Dinan Wants Your 135

JordoM3 · 06-01-2008, 11:07 PM

From the Dinan website (http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/whats-new):

Dinan is seeking both a 535i and 135i for some further research on performance engine software.

If you are driving one of these vehicles and wouldn't mind parting with it for a period of one week, Dinan will provide you with a free software download valued at over $2000! The vehicle must be delivered to our Morgan Hill, California location. Call 800-341-5480 to speak with a Dinan Performance Representative.

Please contact a Dinan Performance Representative for additional details at 800-341-5480.

http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/whats-new

friscogypsee · 06-01-2008, 11:57 PM

My 135i comes in about a week. I would love to get that tune for free, but would they test it while it's in it's break in period? What would YOU do with your 135i, anyone opinion is appreciated. Do people feel that their trustworthy? i mean it's Dinan after all, their not gonna blow your car up, right? They'll just make it so it eats asphalt for lunch

ktdw · 06-02-2008, 12:03 AM

Not sure if I want the software, but I'll take an intercooler and/or exhaust :smile:

topvega · 06-02-2008, 12:09 AM

well if I lived in Cali I wld go for this I guess...

Heinzftw · 06-02-2008, 12:33 AM

Too bad I live 20 minutes from Morgan Hill... This sucks

theanhdy · 06-02-2008, 12:36 AM

My 135i is my weekend car with only a bit over 700 miles on it. This is so tempting.

ScottyGams · 06-02-2008, 12:41 AM

^ go for it u lazy bums so i can get some R&D on MY tune!

morscode · 06-02-2008, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by friscogypsee

My 135i comes in about a week. I would love to get that tune for free, but would they test it while it's in it's break in period? What would YOU do with your 135i, anyone opinion is appreciated. Do people feel that their trustworthy? i mean it's Dinan after all, their not gonna blow your car up, right? They'll just make it so it eats asphalt for lunch

To me, it's utmost obvious that would be a horrible decision to break in the car that way.

blklacker · 06-02-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Mor

To me, it's utmost obvious that would be a horrible decision to break in the car that way.

+1

Dan203 · 06-02-2008, 01:47 AM

If your 135i is just your "weekend car", and you don't mind having it used as a guinea pig, then I'd say go for it. A $2K tune for free is not a bad deal.

Mine is going to be my only car, so I couldn't part with it for a week even if I wanted to. (I guess I could drive my wife's Impreza for a week, but that's not worth $2K to me

Dan

kbimmer135i · 06-02-2008, 02:11 AM

very very tempting...

my car is past break in period and i was thinking of getting the dinan software... great... i don't think i can sleep now

anyone else have any thoughts? like what they'd do to it? how many miles they'd put on the car? etc? any info? someone call that number!

theanhdy · 06-02-2008, 02:21 AM

Lets just say it'll be a week worth of WOT on your motor. But it's Dinan so I'm sure they're very responsible

JB135i · 06-02-2008, 07:21 AM

Not only would I do it, I would take a week off work to help them drive/test it!

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 06-02-2008, 07:26 AM

This is tempting, especially living in close proximity to Dinan! But I just took delivery and I'm happy with how fast my 1er already is. Any faster and I could really get into trouble. But, like a child on a swing, I'm sure I'll be lusting for more speed in no time.

dmboone25 · 06-02-2008, 07:32 AM

I would totally do this! To bad I am in Indy!

jtsherri · 06-02-2008, 07:54 AM

^ +1. Tell Dinan to come to Michigan. My car should be delivered this week and I'd be just fine with them breaking it in with their tune on it! :wink:

Crowley · 06-02-2008, 08:08 AM

Why is all of the "free if we use your car for testing" in CA !!!

Good deal for someone if they can part w/ the car

Crowley

Red135 · 06-02-2008, 08:29 AM

Seriously. If you live in CA you could have a free exhaust, intake and now DINAN tune. Can't they test in AZ?

dmboone25 · 06-02-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Red135

Seriously. If you live in CA you could have a free exhaust, intake and now DINAN tune. Can't they test in AZ?

No shit! Lucky bastages! :biggrin:

kbimmer135i · 06-02-2008, 11:36 AM

just called that customer service number...

they want to test for software so my guess is they won't be driving the car much (but who knows). the rep guy said he thinks they're only looking for 1 135 to test on and they're looking for pre-March production date.

MastaMind · 06-02-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I would totally do this! To bad I am in Indy!

You and me both, brother!

