Help me choose: KW V3 vs. Dinan for X5M

isugoo · 06-10-2013, 12:25 PM

Hi guys,
I'm debating between KWV3 and Dinan.
I don't want to lower 2" so H&R is not an option.

What I'm looking for is:
• Stock seems too soft for my taste (with EDC on). I want slightly more tighter setup (not too much, like 10-20$ tighter).
• I'm looking for small drops (less than 1")
•*I really enjoyed EDC setting in E90M3 (normal/comfort/sport)

And other personal note:
• I personally never owned KW V3s and I was hoping KW make sleeve kit for X5M but since they don't, I started looked in to V3s.

• I really don't want to make my SUV feels too rough like sports car but I want slightly tighter feel so I get more confidence in sharper handling.

• I enjoyed Dinan in E90M3 with EDC friendly setup but it's very pricy for what it is.

• KW seems very popular choice but I'm afraid this setup become too rough/tight for SUV and losing EDC is another one I'm afraid of.

Can you guys share experience with both set up and recommend me what you guys think? I'm trying to make decision and buy new setup in a couple of weeks.

Thanks!

northern2020 · 06-11-2013, 11:43 PM

Sorry for the short reply but

KW v3 >>> Dinan springs + bushings

Also Dinan drop is too small - and too much $$$

isugoo · 06-11-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern2020

Sorry for the short reply but

KW v3 >>> Dinan springs + bushings

Also Dinan drop is too small - and too much $$$

Hahaha. Thanks but too late...
As nobody replied, I ordered Dinan today to keep EDC function.

gajidy · 06-12-2013, 01:31 AM

I guess you couldn't wait for a couple of weeks lol

isugoo · 06-12-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gajidy

I guess you couldn't wait for a couple of weeks lol

I guess I need to learn X5M mentality.
I still have the M3 mentality, everything used to be so instant.
Hahaha.

Toneaero · 06-12-2013, 11:37 AM

I'm interested in hearing your first impressions with the dinan drop.

isugoo · 06-12-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toneaero

I'm interested in hearing your first impressions with the dinan drop.

Again,
I have M3 mentality. I'm going to take a lot of before/after pics and reviews.

to///m · 06-13-2013, 09:07 AM

in for the pics!

northern2020 · 06-16-2013, 10:04 PM

The EDC is a moot point with the KW since you can dial in the ride dampening / rebound to whatever you like

Add in the add'l ability to drop or raise to whatever you like

KW >>> Dinan !

I suppose for street your fine but if you wanna track your truck your outta luck !

isugoo · 06-17-2013, 03:56 PM

Dinan parts:

isugoo · 06-17-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northern2020

The EDC is a moot point with the KW since you can dial in the ride dampening / rebound to whatever you like

Add in the add'l ability to drop or raise to whatever you like

KW >>> Dinan !

I suppose for street your fine but if you wanna track your truck your outta luck !

Thanks for your advice.
As I don't plan to track his heavy monster, I wanted to keep min. drops (not a fan of slammed look) and EDC function (looks like I'm the only one liking EDC since E9X M3 times) so I went with Dinan.

As we have a few KW owners in the forum, it's good to have another member with Dinan so we can compare and help other members.

Orange fever · 06-18-2013, 12:26 AM

I like

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

Dinan parts:

Gerryballz · 07-13-2013, 12:53 PM

Any before and after pics with the Dinan suspension?

mrmomo313 · 07-15-2013, 09:40 AM

We might be the only ones with the dinan drop on here

Orange fever · 07-15-2013, 02:28 PM

can you put up pictures before and after

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmomo313

We might be the only ones with the dinan drop on here

isugoo · 07-15-2013, 05:49 PM

It's 0.75" lower on both, front and rear.
Ride is slightly firmer, more confidence taking turns (less roll) and still clear most of parking bumps bur after adding the BMW performance lip, I'm afraid of scraping in some high parking bumps.

isugoo · 07-15-2013, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmomo313

We might be the only ones with the dinan drop on here

it really looks like we're only people with Dinan suspensions.
Do you have Dinan exhaust sound clips? I'm considering one but haven't heard the sound in person.

m5 guy · 07-15-2013, 06:40 PM

Looking sharp, keep it up!

isugoo · 07-15-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Looking sharp, keep it up!

Thanks!

MaxSpeedX5M · 07-15-2013, 10:09 PM

looks great. white is a great color. love the front cf splitter!

mrmomo313 · 07-16-2013, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

it really looks like we're only people with Dinan suspensions.
Do you have Dinan exhaust sound clips? I'm considering one but haven't heard the sound in person.

I don't have any but I will try and get some for you this evening. I love the sound of it personally, not overtly loud but at the same time its not quiet either. Also much deeper than stock. Sounds beast in tunnels and parking garages haha

isugoo · 07-16-2013, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmomo313

I don't have any but I will try and get some for you this evening. I love the sound of it personally, not overtly loud but at the same time its not quiet either. Also much deeper than stock. Sounds beast in tunnels and parking garages haha

Can't wait to hear your Dinan sound!
Thanks!

06-10-2013, 12:25 PM	#1
isugoo Major General 247 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Help me choose: KW V3 vs. Dinan for X5M Hi guys, I'm debating between KWV3 and Dinan. I don't want to lower 2" so H&R is not an option. What I'm looking for is: • Stock seems too soft for my taste (with EDC on). I want slightly more tighter setup (not too much, like 10-20$ tighter). • I'm looking for small drops (less than 1") •*I really enjoyed EDC setting in E90M3 (normal/comfort/sport) And other personal note: • I personally never owned KW V3s and I was hoping KW make sleeve kit for X5M but since they don't, I started looked in to V3s. • I really don't want to make my SUV feels too rough like sports car but I want slightly tighter feel so I get more confidence in sharper handling. • I enjoyed Dinan in E90M3 with EDC friendly setup but it's very pricy for what it is. • KW seems very popular choice but I'm afraid this setup become too rough/tight for SUV and losing EDC is another one I'm afraid of. Can you guys share experience with both set up and recommend me what you guys think? I'm trying to make decision and buy new setup in a couple of weeks. Thanks! __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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northern2020 Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: '11 X5 M / '01 B5 S4/ 15 328d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the short reply but KW v3 >>> Dinan springs + bushings Also Dinan drop is too small - and too much $$$ __________________ \| '10 Escalade ESV \| '12 Audi S4 \| '01 Audi S4 \| '15 328d Xdrive M-Sportwagon \|
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northern2020 Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: '11 X5 M / '01 B5 S4/ 15 328d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	The EDC is a moot point with the KW since you can dial in the ride dampening / rebound to whatever you like Add in the add'l ability to drop or raise to whatever you like KW >>> Dinan ! I suppose for street your fine but if you wanna track your truck your outta luck ! __________________ \| '10 Escalade ESV \| '12 Audi S4 \| '01 Audi S4 \| '15 328d Xdrive M-Sportwagon \|
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