Dinan Tune

[FD911]

Mine is on order.. Just wondering if anyone has had this tune and is it worth the 2k

FD911

[larryn]

I'm moving this to the forced induction forum, and you might want to search for "Dinan" in that forums, there's a bunch of threads already.

[joelk]

Originally Posted by Endless

I also just ordered a BSM with Red leather and all the options. You ordered the Dinan? I thought it had to be installed by them and they only have shops in Cali (by reading their site). I'm very interested in the Dinan reflash. How are you doing it? I'm interested!! :biggrin:

there are authorized Dinan installers all over the country. go to their website. on the bottom right there is a "locate your dealer" box. put in your zipcode and you're set.

some dinan installers are bmw centers ... others are 3rd party performance shops. if the bmw center you ordered your car from is an authorized dinan installer than i don't see any reason why you couldn't ask them to do the reflash prior to taking delivery.

look for the other big Dinan thread around here to better understand what you are getting (and the rumors of an update in May).
cheers!

[crzy4135i]

Originally Posted by Endless

I also just ordered a BSM with Red leather and all the options. You ordered the Dinan? I thought it had to be installed by them and they only have shops in Cali (by reading their site). I'm very interested in the Dinan reflash. How are you doing it? I'm interested!! :biggrin:

My bmw / dinan dealer just told me the engine computer has to be removed from 135i's and shipped to dinan for the upgrade. I believe he said they charge an additional $80 for overnight shipping back and forth.

[tjockey]

Check out the latest Roundel for a great article on the Dinan 335Ci and their reccomendations and performance results.. The Dinan treatment is compared to the AA mods which are similar but have no warranty..Dinan is pricey but you gets what you pays for. Something like $22,000 for the whole enchilada..Oyvay

[joelk]

Originally Posted by crzy4135i

My bmw / dinan dealer just told me the engine computer has to be removed from 135i's and shipped to dinan for the upgrade. I believe he said they charge an additional $80 for overnight shipping back and forth.

not necessary. they did mine in 45 minutes.

that was true for some bmws but from 1st hand experience not the 135i.

[Brandon26pdx]

Originally Posted by joelk

not necessary. they did mine in 45 minutes.

that was true for some bmws but from 1st hand experience not the 135i.

They just connect a cable to the diagnostic port and upload the program don't they?

[joelk]

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

They just connect a cable to the diagnostic port and upload the program don't they?

That sounds right. I wasn't watching them that closely so I can't say for sure. It probably only took 35 or 40 minutes and then the installer had to take it for a spin to "make sure no CELs came on." uh huh. :wink:

[natedog_1959]

I believe BMW of Nashville is on the list. Nate

[Rubber Ducky]

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

They just connect a cable to the diagnostic port and upload the program don't they?

Yes.

Have driven the AA 335i and have the Dinan tune in my 335i E93 (this month's Roundel has great articles on each). Comparable 'blast' to drive - no other way to describe it. Both turn the N54 into a real beast, but with zero penalty in drivability, no engine codes thrown, and - for me in E93 - slightly better mileage.

I like the Dinan technology (thoughtfully rejigger the firmware) over the AA approach (thoughtfully fool the ECU) and find the Dinan warrantee worth the extra cash (YMMV). Was equally impressed with the professionalism and dedication of the AA team (Miami-based) and the Dinan shop I bought from (Chris Chapas, C2 Design, Tampa): these are both serious BMW guys.

I find my E93 with Dinan better/faster than any roads I encounter here in Central Florida - the car is traffic-limited 100% of the time. Having also driven the new M3 (which is wonderful), had I a choice between the Dinan-tuned E9X and an M3, it would be a tough one, even if money not a factor. Were I tracking: M3; real-world: E9X/Dinan and pocket the dollars.

[m3bs]

There's a good article about it in the new Roundel.

[F0Bman]

Why not go for the Split Second or Giac?

[Yearofthe1]

Originally Posted by joelk

there are authorized Dinan installers all over the country. go to their website. on the bottom right there is a "locate your dealer" box. put in your zipcode and you're set.

So if I put in my zip, and my dealer shows up on that list, does that mean they can do the Dinan flashes? I've noticed that only some BMW dealers show up with a Dinan rep listed when you click on details for the dealer. If there is no Dinan rep listed with the dealer, does this mean they don't do the Dinan flashes? Thanks, a bit confused about this!

[gomezs2]

I just got an email regarding my Dinan upgrade. Dinan ran my vin and said due to the recent upgrade on the chip they have to re do the programing

[Rubber Ducky]

Originally Posted by Yearofthe1

So if I put in my zip, and my dealer shows up on that list, does that mean they can do the Dinan flashes? I've noticed that only some BMW dealers show up with a Dinan rep listed when you click on details for the dealer. If there is no Dinan rep listed with the dealer, does this mean they don't do the Dinan flashes? Thanks, a bit confused about this!

If the BMW store is listed as a Dinan dealer --- it is a Dinan dealer.

[ximpulsex]

Originally Posted by Endless

I just wouldn't know what to do about the warranty if something went wrong.

That's the beauty of Dinan, they're fully covered by BMW so your warranty would be in good shape.

Originally Posted by F0Bman

Why not go for the Split Second or Giac?

Because the Dinan chip allows us to retain our factory warranties.

[TazioNYC]

Originally Posted by ximpulsex

That's the beauty of Dinan, they're fully covered by BMW so your warranty would be in good shape.


Because the Dinan chip allows us to retain our factory warranties.

This has been a topic of much conversation, but the Dinan chip comes with a Dinan warranty that mirrors your BMW warranty. It is not supported by BMW.

[ximpulsex]

Originally Posted by TazioNYC

This has been a topic of much conversation, but the Dinan chip comes with a Dinan warranty that mirrors your BMW warranty. It is not supported by BMW.

You're correct... I typed it, submitted it, walked away and then remembered that was wrong.

Thanks for clearing that up! :w00t:

[crzy4135i]

Originally Posted by TazioNYC

This has been a topic of much conversation, but the Dinan chip comes with a Dinan warranty that mirrors your BMW warranty. It is not supported by BMW.

It is supported by bmw. If something breaks you take it to the bmw dealer and the problem gets fixed. The only difference is whether bmw or dinan pays for it. In my mind, if I don't pay for the repair and it gets fixed by the dealer without me paying for anything.. it is supported. I also get a dealer loaner car while dinan an bmw decide which of them will pay for the repair.:biggrin:

[TwinturboBMW07]

What are main advantages between the Dinan tune and the AA tune?

[Yearofthe1]

Originally Posted by TwinturboBMW07

What are main advantages between the Dinan tune and the AA tune?

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Since the AA is a piggy back, the similarities behind other piggys are generally the same, with maybe a few differences in what signals the piggys interfere with.

I posted a summary of what I think are the major diffs between piggys and a Dinan reflash here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=40

Also, the current issue of Roundel has an article about a Dinan S2 335i and provides a LOT of good information that I think you're looking for.

[TwinturboBMW07]

thanks for the info sorry about not searching the forum first before posting my question