06-21-2015, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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My Dinan4x
A little over a year of mods after purchasing my 2014 435x MSport, and I figured enough has changed that it warranted a new build thread.
Living in Colorado, I wanted a DD that was AWD – but I wanted to also have additional performance on that platform. With that, and the recent install of Dinan Stage 2 and springs, here is my Dinan4x: Alpine White / Black Dakota Leather + Dinan Stage 2 + M Performance Power Kit (MPPK) + Dinan Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake + Dinan Free Flow Exhaust w/Black Tips + Dinan Performance Spring Set + Dinan Bump Stops + Dinan Shockware + DHP / Adaptive M Suspension + M Sport Brakes + M Performance Grills with painted, body-color surrounds + Painted Front and Rear Reflectors + Technology Package + Premium Package + Cold Weather Package + Harman Kardon Sound System Early returns on the upgrade from MPPK to Stage 2 + MPPK are that the low-end power and jump is much improved and noticeable compared to just the MPPK. In Sport Mode (only way I drive the car), it wants to go. The Carbon Fiber intake sound is equivalent to the “spooling” that I got with the MPPK airbox with a K&N filter – more pronounced and audible than the stock airbox & filter. As for the Dinan Springs and xDrive combination, the handling is significantly improved. The combination of Shockware and Springs/Bumps makes the car handle like a go-kart. No body roll whatsoever. Sadly, this highlights the weakest link in the equation – my crappy RFT. The car dropped 1 1/8” in the rear and 7/8” in the front – a touch more than advertised on Dinan’s site in both cases. Only downside is that the bass-ackwards rake of the xdrive is still there and actually 1/4” inch worse. That said, the car looks WAY better squatted a bit and the aforementioned handling improvement has me very happy with it. Only possible mods left on the list are: - Gloss Black Roof Wrap - Summer Wheels with Performance Rubber - M Performance Rear Spoiler in AW - Charge Pipe Swap - Reverse Camera retrofit (the only thing I didn’t spec that I regret leaving off…)
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I agree!
I was same look after my drop and spacer improve the look tremendously!
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06-22-2015, 10:24 AM | #4 |
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That drop is PERFECT!
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Thanks, man. I am happy with it - wish the front was 1/2" lower, but my primary reason for the drop was performance, not stance. I am ecstatic in regard to performance - the difference in feel and handling now vs. when I purchased is night and day.
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06-22-2015, 09:08 PM | #7 |
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Looks awesome man.. I am hoping some day we can buy a lowering spring perch for the front like you could with e9x.. That would fix the stance issue.
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Mind if I ask how much you paid for installation of the spring?
I heard it's quite expensive for installation fee if you do it at dealership. Or did you get it done at someplace else?
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If you decide to get spacers, go with 12mm front and 18 rear.
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Balla but I'll just do a M4
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Nice build, have quite a few friends all over Denver. Maybe we can meet up after spring...
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Looks good, congrats on your mods
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A few recent updates. Better pics as soon as the weather gets and stays clear long enough for a really thorough wash.
* Wrapped the roof in gloss black * Wrapped the support braces behind the grilles in blue to match the brakes and interior trim (very subtle) * Wrapped all the interior hex aluminum trim with DINOC ca-421 My ER charge pipe and retrofit reverse camera are in-hand and awaiting install when I get some time in the garage.
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Nice same car I have. Love it. Where did you get the AW front reflector covers?
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Reflectors are from IND: http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ont-reflectors
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