Dinan Stage 1 suspension Group buy.

[doc$holliday]

Just got a tracking number also! FINALLY!! yes!

jmlag, I will see what I can do about some before and after pics for you - I have stock OEM wheels.

SP

[jmlag]

Originally Posted by doc$holliday

Just got a tracking number also! FINALLY!! yes!

jmlag, I will see what I can do about some before and after pics for you - I have stock OEM wheels.

SP

Cool. Thanks!

[havasusteve03Beast]

Originally Posted by jmlag

For those installing the Dinan Suspension on M5's with OEM 18" rims, could you please post some before and after pics. (Actually it would also be nice to see shots of those with aftermarket rims) I'm curious to see everyone's drop from stock (particularly in the rear). I'm not sure if I'm getting the correct height on the rear. I find the ride height of the rear a little high. I'm not sure if my suspension just needs to settle into the new Spring perches or if there's a height adjustment setting that I missed somewhere.....

13 1/2" front and rear....Center of the cap to the bottom of the fender, front and rear. Stock 9.5's all around

Steve

[jmlag]

I guess my suspension hasn't had a chance to settle completely yet:

Front Center Cap to bottom of fender = 15 3/8"
Rear Center Cap to Bottom of fender = 14 7/8"

I'm using OEM 18" staggered setup

[havasusteve03Beast]

Originally Posted by jmlag

I guess my suspension hasn't had a chance to settle completely yet:

Front Center Cap to bottom of fender = 15 3/8"
Rear Center Cap to Bottom of fender = 14 7/8"

I'm using OEM 18" staggered setup

Just doesn't seem right...Those sound almost like stock figures...

Look at this thread and see if it works or helps:

Dinan Stage 3 Suspension--Ride Height Too High!

Good Luck

[jmlag]

Originally Posted by havasusteve03Beast

Just doesn't seem right...Those sound almost like stock figures...

Look at this thread and see if it works or helps:

Dinan Stage 3 Suspension--Ride Height Too High!

Good Luck

The car definitely doesn't look like it does in this link you sent. I think I need to measure it myself. I just asked someone to measure it for me because I'm not where the car is right now. That might be my problem

And the front definitely looks lower than the 15 3/8" suggests. It was the rear I was questioning. I noticed people are generally getting 13" to mid 13"s.

Edit:
OK I just found out the reason for high numbers. The car was on a lift and was lowered to the ground and measured straight away. I'm guessing the suspension wasn't allowed to go down fully... Will take proper measurements myself tomorrow morning.

[firehire]

Originally Posted by havasusteve03Beast

Just doesn't seem right...Those sound almost like stock figures...

Look at this thread and see if it works or helps:

Dinan Stage 3 Suspension--Ride Height Too High!

Good Luck

Where u been hiding?

[havasusteve03Beast]

Got home tonight from Lake Havasu Arizona, leaving in the early morning to Bellevue Washington and Alaska.....
Be back the 1st week of August..

Get that Stage 1 installed!!

[firehire]

Originally Posted by havasusteve03Beast

Got home tonight from Lake Havasu Arizona, leaving in the early morning to Bellevue Washington and Alaska.....
Be back the 1st week of August..

Get that Stage 1 installed!!

I guess no Strike Team action for you. Trust me Steve, Monday cannot come soon enough.

[havasusteve03Beast]

Curt;

Greetings from Bellevue. A note that I should have posted earlier to all who are doing the Stage 1...If you have visions of the header install (which I know you do) installing a Dinan or other front sway and changing out / upgrading your front control arm bushings (e.g. X5 or monoball), NOW is the time to do it. The Indy I used shared that it would be much cheaper in the long run to all this stuff while the front end was apart (makes sense) versus piece-mealing it.

Wished I would have had a front sway handy at the time...Oh well.

Cant wait to see/hear your latest upgrades. You will really dig the suspension. Very minimal change in ride comfort (IMHO)

Steve