Dinan s2 135is?

swunder · 12-21-2018, 04:06 PM

Think the S2 tune is worth it or just mars a perfectly fine is model?

Would an aftermarket market warranty (route 66) ever know it's on there? Just avoid the dealer? I already have a good bmw/porsche indy shop.

135is 6 speed/60k. Told myself I'd keep it stock butttttt you know. They sell dinan at the dealer

chris_flies · 12-21-2018, 04:22 PM

I think Dinan has their own warranties...may want to look into that

Gangplank · 12-21-2018, 05:30 PM

Route66 would never know it's a Dinan tuned car. It doesn't add any aftermarket value, but if you want it go for it.

duder13 · 12-21-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

Route66 would never know it's a Dinan tuned car. It doesn't add any aftermarket value, but if you want it go for it.

I've been wondering the same thing. I have a CarMax MaxCare extended warranty on my 135i. If I take the car to the dealer to get it fixed, I wonder if the dealer reports any mods they notice? I only have a software tune, at the moment, but I've been hesitant to do other mods, like an intercooler.

anglocanadian · 12-22-2018, 09:08 AM

I've been sitting on the wall over this as well, my car still has the BMW certified warranty.
If you read the small print the Dinan warranty only covers the OEM first 4 year new car warranty.

Gangplank · 12-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by duder13

I've been wondering the same thing. I have a CarMax MaxCare extended warranty on my 135i. If I take the car to the dealer to get it fixed, I wonder if the dealer reports any mods they notice? I only have a software tune, at the moment, but I've been hesitant to do other mods, like an intercooler.

Or take it to an Indy and let them know not to mention it. I doubt the dealer would for that matter. They want to get paid. I have the Route66. In my experience you take it in, they diagnose, call Route66 & it gets approved and the work is done. I haven't had a question yet related to the car or equipment. So far they have covered a OFHG leak + tensioner and pulley, new spray nozzles & washer pump, and an oil level sensor.

anglocanadian · 12-23-2018, 09:10 AM

The price of stage 2 is now down to $564.47

lakefront · 12-23-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by anglocanadian

The price of stage 2 is now down to $564.47

Damn, that's tempting.....

Gangplank · 12-23-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by anglocanadian

The price of stage 2 is now down to $564.47

There is that, tempting for sure now with a price close to what MHD would cost since I don't have an android device.

swunder · 12-23-2018, 02:09 PM

Yeah the price is why I brought the topic up. 565+175 to install is nothing if it transforms the car for (hopefully) next 5 years of ownership.

Would really love to drive on thats already gotten a tune like this before committing.

zx10guy · 12-23-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by swunder

Yeah the price is why I brought the topic up. 565+175 to install is nothing if it transforms the car for (hopefully) next 5 years of ownership.

Would really love to drive on thats already gotten a tune like this before committing.

$175? My indie/Dinan dealer only charged $75 to install the tune.

For $175, I would buy the DIY kit for $707. I would consider buying the DIY kit anyways. Something to be said about the convenience of being able to do the flash tune yourself and any time there's a question as to whether the flash has been overwritten.

Gangplank · 12-23-2018, 03:15 PM

The N54 tune is down to $303.75. Im N55 but As the price comes down it gets more enticing...

Gangplank · 12-23-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by swunder

Yeah the price is why I brought the topic up. 565+175 to install is nothing if it transforms the car for (hopefully) next 5 years of ownership.

Would really love to drive on thats already gotten a tune like this before committing.

There has to be someone in the NJ/NY area that has it....

The N54 tune is down to $303.75. Im N55 but As the price comes down it gets more enticing...

duder13 · 12-24-2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

There is that, tempting for sure now with a price close to what MHD would cost since I don't have an android device.

I bought an Android device for something like $50 on eBay for my MHD.

Gangplank · 12-24-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by duder13

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

There is that, tempting for sure now with a price close to what MHD would cost since I don't have an android device.

I bought an Android device for something like $50 on eBay for my MHD.

Yes, but it's $50 for device, $199 for MHD, $49 for download/tune pack, $50 for K-D can & OTG cable.

zx10guy · 12-24-2018, 02:46 PM

Plus the cost of a bench flash if you're one of the lucky ones with a locked DME. This is also not factoring any down time of your car while your DME is away to get flashed if this is your daily driver nor any labor charges if you choose not to R&R the DME yourself.

smrtypants44 · 12-25-2018, 02:14 PM

I have dinan stage 2 and it does add a bit more punch over the stock tune. I tried out jb4 and i hated the way it worked with my dct- it was really laggy. Dinan tune is much smoother and more OEM-like.

I had it dynoed and it came out as 314hp/340tq with a stock intake.

oneBIGtoe · 12-31-2018, 08:17 AM

Its worth it in my opinion. The torque itself puts a smile on your face.

No one needs to know its there.

a4nut · 12-31-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by oneBIGtoe

Its worth it in my opinion. The torque itself puts a smile on your face.

No one needs to know its there.

Couldnt agree more

FrostyDC4 · 12-31-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by smrtypants44

I have dinan stage 2 and it does add a bit more punch over the stock tune. I tried out jb4 and i hated the way it worked with my dct- it was really laggy. Dinan tune is much smoother and more OEM-like.

I had it dynoed and it came out as 314hp/340tq with a stock intake.

How is the DCT drivability with the tune?

duder13 · 12-31-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gangplank

Yes, but it's $50 for device, $199 for MHD, $49 for download/tune pack, $50 for K-D can & OTG cable.

Sure thing. It’s still over 35% less expensive, and you get more optimization. The linear throttle option alone makes MHD worth it, to me.

c1pher · 12-31-2018, 01:37 PM

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Couldnt agree more

I third that input. Very oem like but with way more power.

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anglocanadian Private First Class 69 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2013 135i M Sport Edition Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Oshawa Ontario iTrader: (1)	I've been sitting on the wall over this as well, my car still has the BMW certified warranty. If you read the small print the Dinan warranty only covers the OEM first 4 year new car warranty.
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swunder First Lieutenant 304 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 135is, x3 m40i, V70R Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Yeah the price is why I brought the topic up. 565+175 to install is nothing if it transforms the car for (hopefully) next 5 years of ownership. Would really love to drive on thats already gotten a tune like this before committing.
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1540 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	The N54 tune is down to $303.75. Im N55 but As the price comes down it gets more enticing... __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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smrtypants44 Captain 518 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	I have dinan stage 2 and it does add a bit more punch over the stock tune. I tried out jb4 and i hated the way it worked with my dct- it was really laggy. Dinan tune is much smoother and more OEM-like. I had it dynoed and it came out as 314hp/340tq with a stock intake. __________________
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oneBIGtoe Private First Class 18 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Its worth it in my opinion. The torque itself puts a smile on your face. No one needs to know its there. __________________ 2012 DSB e88 135i Dinan S2
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