Another going from 18's to 19's thread ....

mrvegas · 04-18-2009, 09:09 PM

OK, I'm considering making the shift from my stock 18's with runflats to 19's with regular tires. I'm also thinking about upgrading suspension to Dinan Stage 1 or 2.

Will I regret this? Many of the roads I travel in the D.C. area are pretty rough and bumpy. Is this a big mistake?

SV Concepts · 04-19-2009, 06:56 PM

Depends on the tires more than anything. I had junk tires on my 18's (E46), and those were less comfortable than my 19's with better tires. Also, suspension is a bigger factor than wheel size. Also, runflats are notoriously uncomfortable, so you might even find it more comfortable depending on how soft of a compound you choose. I think you'll like the look of 19's a lot more. I run 20's on my car and I love it... pretty comfortable.

The Dinan Stage 2 comes with Koni sports, so you can adjust the stiffness (dampening), but I don't understand why anyone would get the DINAN suspension..

They ask $1357 for:
-Upgraded springs (probably made by H&R): $209.99 online
-Koni Sports (Though FSD might be an even better option, though not manually adjustable): $669.60
-Rear sway (Theirs is only 15.8, H&R is 20mm): $209

That's $1088 for the same or better.
Or you can pay DINAN $1357 plus what, $130/hour labor? For the same (or inferior) products?

Heck, you can get an Eibach + Koni FSD combo for $817 and just add the rear sway. Put the money you save into a front sway, too.

Or, you can get KW V2's for around $1350 and forget the rear sways.

So there are some options. You don't have to shop with us, but honestly, DINAN charges a premium for parts that really aren't the best on the market. $17,000 for a supercharger when VF's $10,000 kit is the same if not better? Come on.

Hope this helps
JL

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SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	Depends on the tires more than anything. I had junk tires on my 18's (E46), and those were less comfortable than my 19's with better tires. Also, suspension is a bigger factor than wheel size. Also, runflats are notoriously uncomfortable, so you might even find it more comfortable depending on how soft of a compound you choose. I think you'll like the look of 19's a lot more. I run 20's on my car and I love it... pretty comfortable. The Dinan Stage 2 comes with Koni sports, so you can adjust the stiffness (dampening), but I don't understand why anyone would get the DINAN suspension.. They ask $1357 for: -Upgraded springs (probably made by H&R): $209.99 online -Koni Sports (Though FSD might be an even better option, though not manually adjustable): $669.60 -Rear sway (Theirs is only 15.8, H&R is 20mm): $209 That's $1088 for the same or better. Or you can pay DINAN $1357 plus what, $130/hour labor? For the same (or inferior) products? Heck, you can get an Eibach + Koni FSD combo for $817 and just add the rear sway. Put the money you save into a front sway, too. Or, you can get KW V2's for around $1350 and forget the rear sways. So there are some options. You don't have to shop with us, but honestly, DINAN charges a premium for parts that really aren't the best on the market. $17,000 for a supercharger when VF's $10,000 kit is the same if not better? Come on. Hope this helps JL
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