Dinan Stg. III underway, OC vs. foglight issue

Sniper1690 · 05-19-2008, 08:14 PM

So attorneyscott and I dropped our cars off this morning at Dinan authorized BMW delaership to have Dinan Stg. III software flashed, IC installed, along with the requisite OC installed. We both have 08 E92 6MT with OEM OC. I have aero lip and he has stock front bumper.

I recall 335iBaller mentioning that some mods were required to make the IC fit with auto tranny in his sedan....nothing about OC problems.

Attorneyscott and I get an email this afternoon from our SA stating that the Dinan OC will not fit unless the the passenger fog lamp is replaced. Keep in mind our SA is very knowledgeable and has owned 20+ tuned BMWs. I've never heard of this and I generally consider myself fairly abreast on Dinan issues. Can anybody confrim this? Any of you guys with Dinan OC encouter a similar issue?

My concern, other than getting wacked another $130, is that I have the GP Thunder bulbs in my fogs (attorneyscott is stock fogs)....I hope they dont mismatch my bulbs!

I will call Dinan in the morning and hopefully get to the bottom of this...

This is what the SA stated: "We need to replace the passenger fog lamp on both cars so the larger oil cooler will fit…I’m sure you have read the buzz about them, appx cost $130.00 with no additional labor".

335iBaller · 05-19-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper1690

So attorneyscott and I dropped our cars off this morning at Dinan authorized BMW delaership to have Dinan Stg. III software flashed, IC installed, along with the requisite OC installed. We both have 08 E92 6MT with OEM OC. I have aero lip and he has stock front bumper.

I recall 335iBaller mentioning that some mods were required to make the IC fit with auto tranny in his sedan....nothing about OC problems.

Attorneyscott and I get an email this afternoon from our SA stating that the Dinan OC will not fit unless the the passenger fog lamp is replaced. Keep in mind our SA is very knowledgeable and has owned 20+ tuned BMWs. I've never heard of this and I generally consider myself fairly abreast on Dinan issues. Can anybody confrim this? Any of you guys with Dinan OC encouter a similar issue?

My concern, other than getting wacked another $130, is that I have the GP Thunder bulbs in my fogs (attorneyscott is stock fogs)....I hope they dont mismatch my bulbs!

I will call Dinan in the morning and hopefully get to the bottom of this...

This is what the SA stated: "We need to replace the passenger fog lamp on both cars so the larger oil cooler will fit…I’m sure you have read the buzz about them, appx cost $130.00 with no additional labor".

o man sorry to hear there is a problem with the oc fitting that is weird because the oc has been out for some time now... my car didnt have a problem with the oc juss the inter cooler... hope everything goes well

cyraschris · 05-19-2008, 08:55 PM

let us know what you find out. baller, you didn't have any issues with this? i'll most likely be getting the FMIC and OC installed as well, i have the steptronic E92 so I wonder if we'll find another issue with mine

M4TW · 05-19-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper1690

So attorneyscott and I dropped our cars off this morning at Dinan authorized BMW delaership to have Dinan Stg. III software flashed, IC installed, along with the requisite OC installed. We both have 08 E92 6MT with OEM OC. I have aero lip and he has stock front bumper.

I recall 335iBaller mentioning that some mods were required to make the IC fit with auto tranny in his sedan....nothing about OC problems.

Attorneyscott and I get an email this afternoon from our SA stating that the Dinan OC will not fit unless the the passenger fog lamp is replaced. Keep in mind our SA is very knowledgeable and has owned 20+ tuned BMWs. I've never heard of this and I generally consider myself fairly abreast on Dinan issues. Can anybody confrim this? Any of you guys with Dinan OC encouter a similar issue?

My concern, other than getting wacked another $130, is that I have the GP Thunder bulbs in my fogs (attorneyscott is stock fogs)....I hope they dont mismatch my bulbs!

I will call Dinan in the morning and hopefully get to the bottom of this...

