Dinan Stage III: Initial Impressions (EDIT:Photos)

GhostyM · 05-24-2008, 01:08 PM

How much was EVERYTHING including labor and everything?

Thanks

Calgary Agent · 05-24-2008, 01:17 PM

Sniper - the car looks great

I'm wondering what color VS8's you're getting (and what rubber you're going to use)?

BLK BLUR · 05-24-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipped B6

How much was EVERYTHING including labor and everything?

Thanks

+1

Sniper1690 · 05-24-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipped B6

How much was EVERYTHING including labor and everything?

Thanks

S Package: $2959.62 (Exhaust, Stg. 1 suspension, pedals)
Stg. 2 flash: $1999.00
OC: $1999.00
IC: $1599.00
Stg. III flash: $500.00

Parts total: $9056.62 + TX tax = $9803.80

Install: 23.3 hours total x $100/hr = $2330.00

Parts +tax + install = $12133.80 (ballpark figure)

Agent - I will be running the Sparkle Silver VS8s...boring color I know, but asthetically I'm very conservative. I like the OEM color to keep my sleeper look...not too aggressive. That is of course if the wheels ever get here. I plan on running 235/35/19 and 265/30/19...not sure on brand yet. I would love to run Michelin PSCs or P Zeros...but after Stg. III my car slush fund is tapped out...I will probably end up with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position...tires and OEM TPMS from Gary @ Tirerack. I assume the OEM TPMS will work with our VS8?

v2bling · 05-25-2008, 03:43 AM

ask him whats up on 535i ? Nice mods dude. I need to sit in your car! All you need is LSD now..

stillclaimndp · 05-25-2008, 05:41 AM

[QUOTE=Sniper1690;2724050]S Package: $2959.62 (Exhaust, Stg. 1 suspension, pedals)
Stg. 2 flash: $1999.00
OC: $1999.00
IC: $1599.00
Stg. III flash: $500.00

Parts total: $9056.62 + TX tax = $9803.80

Install: 23.3 hours total x $100/hr = $2330.00

Parts +tax + install = $12133.80 (ballpark figure)
QUOTE]

wow. I have that kinda money, but it would hurt too much to spend on this car at this point... your car sounds awesome though, i am jealous of your solid tuning path and would love to ride in that car to see how it feels!

im too frugal, here is my upgrade path philosophy:

V3 PNP $1,300
Dual Cone Intake: $100
Vishnu Catback: $1,400
Sway Bars: $500 (huge difference)
Install in driveway - Free + Manly reward points for working on your car
Total: $3,300

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-25-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniper1690

S Package: $2959.62 (Exhaust, Stg. 1 suspension, pedals)
Stg. 2 flash: $1999.00
OC: $1999.00
IC: $1599.00
Stg. III flash: $500.00

Parts total: $9056.62 + TX tax = $9803.80

Install: 23.3 hours total x $100/hr = $2330.00

Parts +tax + install = $12133.80 (ballpark figure)

Agent - I will be running the Sparkle Silver VS8s...boring color I know, but asthetically I'm very conservative. I like the OEM color to keep my sleeper look...not too aggressive. That is of course if the wheels ever get here. I plan on running 235/35/19 and 265/30/19...not sure on brand yet. I would love to run Michelin PSCs or P Zeros...but after Stg. III my car slush fund is tapped out...I will probably end up with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position...tires and OEM TPMS from Gary @ Tirerack. I assume the OEM TPMS will work with our VS8?

Wow. Well you only live once. If you're happy then congrats on getting your car really hooked up.

closer98 · 05-25-2008, 08:02 AM

Sniper, how do you like the dinan suspension upgrade? waiting to flash my car but cant do it yet because it has the 81. live in NYC lots of potholes and already have 19's, so a little cautious to lower it.

Sniper1690 · 05-25-2008, 08:07 AM

I like it a lot. It does not drop the car too much...if you are looking to go with a very aggressive drop this suspension is not for you. I too will have 19'' on there soon. The suspension really tightens up the steering response. For more info check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...nan+suspension

ChuckBimmer · 05-25-2008, 08:13 AM

Sniper, I am truly envious of your Stage III upgrades. I look foward to the dyno results.

closer98 · 05-25-2008, 08:16 AM

defintely not looking for very agressive drop, car will get destroyed. prob will go with the dinan. have you run your car at the track with the stage 2 or 3?

Calgary Agent · 05-25-2008, 08:18 AM

Sniper - have you tracked your car since the suspension mods?

