07-18-2016, 07:05 AM | #1 |
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I have a 2015 F30 N26 328i xDrive and plan to change the springs.
Dinan recommends their springs with the corresponding Ride Quality and Handling Kit to achieve height, performance, and ride quality. What do you think ? is it a must or nice to have ? Any experience to share ? Thanks in advance
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07-22-2016, 11:46 PM | #2 |
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with the factory susp, the spring is holding the weight of the car. during load (cornering, bumps, etc.) the spring and strut compress and rebound together as a matched pair.
when you use lowering springs with stock shocks the shock travel reduces because it is compressed slightly from holding up some of the weight of the car. this causes premature shock wear, bottoming, and eventual early failure. although it is lower, the performance is often worse because the springs rates do not match the shocks compression and rebound. dinan (cut) bumpstops reduce the total length of the shock, thus increasing the travel back somewhat and helps mitigate the problem of the preloaded shock. be aware if you load the shock to its limit (bottoming) and the bumpstops are absorbing some of the force the impact is much greater because the bumpstops are about half the thickness of oem. therefore, if you are doing just lowering springs i'd recommend the dinan bumpstops or cut your own oem bumpstops so that your shocks will perform better and last longer. a good coilover is much better, though.. . |
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07-23-2016, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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On a related note, since Dinan doesn't have springs for the 340i xDrive at the moment and is recommending the ACS springs, should something else be used with the ACS springs for the same purpose? Would the Dinan bumpstops work?
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i should mention that my knowledge and opinion is based on reading many threads and posts here as well as general mechanical knowledge. personally, i have a m-performance suspension and have no experience with any springs or bumpstops so take my words for what it's worth. you should definitely do some research yourself so you can make the most informed decisions. |
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07-23-2016, 10:26 PM | #5 |
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dont just do the springs. change your shocks at the same time.
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I have the M adaptive suspension and would be pairing it with Shockware. No intention of swapping out adaptive shocks for static ones, especially since I paid for the track handling package. Looked into EDC equipped coilovers, but the cost is through the roof. ACS + Shockware seems like the best move.
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07-25-2016, 04:23 PM | #9 |
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Thinking about doing the same. I have an f32 with DHP, and the traction when accelerating is awful. Hoping stiffer springs will fix this, already got the shockware done but didn't help too much with traction. If you guys could post a review after install and let me know if the springs help, that would be great!
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07-25-2016, 04:56 PM | #10 |
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I recently did the Dinan springs & bump stops on my 2015 f32. Best move I ever made!
No regrets what so ever. IMHO you don't need to replace the shocks unless you no there worn out. |
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07-25-2016, 05:17 PM | #11 |
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Right now I'm trying to figure out if the Dinan bumpstops can be used with the ACS springs, or what ACS recommends (cutting OEM bumps?). I agree that for 340xi people who want to keep EDC, ACS + Shockware is seeming like the best option other than KW EDC coilovers which start at $3.5k. My only hesitation is that it's not a fully engineered setup like Dinan springs would be, with proper bumpstops. Dinan has told me their bumpstops could be used with ACS most likely, probably some benefit but not as ideal as a matched set.
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07-25-2016, 05:28 PM | #12 |
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Interesting conversation. I've done ~8 cars with springs (usually H&R) only. And 2 others with coil overs (Cayman S and Cooper S). I never had any issues just doing springs. The look was far better, and the ride always firmed up a bit, but in a good way. Interesting to hear so many saying not to go with just springs. In theory, sure, $2000+ in coil overs is great. But most would rather spend $250 for springs and have the same ride height/look without compromising performance.
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If you buy h&r springs which are garbage (IMO) you'll bottom out for sure. I believe those springs are just to lower the car and cover wheelgap, I've heard bad things on the springs from lots of peeps who got rid of them and bought coilovers instead. |
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*** This is in reference to the non-Active M shocks only. The following issues are all but guarenteed with the OEM Shock/Lowering Spring Combo
The difference is night and day once you've gone down this road and its not up for debate as anybody who has can tell you. I've tracked my car on just the Dinan Springs, I've tracked my car on Dinan plus Bilstein B8s. The difference at the track alone is worth it but the daily drivability and getting rid of the crashing over road issues like potholes and railroad tracks is even more important. We arent saying you need to blow $2000+ on coilovers.
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So with Adaptive M, do you still run the risk of premature wear and early failure if you're just running ACS + shockware?
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IMO if you're going to change your shocks and springs why not go with Coilovers? If I didn't have dampeners, I would have gotten Ohlin's Coilovers (still feel like my backend still had too much pitch and yaw). Then again if I do, I'll probably want a LSD and sways, and at that point I may as well trade my car in for a m3/4... |
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I really hope those considering just springs don't skip that as an option. They work, and work well for both looks, ride, and handling. |
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The fact is that lowering springs with stock shocks will sit with the shocks more compressed than they were designed to. This can lead to negative driving dynamics. Some aspects of the handling will be better but others will not be.
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I really wish someone would answer this question. I trust that Dinan knows what they're doing, and Dinan springs + bumpstops + Shockware is a well matched setup... but I wonder what happens when you swap in the ACS springs instead, and if there's anything else that needs to be done. From everything I've read, both ACS and Dinan springs only drop xDrive cars to a little bit lower than where they'd be with the OEM sport springs that already come on RWD cars with the adaptive dampers. Shockware, I would imagine, brings the damping rates in line with the firmer spring rates. So this isn't like we're talking about some slammed setup with H&R's and stock non-sport shocks. Logic tells me that should be fine, but I'd like to get some confirmation from someone with a little bit more technical knowledge and see if the ACS springs require different bumpstops as well.
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I heard there may be some action on Dinan 340xi springs/bumpstops relatively soon, so stay tuned. I'd feel better about an integrated solution because at least we'd know it was spec'd to work together by Dinan and covered by their warranty.
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