Help me choose: KW V3 vs. Dinan for X5M

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by MaxSpeedX5M

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

Thanks buddy!
Installation was pretty simple with basic hand tools too.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

Do you still think the ride is good? I did H&R on my 35d and I hate them, I bought a set of hartage springs to replace them but now that I have the M I am thinking of putting the hartage springs on it but I am pretty scared of spings after my H&R experience.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by isugoo

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.

I really like that performance splitter. Now that I have an X5M bumper, the OEM splitter is an option for me. Any additional pics? How much was it?

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V35

Do you still think the ride is good? I did H&R on my 35d and I hate them, I bought a set of hartage springs to replace them but now that I have the M I am thinking of putting the hartage springs on it but I am pretty scared of spings after my H&R experience.

Ride is great with Dinan. You still get soft/comfy ride but it tightens up maybe 20% (not making harsh) and lowers very subtle (keeping OEM looks and but nicer and still be able to go over parking bumps with the splitter on).

Generally speaking (from E36, E46, E90M3 experiences), H&R make harsh(er) springs and lowers a lot more than I wanted to be so even though it had very attractive price tag, I skipped H&R and went with somewhat over-priced Dinan (had great experience on E90M3 with EDC).

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I really like that performance splitter. Now that I have an X5M bumper, the OEM splitter is an option for me. Any additional pics? How much was it?

We had rain (which is very rare in Orange County) so my car is nasty. I'll take some more pics after car wash. But if send me your ph# via PM, I can send you some iphone pics of detail.

If you like to get the best pricing, contact Marco (marco@mckennaperformance.com) and tell him Thomas sent you (and ask for same price I've got - it's lower than Tischer price).

I did installation myself and took me about an 1.5 hours (installation PDF says 0.5 hours but as I'm beginner, I took my time) with basic car and home tools.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by isugoo

We had rain (which is very rare in Orange County) so my car is nasty. I'll take some more pics after car wash. But if send me your ph# via PM, I can send you some iphone pics of detail.

If you like to get the best pricing, contact Marco (marco@mckennaperformance.com) and tell him Thomas sent you (and ask for same price I've got - it's lower than Tischer price).

I did installation myself and took me about an 1.5 hours (installation PDF says 0.5 hours but as I'm beginner, I took my time) with basic car and home tools.

Wow! A better price than Tischer? I'll P/M you my number.

[Too__Hu///Mble]

Originally Posted by isugoo

Dinan parts:

How are the rear links installed. Can you take pics of the manual!?