Dinan Suspension with Spacers

ThorPR · 10-19-2010, 04:17 AM

I'm trying to find out if somebody have some pictures of the Dinan suspension with 15/12 spacers on 19" Stock wheels? I'm fairly certain that this is the setup I'm going with once I get back.

Is this a good combo or should I stay away from the spacers?

I was trying to search for some pictures but I only have access to a computer with <56k for 30 min a day here in Afghanistan.

It will take me roughly 30 to 40min to view the famous spacer reference thread from EAS due to all the pictures.

Any assistance would be appreciated. :-)

AMPowerJ · 10-19-2010, 06:37 AM

Here you go. The only difference is I was running 12mm spacers all around.

ThorPR · 10-20-2010, 01:00 AM

Thank you so much for the pictures. You M3 looks great. How would you rate the setup compared to stock?

Thanks... :-)

H Bomb · 10-20-2010, 01:32 AM

i don't have the spacers but the dinan stage 1 susp with camber plates and it is alot better then stock you will love it. can't speak on the spacers though. i got wider Volk's so i am running 265/285 so felt no need to get spacers

DreX3M · 10-20-2010, 07:13 AM

I'm on Dinan stage 3 with F15/R12mm spacers. Ride is slightly better with none of that stock squishiness. Responsiveness has sharpened considerably. Excellent kit !!

stega · 01-13-2011, 08:44 AM

Anyone have anything negative to say about doing spacers w/ a Dinan suspension setup??

AMPowerJ · 01-13-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by stega

Anyone have anything negative to say about doing spacers w/ a Dinan suspension setup??

Nope

isugoo · 01-13-2011, 11:56 AM

Dinan's own wheels for E9X M3 actually comes with spacers.
So, it can't be bad.

09E92M34ME · 01-30-2011, 08:31 PM

i'm running dinan stage 1 with gts 359 wheels and 12mmf/10mmr and it works good. I could probably go 15f/12r

Tim B. · 01-30-2011, 09:50 PM

Wow, the front looks so much higher than the rear......doesn't look "uniform"

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Here you go. The only difference is I was running 12mm spacers all around.

PKL · 01-30-2011, 09:55 PM

in those pics the drop does look favored considerably to the rear, but I almost dont mind that. its good for ground clearance

I plan on running Dinan Stage 1 suspension with 12mm spacers all around, 19" 220M wheels.

H Bomb · 02-10-2011, 12:15 AM

the camber plates push the front up just slightly. in person you can't tell as much. that pic looks higher than it really is. i think it is less than a 1/4 of an inch higher

Chowster · 02-12-2011, 12:06 AM

Is there a consensus on MS vs RS Technik vs TMS spacers? Seems like most are opting for MS, but the RS Technik sure look nice too.

I too am contemplating Dinan stage 1 with 12mm spacers all around -- to accommodate my winter setup witho having to swap spacers each time I swap wheels. Or else I'd go 15 up front.

rjd598 · 02-15-2011, 05:28 PM

anyone have pics of stage 3 on their car? i think stage one looks too similar to stock or at least in pics...

PKL · 02-15-2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

anyone have pics of stage 3 on their car? i think stage one looks too similar to stock or at least in pics...

no difference between stage 1 and stage 3 in terms of the drop, stage 3 adds sway bars and things like that.

rjd598 · 02-15-2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKL

no difference between stage 1 and stage 3 in terms of the drop, stage 3 adds sway bars and things like that.

ohhh ok...thanks for clearing that up.

Chowster · 02-15-2011, 06:15 PM

Isn't stage 3 actually less of a drop than stage 1, due to the camber plates? IIRC, Dinan indicates a 1/4" drop up front with stage 3 vs. the 1/2" drop with stage 1.

rjd598 · 02-15-2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chowster

Isn't stage 3 actually less of a drop than stage 1, due to the camber plates? IIRC, Dinan indicates a 1/4" drop up front with stage 3 vs. the 1/2" drop with stage 1.

yea it actually is. i checked it on dinan's site

10-19-2010, 04:17 AM	#1
ThorPR Let's Race 16 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Landstuhl, Germany iTrader: (0)	Dinan Suspension with Spacers I'm trying to find out if somebody have some pictures of the Dinan suspension with 15/12 spacers on 19" Stock wheels? I'm fairly certain that this is the setup I'm going with once I get back. Is this a good combo or should I stay away from the spacers? I was trying to search for some pictures but I only have access to a computer with <56k for 30 min a day here in Afghanistan. It will take me roughly 30 to 40min to view the famous spacer reference thread from EAS due to all the pictures. Any assistance would be appreciated. :-) __________________ 2010 BMW M3 Coupe Alpine White - DCT
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ThorPR Let's Race 16 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Landstuhl, Germany iTrader: (0)	Thank you so much for the pictures. You M3 looks great. How would you rate the setup compared to stock? Thanks... :-) __________________ 2010 BMW M3 Coupe Alpine White - DCT
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H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	i don't have the spacers but the dinan stage 1 susp with camber plates and it is alot better then stock you will love it. can't speak on the spacers though. i got wider Volk's so i am running 265/285 so felt no need to get spacers __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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DreX3M Private First Class 5 Rep 153 Posts Drives: F97-X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	I'm on Dinan stage 3 with F15/R12mm spacers. Ride is slightly better with none of that stock squishiness. Responsiveness has sharpened considerably. Excellent kit !!
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stega Captain 28 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (3)	Anyone have anything negative to say about doing spacers w/ a Dinan suspension setup??
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09E92M34ME Captain 71 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA iTrader: (0)	i'm running dinan stage 1 with gts 359 wheels and 12mmf/10mmr and it works good. I could probably go 15f/12r __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,275/35/19R & 255/35/19F PSS's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,5mmR,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors,Gloss Black Hood Vents,M Performance Steering Wheel.
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PKL Brigadier General 849 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	in those pics the drop does look favored considerably to the rear, but I almost dont mind that. its good for ground clearance I plan on running Dinan Stage 1 suspension with 12mm spacers all around, 19" 220M wheels. __________________
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02-10-2011, 12:15 AM	#12
H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	the camber plates push the front up just slightly. in person you can't tell as much. that pic looks higher than it really is. i think it is less than a 1/4 of an inch higher __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Is there a consensus on MS vs RS Technik vs TMS spacers? Seems like most are opting for MS, but the RS Technik sure look nice too. I too am contemplating Dinan stage 1 with 12mm spacers all around -- to accommodate my winter setup witho having to swap spacers each time I swap wheels. Or else I'd go 15 up front. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Isn't stage 3 actually less of a drop than stage 1, due to the camber plates? IIRC, Dinan indicates a 1/4" drop up front with stage 3 vs. the 1/2" drop with stage 1. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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