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      11-18-2024, 07:22 PM   #45
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I bought my exhaust on Black Friday. From memory, usually $2,200 for the axle back, it was $1,900. So like 10% or so. I think the mid pipe was 10% as well. I would imagine we will save $50-$60 bucks on the springs and supplemental kit.
The deed has been done! Now to find a place that won't charge me an arm and a leg for the install + alignment...can't wait to see the finished result. Praying to the suspension gods for no clunks.

For anyone interested, Black Friday sale is live on Dinan website. They're being a bit cheeky and listing a 20% discount, but the original price was only 10% higher than it is on sale for now.
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The deed has been done! Now to find a place that won't charge me an arm and a leg for the install + alignment...can't wait to see the finished result. Praying to the suspension gods for no clunks.

For anyone interested, Black Friday sale is live on Dinan website. They're being a bit cheeky and listing a 20% discount, but the original price was only 10% higher than it is on sale for now.
Nice! I’m looking forward to your install and review!
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The deed has been done! Now to find a place that won't charge me an arm and a leg for the install + alignment...can't wait to see the finished result. Praying to the suspension gods for no clunks.

For anyone interested, Black Friday sale is live on Dinan website. They're being a bit cheeky and listing a 20% discount, but the original price was only 10% higher than it is on sale for now.
Congrats - I don't think you'll be disappointed! Nearly 4 weeks in with mine, with the M5C sways, and all is feeling, sounding and driving well.
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      11-29-2024, 10:27 AM   #48
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Congrats - I don't think you'll be disappointed! Nearly 4 weeks in with mine, with the M5C sways, and all is feeling, sounding and driving well.
Picked up the car yesterday, very pleased with the results! So far the suspension gods have answered my prayers, and I'm clunk-free.

Since I don't have the sport suspension, the car was very soft before. It feels more direct and less wallowy now, while still retaining comfort. The car seems to settle a bit quicker over bumps. I am however glad I didn't go for the Eibachs, I think I would have found those too stiff paired with my 20s.

Most importantly, it got rid of the 4x4 look. Some quick before (clean) and after (dirty) pics below.
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Picked up the car yesterday, very pleased with the results! So far the suspension gods have answered my prayers, and I'm clunk-free.

Since I don't have the sport suspension, the car was very soft before. It feels more direct and less wallowy now, while still retaining comfort. The car seems to settle a bit quicker over bumps. I am however glad I didn't go for the Eibachs, I think I would have found those too stiff paired with my 20s.

Most importantly, it got rid of the 4x4 look. Some quick before (clean) and after (dirty) pics below.
Congrats and WOW! That friggin looks good! Just the right amount of drop. What a difference!
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Well done! Looks great and glad you’re pleased with the first impressions. Enjoy!
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Picked up the car yesterday, very pleased with the results! So far the suspension gods have answered my prayers, and I'm clunk-free.

Since I don't have the sport suspension, the car was very soft before. It feels more direct and less wallowy now, while still retaining comfort. The car seems to settle a bit quicker over bumps. I am however glad I didn't go for the Eibachs, I think I would have found those too stiff paired with my 20s.

Most importantly, it got rid of the 4x4 look. Some quick before (clean) and after (dirty) pics below.
Areyou still happy with the dinan. Wish you woulda gone lower with eibach?
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Areyou still happy with the dinan. Wish you woulda gone lower with eibach?
Nope, still very happy with Dinan. I wouldn't want to sacrifice any more ride comfort. The car feels a bit sharper and less boaty now, but it's still a comfortable highway cruiser (as it should be). Also, I suspect that if I'd gone with Eibach I wouldn't be able to upsize my sidewalls in the future without potentially rubbing. It already looks good, it's not slammed by any means, but I think it'll look even better when I go up from 35F/30R to 40F/35R. Not mentioning the fact that I can still easily clear driveways/speed bumps. Go for it, you won't regret it.
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The deed has been done! Now to find a place that won't charge me an arm and a leg for the install + alignment...can't wait to see the finished result. Praying to the suspension gods for no clunks.

For anyone interested, Black Friday sale is live on Dinan website. They're being a bit cheeky and listing a 20% discount, but the original price was only 10% higher than it is on sale for now.
Did you by chance take a pic of the part numbers of the bumpstops? They should be OE BMW.
I'm in Europe and prefer to order directly from BMW to avoid shipping, customs tax etc from US. Thanks
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Did you by chance take a pic of the part numbers of the bumpstops? They should be OE BMW.
I'm in Europe and prefer to order directly from BMW to avoid shipping, customs tax etc from US. Thanks
I did not. I meant to ask the installer to take a pic of them, but in my excitement of dropping the car off completely forgot. Apologies
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