ChaneRZ · 05-25-2008, 08:32 AM

well money spent.

attorneyscott · 05-25-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper1690

I like it a lot. It does not drop the car too much...if you are looking to go with a very aggressive drop this suspension is not for you. I too will have 19'' on there soon. The suspension really tightens up the steering response. For more info check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...nan+suspension

I had my Stage 3 flash, IC, and OC installed at the same time Sniper did. I agree with everything Sniper says in his original post. The Stage 3 mods take everything Stage 2 did and enhances/improves upon the upgrades -- there's no way to really describe how responsive the car is now compared to before and/or stock other than to simply state that the improvement is dramatic. The powerband is clearly a lot fatter. My first real high performance car was a 2005 C6 Corvette Z51 6MT, and the engine in my 335i now feels a LOT like the one in the Vette, but STRONGER, believe it or not - instantaneous major punch no matter where you are in the RPM range - hit the gas in any gear and the thing just freight-trains.

Last night the gf wanted to "go fast" so we took it out on some of the local relatively-deserted turnpikes - areas where it's easy to find wide-open expanses of almost brand-new superslab. Whenever there was a big opening, enough to really punch it without running any real risk of anything disastrous happening (other than to my drivers license lol), nailing the throttle in 4th or 5th results in MAJOR acceleration well into triple-digit speeds - the power shows no real sign of tapering off even at speeds as high as 150 (with two people in the car).

BTW w/r/t Dinan suspension upgrades, I highly recommend going all the way and doing the sway bars and camber plates -- my car responds like a go-kart and doesn't understeer at all.

ybbiz34 · 05-25-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by attorneyscott

I had my Stage 3 flash, IC, and OC installed at the same time Sniper did. I agree with everything Sniper says in his original post. The Stage 3 mods take everything Stage 2 did and enhances/improves upon the upgrades -- there's no way to really describe how responsive the car is now compared to before and/or stock other than to simply state that the improvement is dramatic. The powerband is clearly a lot fatter. My first real high performance car was a 2005 C6 Corvette Z51 6MT, and the engine in my 335i now feels a LOT like the one in the Vette, but STRONGER, believe it or not - instantaneous major punch no matter where you are in the RPM range - hit the gas in any gear and the thing just freight-trains.

Last night the gf wanted to "go fast" so we took it out on some of the local relatively-deserted turnpikes - areas where it's easy to find wide-open expanses of almost brand-new superslab. Whenever there was a big opening, enough to really punch it without running any real risk of anything disastrous happening (other than to my drivers license lol), nailing the throttle in 4th or 5th results in MAJOR acceleration well into triple-digit speeds - the power shows no real sign of tapering off even at speeds as high as 150 (with two people in the car).

BTW w/r/t Dinan suspension upgrades, I highly recommend going all the way and doing the sway bars and camber plates -- my car responds like a go-kart and doesn't understeer at all.

Thanks for the review! Sounds like Stage III is definitely worth every penny.

sparkyg · 05-25-2008, 12:34 PM

Wow, awesome, thx for the added comments.

Look forward to more users.

I wish suspension for the xi was out there, besides KW V3 or just some slammed springs

Panoz · 05-25-2008, 01:45 PM

Welldone for the installation. It looks a proper upgrade with OC and IC. Enjoy your car ...I'm sure you will.

Calgary Agent · 05-25-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attorneyscott

... nailing the throttle in 4th or 5th results in MAJOR acceleration well into triple-digit speeds - the power shows no real sign of tapering off even at speeds as high as 150 (with two people in the car).

BTW w/r/t Dinan suspension upgrades, I highly recommend going all the way and doing the sway bars and camber plates -- my car responds like a go-kart and doesn't understeer at all.

+1

I concur with the observations on the suspension ... . While I don't have CP's or sway bars yet (no matched set yet available for Xi's), my car is a dream to drive (both at the track and on the highway).

SolidSnake2634 · 05-25-2008, 11:28 PM

does the 398hp 429 tq already include the hp numbers from the free flow exhaust and high performance intercooler already?

