Dinan Stage 2 or JB+

vtec96 · 09-28-2009, 10:37 PM

I have a 2008 E92 Xi...(Auto)
After one year of ownership, I start feel boring about the car...
Today I test drove a 2009 E92 Dinan Stage I (Auto), and I had lots of fun!
It's a lot better then I thought!
It feels stock when RPM below 3000 which is good for my wife.
And it's like a different car when RPM above 3000

DTC keeps kick in in lower gears...
I heard people says JB+ is similar to Dinan Stage 2....IS that true?
I am looking for a simple mod so I don't plan on JB3 yet....
Dinan is a lot more expensive than JB3 but it has warranty and JB + is easy to remove....
Can you guys give me some suggestions???

PeteW84 · 09-28-2009, 11:28 PM

Well do the math: Dinan $2000, JB+ $280, Jb3 pnp $580. I don't really know what Dinan puts out, but here's a dyno sheeet for JB+ http://www.burgertuning.com/images/j...ta_testing.jpg 340/360 on 93 for $280 looks pretty good to me. I love my JB+, by far the best and easiest mod I've done.

wonsungnabi · 09-28-2009, 11:42 PM

i would get jb+ without second thought. dunno about dinan really but why pay more when other options are available.

dirtyylicous · 09-28-2009, 11:54 PM

JB+

Dinan is way too expensive for what it is. You can get a JB+, bt cable, and other mods for the price of the dinan.

deletedelete · 09-29-2009, 12:04 AM

People still consider dinan, lol? I got a jb+ but will be upgrading to jb3 tomorrow. Get a bt tool and take care of the codes yourself.

enrita · 09-29-2009, 12:14 AM

JBplus for sure, easy install, very good gains.

JayKay335i · 09-29-2009, 12:50 AM

JB+. Pick them up for $160 shipped in the for sale section. I have mine on 75% and I love the thing. Totally different car.

persian54 · 09-29-2009, 01:38 AM

Get the Jb3

I thought I loved my Jb+... but now that the JB3 has fully adapted, I think the Jb+ was nothing lol

lawwailok · 09-29-2009, 01:33 PM

+1 on #4 post for the easy install/remove.
for $300 nothing can get you 50+whp/wtq except a JB+ also for the reliability

ZJP · 09-29-2009, 01:38 PM

LOL, how are you comparing the two? totally different price ranges...

You know, you could get a used JB3 for under $500 if you search around the classifieds section. I did.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 09-29-2009, 01:55 PM

Bypass the JB+ and just do the Jb3 for a couple hundo more...

dlbrooks18 · 09-29-2009, 02:06 PM

you will not be satisfied with Dinan power, JB+ is on par and saves you a good amount of money

eleven11 · 09-29-2009, 02:11 PM

For some, the price of Dinan for the warranty issue, is worth the peace of mind.

m3rxn · 09-29-2009, 02:15 PM

JB+ gets my vote!

persian54 · 09-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eleven11

For some, the price of Dinan for the warranty issue, is worth the peace of mind.

Yet I have heard of too many cases where Dinan didn't cover anything

If you do ANYTHING, a different FMIC, DPs, exhaust... it voids your dinan warranty according to their contract (if I'm not mistaken)

J-boogey · 09-30-2009, 05:43 PM

Im also debating on which one to get. On the Jb 3 or dinan do you have to change your intercooler or any other modfications in order for the car to run well with the tune? Or can you leave it straight stock?

thanks

htoudiee · 12-18-2009, 01:11 AM

Seems like JB or other piggybacks are the way to go if you have the time it takes to clear codes, etc... (which doesn't take long)... but Dinan seems to be a hassle free upgrade... of course, you pay the price for not having hassle.

lawwailok · 12-18-2009, 01:19 AM

i am enjoying my JB+ @75% a lot... i woulda go to 100% but too bad the highest octane here is 91

Htown09 · 12-18-2009, 01:37 AM

If you are only going to do 1 mod on your 335i; do the JB+. If you plan on more mod's get a piggyback. Only way I would get Dinan if it already came with the car. Matter of fact I think BMW should have put a JB+ in the glovebox of every 335i.

Lobaeux · 12-18-2009, 04:45 AM

I'd also go for the JB+.
Gonna be selling mine on here before too long, to upgrade to the JB3.
The JB+ is excellent for those wanting more, but in an easy to install (and even more important, uninstall) upgrade.

e.n335 · 12-18-2009, 04:50 AM

At this time I'd go for JB+ and the BT cable. Good knows

which attractive alternatives will show up in Q1/Q2 2010.

Brey335i · 12-18-2009, 09:36 AM

To give you another side of the argument:

I went with Dinan for the peace of mind and because money was not an issue. I have always been more than happy with the power but in retrospect maybe I would have bought a JB3 or something like that.

