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      06-23-2020, 03:47 PM   #67
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That's insane! How is SoCal cheaper than NC - in any regard! haha I can't get an alignment, here, for less than $100...usually around $130.
Yes I was very pleasantly surprised - and that rate is consistent across three local shops that are often mentioned here on the forums
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      06-24-2020, 06:50 AM   #68
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Will these work on g20 330i RWD?
Never has been tested but if history is any indication they probably will "fit" but the front will be a bit too stiff for the 4 cylinder and cause a bit of a reverse rake given the slight difference in front end weight. We have a 330i xDrive due to arrive the tail end of the month and will begin to make some reverse correlations between the 2 models on the suspension side among other things.
Happy to make the drive down and give you my g20 330i to test. 👍 Just let me know.
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      09-23-2020, 08:19 PM   #69
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Hey Dinan_Engineering any idea on when these parts would be available for 330i xDrive's?
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      09-23-2020, 10:02 PM   #70
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Hey Dinan_Engineering any idea on when these parts would be available for 330i xDrive's?
Waiting on first articles to come back to be test fit. We are about 20 days in on that waiting and its normally a 45-60 day turn for those first ones. Assuming they are good its another 60 day turn for production parts so you are looking at at least another 2 months and change. However you need to also take into account the variable of 2020 where "normal" doesn't exist so...
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      09-24-2020, 08:08 AM   #71
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Waiting on first articles to come back to be test fit. We are about 20 days in on that waiting and its normally a 45-60 day turn for those first ones. Assuming they are good its another 60 day turn for production parts so you are looking at at least another 2 months and change. However you need to also take into account the variable of 2020 where "normal" doesn't exist so...
Oof, got it. Will try to be waiting patiently!
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      09-26-2020, 03:25 PM   #72
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Going rate here in SoCal seems to be $250 for springs and bumstops, add another $75-$100 for alignment
which shop did you go to? may consider doing a socal trip for that lol
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      09-26-2020, 08:34 PM   #73
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The Tampa dealer here that has a "motorsports" division must be a JV squad. They quoted me 6 hrs labor and then said it took them 10 hrs. Def not impressed for my first and now probably my last visit there.
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      09-27-2020, 12:05 AM   #74
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which shop did you go to? may consider doing a socal trip for that lol
714 tires
https://www.714tires.net/

Lee the owner is the best of the best - fun shop to visit on a typical day you'll see everything from mclarens to bagged poked and strechted hondas and everything in between.
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714 tires
https://www.714tires.net/

Lee the owner is the best of the best - fun shop to visit on a typical day you'll see everything from mclarens to bagged poked and strechted hondas and everything in between.
thanks, once this pandemic thing is over, will go visit them for sure
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      09-28-2020, 12:55 PM   #76
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Me, waiting patiently for the 330i springs.
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Any update on the 330I springs and bump stops?
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      10-12-2020, 01:04 PM   #78
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Any update on the 330I springs and bump stops?
See post 70 above. Nothing has changed since then other then we are a bit closer to having first article samples to test.
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Any update on the 330I springs and bump stops?
See post 70 above. Nothing has changed since then other then we are a bit closer to having first article samples to test.
Checking in for a monthly update on 330i xDrive springs & bumpstops
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Checking in for a monthly update on 330i xDrive springs & bumpstops
Haha, you beat me to it. I feel like a kid again waiting for the 330i springs.
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The Dinan springs are amazing for this pricepoint! It feels like the M inspired car that it should be.

It's hard to distinguish the difference in springs alone as I had new wheels and tires done at the same time. The bodyroll and turn-in is significantly better. The steering feel is greatly improved (maybe more from the PS4S).

They are still settling, but the ride height and stiffness for me is perfect. I do still need to use the car for normal things. They are firm enough to handle, but not too much to give you poor ride quality. It still feels comfortable on the road when you need it to.
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Any update on the 330i Spings?
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Dinan_Engineering Any update for the 330i guys?
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      01-09-2021, 07:43 AM   #85
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Dinan_Engineering Any update for the 330i guys?
Released yesterday for the 330i xdrive.

https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...2i_aA2Vb2dz5bI
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Released yesterday for the 330i xdrive.

https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...2i_aA2Vb2dz5bI
Thanks man!

Lame, I own a 330i RWD.
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Thanks man!

Lame, I own a 330i RWD.
As do i. Dinan is looking for someone with a rwd 330i that can bring their car to them for spring fitment.
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As do i. Dinan is looking for someone with a rwd 330i that can bring their car to them for spring fitment.
LOL, why not rent one and get it over with. Small price to pay to make a lot of people happy + profit.
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