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Dinan_Engineering I don't mean to be rude & I know it's not personally your fault. But... what is taking so damn long on these bump stop kits... ? The monoballs arrived in 2-3 days. But there have been consistent empty promises on this "performance" bump stop kit.
I ordered mine 5-6 weeks ago. Every time I speak with Holley about my order they provide me with the same lame, super generic & extremely vague answers. "There's no current ETA on this kit" & "due to current issues we have no clue as to when it might become available in the future..." Really... Can't I simply carve off 1" of the bottom of the factory F97 bump stops along with the top boot & simply call it a day... ?
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08-21-2022, 07:11 AM | #113 |
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I had very similar problems as mentioned in the second case (RoWo) , however they wall have been eliminated with the rubber grommets and proper installation. I had no problem since then
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Hi Kevin,
I believe I head somewhere that the rubber compound is different , but don’t quite me for it and hopefully Dinah can verify . I got my bump stop kit with the springs and at the time there was no issue in getting them - Jan Quote:
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08-22-2022, 03:03 PM | #115 | |
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As far as cutting the factory bumpstops goes -- you certainly can and that is pretty common thing done in the aftrmarket but I would advise against it. The reason is it will just create a worse ride. Bumpstops are part of the overall spring rate (together with the spring) and are progressive in nature for ride comfort. The part of the bumpstop that contacts the spring is more compliant and the rubber gets more dense/firm the closer to the base. When you cut a bumpstop you are eliminating that transitional area so when the spring compresses and hits the bumpstop it HITS the bumpstop for an alarming jolt rather then an smooth transition. What the Dinan bumpstops are doing is matching the Dinan spring rate so that transition from spring to bumpstop on rough roads is seemless and the factory ride comfort is retained. |
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09-25-2022, 03:33 AM | #118 |
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I have them. Ocne the DINAN springs + the handling kit is installed, these monoballs will be done at the same time. Looking forward to seeing the improvement this should provide.
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Expect to receive the Dinan springs and new bumpstops later this week, with install in early October - I will report back once installed.
I think the stock ride is fine on my MY2020. The only gripe I have with stock suspension is the sudden harshness when driving over rumble strips and rough patches of road. I think it handles bumps fine.. |
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11-25-2022, 01:56 AM | #121 |
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This week I'm having the DINAN springs, bumps stop & monoballs all installed at the same time. Can't wait to see what the car looks & drives like soon!
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My X3 MC is currently at the shop & on the rack as we speak. Later this week once I have the car back in my hands (weather permitting) I'll have some proper feedback.
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I took my truck to dealer and told him the exhaust rattles like a bee and they just swapped mufflers for a new one!! WAY better exhaust note
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What was your overall feedback with the Dinan suspension mods Kevin?
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Mt X3 MC is a garage queen. So it doesn't get out much. However, from the driving I've done so far with these installed the steering feel is much improve & more linear in terms of on center feel & the feedback you get from adjustments made at all speeds. These are certainly high units & worth getting!
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