Dinan 135i

ScullyD · 02-06-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I find it unbelievable that you cannot purchase a Dinan badge until you rack up "10 points' worth of Dinan performance parts. Who the hell do these idiots think they are making people earn the privilege of advertising for them by spending upwards of 10k in parts. This should be free to any customer.

I tell you what. I bet I can have that badge reproduced or find it on ebay for a couple of dollars.

There is only one authentic one on EBAY right now for 70 dollars, and Dinan doesn't make you pay for it, they send it to your local Dinan Dealer free of charge. Dinan-badged BMW's are something that can't be faked (at least not with regularity), which is nice, because if I see another AMG badged CLS500 merc, i think i'll puke.

MrRoboto · 02-07-2008, 06:36 AM

^^^Thats not the point. I agree that non-Dinan tuned cars shouldn't wear the badge but it the money you have to spend to get there is the problem. If i buy a $2000 software tune I feel I should be able to advertize for them.

adc · 02-07-2008, 02:22 PM

I only have a mild modification on my 335i - JuiceBox S1 worth maybe 20-30RWHP - but in my opinion the 335 suspension is already not sufficient. Come to think about it, it was like that even with the stock ECU.

I truly hope the 135i is better sorted. Everyone thinking about letting their Caymans or 911s go for this, should first give it a serious evaluation - without the salesman in the car. Unless you are planning about modifying it of course...

I don't really mind spending another $2k for suspension mods, but finding the right one takes a long time, many searches, and lots of experimentation. :iono:

BForbes · 02-07-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

^^^Thats not the point. I agree that non-Dinan tuned cars shouldn't wear the badge but it the money you have to spend to get there is the problem. If i buy a $2000 software tune I feel I should be able to advertize for them.

I agree. No worries. When I drop 2k on software from them I will get a badge!!

mrgoochio · 02-09-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JordoM3

My wife went to our BMW dealership yesterday to have our 3-series serviced, so I asked her to talk to our sales guy about the 135i, M3 and any other 1-series variants (M1, tii, etc.). Our sales guy suggested that rather than getting an M version (or tii) of the 1-series, we should seriously consider buying a 135i with a Dinan software upgrade. He said the upgrade costs $2000, matches the BMW warranty and can be serviced by our dealership. The results are impressive: 384 horsepower (@ 5700 RPM) and 421 lb/ft of torque (@4300 RPM). So, for around $40,000, I can get a great-looking BMW that will perform comparably to a new M3 ($60,000). Amazing -- I might actually get rid of my Cayman for one. Any thoughts?

By the way, the 1-series brochure does not include the "lemon" interior; instead, it has "taupe."

What is "around" $40,000? The best price I could get on a barebones 0 options 135i is about $39,500 OTD... which is just about straight MSRP with 0 options.

BForbes · 02-09-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgoochio

What is "around" $40,000? The best price I could get on a barebones 0 options 135i is about $39,500 OTD... which is just about straight MSRP with 0 options.

That dosent make any sense to me. 39,500??? wtf is that all about.

larryn · 02-09-2008, 10:01 AM

I thought the same thing, onehots2k. I assume that the OTD (out the door) qualifier means fees (documentation, MACO), taxes, and title as well.

Evolved · 02-09-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I thought the same thing, onehots2k. I assume that the OTD (out the door) qualifier means fees (documentation, MACO), taxes, and title as well.

That's usually what OTD means. It's the final "out the door" cost of the car with fees and taxes.

mrgoochio · 02-11-2008, 03:20 PM

OTD is pretty standard for meaning Out The Door. Which is what you end up paying out of pocket when you walk out the door!

imported_135Driver · 02-11-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JordoM3

My wife went to our BMW dealership yesterday to have our 3-series serviced, so I asked her to talk to our sales guy about the 135i, M3 and any other 1-series variants (M1, tii, etc.). Our sales guy suggested that rather than getting an M version (or tii) of the 1-series, we should seriously consider buying a 135i with a Dinan software upgrade. He said the upgrade costs $2000, matches the BMW warranty and can be serviced by our dealership. The results are impressive: 384 horsepower (@ 5700 RPM) and 421 lb/ft of torque (@4300 RPM). So, for around $40,000, I can get a great-looking BMW that will perform comparably to a new M3 ($60,000). Amazing -- I might actually get rid of my Cayman for one. Any thoughts?

By the way, the 1-series brochure does not include the "lemon" interior; instead, it has "taupe."

Is the posted 384 hp to the wheel or flywheel?

Evolved · 02-11-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Driver

Is the posted 384 hp to the wheel or flywheel?

Has to be flywheel.

JohnL135I · 02-11-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolved

Has to be flywheel.

This was at the flywheel. The car tested also put out higher hp numbers than normal However, from the dynos posted on another forum, The Dinan Tune is producing just over 50 WHP over stock. This is at just over 13 psi of boost.

Dinan is also working on a Stage 2, which will include another flash(providing more boost) and an upgraded intercooler. Hopefully this will also be available for the 135i.

GeorgeJ. · 02-15-2008, 05:49 PM

"Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges."

