that I get them since I'm an aggressive (almost to the point of idiotic) driver and my car isn't used daily (I beat the crap out of the truck daily). The camber plates apparently cause greatly increased tire wear.

check out Dinan's website, it's all there.

e90AW335i · 03-30-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

Nice write-up

+1, congrats....

BMW///Motorsport · 03-30-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

koni shocks, dinan springs, anti rollbar, and camber plates. whooping 2.5k + labor and tax fees.

You get what you pay for. The R&D that goes into them is extensive. Great to hear you like the setup, I am considering stage 2 but I want more of a drop perhaps KW V2 but the Dinan setup looks great with 19" wheels

Any pics of your setup? thanks!

Calgary Agent · 03-30-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DrEvil

What was the cost of the install? Since I have the xi, and dinan has no suspension for that, I am going with KW v3, but getting ridiculous estimates for install.

I'm in the same boat as you Doctor. The only suspension upgrades currently available for the Xi sedan are H&R or KW V3 (both coil-overs). I'm going with the KW V3's as well .... 2 weeks.

seccsc · 03-30-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by attorneyscott

Got my car back Friday after having the Dinan Stage 3 suspension installed. My car was parked in front of Autoscope when I arrived, and the first thing I noticed was how subtle the change was visibly, I guess for some reason I was expecting more of a difference, although it only lowers the car a half inch. Nerces at Autoscope talked me into getting Stage 3 instead of Stage 2 because he said the camber plates are a must for aggressive drivers (I qualify).

Driving Impressions - in a word, amazing. The improvement in handling afforded by the Stage 3 suspension is as dramatic as the improvement in engine performance afforded by the Dinan flash. No BS. The steering is razor-sharp and insanely accurate, the car corners absolutely flat, and most important - my confidence level in the car is greatly increased, making the car SO much more fun to drive. Moreover, the car puts down power quite a bit better than before. I took it to BMW of Dallas and let Emery, my SA, drive it (we've become pretty good friends, he's a rabid car guy) and his impressions are the same as mine. In short, it pretty much handles and steers like a race car.

Ride - the ride is definitely more firm and buttoned-down (which I like). NOT AT ALL harsh, which is impressive. I have not played with the adjustable shocks at all, Autoscope has them set at neutral currently. Adjusting them is fairly straightforward.

I highly recommend this upgrade.

Pics to follow (my car vis a vis Sniper1690's brand-new stock 335).

I appreciate the review!
Did you know what size of Sway Bars that were installed with Dinan Stage 3 Suspension? Thanks.

Limegrntaln · 03-30-2008, 08:30 PM

28mm front 15mm rear. info on the Dinan page

Sniper1690 · 03-31-2008, 09:35 PM

Ok guys, here are a few pictures of attorneyscott's (Shappire Black) E92 335 with Dinan Stae 3 suspension compared to my (Montego Blue) 2 day old stock E92 335. Neither car was exceptionally clean as it was lightly misting on way to the shop. Also, pictures were rushed as a hail storm was quickly approaching...not pro quality! I apologize.

My car was being dropped off for Dinan S Package + ECU flash....S Package includes Stage 1 suspension, exhaust, pedals, Dinan 3 badge, and Dinan Signature plaque under the hood. Should be ready for pick-up tomorrow, and then its off to the body shop for install of Aero Lip, painted reflectors, and GP Thunder 7500k for the angel eyes. Pictures of final result to follow.

