E39 M5 Dinan Springs Group Buy

[SODAGUY3]

ok then let this be the beginning of a another group buy.

1) sodaguy3

[lanza360]

Brian,

Can I use B&G springs with the koni struts?

Fernando

Originally Posted by Lunker325

Same here, Koni's came in with the boxes busted up pretty good. There is a thread here that showed much worse, so I was expecting it. The shocks/struts were in good enough shape, so no biggie. I'm doing the install this weekend with a mechanic buddy of mine, can't wait to feel the difference.

[olegd88]

Got my package today. Thanks

Will probably install in a few weeks, I want to order new tie rods and center link and have everything done all at once.

I wonder if I will have any alignment issues after this?

[Lunker325]

Originally Posted by lanza360

Brian,

Can I use B&G springs with the koni struts?

Fernando

Hey Fernando,

Yep, looks like you can use the Koni sports with the B&G's.

BG Suspension Springs

[wuj15]

ok then let this be the beginning of a another group buy.

1) sodaguy3
2) wuj15


if it's still on. .thank you

[My-M5-CT'09]

Hello to all my fellow board members,

I'm reaching out to the group for suggestions on where to purchase the Koni Yellow Sport shocks? I have tried four sources (Tire Rack, JLeviSW, Turner and Eurosport Design) and all are out of stock with only TR showing an expected shipping date of late-May. I also learned the reason for the delay is manufacturing defect at the plant in Holland, so I'm offering an FYI to those that may have not yet ordered.

Ken

[paul88]

how will the shock and this spring change the ride from OEM ? Are these springs progressive ( like OEM) ? I'm not looking for huge drop, just only small increase in performance.

[jasony816]

i am interested in this also, how much stiffer is the Dinan springs compared to the OEM stock?

[Lunker325]

Originally Posted by paul88

how will the shock and this spring change the ride from OEM ? Are these springs progressive ( like OEM) ? I'm not looking for huge drop, just only small increase in performance.

The springs are linear, with only a small drop of about an inch or so.

Originally Posted by jasony816

i am interested in this also, how much stiffer is the Dinan springs compared to the OEM stock?

I'm not sure how much stiffer the springs are vs OEM since I installed the Koni sports at the same time, however the ride now is not that much stiffer than OEM. My struts were at 85K, so they were toast. Ride now is much more controlled, does not feel sloppy any longer. The handling improvement is huge compared to my worn out stuff. Very happy with my decision.

Here is a pic after the install that I took today.

[jasony816]

Lunker325 sweet ride, looks awesome, thats about the same about of drop I want. Anyone used the Dinan springs with Bilstein HD struts as someone recommended me to use Bilstein HD instead of the Konis. Is the groupbuy still going on?