Dinan springs w/Koni Yellow top adjustable F & R installed. Pics & review >

M3R1 · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 10:54:35 AM

I just got my car back after the install of Dinan Springs and Koni Yellow top adjustable front and rear (RE RSM also installed). The total in parts was $1100. I have the Koni's set on full soft front and rear, and there is a tangable difference. The ride is definately improved as said by all who have the suspension. The car no longer bucks you when you hit a bump or a pot hole, it simply gets absorbed into the suspension. I was waiting for any kind of negative behavior over rough roads, but the car really glides over the road with similar road noise (impact of bumps through the tires), yet does not disrupt the car as the stock suspension does...

For those who do not want to spend a lot of money, want a level ride height with only about half an inch drop, an even wheel gap (standard eibach springs look lower in the rear to me), and a significantly better ride, you might want to go this route...

For me this was all I needed and expected out of my daily driver...

A big thanks to Ian (Obioban) and Dan Law for all their help!!!

Pics below, enjoy...

King Luis · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 12:52:23 PM

looks good but i'd want it lower.

M3R1 · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 01:39:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Luis

looks good but i'd want it lower.

Most around here would agree with you...

For some it is perfect...

Like me...

IGotId · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 02:19:45 PM

congrats! sounds like it's been worth the wait?

M3R1 · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 02:33:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGotId

congrats! sounds like it's been worth the wait?

Thanks much, it's perfect for my needs!!!

trebm3 · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 02:35:40 PM

looks very good. Conservative yet does what its suppose to do. Congrats!

m32006 · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 03:00:12 PM

what is better ride ??? eibach springs with oem shocks or dinan springs with konis

King Luis · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 03:06:27 PM

i'd say dinan with koni. oem shocks just don't seem to hold up to much. i think they are what's making everyone change their suspension.
anyone try oem springs and koni shocks?

mrpsmr · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 03:17:59 PM

M3R1

What size rims and tires are you running with this setup? Any rubbing between the tires and the fenders? Since my car is a daily driver, I don't want to lower the car excessively, but I would greatly like to improve the ride quality and reduce some of the body roll in corners. I think my wife notices body roll more than speed in the corners. I'm trying to improve the ride quality for her and the fun factor for me.

Thanks.
Michael

M3R1 · Thu, Jun-19-2008, 05:23:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrpsmr

M3R1

What size rims and tires are you running with this setup? Any rubbing between the tires and the fenders? Since my car is a daily driver, I don't want to lower the car excessively, but I would greatly like to improve the ride quality and reduce some of the body roll in corners. I think my wife notices body roll more than speed in the corners. I'm trying to improve the ride quality for her and the fun factor for me.

Thanks.
Michael

Here is a link to my original post when I got my Volks...

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=206823

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 10:54:35 AM	#1
M3R1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 48 Posts: 520 Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	Dinan springs w/Koni Yellow top adjustable F & R installed. Pics & review > I just got my car back after the install of Dinan Springs and Koni Yellow top adjustable front and rear (RE RSM also installed). The total in parts was $1100. I have the Koni's set on full soft front and rear, and there is a tangable difference. The ride is definately improved as said by all who have the suspension. The car no longer bucks you when you hit a bump or a pot hole, it simply gets absorbed into the suspension. I was waiting for any kind of negative behavior over rough roads, but the car really glides over the road with similar road noise (impact of bumps through the tires), yet does not disrupt the car as the stock suspension does... For those who do not want to spend a lot of money, want a level ride height with only about half an inch drop, an even wheel gap (standard eibach springs look lower in the rear to me), and a significantly better ride, you might want to go this route... For me this was all I needed and expected out of my daily driver... A big thanks to Ian (Obioban) and Dan Law for all their help!!! Pics below, enjoy... __________________ Current ///M - 05' Silver Grey, 6spd 03' Topaz M3 and 98' R1 - SOLD

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 12:52:23 PM	#2
King Luis Porsche Fanboi Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,459 In the garage: '13 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Reputation: 0 Location: Milton, Ontario	looks good but i'd want it lower. __________________ 2015 Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI Wolfsburg Edition Sold: 2004 BMW M3 Coupe. My Flickr

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 02:19:45 PM	#4
IGotId No longer driving an e46 after 1 e46 or another for a decade Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,953 In the garage: '10 BMW X5M Reputation: 0 Location: NoVA	congrats! sounds like it's been worth the wait? __________________ Silver Grey/Cinnamon Premium, Nav, Xenons, CWP; TC Kline S/A Coilovers; Gunmetal RAC RG4 v.2 19x9/10"; Stoptech BBK; OEM CSL Bootlid & Diffuser, V-CSL v2 bumper; Dinan SSK, Dinan exhaust, & Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 02:35:40 PM	#6
trebm3 Gaming Elder Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 37 Posts: 14,192 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '12 LEXUS CT200H Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	looks very good. Conservative yet does what its suppose to do. Congrats! __________________

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 03:06:27 PM	#8
King Luis Porsche Fanboi Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,459 In the garage: '13 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Reputation: 0 Location: Milton, Ontario	i'd say dinan with koni. oem shocks just don't seem to hold up to much. i think they are what's making everyone change their suspension. anyone try oem springs and koni shocks? __________________ 2015 Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI Wolfsburg Edition Sold: 2004 BMW M3 Coupe. My Flickr

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 03:00:12 PM	#7
m32006 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 550 Reputation: 0	what is better ride ??? eibach springs with oem shocks or dinan springs with konis

Thu, Jun-19-2008, 03:17:59 PM	#9
mrpsmr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 58 Reputation: 0	M3R1 What size rims and tires are you running with this setup? Any rubbing between the tires and the fenders? Since my car is a daily driver, I don't want to lower the car excessively, but I would greatly like to improve the ride quality and reduce some of the body roll in corners. I think my wife notices body roll more than speed in the corners. I'm trying to improve the ride quality for her and the fun factor for me. Thanks. Michael

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