Need more powaar!

evbecks · 11-08-2014, 09:29 AM

Hi all,

I currently have an '09 N54 with the following mods:

Dinan S2 ECU flash
Dinan exhaust
BMS Air filters

I am looking for "the next mod" to install, but i'm afraid the Dinan software is limiting. I really don't have any interest in adding a JB4 on top of the Dinan, but what other options would you guys recommend?

Here's a pic of my car for reference

Thanks,
Evan

bokyo1987 · 11-08-2014, 09:45 AM

Love the wheels, sir!

My take... Intercooler and downpipes. Then pick up a used Cobb v2 and get a protune. That's just me though lol

DSSG · 11-08-2014, 10:12 AM

Me too! What kind are they?

evbecks · 11-08-2014, 10:12 AM

Hre P101 19x8.5 19x10

Ginger_Extract · 11-08-2014, 10:43 AM

Downpipes and a real tune. You're leaving a lot on the table with the Dinan stuff.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-08-2014, 12:50 PM

VRSF Downpipes and VRSF or AA intercooler.

Eyeman · 11-08-2014, 06:04 PM

Wow, beautiful car. You aren't gonna gain much unless you go with a different tune and especially meth. I woudn't change tunes, I'd spend money on supporting mods such as downpipes or especially an LSD. Then when you get enough miles that your turbos need replaced (ie 80k), then upgrade to Vargas, etc. That's my plan.

Freon · 11-08-2014, 07:18 PM

Tune is most important from where you are in terms of bang for buck, then downpipes and intercooler. Then maybe midpipes.

I'm unsure there's anyway to get any resale value back on your investment with the Dinan tune. Maybe someone who is more of an expert on that can chime in. There's really no reason to keep it if you get a different tune. A Cobb AP or other reflash may destroy it, though a JB will not. If nothing else it may be worth checking in so you can sell the car with the Dinan flash. Some buyers may see some value there at least.

PeteA · 11-08-2014, 08:08 PM

N54? I'd take your car to Stage 4 Dinan if you like the brand

Those HRE's are about 10k worth of wheel in Aus I enquired a while back. Shame no 18" variants.

Diver · 11-08-2014, 09:13 PM

M3/M4

darkrom · 11-10-2014, 09:29 AM

Dinan can only make so much power.

JB4 or Cobb to pick up serious gains.

Absolutely amazing looking car IMO.

Miko226 · 11-10-2014, 11:35 AM

Ditch the Dinan tune pick up JB4 or Cobb then purchase downpipes and FMIC

11-08-2014, 09:29 AM	#1
evbecks Hero 93 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (3)	Need more powaar! Hi all, I currently have an '09 N54 with the following mods: Dinan S2 ECU flash Dinan exhaust BMS Air filters I am looking for "the next mod" to install, but i'm afraid the Dinan software is limiting. I really don't have any interest in adding a JB4 on top of the Dinan, but what other options would you guys recommend? Here's a pic of my car for reference Thanks, Evan __________________ @throtl - http://www.throtl.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel (+880,000 subscribers) http://www.youtube.com/throtl 2019 M2 Competition
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bokyo1987 Asleep 55 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2009 Camry Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Augusta, GA iTrader: (1)	Love the wheels, sir! My take... Intercooler and downpipes. Then pick up a used Cobb v2 and get a protune. That's just me though lol __________________ 2007 C6 Corvette... VaraRam intake, FAST 92 IM, AI ported stock heads, Cam Motion cam, TSP headers/x-pipe, Borla S-Types, C6Z differential - 425whp 2008 135i... VTT S2+, MOTIV PI, FBO - 582whp (sold) 1999 C5 Corvette... Blackwing intake, C5Z titanium exhaust - 344whp (sold) Others sold: W204 C350, E90 330i, W-body Monte Carlo SS, etc.
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DSSG Banned 10 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Me too! What kind are they?
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11-08-2014, 10:12 AM	#4
evbecks Hero 93 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (3)	Hre P101 19x8.5 19x10 __________________ @throtl - http://www.throtl.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel (+880,000 subscribers) http://www.youtube.com/throtl 2019 M2 Competition
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11-08-2014, 10:43 AM	#5
Ginger_Extract California-bound 399 Rep 1,481 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	Downpipes and a real tune. You're leaving a lot on the table with the Dinan stuff. __________________ Streets of Willow: 1:27.7 CW 11/15/15; 1:29.5 CCW 8/15/15 \|\|\|\| Autoclub Speedway ROVAL (CCW): 1.52.6 - 12/2/17 Willow Springs - Big Willow (CW): 1:35.8 - 3/31/18 \|\|\|\| Buttonwillow #13 (CW): 1:59.3 1/27/18 https://www.facebook.com/JakeStumphRacing \|\|\|\| http://www.youtube.com/user/RaceMeMZ3
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 33142 Rep 207,716 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	VRSF Downpipes and VRSF or AA intercooler. __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 725-221-5267
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Eyeman Colonel 129 Rep 2,053 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Wow, beautiful car. You aren't gonna gain much unless you go with a different tune and especially meth. I woudn't change tunes, I'd spend money on supporting mods such as downpipes or especially an LSD. Then when you get enough miles that your turbos need replaced (ie 80k), then upgrade to Vargas, etc. That's my plan. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
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11-08-2014, 07:18 PM	#8
Freon Major 91 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (3)	Tune is most important from where you are in terms of bang for buck, then downpipes and intercooler. Then maybe midpipes. I'm unsure there's anyway to get any resale value back on your investment with the Dinan tune. Maybe someone who is more of an expert on that can chime in. There's really no reason to keep it if you get a different tune. A Cobb AP or other reflash may destroy it, though a JB will not. If nothing else it may be worth checking in so you can sell the car with the Dinan flash. Some buyers may see some value there at least. __________________ 2009 BMW 135i 6MT Sport, AFE intake, Cobb AP, Apex 18x8.5+9.5, 255/275 PSS
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11-08-2014, 08:08 PM	#9
PeteA Major 136 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E30, E82 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (3)	N54? I'd take your car to Stage 4 Dinan if you like the brand Those HRE's are about 10k worth of wheel in Aus I enquired a while back. Shame no 18" variants.
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11-08-2014, 09:13 PM	#10
Diver Brigadier General 528 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: Black '12 135i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	M3/M4 __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com
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11-10-2014, 09:29 AM	#11
darkrom Colonel 307 Rep 2,414 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Dinan can only make so much power. JB4 or Cobb to pick up serious gains. Absolutely amazing looking car IMO.
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11-10-2014, 11:35 AM	#12
Miko226 Captain 68 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 11' 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Ditch the Dinan tune pick up JB4 or Cobb then purchase downpipes and FMIC __________________ 11' m57 335d 165k Miles - JR 2, ATM Full Exhaust & Intake, Wagner FMIC, AAR Boost Pipe, AAR Swirl Delete, AAR EGR Delete 08' n54 135i FBO E85 - SOLD
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