[vip]

Originally Posted by Chico

Not at all...but that tire on a 9" wheel sits a bit stretched which reduces the height (sidewall) and width slightly, which may result in more clearance in your case. I would start by double checking your offsets to make sure they are in fact +35. Check if the offset is stamped on the back of the wheel.

Ok but I'm sure its 35. Its how I ordered the wheels.

[vip]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

Have you looked where the wheel is rubbing yet VIP?

Tried to see. I think its on the outer edge/inside fender. What should I be looking for specifically?

[CK335iMSport]

Originally Posted by Gastoys

Great write up, thank u 4 sharing. Seems like a far better choice over the HR and Eibach options which in my opinion only deliver looks because the ride quality and safety of stability are greatly compromised. After doing an Eibach spring replacement that totally made my previous car unstable at high speeds going over a bump/dip the car was scary - never again, had to swap out for coil overs.

Anyway, for me I just want a little less body role because my f30 MSport 335i is too 5 series-ish in road manners and I am looking to stiffen up the suspension and the Dinan seem like a viable option. I am also considering the BMW Performance springs too. However coil overs are not an option because that is overkill for how I drive my 335i.

This is why when you go to springs such as the H&R's/Eibachs, you should install new shocks as well. For instance, I had Bilstein B8's installed along with H&R Sport Springs. This gives you aesthetic as well as performance benefits. The car does not have any body roll, stable as hell at high speeds and yet, is very comfortable as a daily driver.

Not saying that Dinan is not a viable option by any means, but there are very also other very good options out there as well.

Originally Posted by shivaswrath

exactly. and therein is probably the issue.

We have the same offsets, though different wheels, and I have NO rubbing.

Originally Posted by vip

I've seen others run the same offset in the front and not rub.

I'm one of them...

Originally Posted by Chico

Your 245/35 sits more square on the 8.5 than on the 9" wheel. That could be the culprit. Have you checked the offset on your wheels on the backpad?

Better than any reason I could come up with.

[vip]

In thinking that maybe the h&r sports give more negative camber in the front? Hence why those on them do not rub.

[Dippydo]

Originally Posted by vip

In thinking that maybe the h&r sports give more negative camber in the front? Hence why those on them do not rub.

You will clearly see the tire rub marks. Cant miss. If is is rubbing inside the outer fender as you suspect, it goes back to your tires. As I mentioned in the pictures, it looks like your tires actually bubble outward past the rim. My guess you are just brushing it and not a drastic rub?

[jestopolis]

Your tires are rubbing because they are the wrong size.

They should be 26" overall diameter, and yours are 26.8 and 27.

Correct 20" sizes for the f30 would be 225/35r20 and 255/30r20.

Unfortunately it looks like those are difficult sizes to get. Tirerack has nothing, but a quick google search shows a few options from falken and bridgestone.

[mhanism]

Looks good vip! Nice review! Where did you get installed? What part of the bay area are you at? I'm down in San Jose. I'm def interested in these, if they really work that well with the stock dampers.

[vip]

Originally Posted by mhanism

Looks good vip! Nice review! Where did you get installed? What part of the bay area are you at? I'm down in San Jose. I'm def interested in these, if they really work that well with the stock dampers.

Got them installed locally in Fremont at my friends shop. He did say the f30 fronts took a long time, so he wouldnt do them again.

I'm in Fremont.

[FeckinSpaceman]

Originally Posted by jestopolis

Your tires are rubbing because they are the wrong size.

They should be 26" overall diameter, and yours are 26.8 and 27.

Correct 20" sizes for the f30 would be 225/35r20 and 255/30r20.

Unfortunately it looks like those are difficult sizes to get. Tirerack has nothing, but a quick google search shows a few options from falken and bridgestone.

Tirerack has a bunch in these sizes when I looked


Damn I just got a local quote on installation on these springs....$970

[jestopolis]

Originally Posted by FeckinSpaceman

Tirerack has a bunch in these sizes when I looked


Damn I just got a local quote on installation on these springs....$970

Weird, you're right. For some reason they weren't showing up when I searched before.

Anyways, all the more reason to have the correct sized tires on your $50k+ BMW.

[dgzill]

looks good man...good to see a new product on the market.

I dont understand how Dinan claims they are made to work with stock shocks yet they still lower the car??...doesnt that in turn compress the shock therefore making them shorter then designed to function???....I guess I will read into this...

[vip]

Thought I would post some more feedback here. It's been over a few weeks now since I've had these installed. I'm convinced that the stock msport (non dhp) shocks are a bit too soft for these springs. I just don't feel much of the stiffness in this setup from what I originally thought. Maybe they are better suited to the dhp equipped cars. I'm not sure if its just me or if I don't know my car enough, but thats what I feel. Is anyone else feeling the same? I am wondering how the springs would be with the bilstein b8 shocks. Would that even work?

[DVC]

Originally Posted by dgzill

looks good man...good to see a new product on the market.

I dont understand how Dinan claims they are made to work with stock shocks yet they still lower the car??...doesnt that in turn compress the shock therefore making them shorter then designed to function???....I guess I will read into this...

Revised bump stops retain full travel...

[Dippydo]

Originally Posted by dgzill

looks good man...good to see a new product on the market.

I dont understand how Dinan claims they are made to work with stock shocks yet they still lower the car??...doesnt that in turn compress the shock therefore making them shorter then designed to function???....I guess I will read into this...

Your assumption is 100% accurate.

[dgzill]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

Your assumption is 100% accurate.

....ok, thanks. I still would like to read what Dinan claims...maybe it was misspoken here on the threads.

[M-terkait]

so what do you guys preffer , i have M-Sport suspension and willing to lower my car a bit i'm thinking of AC schnitzer Springs or H&R Sport springs or Dinan springs.
which one works for DD and does perfect job while driving it hard

[DVC]

Originally Posted by M-terkait

so what do you guys preffer , i have M-Sport suspension and willing to lower my car a bit i'm thinking of AC schnitzer Springs or H&R Sport springs or Dinan springs.
which one works for DD and does perfect job while driving it hard

DHP? Go with Dinan. Non-DHP? Go with M Performance suspension.

[FeckinSpaceman]

Got my Dinan springs today! Will be getting them installed by end of week. Took some before pictures with measurements as well.

[stevehecht]

Originally Posted by DVC

DHP? Go with Dinan. Non-DHP? Go with M Performance suspension.

I just scrolled through your posts and couldn't find a "review" of the Dinan springs. Did you write something up?

[Chico]

Originally Posted by FeckinSpaceman

Got my Dinan springs today! Will be getting them installed by end of week. Took some before pictures with measurements as well.

can't wait to see your pics. I have my springs but haven't installed them. I have some concerns the front is too low (based on what I've seen so far).

[Dan_335i]

how much does it lower on a rwd DHP 335i?

how long did install take?

[DVC]

Originally Posted by stevehecht

I just scrolled through your posts and couldn't find a "review" of the Dinan springs. Did you write something up?

My plan was to do the install in conjunction with camber plates... I ordered a set from Ground Control as soon as they came out a few weeks ago, but they called to advise holding off on installing as they were revising the design. I have been holding out for the redesign, but at this point (with a 2-day HPDE coming up in the first week of April) I am ready to go with just the springs for the time being...