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05-25-2008, 03:43 AM	#49
v2bling First Lieutenant 7 Rep 301 Posts Drives: speed demon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mansfield,tx iTrader: (0)	ask him whats up on 535i ? Nice mods dude. I need to sit in your car! All you need is LSD now.. __________________ 535i - Black Sapphire/Black Dakota/Bamboo/AnthraciteHeadliner/M-Tech Kit/Spoiler/Sports/Premium/Navi/HUD/Comfort/Rear Shades/ParkDistance/Ipod/Sports Auto w/Paddle/Logik7/30% Tint/Clear Bra/KW3/ Radenergie rs10 20"/Defi RedRacer Psi/Smoked front reflectors/ LED interior lights Soon: Rpi Catback, GIAC or EVOtech flash, Dinan Rear Strut, OEM M5 Mirrors
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05-25-2008, 05:41 AM	#50
stillclaimndp Dancing Machine 47 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 335i e90 ZSP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, Ca iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Sniper1690;2724050]S Package: $2959.62 (Exhaust, Stg. 1 suspension, pedals) Stg. 2 flash: $1999.00 OC: $1999.00 IC: $1599.00 Stg. III flash: $500.00 Parts total: $9056.62 + TX tax = $9803.80 Install: 23.3 hours total x $100/hr = $2330.00 Parts +tax + install = $12133.80 (ballpark figure) QUOTE] wow. I have that kinda money, but it would hurt too much to spend on this car at this point... your car sounds awesome though, i am jealous of your solid tuning path and would love to ride in that car to see how it feels! im too frugal, here is my upgrade path philosophy: V3 PNP $1,300 Dual Cone Intake: $100 Vishnu Catback: $1,400 Sway Bars: $500 (huge difference) Install in driveway - Free + Manly reward points for working on your car Total: $3,300 __________________ 2007 e90 & 1981 Corvette Predecessors: 2007 BMW 335i E92, 2006 M5, 2008 Viper SRT10 Coupe, 2005 Viper Yellow, 2006 Corvette Z51, 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2006 S4, 2001.5 Nogaro Blue S4, 2006 GTI w/ DSG, 06 Evo IX, 04 S4, 04 911x51, 03 Evo VIII, 98 Eclipse GSX, 96 GST, 92 Galant Vr-4, '70 Grand Prix Model J, '70 Nova, '68 Firebird
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05-25-2008, 08:02 AM	#52
closer98 Private First Class 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2012 Audi S4 & 2012 MB GL 550 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Sniper, how do you like the dinan suspension upgrade? waiting to flash my car but cant do it yet because it has the 81. live in NYC lots of potholes and already have 19's, so a little cautious to lower it.
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05-25-2008, 08:07 AM	#53
Sniper1690 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Dinan Stg. III E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I like it a lot. It does not drop the car too much...if you are looking to go with a very aggressive drop this suspension is not for you. I too will have 19'' on there soon. The suspension really tightens up the steering response. For more info check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...nan+suspension __________________ "...here's a word of advice for those who have been saving their lunch money and patiently waiting for the E92 M3 V8 to come to our shores: If you encounter a 335i with a Dinan badge on the trunk, don't throw down for pink slips. This car is so fast in a straight-line drag that you'll have to hitchhike home." Roundel, April 2008 \|\|08 E92 335i 6MT / Montego Blue / Dinan Stage III, IC, OC, exhaust and Stage 1 Suspension / Morr VS8
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ChuckBimmer Liv'n the Dream 7 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '08 335 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Sniper, I am truly envious of your Stage III upgrades. I look foward to the dyno results. __________________ '08 335xi Sparkling Graphite/ZPP/ZSP/Step/CA/iDrive/iPod Performance: Dinan Stage III Flash (OC, FMIC), Dinan Exhaust, KWV3, 19' BMW Performance Wheels Stealth: V1, NavAlert, Laser-Interceptor, HuberOptik Tint Future: CAI
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05-25-2008, 08:16 AM	#55
closer98 Private First Class 10 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2012 Audi S4 & 2012 MB GL 550 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	defintely not looking for very agressive drop, car will get destroyed. prob will go with the dinan. have you run your car at the track with the stage 2 or 3?
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05-25-2008, 08:18 AM	#56
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05-25-2008, 08:32 AM	#57
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05-25-2008, 12:34 PM	#60
sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,522 Posts Drives: work truck Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Wow, awesome, thx for the added comments. Look forward to more users. I wish suspension for the xi was out there, besides KW V3 or just some slammed springs
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05-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#61
Panoz Lieutenant Colonel 82 Rep 1,575 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey 335i ,Aero Kit Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Welldone for the installation. It looks a proper upgrade with OC and IC. Enjoy your car ...I'm sure you will. __________________ Procede V4 , Catless DPs, Forge FMIC, Injen Intake, VK Oilcooler, Hartge Quads Exhaust, Modded CDV, Synapse BOV Kit, BMW Performance 335i SSK Kit, P3 vent boost gauge Space Grey 335i -> See more pics HERE
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