This is what the SA stated: "We need to replace the passenger fog lamp on both cars so the larger oil cooler will fit…I’m sure you have read the buzz about them, appx cost $130.00 with no additional labor".

Good luck to you both! If they tell you they also have to modify your rear bumper to get everything to fit I'd start to be suspicious.

sparkyg · 05-19-2008, 09:33 PM

Here are the details from the install manual for the OC.

Let me know if you need anything.

Sniper1690 · 05-19-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Here are the details from the install manual for the OC.

Let me know if you need anything.

Cool. Great info. I appreciate it.

ybbiz34 · 05-19-2008, 09:37 PM

Yep the fog lights need to be replaced. Happened to me too.

attorneyscott · 05-19-2008, 09:38 PM

Thx Sparky

Yeah when you're spending 5 grand for a few horsepower, what's another 130? lol

Sniper1690 · 05-19-2008, 09:43 PM

Anybody know if my GP Thunder 7500k will fit in this new fog lamp? Ha. I wonder if the fogs will cast the same pattern as one will be the "longer" lens and one will be the "shorter" lens.

sparkyg · 05-19-2008, 09:46 PM

The $130 isn't that bad, it could be worse. It is a BMW.

I have the entire OC manual so if you need a copy let me know.

addy85 · 05-19-2008, 10:16 PM

sniper, your car needs to hurry up and be done

I wanna see how that thing feels!

Sniper1690 · 05-19-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by addy85

sniper, your car needs to hurry up and be done

I wanna see how that thing feels!

Trust me, I know. Who knows what tomorrow will bring!?! Maybe they will tell me that Steve Dinan just decided that I need the Dinan by Brembo BBK in order to maintain my warranty as the car is too powerful and it can't be trusted without BBK.

Or maybe they will need to modify the headlights as the OEM xenon's don't operate at the necessary warp speed to keep up with the acceleration of Stg. III.

addy85 · 05-19-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper1690

Trust me, I know. Who knows what tomorrow will bring!?! Maybe they will tell me that Steve Dinan just decided that I need the Dinan by Brembo BBK in order to maintain my warranty as the car is too powerful and it can't be trusted without BBK.

Or maybe they will need to modify the headlights as the OEM xenon's don't operate at the necessary warp speed to keep up with the acceleration of Stg. III.

I feel ya, hopefully it will all work out. BTW if your car is ready tomorrow let me know, im going to stett performance tomorrow afternoon just to check things out

Rusty's508whp · 05-19-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by addy85

sniper, your car needs to hurry up and be done

I wanna see how that thing feels!

Me too!

Sniper1690 · 05-19-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by addy85

I feel ya, hopefully it will all work out. BTW if your car is ready tomorrow let me know, im going to stett performance tomorrow afternoon just to check things out

Have you been to Stett? There's really not much too it...very small shop. Chad is a great guy though...you will get much more out of a conversation with him than he has stuff to look at. On the other side of Plano is Autoscope...Dinan dealer, much more impressive shop. If you go there, speak with Rick. I'll let you know if car is ready...doubtful though...prolly Wed.

addy85 · 05-20-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sniper1690

Have you been to Stett? There's really not much too it...very small shop. Chad is a great guy though...you will get much more out of a conversation with him than he has stuff to look at. On the other side of Plano is Autoscope...Dinan dealer, much more impressive shop. If you go there, speak with Rick. I'll let you know if car is ready...doubtful though...prolly Wed.

well hell I'll go check them out too

sparkyg · 05-20-2008, 12:28 PM

I just got news on my Stg III install tomorrow that they have to wait for more parts so I gotta cancel.

The coupe and sedan need different intall kits and we already know the auto vs. manual is different.

Gonna be a bit of a wait now for me.

Hopefully it gets worked out for anyone a little further in the future.

