E60 M5 Suspension torque specs

mxk116 · 5th June 2007, 22:06

I am in the process of installing my Dinan Stage 2 suspension including front and rear CF strut tower braces. When I purchased the components the fellow at Dinan said I would get the torque specs with my order. Nothing was included and when I called Dinan I was told he no longer works for them.

I did a search of this forum and could not find any posts containing this info. I am trying to avoid getting another 24 hr subscription to the online BMW service manual site. Can anyone provide any assistance?

My next stop is the BMW dealer from whom I purchased the car.

Clyde · 5th June 2007, 22:43

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Originally Posted by mxk116

I am in the process of installing my Dinan Stage 2 suspension including front and rear CF strut tower braces. When I purchased the components the fellow at Dinan said I would get the torque specs with my order. Nothing was included and when I called Dinan I was told he no longer works for them.

"no longer works for them" is not a valid reason.

Did Dinan provide alignment specifications or are you on your own with those also

You could just call Dinan and say you want either the specs or a return authorization number

mxk116 · 6th June 2007, 00:20

Clyde-

After I created this thread Luiz in Dinan Tech Support picked up the ball and is faxing me information. He has been very responsive.

I will update the thread after I have a chance to look it over.

Clyde · 6th June 2007, 01:07

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Originally Posted by mxk116

Clyde-

After I created this thread Luiz in Dinan Tech Support picked up the ball and is faxing me information. He has been very responsive.

I will update the thread after I have a chance to look it over.

That is good to hear.
My post might have seemed a little harsh, but providing detailed installation information helps to prevent problems. Even some professional shops will not take the time (or even have access) to get the correct torque specs.

mxk116 · 6th June 2007, 01:50

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Originally Posted by Clyde

That is good to hear.
My post might have seemed a little harsh, but providing detailed installation information helps to prevent problems. Even some professional shops will not take the time (or even have access) to get the correct torque specs.

I agree completely. It is amazing that companies produce products they sell without hesitation to DIYers and provide the bare minimum, if any, guidance; barely legible who-knows 10th generation copies of so-called 'instructions" and this is typically a best case scenario. In my example a simple list of 6 to 8 torque specs would have been sufficient.

mxk116 · 6th June 2007, 15:53

I received fax copies of the BMW online tech data from Dinan (

Thanks Luiz!).

It provides 90% of what I need despite the illegible fax quality. I will be glad to share the technical specs with anyone need who might need it.

kees · 6th June 2007, 17:29

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Originally Posted by mxk116

It provides 90% of what I need despite the illegible fax quality. I will be glad to share the technical specs with anyone need who might need it.

Please post the information here and I will link to the thread from the FAQ thread.

mxk116 · 6th June 2007, 19:37

I am waiting for 4 more specs. Once I receive them I will post with pictures for clarity.