03-30-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
attorneyscott Smokin' a Siglo VI... 20 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i, Dinan Stage 3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3)	Dinan Stage 3 Suspension Got my car back Friday after having the Dinan Stage 3 suspension installed. My car was parked in front of Autoscope when I arrived, and the first thing I noticed was how subtle the change was visibly, I guess for some reason I was expecting more of a difference, although it only lowers the car a half inch. Nerces at Autoscope talked me into getting Stage 3 instead of Stage 2 because he said the camber plates are a must for aggressive drivers (I qualify). Driving Impressions - in a word, amazing. The improvement in handling afforded by the Stage 3 suspension is as dramatic as the improvement in engine performance afforded by the Dinan flash. No BS. The steering is razor-sharp and insanely accurate, the car corners absolutely flat, and most important - my confidence level in the car is greatly increased, making the car SO much more fun to drive. Moreover, the car puts down power quite a bit better than before. I took it to BMW of Dallas and let Emery, my SA, drive it (we've become pretty good friends, he's a rabid car guy) and his impressions are the same as mine. In short, it pretty much handles and steers like a race car. Ride - the ride is definitely more firm and buttoned-down (which I like). NOT AT ALL harsh, which is impressive. I have not played with the adjustable shocks at all, Autoscope has them set at neutral currently. Adjusting them is fairly straightforward. I highly recommend this upgrade. Pics to follow (my car vis a vis Sniper1690's brand-new stock 335). __________________ '08 E92 335i black sapphire/saddle, 6MT, sport/prem., CA, PDC, Sirius, Ipod/usb, HDR, Htd. Sts., Dinan Stage 3 flash/oil cooler/intercooler/exhaust/Stage 3 susp., MORR VS7's, Goodyear Eagle F-1 GS-D3s, BMW Perf. Parts STSK, Dinan/Quaife 3.08 LSD!! '06 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged; Zambezi Silver/Ivory/Piano Black Wood, SICK NASTY In Car Entertainment - seriously, will make your brain bleed
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DrEvil In charge of Evil Empire 20 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2009 X6 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 911 Targa 4S [0.00] 2008 335xi cpe [0.00] 2007 530xi [0.00] 2006 Mustang [0.00] 2001 Audi A8 [0.00] 1997 Subaru SVX [0.00] 1985 Mustang [0.00] 1982 Mustang II [0.00]	What was the cost of the install? Since I have the xi, and dinan has no suspension for that, I am going with KW v3, but getting ridiculous estimates for install. I agree with you: the dinan stuff provides a subtle but impressive change to the car. The exhaust is sweet. (I will admit that the ECU is not all that subtle.) I am going to get dyno'd in a week or two. __________________ For now -- Frozen White 2013 BMW M3 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Recent - 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S; 2009 X6 5.0i; Aston Martin V8V; 2012 BMW 650 Prior --- 2008 E92 335xi\|6MT\|Dinan ECU\|Dinan Free Flow\|KW V3 Coilovers\|Monoco Blue Metallic\|Goldenrod --- Nav/USB/PDC/Sport/Premium/Cold Wthr\|Yokohama ADVAN Sport\|Raptor plates ---> SOLD
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M4TW ///M Uber Alles 332 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: '15 MW M4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GSA iTrader: (1)	Does Dinan have any plans to offer an xi friendly suspension?
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DrEvil In charge of Evil Empire 20 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2009 X6 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 911 Targa 4S [0.00] 2008 335xi cpe [0.00] 2007 530xi [0.00] 2006 Mustang [0.00] 2001 Audi A8 [0.00] 1997 Subaru SVX [0.00] 1985 Mustang [0.00] 1982 Mustang II [0.00]	It is in the works. No ETA, far as I know __________________ For now -- Frozen White 2013 BMW M3 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Recent - 2009 Porsche 911 Targa 4S; 2009 X6 5.0i; Aston Martin V8V; 2012 BMW 650 Prior --- 2008 E92 335xi\|6MT\|Dinan ECU\|Dinan Free Flow\|KW V3 Coilovers\|Monoco Blue Metallic\|Goldenrod --- Nav/USB/PDC/Sport/Premium/Cold Wthr\|Yokohama ADVAN Sport\|Raptor plates ---> SOLD
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PresaMat Major 35 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 67 GT500,69 Boss 429, 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 1967 Shelby Mustang ... [0.00]	Nice to hear you are liking the suspension! Thats one thing I hate about these cars actually... the suspension feels like your in an SUV (well at least to me... my saleen had no body roll what so ever). Be careful out there and enjoy. __________________ -Mat Tuned E92 335, Riss Racing downpipes! And hopefully over 400RWHP!!
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03-30-2008, 01:54 PM	#7
BMW_TT Colonel 225 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	man i need to come check your car out since you're in dallas. it must've cost you an arm and a leg for that.
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Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	OP thanks for the review. __________________
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03-30-2008, 02:06 PM	#9
Mattscott Major General 108 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	Nice write-up __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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DrewKo Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 335i Montego Blue Saddle Brown Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	What did the suspension upgrade cost and what did it consist of? Tx.
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03-30-2008, 05:05 PM	#11
ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 81 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	bump for pics! __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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03-30-2008, 05:11 PM	#13
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	whats stage 3? dinan springs, koni shocks? __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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03-30-2008, 05:13 PM	#14
Mattscott Major General 108 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	I think thats stage 2, IIRC stage 3 has something else as well. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 81 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	koni shocks, dinan springs, anti rollbar, and camber plates. whooping 2.5k + labor and tax fees. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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Limegrntaln Major General 13474 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: 2022 DG/BLk xDrive M4C Wk 34 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento Area iTrader: (3) Garage List 2022 G82 M4 Competi ... [9.23]	28mm front 15mm rear. info on the Dinan page
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03-31-2008, 09:35 PM	#22
Sniper1690 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Dinan Stg. III E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Dinan Stg 3 suspension vs. stock Lots of PICS! Ok guys, here are a few pictures of attorneyscott's (Shappire Black) E92 335 with Dinan Stae 3 suspension compared to my (Montego Blue) 2 day old stock E92 335. Neither car was exceptionally clean as it was lightly misting on way to the shop. Also, pictures were rushed as a hail storm was quickly approaching...not pro quality! I apologize. My car was being dropped off for Dinan S Package + ECU flash....S Package includes Stage 1 suspension, exhaust, pedals, Dinan 3 badge, and Dinan Signature plaque under the hood. Should be ready for pick-up tomorrow, and then its off to the body shop for install of Aero Lip, painted reflectors, and GP Thunder 7500k for the angel eyes. Pictures of final result to follow. Attached Images
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