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11-23-2006, 08:19 AM | #1 |
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335 Dinan tidbit...
Hello all. I picked up my montego blue 335 on Monday, and had an interesting discussion with the store manager. It started out simple enough, we were discussing my decision to de-badge, and how good it turned out looking, when all of the sudden he asked if I would be interested in any Dinan upgrades. I of course said yes! He then told me that Dinan is currently working on a performance package to be released mid to late '07 that ups the power to around 400bhp. I asked if he was mistakenly referencing the Vishnu Package, but he said that this was something he heard from his Dinan rep.
Now I realize he could be embellishing a bit, but the possibility is exciting... |
11-23-2006, 08:21 AM | #2 |
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the thing is Dinan will be really expensive though, but you do get to keep your warranty by going with Dinan.
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11-23-2006, 08:33 AM | #4 | |
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11-23-2006, 11:48 AM | #6 | |
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I agree with this completely, if Dinan had a product or even a prototype with projected pricing and an estimated release date I am sure there are lots of folks who would consider at least waiting to see results. But with no info whatsoever other than a couple of CA's saying "dude, Dinan is gonna tweek this car to 400 HP with some unknown combo of products at some unknown time for some unknown price" then how can we take them seriously? It's Xede all the way until some other tuners get some real products and real data out there. |
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11-23-2006, 01:22 PM | #9 | |
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With the Xede, provided I get another BMW 3'er in 2 1/2 years, it's very possible I may be able to transfer it to my new car with a remapping by Shiv (and yes, based on his company's history, I'm sure he'll still be around). Even if it's not possible, at least I can have a lot of fun with the Xede in my 335i Coupe for the next 2 years while some of you are "waiting around" for Dinan's 335i chip upgrade!
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11-23-2006, 01:40 PM | #10 |
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there ARE other options out there.
EVOtech already has an ECU upgrade out. other companies have stuff out or on the way. Dinan HAS dropped the ball no doubt. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37227
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Dinan is a JOKE!!!
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11-23-2006, 02:31 PM | #12 |
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There will also be a good resale market for the early birds. I mean, three years later, Vishnu Stage 1 kit should still be worth 1k. Plus, there will be a number of cars coming back from leases and this engine will be in a number of different models by then.
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11-23-2006, 04:38 PM | #13 |
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I was just passing along the info...
I'll probably end up getting the XEDE for several reasons. 1) Shiv's high level of customer service 2) Xede's portability 3) Potential for custom tuning |
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11-23-2006, 04:52 PM | #14 | |
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ZHP = Performance package ZCP = Competition package
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11-23-2006, 06:59 PM | #15 |
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I can see why some owners would rather wait for Dinan since they have only focused on BMWs and because you can go to your local dealer and have it installed and warrantied.
I think the work that Shiv has done has been phenomenal, but this is his first BMW product and anyone who buys the xede right now is basically a paying guinea pig for the most part |
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11-23-2006, 08:42 PM | #19 |
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Just in case if a few of you are still skeptical, here is one of Shiv's latest posts (in another thread here)...
Hi guys, Just a quick heads up. I'm up here in Canuck land tuning a couple of bone stock 335is. It's cold up here. But at least they have good gas (94oct, not the 91oct squirrel pee we get in California). So far, we just finished one car. It baselined at 269whp and 280lbfts of torque. After the Xede was installed and tuned, it made.. get ready for this... 330whp and 365lb-ft of torque This was with the factory exhaust system. The only mod is the XEDE. Boost is 10-11psi. Dyno sheets to come soon (as soon as I get access to a scanner). Another car is being strapped to the dyno right now. Gotta go... Cheers, shiv OMG...this is with the Xede-only kit (Stage 0) and stock exhaust! Wait for Dinan if you want, but this can installed in your 335i NOW! :rocks:
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