Dinan stage 2 suspension

IHB · 07-23-2011, 10:53 AM

Thinking about getting it, any reviews or thoughts?

IHB · 07-23-2011, 10:54 AM

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Thinking about getting it, any reviews or thoughts?

Dinan stage 2 suspension that is.

dcstep · 07-23-2011, 08:06 PM

I've got the Dinan springs and camber plates (installed separately, but I think it's equivalent to Stage 2). It's my DD and autocross car. The ride is great and the handling is even better. Combined with APEX 18x10" wheels and Dunlop Direzza 275/35-18 Star Spec tires, I'm beating a gaggle of turbocharge E46 M3 with coilovers and lightened. The only lightening that I have is my wheels (around 6-lbs per corner).

If you're not going to drive your car competitively you could simply get the springs. I'd suggest camber plates before roll bars. The stock bars are pretty darn good. I am thinking about putting a 'vert bar on the rear, to get a little more rotation, but that's an AX thing.

Dave

Chowster · 07-24-2011, 04:49 PM

I have Stage 1 on mine, which is used as a DD and second family car. Great esthetics (my main reason for getting it), excellent ride compliance comparable or better than stock, and EDC is intact. Highly recommend it!

H Bomb · 07-25-2011, 12:43 AM

i have stage 1 with camber plates and love it. it handles better then stock but yet the ride quality is just as good if not better in my op, esp on comfort setting. i use it as a DD now bc it drives so great i have so much fun every time i get in the car. i only use my truck now for when i go to my races or go to practice and need to take my race bike

i now have Yoko Neavo's on there and the combo is so amazing!! last summer i had Hankook Ventus V12's on there and while they were a great tire there no where near as sticky as the Yoko's. the combo handles so good i was able to back out my camber some so i get better wear on my tires

kitw · 07-25-2011, 03:23 AM

The Dinan stage 2 is the springs/top hats + front sway bar. Stage 3 is the camber plates. I think that if you're going to do stage 2, you'll want the camber plates as well.

I ran the full stage 3 kit for awhile on my E90 and liked it a lot. Factory quality ride, with better turn in. Not a huge amount more grip and similar levels of control, but at least it wasn't degraded like stock shocks + springs will be.

klammer · 07-26-2011, 07:24 AM

Have stg. 3 and have to agree, feels almost more comfortable than OEM with improved steering and turn in. I'm pleased

Denk · 07-28-2011, 09:20 PM

I just put the Stage 1 on. Concur with all that's been said. I noticed less bounce than stock, more hunkered down feeling which equates to better handling and ride for me...appearance is improved too of course.

paradocs98 · 07-29-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by klammer

Have stg. 3 and have to agree, feels almost more comfortable than OEM with improved steering and turn in. I'm pleased

+1

Retains EDC, and allows more negative camber than stock for track duty. Very happy with my stage III.

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dcstep Major General 1291 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	I've got the Dinan springs and camber plates (installed separately, but I think it's equivalent to Stage 2). It's my DD and autocross car. The ride is great and the handling is even better. Combined with APEX 18x10" wheels and Dunlop Direzza 275/35-18 Star Spec tires, I'm beating a gaggle of turbocharge E46 M3 with coilovers and lightened. The only lightening that I have is my wheels (around 6-lbs per corner). If you're not going to drive your car competitively you could simply get the springs. I'd suggest camber plates before roll bars. The stock bars are pretty darn good. I am thinking about putting a 'vert bar on the rear, to get a little more rotation, but that's an AX thing. Dave __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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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)	I have Stage 1 on mine, which is used as a DD and second family car. Great esthetics (my main reason for getting it), excellent ride compliance comparable or better than stock, and EDC is intact. Highly recommend it! __________________ 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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07-25-2011, 12:43 AM	#5
H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	i have stage 1 with camber plates and love it. it handles better then stock but yet the ride quality is just as good if not better in my op, esp on comfort setting. i use it as a DD now bc it drives so great i have so much fun every time i get in the car. i only use my truck now for when i go to my races or go to practice and need to take my race bike i now have Yoko Neavo's on there and the combo is so amazing!! last summer i had Hankook Ventus V12's on there and while they were a great tire there no where near as sticky as the Yoko's. the combo handles so good i was able to back out my camber some so i get better wear on my tires __________________ 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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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	The Dinan stage 2 is the springs/top hats + front sway bar. Stage 3 is the camber plates. I think that if you're going to do stage 2, you'll want the camber plates as well. I ran the full stage 3 kit for awhile on my E90 and liked it a lot. Factory quality ride, with better turn in. Not a huge amount more grip and similar levels of control, but at least it wasn't degraded like stock shocks + springs will be. __________________ DSC_3369 by Kit W, on Flickr
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07-26-2011, 07:24 AM	#7
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Have stg. 3 and have to agree, feels almost more comfortable than OEM with improved steering and turn in. I'm pleased __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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07-28-2011, 09:20 PM	#8
Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I just put the Stage 1 on. Concur with all that's been said. I noticed less bounce than stock, more hunkered down feeling which equates to better handling and ride for me...appearance is improved too of course.
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