Let's just put it like this:
if my ECU ever has to be reflashed for an install or something, I'm gonna try out the piggybacks before I let them flash the Dinan back on

09-28-2009, 10:37 PM	#1
vtec96 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Dinan Stage 2 or JB+ I have a 2008 E92 Xi...(Auto) After one year of ownership, I start feel boring about the car... Today I test drove a 2009 E92 Dinan Stage I (Auto), and I had lots of fun! It's a lot better then I thought! It feels stock when RPM below 3000 which is good for my wife. And it's like a different car when RPM above 3000 DTC keeps kick in in lower gears... I heard people says JB+ is similar to Dinan Stage 2....IS that true? I am looking for a simple mod so I don't plan on JB3 yet.... Dinan is a lot more expensive than JB3 but it has warranty and JB + is easy to remove.... Can you guys give me some suggestions??? __________________ CURRENT: 2009 E89 35i Dinan Stage 2 PAST: 2008 E92 335xi Last edited by vtec96; 09-28-2009 at 11:02 PM..
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09-28-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Well do the math: Dinan $2000, JB+ $280, Jb3 pnp $580. I don't really know what Dinan puts out, but here's a dyno sheeet for JB+ http://www.burgertuning.com/images/j...ta_testing.jpg 340/360 on 93 for $280 looks pretty good to me. I love my JB+, by far the best and easiest mod I've done. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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09-28-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
wonsungnabi First Lieutenant 20 Rep 355 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston MA iTrader: (7)	i would get jb+ without second thought. dunno about dinan really but why pay more when other options are available.
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09-29-2009, 12:04 AM	#5
deletedelete Major General 361 Rep 5,873 Posts Drives: m Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: usa iTrader: (14) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [0.00] 2011 e93 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2009 335xi (sold) [0.00]	People still consider dinan, lol? I got a jb+ but will be upgrading to jb3 tomorrow. Get a bt tool and take care of the codes yourself. __________________ ---> Click For xi/xDrive Suspension Compatibility List <---
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09-29-2009, 12:14 AM	#6
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	JBplus for sure, easy install, very good gains. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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View Poll Results: Dinan Stage 2 or JB +
Dinan Stage 2	12	25.00%
JB +	36	75.00%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

09-28-2009, 11:54 PM	#4
dirtyylicous Swagger on a trillion 20 Rep 371 Posts Drives: IS300 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	JB+ Dinan is way too expensive for what it is. You can get a JB+, bt cable, and other mods for the price of the dinan.
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09-29-2009, 12:50 AM	#7
JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	JB+. Pick them up for $160 shipped in the for sale section. I have mine on 75% and I love the thing. Totally different car.
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09-29-2009, 01:38 AM	#8
persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	Get the Jb3 I thought I loved my Jb+... but now that the JB3 has fully adapted, I think the Jb+ was nothing lol __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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09-29-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [8.00] 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00]	+1 on #4 post for the easy install/remove. for $300 nothing can get you 50+whp/wtq except a JB+ also for the reliability __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/
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09-29-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	LOL, how are you comparing the two? totally different price ranges... You know, you could get a used JB3 for under $500 if you search around the classifieds section. I did.
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09-29-2009, 01:55 PM	#11
Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	Bypass the JB+ and just do the Jb3 for a couple hundo more...
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09-29-2009, 02:06 PM	#12
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	you will not be satisfied with Dinan power, JB+ is on par and saves you a good amount of money __________________ 2008 E90 335
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09-29-2009, 02:11 PM	#13
eleven11 Major 372 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: -F85 X5M- Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Derby City iTrader: (0)	For some, the price of Dinan for the warranty issue, is worth the peace of mind. __________________ 2017 X5M - Current 2017 F31 Wagon - Current 2014 M5 ZCP - Retired 2011 135i Coupe - Retired 2007 335i Sedan - Retired
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09-29-2009, 02:15 PM	#14
m3rxn Colonel 978 Rep 2,124 Posts Drives: boosted Inline 6's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Cali iTrader: (0)	JB+ gets my vote! __________________ 15 F82 M4,YMB-6MT 17 G30 540i,AW-8spd ZF 24 G82 M4C x-drive, DY-Dakar Yellow ind-8spd ZF
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09-30-2009, 05:43 PM	#16
J-boogey Major 70 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside, New York iTrader: (3)	Im also debating on which one to get. On the Jb 3 or dinan do you have to change your intercooler or any other modfications in order for the car to run well with the tune? Or can you leave it straight stock? thanks
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12-18-2009, 01:11 AM	#17
htoudiee HT 15 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW, AMG Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Seems like JB or other piggybacks are the way to go if you have the time it takes to clear codes, etc... (which doesn't take long)... but Dinan seems to be a hassle free upgrade... of course, you pay the price for not having hassle.
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12-18-2009, 01:19 AM	#18
lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [8.00] 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00]	i am enjoying my JB+ @75% a lot... i woulda go to 100% but too bad the highest octane here is 91 __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/
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12-18-2009, 01:37 AM	#19
Htown09 Captain 44 Rep 783 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (3)	If you are only going to do 1 mod on your 335i; do the JB+. If you plan on more mod's get a piggyback. Only way I would get Dinan if it already came with the car. Matter of fact I think BMW should have put a JB+ in the glovebox of every 335i.
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12-18-2009, 04:45 AM	#20
Lobaeux Captain 22 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [0.00] 2001 Subaru Impreza RS [0.00]	I'd also go for the JB+. Gonna be selling mine on here before too long, to upgrade to the JB3. The JB+ is excellent for those wanting more, but in an easy to install (and even more important, uninstall) upgrade. __________________ 2007 Porsche Cayman S
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12-18-2009, 04:50 AM	#21
e.n335 Moderator 270 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	At this time I'd go for JB+ and the BT cable. Good knows which attractive alternatives will show up in Q1/Q2 2010.
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12-18-2009, 09:36 AM	#22
Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	To give you another side of the argument: I went with Dinan for the peace of mind and because money was not an issue. I have always been more than happy with the power but in retrospect maybe I would have bought a JB3 or something like that. Let's just put it like this: if my ECU ever has to be reflashed for an install or something, I'm gonna try out the piggybacks before I let them flash the Dinan back on
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