Getting Dinan LSD on Friday 06/05/09 - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ybbiz34 · 06-03-2009, 03:53 PM

I have to chuckle when I see the constant whining about Dinan's prices. No doubt their products are pricey...

Last time I checked, BMWs aren't too cheap either.

cstavaru · 06-03-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Slidewayz

Yeah. $3.5k is not bad.

Come on, are you serious ? Does anyone here think that Dinan LSD is pricewise comparable to Quaife ? I am 99% sure that the 3.5k + tax is the price, BUT they will keep your original diff.

zsapphire7 · 06-03-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JRZFresh

Think again buddy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gGzq4Pyv8Q

Notice even with all the dinan suspension mods, the M3 is slightly ahead

So OP: what kind of LSD are they putting into your car this friday? Is dinan offering a clutch based LSD? 1/1.5/2 way?

Mote · 06-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Congrats on the LSD. Look forward to a full review!

astris · 06-03-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iBaller

I mod my 335i not to out beat a m3 but to improve the overall performance. Since i've wasted a lot of money on my 335i i could have easily bought a m3 and mod that, but i bought my 335i in 2006. The m3 came out soon after which i didnt know was coming out. I would have easily bought the new m3 over the 2007 335i but i am happy with the 335i and im modding it because my next car will be much better then the new m3.

I paid in full and did not lease my 335i. I plan to keep the car for a while as a beater car to go around town when i get my next upgraded car to drive!

That's my exact point. Why not just sell the 335 and pick up the M3 which you clearly prefer? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modding, but when you reach a certain price point, a vehicle upgrade makes more sense... at least to me.

335iBaller · 06-03-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by astris

That's my exact point. Why not just sell the 335 and pick up the M3 which you clearly prefer? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modding, but when you reach a certain price point, a vehicle upgrade makes more sense... at least to me.

First off I don't buy a car as an investment decision I buy a car to enjoy. So all my mods I've done I don't expect a return for them. Secondly resale vale right now is horrible for a 335i and especially if you modded it. So for me to sell my car for a new m3 is not a wise choice since I can Juss save my money to buy a better car than the m3. My next car will be in the 130,000+ range so no need to buy a m3 once again.

LIke I said before I don't lease I pay in full.

Craig@SupremePower · 06-03-2009, 06:02 PM

congrats!!

scottp999 · 06-03-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iBaller

LIke I said before I don't lease I pay in full.

Hence the name Baller!

cstavaru · 06-03-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iBaller

So for me to sell my car for a new m3 is not a wise choice since I can Juss save my money to buy a better car than the m3.LIke I said before I don't lease I pay in full.

You bet. Buying a naturally aspirated car when BMW is moving in the forced induction direction would not be a good idea. Stick with the 335i !

Mote · 06-03-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by astris

That's my exact point. Why not just sell the 335 and pick up the M3 which you clearly prefer? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modding, but when you reach a certain price point, a vehicle upgrade makes more sense... at least to me.

Some people (like me) prefer the challenge and fun in upgrading what they already have. With what I've spent in my car I could of gotten an M3, sure. But the fun factor is lost in tuning. This is why people tune their cars. And in my opinion, tuning a turbo car is much more fun than an NA car.

Diesel///M · 06-03-2009, 10:05 PM

post pics and review stat lol

lvVIVAlv · 06-03-2009, 10:09 PM

congrats looking forward to seeing the results

dlbrooks18 · 06-04-2009, 01:56 AM

can't wait for your full review!

dlbrooks18 · 06-04-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JRZFresh

Think again buddy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gGzq4Pyv8Q

I wonder how this Dinan LSD stacks up against the Quaife LSD. Interestingly enough the Dinan car featured in this vid was running a Quaife, see attached link:

http://jprall.vox.com/library/post/f...inan-335i.html

index1489 · 06-04-2009, 02:00 AM

all those dinan parts you should have just got a db9!?

