Anothe happy Dinan customer

fastrack · 07-16-2008, 12:51 PM

I've been hesitant to get the Dinan software because i felt a lot of negative feedback were given on this forum. I have a 07 e90 6mt. I decided to take the jump anyway and got stage II, and OMG i'm so glad i did. The car feels much smoother and faster. I will not dyno the car, because i could care less if i got 380 hp or 360 hp on any given day. The car feels much better and that's all that matters. I couldn't find too many guys with manual that had it done, so for you guys with 6mt, that software works great, go get it done

becker800 · 07-16-2008, 12:55 PM

So your stage 2 was roughly $8,000?

How long did the dealer take on it?

JeffL · 07-16-2008, 01:49 PM

I believe he's talking just the stage 2 software.

fastrack · 07-16-2008, 01:58 PM

Yeah only the stage II software, which was $2200

becker800 · 07-16-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fastrack

Yeah only the stage II software, which was $2200

you have stock Oil Cooler?

e90AW335i · 07-16-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fastrack

I will not dyno the car, because i could care less if i got 380 hp or 360 hp on any given day.

Well thats good because you probably have more like ~330hp...

Congrats on the new tune though!

fastrack · 07-16-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by becker800

you have stock Oil Cooler?

yes i do

darkphantom · 07-16-2008, 02:55 PM

stage3 is the 8k one...

grats on your tune!

badash · 07-16-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Well thats good because you probably have more like ~330hp...

Congrats on the new tune though!

I think he was referring to 380 at the crank not the wheels....so you are both correct.

Archibald Donnington · 07-16-2008, 07:54 PM

Where would you get your car serviced if anything should go wrong?
aaron

Joekerr · 07-16-2008, 10:18 PM

Fastrack - did you lease or buy your car?

I've got a lease, want to go into the dealership and see if they'll let me flash a leased car without giving me issues at the end. I think I need something in writing.

Plus, if BMW does drop Dinan on Sept 8th I think I want to get Dinan before that...I have a feeling BMW will come out with performance software of their own which is only like 350hp.

luca335i · 07-17-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastrack

I've been hesitant to get the Dinan software because i felt a lot of negative feedback were given on this forum. I have a 07 e90 6mt. I decided to take the jump anyway and got stage II, and OMG i'm so glad i did. The car feels much smoother and faster. I will not dyno the car, because i could care less if i got 380 hp or 360 hp on any given day. The car feels much better and that's all that matters. I couldn't find too many guys with manual that had it done, so for you guys with 6mt, that software works great, go get it done

Nice car man! Congrats with the tune. Its awesome you dont have to mess with
a damn box with wires and worry about software updates and warranty issues.

achien · 07-17-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastrack

I've been hesitant to get the Dinan software because i felt a lot of negative feedback were given on this forum. I have a 07 e90 6mt. I decided to take the jump anyway and got stage II, and OMG i'm so glad i did. The car feels much smoother and faster. I will not dyno the car, because i could care less if i got 380 hp or 360 hp on any given day. The car feels much better and that's all that matters. I couldn't find too many guys with manual that had it done, so for you guys with 6mt, that software works great, go get it done

I have the same model and year as you do (e90, 07, 6MT), has the engine temperature change since the Dinan mod?

shahils12 · 07-17-2008, 01:36 PM

has anyone been able to get better discounts on Stage II software? sub $2k?

RMA · 07-17-2008, 01:36 PM

Man that is alot of dough for just a tune...when the time is right I may end up going this route as well.

Johnny3 · 07-17-2008, 01:54 PM

i see myself going the Dinan route as well. I had a '99 328i that was strictly Dinan in Mods. Suspension, intake, chip, exhaust. All the parts were great, service was stellar. When one of my shocks leaked they payed for parts, shipping and labor. Not many will pay for labor.

So many haters on the net, but Dinan is a solid choice when it comes to BMW's.

550Chris · 07-17-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joekerr

Plus, if BMW does drop Dinan on Sept 8th I think I want to get Dinan before that...I have a feeling BMW will come out with performance software of their own which is only like 350hp.

BMW is not dropping Dinan. Dinan and BMW have both agreed to end the CPO program because of the lack of participation. Last year Dinan did like 30 cars out of the thousands modiifed...It just did not make sense to continue is what they said.

Call Dinan yourself to double check but this is the info they gave me.
408-779-8584

bolinp78 · 07-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the review! I wish the dealership that I'm thinking about getting mine installed at had a Dinan 335i on the lot that I could check out..

ybbiz34 · 07-17-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 550Chris

BMW is not dropping Dinan. Dinan and BMW have both agreed to end the CPO program because of the lack of participation. Last year Dinan did like 30 cars out of the thousands modiifed...It just did not make sense to continue is what they said.

Call Dinan yourself to double check but this is the info they gave me.
408-779-8584

Thank you for the information, that definitely helped to clear up some confusion.

Eliminator · 07-17-2008, 08:19 PM

Dinan stage II is on the web for $1999 on the Dinan site. Why would anyone expect to pay more? I got it for $1800.

e90AW335i · 07-17-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliminator

Dinan stage II is on the web for $1999 on the Dinan site. Why would anyone expect to pay more? I got it for $1800.

Because you pay tax and service....

JOe335i · 07-17-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 550Chris

BMW is not dropping Dinan. Dinan and BMW have both agreed to end the CPO program because of the lack of participation. Last year Dinan did like 30 cars out of the thousands modiifed...It just did not make sense to continue is what they said.

Call Dinan yourself to double check but this is the info they gave me.
408-779-8584

hey Chris, i remember reading all your good info on the e60 boards.

thanks for coming over and clearing things up. this man knows his stuff

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fastrack Captain 42 Rep 788 Posts Drives: 11 MW e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Penticton, BC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2021 M2c [0.00]	Yeah only the stage II software, which was $2200 __________________ Mineral White + HRE + Brembo + Eisenmann + Challenge = Perfection
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Eliminator First Lieutenant 33 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 SSII 6M, '87 911 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Dinan stage II is on the web for $1999 on the Dinan site. Why would anyone expect to pay more? I got it for $1800.
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