05-19-2008, 08:14 PM	#1
Sniper1690 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Dinan Stg. III E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Dinan Stg. III underway, OC vs. foglight issue So attorneyscott and I dropped our cars off this morning at Dinan authorized BMW delaership to have Dinan Stg. III software flashed, IC installed, along with the requisite OC installed. We both have 08 E92 6MT with OEM OC. I have aero lip and he has stock front bumper. I recall 335iBaller mentioning that some mods were required to make the IC fit with auto tranny in his sedan....nothing about OC problems. Attorneyscott and I get an email this afternoon from our SA stating that the Dinan OC will not fit unless the the passenger fog lamp is replaced. Keep in mind our SA is very knowledgeable and has owned 20+ tuned BMWs. I've never heard of this and I generally consider myself fairly abreast on Dinan issues. Can anybody confrim this? Any of you guys with Dinan OC encouter a similar issue? My concern, other than getting wacked another $130, is that I have the GP Thunder bulbs in my fogs (attorneyscott is stock fogs)....I hope they dont mismatch my bulbs! I will call Dinan in the morning and hopefully get to the bottom of this... This is what the SA stated: "We need to replace the passenger fog lamp on both cars so the larger oil cooler will fit…I’m sure you have read the buzz about them, appx cost $130.00 with no additional labor". __________________ "...here's a word of advice for those who have been saving their lunch money and patiently waiting for the E92 M3 V8 to come to our shores: If you encounter a 335i with a Dinan badge on the trunk, don't throw down for pink slips. This car is so fast in a straight-line drag that you'll have to hitchhike home." Roundel, April 2008 \|\|08 E92 335i 6MT / Montego Blue / Dinan Stage III, IC, OC, exhaust and Stage 1 Suspension / Morr VS8
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cyraschris Private First Class 16 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Dinan Montego Blue 335i E92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 1999 Pontiac Grand ... [0.00]	let us know what you find out. baller, you didn't have any issues with this? i'll most likely be getting the FMIC and OC installed as well, i have the steptronic E92 so I wonder if we'll find another issue with mine
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ybbiz34 Brigadier General 670 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Yep the fog lights need to be replaced. Happened to me too.
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attorneyscott Smokin' a Siglo VI... 20 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i, Dinan Stage 3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3)	Thx Sparky Yeah when you're spending 5 grand for a few horsepower, what's another 130? lol __________________ '08 E92 335i black sapphire/saddle, 6MT, sport/prem., CA, PDC, Sirius, Ipod/usb, HDR, Htd. Sts., Dinan Stage 3 flash/oil cooler/intercooler/exhaust/Stage 3 susp., MORR VS7's, Goodyear Eagle F-1 GS-D3s, BMW Perf. Parts STSK, Dinan/Quaife 3.08 LSD!! '06 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged; Zambezi Silver/Ivory/Piano Black Wood, SICK NASTY In Car Entertainment - seriously, will make your brain bleed
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Sniper1690 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Dinan Stg. III E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Anybody know if my GP Thunder 7500k will fit in this new fog lamp? Ha. I wonder if the fogs will cast the same pattern as one will be the "longer" lens and one will be the "shorter" lens. __________________ "...here's a word of advice for those who have been saving their lunch money and patiently waiting for the E92 M3 V8 to come to our shores: If you encounter a 335i with a Dinan badge on the trunk, don't throw down for pink slips. This car is so fast in a straight-line drag that you'll have to hitchhike home." Roundel, April 2008 \|\|08 E92 335i 6MT / Montego Blue / Dinan Stage III, IC, OC, exhaust and Stage 1 Suspension / Morr VS8
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	The $130 isn't that bad, it could be worse. It is a BMW. I have the entire OC manual so if you need a copy let me know.
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sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	I just got news on my Stg III install tomorrow that they have to wait for more parts so I gotta cancel. The coupe and sedan need different intall kits and we already know the auto vs. manual is different. Gonna be a bit of a wait now for me. Hopefully it gets worked out for anyone a little further in the future.
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