Dinan Stage I Suspension Question
06-14-2006, 03:12 PM
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Guys,
I finally picked up my baby this afternoon (Pics this weekend, hopefully). It took the dealer almost two weeks to install the M-Tech Aero Kit after buying the car on May 31st. However, that is a topic for another post.
Here is my question: Has anyone installed the Dinan Stage 1 suspension on a 545i that has the sport package? I had a chat with the dealer's Dinan rep and he said that if it were his car; he would install the Dinan suspension before making any other mods, except possibility the exhaust. Is he trying to move some extra Dinan inventory or is his suggestion legitimate?
I finally picked up my baby this afternoon (Pics this weekend, hopefully). It took the dealer almost two weeks to install the M-Tech Aero Kit after buying the car on May 31st. However, that is a topic for another post.
Here is my question: Has anyone installed the Dinan Stage 1 suspension on a 545i that has the sport package? I had a chat with the dealer's Dinan rep and he said that if it were his car; he would install the Dinan suspension before making any other mods, except possibility the exhaust. Is he trying to move some extra Dinan inventory or is his suggestion legitimate?
06-14-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by aggie90' post='297585' date='Jun 14 2006, 04:12 PM
Guys,
I finally picked up my baby this afternoon (Pics this weekend, hopefully). It took the dealer almost two weeks to install the M-Tech Aero Kit after buying the car on May 31st. However, that is a topic for another post.
Here is my question: Has anyone installed the Dinan Stage 1 suspension on a 545i that has the sport package? I had a chat with the dealer's Dinan rep and he said that if it were his car; he would install the Dinan suspension before making any other mods, except possibility the exhaust. Is he trying to move some extra Dinan inventory or is his suggestion legitimate?
I finally picked up my baby this afternoon (Pics this weekend, hopefully). It took the dealer almost two weeks to install the M-Tech Aero Kit after buying the car on May 31st. However, that is a topic for another post.
Here is my question: Has anyone installed the Dinan Stage 1 suspension on a 545i that has the sport package? I had a chat with the dealer's Dinan rep and he said that if it were his car; he would install the Dinan suspension before making any other mods, except possibility the exhaust. Is he trying to move some extra Dinan inventory or is his suggestion legitimate?
I don't think it matters where you start. If you are looking to mod cosmetically, then start there. Or if you are performance minded, then start there. That's my $0.02.
06-14-2006, 03:27 PM
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like what ro11dice said it doesn't matter where you start your mod. It could be exhaust first , bodykit first, suspension first.. its totally up to you. 
06-14-2006, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='297593' date='Jun 14 2006, 04:27 PM
like what ro11dice said it doesn't matter where you start your mod. It could be exhaust first , bodykit first, suspension first.. its totally up to you.
The guy said he used to own a heavily modified M3 so I thought he could possibly be on the level. At any rate, I think I will go the cosmetic route first and then add the performance stuff later.Gotta Love This Forum!
06-15-2006, 12:04 AM
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Since the dinan suspension is just re-badged konis and eibach or h&r springs, I think $1500 is way too much. You could buy the shocks and springs separately for a much lower less. By adding sways and quality alignment, you'd still be under the $1500 price.
Though, I'd agree with the dinan rep in that the suspension would make the biggest difference.
Though, I'd agree with the dinan rep in that the suspension would make the biggest difference.
06-15-2006, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='297699' date='Jun 14 2006, 08:02 PM
Yeah it doesn't matter where you start, the problem is where do you stop? haha
06-16-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='297789' date='Jun 15 2006, 01:10 AM
That is so true.. where do we stop at?
"Yeah, and ya don't stop..."
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Originally Posted by Merzbow' post='298554' date='Jun 16 2006, 10:30 AM
"Yeah, and ya don't stop..."
