Dinan Springs X-Drive: Major Install issues...

~STREETDREAMS~ · 06-23-2014, 04:55 PM

I'm hesitant to installing my springs now...

PabloK · 06-23-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ~STREETDREAMS~

I'm hesitant to installing my springs now...

I don't blame you... this was a major head-ache. Lots of time and money to spin around in a circle fucking around with these springs.

overkill1125 · 06-23-2014, 10:52 PM

Damn

thisismikeyb · 06-24-2014, 12:12 PM

I just checked my springs on my 328 xDrive, and from what I can see they are seated just fine.

When I installed them the only thing I can say is I didn't need a spring compressor for the install of the spring onto the strut, taking the stock spring off is when I needed one.

MickAv8r · 06-24-2014, 02:59 PM

Bout ready to pull the trigger on this myself. Really hope Dinan figures this out.

~STREETDREAMS~ · 06-24-2014, 03:55 PM

I spoke to Dinan today, out of all kits they have sold they have only heard of this one issue which is strange

snj49er · 06-24-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ~STREETDREAMS~

I spoke to Dinan today, out of 30 or so kits they have sold they have only heard of this one issue which is strange

Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but it seemed that there was a second problem with a 335i x-drive installation described in this thread.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...7&postcount=13

On the Dinan site, the 335i x-drive springs are now described as "currently on backorder and expected to be available beginning of August."

My own recent install was uneventful and I'm very pleased with the outcome. The drop was as advertised and control is much improved. PabloK and PSA955: the deal that you got really stinks. I can only imagine how disappointed you must have been after all the build up.

~STREETDREAMS~ · 06-24-2014, 05:23 PM

Yes maybe because PSA955 never called Dinan about his issue possibly waiting on PabloK to see the results from his case with Dinan

BimmerBoomer · 06-24-2014, 06:40 PM

Dinan springs (and Pilot Super Sports) is just what my 435i xDrive needs, but I guess I'll be waiting until some time after they introduce them.

nemith · 06-24-2014, 08:26 PM

I don't have any grinding issues or noises while corning. It can be a bit bouncy without shockware (which won't load on my car) and i will see what my dealer says about my boots being all scrunched up

~STREETDREAMS~ · 06-24-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nemith

I don't have any grinding issues or noises while corning. It can be a bit bouncy without shockware (which won't load on my car) and i will see what my dealer says about my boots being all scrunched up

You referring to the front sleeve that comes on the bump stop in the Dinan kit for the front strut.....

PabloK · 06-25-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ~STREETDREAMS~

Yes maybe because PSA955 never called Dinan about his issue possibly waiting on PabloK to see the results from his case with Dinan

Nah, we've both been in contact with Dinan throughout this whole ordeal.

I have 6 springs in my garage i'm about to ship back to Dinan. My thoughts are they might have engineered something that was just right on the edge of properly fitting? Or PSA955 and myself have something different with our front ends causing install issues. Last time I spoke to Dinan they were ordering all the front end parts according directly to my VIN. Sounded like that could be several weeks before they know anything yet.

Regards

~STREETDREAMS~ · 06-25-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PabloK

Nah, we've both been in contact with Dinan throughout this whole ordeal.

I have 6 springs in my garage i'm about to ship back to Dinan. My thoughts are they might have engineered something that was just right on the edge of properly fitting? Or PSA955 and myself have something different with our front ends causing install issues. Last time I spoke to Dinan they were ordering all the front end parts according directly to my VIN. Sounded like that could be several weeks before they know anything yet.

Regards

Your sending back 6 Dinan or stock springs...I can't wait until this all gets straightened out so I can lower my car

BMSe92 · 07-01-2014, 09:57 PM

How much do the Dinan springs for the XI actually lower the car... Enough to get rid of the excessive wheel well gap?

Anyone with them already installed post up some before and after pics if you don't mind.

MickAv8r · 07-01-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BMSe92

How much do the Dinan springs for the XI actually lower the car... Enough to get rid of the excessive wheel well gap?

Anyone with them already installed post up some before and after pics if you don't mind.

thisismikeyb · 07-02-2014, 01:49 AM

Here is a link to my 328i xDrive w/Dinan.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=370

BruceOmega · 07-03-2014, 11:31 AM

FWIW, I noticed Dinan lowered their prices on the Springs.

For both the RWD and AWD, the price used to be $549., now its $399.

Bruce

ckrieg · 07-03-2014, 03:29 PM

MickAv8r · 07-03-2014, 11:26 PM

They've been $399 since introduction, at least since the Xdrive models were announced I believe.

P-Bass · 07-05-2014, 07:40 AM

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They've been $399 since introduction, at least since the Xdrive models were announced I believe.

No they weren't . They were originally listed at $549; if I weren't returning mine I'd be asking for a rebate.

BMSe92 · 07-05-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thisismikeyb

Here is a link to my 328i xDrive w/Dinan.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=370

Hey thanks! Looks like just enough.
Any issues with those spring and the DHP stock dampers?

overkill1125 · 07-09-2014, 06:30 PM

Any update on the situation?

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~STREETDREAMS~ Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2014 335IX M SPORT SEDAN Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (1)	I spoke to Dinan today, out of all kits they have sold they have only heard of this one issue which is strange Last edited by ~STREETDREAMS~; 06-24-2014 at 04:41 PM..
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~STREETDREAMS~ Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2014 335IX M SPORT SEDAN Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (1)	Yes maybe because PSA955 never called Dinan about his issue possibly waiting on PabloK to see the results from his case with Dinan
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