KW HAS vs dinan coilovers

mccoj3 · 04-20-2016, 11:20 AM

New to this forum and looking to start modding my f82 that I took delivery of in Feb. Given the enormous wheel gap figure lowering is the first stop. I've done a good bit of reading on many of the posts on here but have not seen a comparison of these setups. I read issues with the KW not being linear springs and the dinan is 2x cost before install.

Basically I want to lower on the order of .5-.75in front and rear, want to remove any excessive bounce from OEM and not deal with any rubbing or body scrape. I'm also looking to put 20in wheels on at some point, likely 9.5-10in wide on the fronts and 10.5-11in wide on the rears so want to avoid needing any sort of spacers. lastly if possible also do not want to void any sort of warranties [ive read dinan does not].

Has anyone tried out both of these set ups or can highlight the merits of one over the other? Thanks in advance

bcondoral · 04-21-2016, 01:38 PM

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KASM3 · 04-21-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mccoj3

New to this forum and looking to start modding my f82 that I took delivery of in Feb. Given the enormous wheel gap figure lowering is the first stop. I've done a good bit of reading on many of the posts on here but have not seen a comparison of these setups. I read issues with the KW not being linear springs and the dinan is 2x cost before install.

Basically I want to lower on the order of .5-.75in front and rear, want to remove any excessive bounce from OEM and not deal with any rubbing or body scrape. I'm also looking to put 20in wheels on at some point, likely 9.5-10in wide on the fronts and 10.5-11in wide on the rears so want to avoid needing any sort of spacers. lastly if possible also do not want to void any sort of warranties [ive read dinan does not].

Has anyone tried out both of these set ups or can highlight the merits of one over the other? Thanks in advance

See my post 'loving my new setup'

mccoj3 · 04-21-2016, 08:55 PM

KASM3 i did read through that and it's helpful... do you have pics you can post of what your setup looks like at .5in drop? thanks

KASM3 · 04-22-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mccoj3

KASM3 i did read through that and it's helpful... do you have pics you can post of what your setup looks like at .5in drop? thanks

I'm out of town right now but will do on Monday

Jaymax85 · 10-08-2016, 02:05 PM

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LOW4LYF · 10-08-2016, 02:40 PM

What I know...
Dinan is made by KW
Dinan can't go that low as KW
Dinan has more clearance than KW

VeloF1 · 10-08-2016, 02:47 PM

What about the M Performance coilovers (if they're ever released) seems like a good choice as well. I agree the stock suspension is a bit softer than I prefer even in most aggressive setting. I'm trying to buy time until the MP coils are released. Was suppose to be this month October. Someone suggested a couple more weeks. Otherwise, Dinan would probably be my choice based simply because of warranty (both seem like a good performance option--less concerned with lower car anymore than maybe 1 inch max).

Ever. · 10-08-2016, 04:23 PM

[QUOTE=VeloF1;20676685Was suppose to be this month October. Someone suggested a couple more weeks.[/QUOTE]

We've been saying this every month, for quite a few months now

Dinan for peace of mind. KW for budget HAS.

Dinan_Engineering · 10-08-2016, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Figurka

What I know...
Dinan is made by KW
Dinan can't go that low as KW
Dinan has more clearance than KW

Dinan is not made by KW. Dinan is made by Dinan. We don't repackage other brands. Wheels, brakes, and shocks/struts would be the exception but even those have a differing development in a lot of cases versus the off the shelf variants from the manufacturer.

x.shell · 10-09-2016, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Figurka

What I know...
Dinan is made by KW
Dinan can't go that low as KW
Dinan has more clearance than KW

Facts were never important to me either.

LOW4LYF · 10-09-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Dinan is not made by KW. Dinan is made by Dinan. We don't repackage other brands. Wheels, brakes, and shocks/struts would be the exception but even those have a differing development in a lot of cases versus the off the shelf variants from the manufacturer.

So there is no single part made or developed by KW on the Dinan HAS?

I got this information from a Dinan dealer...lol

Dinan_Engineering · 10-09-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Figurka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Dinan is not made by KW. Dinan is made by Dinan. We don't repackage other brands. Wheels, brakes, and shocks/struts would be the exception but even those have a differing development in a lot of cases versus the off the shelf variants from the manufacturer.

So there is no single part made or developed by KW on the Dinan HAS?

I got this information from a Dinan dealer...lol

Nothing from kw is in a dinan kit. Never has been. Dealer is VERY misinformed.

LOW4LYF · 10-10-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Nothing from kw is in a dinan kit. Never has been. Dealer is VERY misinformed.

Thanks!

momo3605 · 10-10-2016, 07:31 PM

I believe the Dinan HAS uses linear springs whereas the KW kit uses progressive springs. Correct me if i'm wrong. Additionally, you can fit a wider wheel (10") with the dinan springs up front, vs KW which has limited space and only allows for a 9.5

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VeloF1 Second Lieutenant 318 Rep 280 Posts Drives: F82, 996 Turbo S, E46 & E36 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M4 [0.00]	What about the M Performance coilovers (if they're ever released) seems like a good choice as well. I agree the stock suspension is a bit softer than I prefer even in most aggressive setting. I'm trying to buy time until the MP coils are released. Was suppose to be this month October. Someone suggested a couple more weeks. Otherwise, Dinan would probably be my choice based simply because of warranty (both seem like a good performance option--less concerned with lower car anymore than maybe 1 inch max).
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Ever. Second Lieutenant 211 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '16 F82 MW/SO Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sin City iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=VeloF1;20676685Was suppose to be this month October. Someone suggested a couple more weeks.[/QUOTE] We've been saying this every month, for quite a few months now Dinan for peace of mind. KW for budget HAS.
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momo3605 Major 208 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: M340i LCI, 718 GTS 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	I believe the Dinan HAS uses linear springs whereas the KW kit uses progressive springs. Correct me if i'm wrong. Additionally, you can fit a wider wheel (10") with the dinan springs up front, vs KW which has limited space and only allows for a 9.5
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