335iBaller · 06-04-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

I wonder how this Dinan LSD stacks up against the Quaife LSD. Interestingly enough the Dinan car featured in this vid was running a Quaife, see attached link:

http://jprall.vox.com/library/post/f...inan-335i.html

Update:
The Dinan LSD is 100% the same as the quaife LSD. I'm not sure how much quaife themselve are selling it for individually, but Dinan is selling it for $3,500 retail+labor+tax. So, Dinan just puts their name on the Quaife product and is cover under Dinan's warranty.

This is what the Dinan representative told me.

CubanJJ09 · 06-04-2009, 02:01 PM

anyone one know how many hours for install?

scottp999 · 06-04-2009, 02:06 PM

It's up on the Dinan site now: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=689&page=1

3.08 Quaife Limited Slip Differential (manual only) not for xi
Product Number: D773-0308

The Quaife torque biasing differential enables your car to accelerate quicker and corner faster. The Quaife Differential powers both drive wheels under nearly all conditions, instead of just one. With an ordinary open differential, standard on most cars, a lot of precious power is wasted during w...

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Price: $2995.00

Part # D773-0308

Labor Hours 4.5

Price $2995.00

Point Value 2

Special Notes Sold on an exchange basis; $1200 refundable core deposit.

Included Items

Required Products BMW Synthetic Differential Fluid

ianthegreat · 06-04-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iBaller

I paid in full and did not lease my 335i. I plan to keep the car for a while as a beater car to go around town when i get my next upgraded car to drive!

Must be nice.

Easternedge · 06-04-2009, 02:26 PM

Nice!!! Do you think they just Paint OEM M3 Sway bars "BLUE" Double the cost and cover under warranty as well??? They seem like the same specs and all....

The price is not bad for the LSD though. That means we can leave a "set" for real instead of one lonely one!

335iBaller · 06-04-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

It's up on the Dinan site now: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=689&page=1

3.08 Quaife Limited Slip Differential (manual only) not for xi
Product Number: D773-0308

The Quaife torque biasing differential enables your car to accelerate quicker and corner faster. The Quaife Differential powers both drive wheels under nearly all conditions, instead of just one. With an ordinary open differential, standard on most cars, a lot of precious power is wasted during w...

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Price: $2995.00

Part # D773-0308

Labor Hours 4.5

Price $2995.00

Point Value 2

Special Notes Sold on an exchange basis; $1200 refundable core deposit.

Included Items

Required Products BMW Synthetic Differential Fluid

Weird they quoted me $3500 and on the site it says 2995.. i will check back with them. Also, it says for manuels only and they know i have an auto..

zsapphire7 · 06-04-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iBaller

Weird they quoted me $3500 and on the site it says 2995.. i will check back with them. Also, it says for manuels only and they know i have an auto..

Haha I see you noticed that too... i was like um didnt u say ur paying 3500, but the website says 3000?

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scottp999 MFP - Twin Turbo I6 Interceptor Drives: 335i - E92 - 6MT & 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD Posts: 4,432 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [4.50]	It's up on the Dinan site now: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=689&page=1 3.08 Quaife Limited Slip Differential (manual only) not for xi Product Number: D773-0308 The Quaife torque biasing differential enables your car to accelerate quicker and corner faster. The Quaife Differential powers both drive wheels under nearly all conditions, instead of just one. With an ordinary open differential, standard on most cars, a lot of precious power is wasted during w... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Price: $2995.00 Part # D773-0308 Labor Hours 4.5 Price $2995.00 Point Value 2 Special Notes Sold on an exchange basis; $1200 refundable core deposit. Included Items Required Products BMW Synthetic Differential Fluid __________________ Rob Beck Turbos, PROcede Rev. 3, PPS Methanol System (DO12/Aquamist Flow Sensor), DCI, Quaife LSD, BMW Performance Suspension, Autobahn Exotics Exhaust, Helix FMIC, AR Design Downpipes, BSH Catch Can, Forge Diverter Valves, P3cars Vent Boost Gauge, Alufelgen CSL Reps, Lux 5.1 H8 Angel Eyes, HPB HID Fogs, LTBMW M3 Side Skirts, BMW M3 Rear Spoiler, BMW Front Aero Lip, BMW Pedal Kit, BMW M Shift Knob, Autotecknic Matte Black Grilles.

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