Installed: Dinan Springs + Bilstein B8s

RedKloud · 11-17-2016, 06:08 PM

Finally got the car lowered on Dinans and B8s. I was looking for a mild drop and also to improve the floatiness and body roll of the base suspension. Just drove the car back home from the shop and initial impression is pretty good.

Quick cell phone photo:

TO 335 · 11-17-2016, 06:39 PM

Drop looks good I just ordered the Dinan springs but went b6's. How did you find the stiffness compare to stock?

RedKloud · 11-17-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TO 335

Drop looks good I just ordered the Dinan springs but went b6's. How did you find the stiffness compare to stock?

They are stiffer than shock but the ride quality is quite good surprisingly. I did not get the chance to drive too much, but the car felt much more planted on curves.

.BMW. · 11-18-2016, 11:02 AM

Very nice!

A slight drop really improves the look.

T4NZ4NIT3 335i · 11-18-2016, 05:00 PM

Perfect drop.. Good choice 😁

mike@x-ph.com · 11-19-2016, 10:44 PM

Looking good

RedKloud · 11-30-2016, 06:19 PM

With 12/15 mm spacers.

Arkin · 11-22-2019, 10:00 PM

how much lower? I got the same setup but with B6 which about 1 inch each.

RedKloud · 11-22-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkini

how much lower? I got the same setup but with B6 which about 1 inch each.

Yes, about the same.

7iM3less · 11-25-2019, 07:14 AM

For those considering Dinans keep in mind the drop between 340/335 and 330/328/320 is totally different in terms of heights with Dinan. You can refer to their site for specifics. I also have a thread somewhere where I outline the details across models.

Judging by the OP's photo that a 340/335.

Here my drop on the same springs, but 328 model for reference. Otherwise same set up with spacers as well.

Rollan · 11-25-2019, 08:46 AM

Did any of you require adjusting your headlights, after lowering with Dinan springs?

RedKloud · 11-25-2019, 08:52 AM

Mine was xdrive so the ride height was higher to begin with too.
I did not require any headlights adjustment.

cfm56d7b · 11-25-2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by T4NZ4NIT3 335i

Perfect drop.. Good choice 😁

Agreed 100%. Perfect drop.

7iM3less · 11-26-2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollan

Did any of you require adjusting your headlights, after lowering with Dinan springs?

It's recommended anytime you drop your car that adjust your headlights. You don't necessarily need to but your light spread is definitely affected whether you notice it or not.

Kies has a good DIY for adjusting lights on YouTube.

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