I like the option of ordering a car without any badges. Years ago I had a new (Euro) 323i and got it without the "323i", this at a time when people were buying "M" badges and tacking them on their 325e. - George

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

I find it unbelievable that you cannot purchase a Dinan badge until you rack up "10 points' worth of Dinan performance parts. Who the hell do these idiots think they are making people earn the privilege of advertising for them by spending upwards of 10k in parts. This should be free to any customer.

I tell you what. I bet I can have that badge reproduced or find it on ebay for a couple of dollars.

Brandon26pdx · 02-15-2008, 06:05 PM

I like the Dinan tune, but dont think I would bother putting their badge on my car.:iono:

FreeBMW.net · 02-15-2008, 08:21 PM

I ownd a 1999 Z3 2.8 that had 11 Dinan points. Before they sent me the badge I had to prove with photos & recepts that the car was indeed a 10+ point car & then had to sign a document that I would install the badge on the car, not sell the badge & if I sell the car to notify Danin with the new owers name. They take the badged cars VERY seriously. I regret to this day selling that car, it was the most fun car I ever owned!

larryn · 02-15-2008, 08:26 PM

Nice car. Wasn't the 1999 Z3 one of the only non-M cars that came with a factory LSD, since the early e36s?

FreeBMW.net · 02-15-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Nice car. Wasn't the 1999 Z3 one of the only non-M cars that came with a factory LSD, since the early e36s?

Yes sir...the entire rear of that car was ///M roadster. The oct98+ 2.8 Z3 were an interesting mix of ///M stuff. It was a marvel to drive...I was a beta tester for a never released 2.8 double vanos throttle body for Dinan. With their stg 3 software it made 208 at the rear wheels & 198 flt lbs. It was a hoot!

imported_Bimmer · 02-16-2008, 10:02 PM

F THAT BADGE

.... THE MORE SLEEPER THE BETTER:wink:

ScullyD · 02-16-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer

F THAT BADGE

.... THE MORE SLEEPER THE BETTER:wink:

That is a beautiful sleeper badge though, i mean when you think about it, the car can look normal-ish with that badge being the only sign that it is stacked.

ARES45 · 02-17-2008, 05:58 AM

And no one will know until youi pass them.

Evolved · 02-17-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ARES45

And no one will know until youi pass them.

And even them no one will know.

imported_Bimmer · 02-17-2008, 07:51 AM

Well, very true, but like it has been said, I think its kinda unfair BUT I was looking at the point system, and if you get a suspension, the computer tune, and let say and exhaust, you get enough points, which are mods most people do, NOW that bieng said, In my opinion, thier parts are a bit OVERpriced but hey, you pay for quality...Although I hear a lot of fuzz about whether BMW honors them or they dont and the Warranty issue. Anyone figure that out yet???

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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	^^^Thats not the point. I agree that non-Dinan tuned cars shouldn't wear the badge but it the money you have to spend to get there is the problem. If i buy a $2000 software tune I feel I should be able to advertize for them.
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adc Major General 2751 Rep 6,759 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	I only have a mild modification on my 335i - JuiceBox S1 worth maybe 20-30RWHP - but in my opinion the 335 suspension is already not sufficient. Come to think about it, it was like that even with the stock ECU. I truly hope the 135i is better sorted. Everyone thinking about letting their Caymans or 911s go for this, should first give it a serious evaluation - without the salesman in the car. Unless you are planning about modifying it of course... I don't really mind spending another $2k for suspension mods, but finding the right one takes a long time, many searches, and lots of experimentation. :iono: __________________ 2018 F80 Santorini 2019 Z4 3.0i 2022 X2 M35i
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02-09-2008, 10:01 AM	#29
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I thought the same thing, onehots2k. I assume that the OTD (out the door) qualifier means fees (documentation, MACO), taxes, and title as well.
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02-11-2008, 03:20 PM	#31
mrgoochio 135i Coupe Owner! 46 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	OTD is pretty standard for meaning Out The Door. Which is what you end up paying out of pocket when you walk out the door!
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	I like the Dinan tune, but dont think I would bother putting their badge on my car.:iono:
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02-15-2008, 08:21 PM	#37
FreeBMW.net Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan, USA iTrader: (1)	I ownd a 1999 Z3 2.8 that had 11 Dinan points. Before they sent me the badge I had to prove with photos & recepts that the car was indeed a 10+ point car & then had to sign a document that I would install the badge on the car, not sell the badge & if I sell the car to notify Danin with the new owers name. They take the badged cars VERY seriously. I regret to this day selling that car, it was the most fun car I ever owned!
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Nice car. Wasn't the 1999 Z3 one of the only non-M cars that came with a factory LSD, since the early e36s?
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02-16-2008, 10:02 PM	#40
imported_Bimmer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	F THAT BADGE .... THE MORE SLEEPER THE BETTER:wink: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	And no one will know until youi pass them. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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imported_Bimmer Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Well, very true, but like it has been said, I think its kinda unfair BUT I was looking at the point system, and if you get a suspension, the computer tune, and let say and exhaust, you get enough points, which are mods most people do, NOW that bieng said, In my opinion, thier parts are a bit OVERpriced but hey, you pay for quality...Although I hear a lot of fuzz about whether BMW honors them or they dont and the Warranty issue. Anyone figure that out yet??? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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