[Sam335ix]

I called Dinan today and per their service rep Dinan will release their tunes by mid December of 2011 for the N55. Thought I pass that along, I am going with stage 2.

[Noncom23]

Thanks for the update. I too am interested in a Dinan set up.

[wdlfbio]

Wonder how similar it will be to the N54 numbers (price too). I imagine new DPs and a CP would be needed anyway. Might just add those and wait to see what Dinan offers.

[Sam335ix]

I dont think you need anything else on a stage 2 other than the oil cooler... Its stage 3 that you need to upgrade the the bigger stuff. Price wise it will be around the same at the n54, stage 2 around 1600 to 1800?

[CPWINCH]

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

I dont think you need anything else on a stage 2 other than the oil cooler... Its stage 3 that you need to upgrade the the bigger stuff. Price wise it will be around the same at the n54, stage 2 around 1600 to 1800?

for that price i would buy jb4, bms 3.5 inch dp, and ww meth kit, and vishnu chargepipe

[Sam335ix]

Rather have the peace of mind with Warranty ^^^ I am not going to race the car, its good to have the power for once in a blue moon to enjoy it. I dont track it either but might go with buddies to for fun once a year. Why would anyone need meth kit if they are not racing? I live in VA, there are more cops here than donut shops can accomodate :-) I have heard it all, Dinan sucks and it doesnt deliver enough power... Well your meth, Jb4 sure dont offer peace of mind warranty wise either.

[CPWINCH]

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

Rather have the peace of mind with Warranty ^^^ I am not going to race the car, its good to have the power for once in a blue moon to enjoy it. I dont track it either but might go with buddies to for fun once a year. Why would anyone need meth kit if they are not racing? I live in VA, there are more cops here than donut shops can accomodate :-) I have heard it all, Dinan sucks and it doesnt deliver enough power... Well your meth, Jb4 sure dont offer peace of mind warranty wise either.

yes it does. remove + code clearing = warrenty still intact. just saying might aswell spend your money where its worth it.

[boostd92]

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

Rather have the peace of mind with Warranty ^^^ I am not going to race the car, its good to have the power for once in a blue moon to enjoy it. I dont track it either but might go with buddies to for fun once a year. Why would anyone need meth kit if they are not racing? I live in VA, there are more cops here than donut shops can accomodate :-) I have heard it all, Dinan sucks and it doesnt deliver enough power... Well your meth, Jb4 sure dont offer peace of mind warranty wise either.

The hard part about flash tunes is the vulnerability to DME updates. I've had several Dinan cars we had to remove software from because the new BMW DME software made it act funny, or useless, or cause other warning lights to come on. Then it's the waiting game for Dinan to catch up.

Dinan and BMW are *NOT* a team as a lot of customers may think. Now that BMW has it's own Performance line (especially the software), Dinan is competition.

And yes, Dinan software ABSOLUTELY voids your BMW warranty for anything that can be proven to be caused by the non-bmw software. Dinan offers it's *OWN* matched warranty coverage. Ask around at how easy it is to get Dinan to cover repairs and you might be surprised.

[Noncom23]

Originally Posted by boostd92

The hard part about flash tunes is the vulnerability to DME updates. I've had several Dinan cars we had to remove software from because the new BMW DME software made it act funny, or useless, or cause other warning lights to come on. Then it's the waiting game for Dinan to catch up.

Dinan and BMW are *NOT* a team as a lot of customers may think. Now that BMW has it's own Performance line (especially the software), Dinan is competition.

And yes, Dinan software ABSOLUTELY voids your BMW warranty for anything that can be proven to be caused by the non-bmw software. Dinan offers it's *OWN* matched warranty coverage. Ask around at how easy it is to get Dinan to cover repairs and you might be surprised.

From Dinan Warranty:

"General
The installation of Dinan Performance Products and systems may affect the vehicle manufacturer’s new car limited warranty. The vehicle manufacturer’s new car limited warranty may not apply to modifications to a vehicle or the installation of any performance accessories or components attached to the vehicle which substantially alter the original engineering and/or operating specifications or which result in damage to other original vehicle manufacturer’s components."

[Sam335ix]

I am bumping this for anyone interested... Per Dinan the mods will be released in a few weeks and pricing will be the same as n54. On the N55 the specifications are going to be a bit lower than N54. The N54 is at 380 hp and 420 lbs of torque on stage 2, the N55 will be less due to the turbo... Even though it's one large turbo, it's smaller than two combined. I wonder how much truth there is about this, I wonder what Cobbs numbers will look compared to Dinan stage 2.

[Noncom23]

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

I am bumping this for anyone interested... Per Dinan the mods will be released in a few weeks and pricing will be the same as n54. On the N55 the specifications are going to be a bit lower than N54. The N54 is at 380 hp and 420 lbs of torque on stage 2, the N55 will be less due to the turbo... Even though it's one large turbo, it's smaller than two combined. I wonder how much truth there is about this, I wonder what Cobbs numbers will look compared to Dinan stage 2.

Thx for the heads up. I will be interested to see the specs.

[boosted335]

Originally Posted by Noncom23

Thx for the heads up. I will be interested to see the specs.

i predict 315whp hp and 350 torq with DP offcoarse

[Sam335ix]

Man those are horrible numbers... I hope your prediction is wrong lok

[boosted335]

Check out gintani flash tune it should be similar gains

[wdlfbio]

Got an email from COBB today indicating just that they are working on something for our N55s, but no expected release date yet. Stopped by BMW NW tonight and they said Dinan should be out next week.

[Sam335ix]

Thanks for the info, I ll probably get Dinan if the numbers are close to N54.

[jeff2.0t]

Originally Posted by wdlfbio

Got an email from COBB today indicating just that they are working on something for our N55s, .

Yeah same bulshit days after days it seem harder to crack the N55 than going in space...

[wdlfbio]

Has anyone heard from Dinan? I checked their website today and I didn't see any updates for a tune yet.

[eyim1988]

Originally Posted by jeff2.0t

Yeah same bulshit days after days it seem harder to crack the N55 than going in space...

It's been cracked basically.. WE all know it might break 400 whp with fbo and meth with a rsi downpipe/mid pipe. Our turbo is so small, that is all it is capable of.

[Sam335ix]

Originally Posted by eyim1988

It's been cracked basically.. WE all know it might break 400 whp with fbo and meth with a rsi downpipe/mid pipe. Our turbo is so small, that is all it is capable of.

That is also what I have heard...

[jeff2.0t]

Originally Posted by Sam335ix

That is also what I have heard...

good to know... thnks

[BQTuning]

hmm this will be interesting.....Dinan WILL VOID warranty ? Hmm funny, I had so much sh*t replacd on my previous 335i under CPO.

What make this even more funny is that Steve Dinan himself authorized Stage 3 tune, FMIC and FFE on my 335is which is the very first 335is to have S3 before it was even marketed. I was the test dummy put it that way.

Here is a suggestion....when you have issues with your car just make sure to take it to a BMW dealer that is an authorized Dinan dealer and you will be fine so long as you dont get caught with non-Dinan mods.

Originally Posted by Dinan Warranty

To obtain service under this warranty, the vehicle must be brought, upon discovery of a malfunction or defect in materials and/or workmanship, to the workshop of any Authorized Dinan Dealer,.....

The above quote is for both the new car warranty and CPOed cars

If you take you car into a BMW dealer that has no dealings with Dinan then the Dinan hatred will prevail and you will be shooting yourself in the foot.