Dinan JRZ Stage III installed- initial impressions - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

EdP · 1st October 2004, 20:03

I only got the car back yesterday, but the improvement is dramatic. The car turns in very sharply now and body roll is significantly reduced. The car feels lighter and sharper than it did before, if that makes any sense. The ride has firmed up significantly, though I would not describe it as harsh.

Ride height is essentially unchanged. In fact, I took a quick measurement last night and I may have gained 1/4 inch on the front. I'll take a closer look over the weekend. I have not had time to check or fiddle with the settings on the front shocks.

I've never driven a Stage III with Konis, so I can't comment on how or even if the JRZs may feel different. I'm still waiting to get the actual alignment #s, but I'll post them later if anyone is interested.

mottati · 1st October 2004, 20:16

it may just take some time to settle, as my stage 3 is definately lower than stock, not much, but enough to make it really difficult to get my floor jack under the car.

FAST 5 · 1st October 2004, 20:30

Who did your install job ? Where did you go??? How much coin?
Where in NY are you located?
Thanks.
Robert

EdP · 1st October 2004, 21:14

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Originally Posted by FAST 5

Who did your install job ? Where did you go??? How much coin?
Where in NY are you located?
Thanks.
Robert

Greenwich BMW, the JRZs cost $900 more than the Konis. I'm in Westchester County

SC'dKellenersM5 · 1st October 2004, 22:51

The JRZ should ride a bit tighter/rougher than the konis but the benefit will be on hard manuvering where the JRZ's should have better characteristics.

M5Kid · 2nd October 2004, 01:53

Once the suspension settles the ride height should come down noticably. It sounds like the JRZ's could be worth the extra $900.

Travis

canysmc · 2nd October 2004, 02:19

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Originally Posted by EdP

Greenwich BMW, the JRZs cost $900 more than the Konis. I'm in Westchester County

Is Greenwich BMW an authorized Dinan Dealer?

And did you do any sway bar upgrade?

Carrera2RS · 2nd October 2004, 02:31

Are the JRZ'srideheights adjustable ?

mottati · 2nd October 2004, 02:34

That sounds like a good price, i thought i read they were going to cost more. To answer a question posted above, no they are not height adjustable, but are compression/rebound adjustable, i believe.
Mike

M Power · 2nd October 2004, 02:36

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Originally Posted by canysmc

Is Greenwich BMW an authorized Dinan Dealer?

And did you do any sway bar upgrade?

Greenwich is a Dinan dealer, one of 2 in CT.. the other is in the New Haven area..

Sorry for jumping in Ed, but I am in CT and after one real good Greenwich experience will service my car there from now on, versus my regular dealer.