Dinan Stage I Installation/Labor Cost?

IndyM · 07-14-2016, 10:50 AM

I'll be taking delivery of my '17 F85 in late August, and I'm considering having the dealer install a Dinan Stage 1 at (or soon after) delivery. Couple of quick questions on cost:

- Has anyone successfully negotiated a price lower than MSRP on Dinan components from their dealer? If yes, what type of discount did you get? (I know Dinan sometimes has sales, but there is not one at this time.)
- What is a standard or "fair" labor charge for the installation of the Stage I tune?

I might consider the exhaust also, but the reviews I read didn't make it sound like a "must have".

I searched but didn't find anything too relevant on the cost/labor, so any help would be appreciated!

LBBX5M · 07-14-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyM

I'll be taking delivery of my '17 F85 in late August, and I'm considering having the dealer install a Dinan Stage 1 at (or soon after) delivery. Couple of quick questions on cost:

- Has anyone successfully negotiated a price lower than MSRP on Dinan components from their dealer? If yes, what type of discount did you get? (I know Dinan sometimes has sales, but there is not one at this time.)
- What is a standard or "fair" labor charge for the installation of the Stage I tune?

I might consider the exhaust also, but the reviews I read didn't make it sound like a "must have".

I searched but didn't find anything too relevant on the cost/labor, so any help would be appreciated!

SEMA is not too far away

if you can wait. I am sure they should go slightly lower on their regular MSRP. Anyway if you install it you are still covered, I believe, under BMW Dinan warranty

I hope someone will have more of a solid answer

Autoluxe · 07-14-2016, 01:43 PM

Its roughly $3000

AutoTalent · 07-14-2016, 01:50 PM

OP, if you are willing to buy from someone other than your dealer please feel free to PM me and I can help out.

IndyM · 07-14-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Autoluxe

Its roughly $3000

Thanks. List price for the tune on Dinan's website is $3089. Is the $3000 you quoted an installed price?

Sotally Tober · 07-14-2016, 02:13 PM

I'm getting mine through Ben at RG Sport shop.

trev230 · 07-14-2016, 04:44 PM

I read the instructions and it looked fairly easy to install. You do need a scan tool to reset the check engine light from battery being disconnected, etc.. After calling my local dinan dealer (bmw performance shop here in town) they told me it was only 1.5-2 hours labor and would be cheap to install. I figured why not just have them do it. It was like $150-160 or something like that. Honestly, the water proof wiring covers, extra weather stripping and stuff like that took up most of the time during the install.

IndyM · 07-14-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by trev230

I read the instructions and it looked fairly easy to install. You do need a scan tool to reset the check engine light from battery being disconnected, etc.. After calling my local dinan dealer (bmw performance shop here in town) they told me it was only 1.5-2 hours labor and would be cheap to install. I figured why not just have them do it. It was like $150-160 or something like that. Honestly, the water proof wiring covers, extra weather stripping and stuff like that took up most of the time during the install.

Thanks, Trev... very helpful!

Djvolume · 07-15-2016, 12:59 AM

Contact Evan at getbmwparts.com, they are the best

onfireX5 · 07-15-2016, 07:18 AM

Let a dealer install this one. You'll thank yourself. Especially if they only charge 2 hours of labor. That is very reasonable.

x5man · 07-15-2016, 10:14 AM

I researched this issue and found out that Dinan almost never has any promotions or discounts. List price is $3089. I called several shops in Massachusetts and no one agreed to give a discount. One shop offered to install for free - no charge for labor.

Propofoln · 07-15-2016, 01:06 PM

What's the HP and speed gain?

IndyM · 07-15-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LakewoodLonghorn

What's the HP and speed gain?

Gain of 67 HP, up to 702 HP. Info on their website here: http://www.dinancars.com/product/d44...ries&mid=1241/

Autoluxe · 07-17-2016, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyM

Thanks. List price for the tune on Dinan's website is $3089. Is the $3000 you quoted an installed price?

I had the invoice in front of me and stupidly didn't write it down like I meant to. I believe the total was $3100 ish installed. Install takes literally 30 mins.

QuickOne · 07-17-2016, 07:49 AM

Anyone have the installation instructions? I typically prefer to install everything myself.

Actually, never mind - I found it on their site.

IndyM · 07-18-2016, 10:46 AM

What are the thoughts on installing a Stage 1 tune on a brand new car vs. waiting until you're through the 1200 mile break in period? Any advantage or disadvantage either way?

Autoluxe · 07-20-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickOne

Anyone have the installation instructions? I typically prefer to install everything myself.

Actually, never mind - I found it on their site.

http://files.dinancars.com/webresour...4e08b403ea.pdf

Hammmerhead · 07-20-2016, 12:38 PM

I didn't know you would get a permanent check engine if you disconnected the battery

onfireX5 · 07-20-2016, 01:14 PM

You don't. You do have to reset a few things like time through I drive.

onfireX5 · 07-20-2016, 01:16 PM

Installing a Dinan when the engine has zero miles on it will not hurt anything. Just do a normal break in procedure.

IndyM · 07-20-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

Installing a Dinan when the engine has zero miles on it will not hurt anything. Just do a normal break in procedure.

That was my thought, as well... thanks!

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