ScottyGams · 06-02-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kbimmer135i

just called that customer service number...

they want to test for software so my guess is they won't be driving the car much (but who knows). the rep guy said he thinks they're only looking for 1 135 to test on and they're looking for pre-March production date.

why would they need pre-march? they already have software for that?

i think rbernard is right with the V81 ecu being needed for this test

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JordoM3 New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (0)	Dinan Wants Your 135 - free software! From the Dinan website (http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/whats-new): Dinan is seeking both a 535i and 135i for some further research on performance engine software. If you are driving one of these vehicles and wouldn't mind parting with it for a period of one week, Dinan will provide you with a free software download valued at over $2000! The vehicle must be delivered to our Morgan Hill, California location. Call 800-341-5480 to speak with a Dinan Performance Representative. Please contact a Dinan Performance Representative for additional details at 800-341-5480. http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/whats-new
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06-01-2008, 11:57 PM	#2
friscogypsee Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 248 Posts Drives: planning my getaway Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0)	My 135i comes in about a week. I would love to get that tune for free, but would they test it while it's in it's break in period? What would YOU do with your 135i, anyone opinion is appreciated. Do people feel that their trustworthy? i mean it's Dinan after all, their not gonna blow your car up, right? They'll just make it so it eats asphalt for lunch
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06-02-2008, 12:03 AM	#3
ktdw BMWCCA #401908 66 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not sure if I want the software, but I'll take an intercooler and/or exhaust :smile: __________________ Vishnu PROcede v3, Vishnu Dual Cone Intake, Code3 FMIC, Riss Racing Downpipes, Riss Racing Exhaust, H&R Sport Springs Best 1/4 mile: 12.583 @ 117.609 mph
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06-02-2008, 12:09 AM	#4
topvega Kinda sorta banned on N54 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 135 SGM JB3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Exit 91 iTrader: (0)	well if I lived in Cali I wld go for this I guess... __________________
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06-02-2008, 12:36 AM	#6
theanhdy Major 107 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	My 135i is my weekend car with only a bit over 700 miles on it. This is so tempting.
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06-02-2008, 12:41 AM	#7
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 55 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	^ go for it u lazy bums so i can get some R&D on MY tune! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Scotty.Gammon
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06-02-2008, 01:47 AM	#10
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	If your 135i is just your "weekend car", and you don't mind having it used as a guinea pig, then I'd say go for it. A $2K tune for free is not a bad deal. Mine is going to be my only car, so I couldn't part with it for a week even if I wanted to. (I guess I could drive my wife's Impreza for a week, but that's not worth $2K to me Dan
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06-02-2008, 02:11 AM	#11
kbimmer135i Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2008 135i (3/24/08-3/17/11) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca. iTrader: (0)	very very tempting... my car is past break in period and i was thinking of getting the dinan software... great... i don't think i can sleep now anyone else have any thoughts? like what they'd do to it? how many miles they'd put on the car? etc? any info? someone call that number! __________________ (3/24/2008-3/17/2011) 135i Cashmere Silver with black interior
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06-02-2008, 02:21 AM	#12
theanhdy Major 107 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	Lets just say it'll be a week worth of WOT on your motor. But it's Dinan so I'm sure they're very responsible
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06-02-2008, 07:21 AM	#13
JB135i Lieutenant 19 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW burbs iTrader: (0)	Not only would I do it, I would take a week off work to help them drive/test it!
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06-02-2008, 07:26 AM	#14
1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren 38 Rep 703 Posts Drives: B9 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Nevada Foothills, California iTrader: (0)	This is tempting, especially living in close proximity to Dinan! But I just took delivery and I'm happy with how fast my 1er already is. Any faster and I could really get into trouble. But, like a child on a swing, I'm sure I'll be lusting for more speed in no time.
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dmboone25 Lieutenant General 5154 Rep 10,289 Posts Drives: 718 Spyder RS / 8Y.5 RS3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	I would totally do this! To bad I am in Indy! __________________ Past rides: 24 Golf R, 22 718 Spyder, 22 MINI JCW, 16 981 BGTS, 20 MINI JCW MT, 17 F80, 15 981 CS, 14 F22 235, 11 E82 135, 08 E82 135, 07 E92 328, 07 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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06-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#16
jtsherri Major 150 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	^ +1. Tell Dinan to come to Michigan. My car should be delivered this week and I'd be just fine with them breaking it in with their tune on it! :wink: __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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06-02-2008, 08:08 AM	#17
Crowley Major 62 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Why is all of the "free if we use your car for testing" in CA !!! Good deal for someone if they can part w/ the car Crowley __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 28 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	Seriously. If you live in CA you could have a free exhaust, intake and now DINAN tune. Can't they test in AZ? __________________ AMS, Berk Technology, aFe, ER
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06-02-2008, 11:36 AM	#20
kbimmer135i Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2008 135i (3/24/08-3/17/11) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca. iTrader: (0)	just called that customer service number... they want to test for software so my guess is they won't be driving the car much (but who knows). the rep guy said he thinks they're only looking for 1 135 to test on and they're looking for pre-March production date. __________________ (3/24/2008-3/17/2011) 135i Cashmere Silver with black interior
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