BMW'S OWN PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE UPGRADE
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I called BMW of the main line in Bala Cynwyd PA (Dinan Authorized dealer) yesterday to schedule an appointmant so that I can get the Dinan performace software for my 06 550. They put me on hold for about a minute, and then told me they no longer do the Dinan software upgrades because in one month BMW will have there own performace software available. I asked how to get more info and she told me to call BMWNA. Anone heard of this before???
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This is the only other time I've heard of such a thing...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=41340
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Originally Posted by jordan23junkee' post='439286' date='Jun 24 2007, 02:08 PM
this type of mod from BMW should be standard on sport models.I bet this is based on Dinans applications.
I like the idea. It will just drive after market companies to compete harder and offer better products than BMW.
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BMW has terminated its relationship with Dinan and started to do performance parts inhouse.
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perhaps there's a link to proof of this separation?
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Originally Posted by Blah' post='439372' date='Jun 24 2007, 06:54 PM
BMW has terminated its relationship with Dinan and started to do performance parts inhouse.
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Any more insight on if the information is accurate about BMW bringing out their own performance enhancement software?
I was planning to get the Dinan software upgrade for my 550i in the next week or two, but I would really like to see what BMW is bringing out before I go down the path with Dinan. My sense is that BMW will not be removing the top speed limitation in their version, but I guess we could all be surprised.
Part of me hopes they are not really doing this because I could see it leading to a new stream of nice revenue for BMW. Stock vehicles might be purposely put out with only ok performance, but if you spend an additional $1,000 you can get "good" performance. If you spend $2,000 you can get "better" performance. Finally, if you spend $4,000 you can get their "best" performance.... It seems like you should get the best they can do with that model (stock) when you spend $70K+ on a car!
Having a third party like Dinan do these upgrades seems like a way to avoid any conflict of interest issues between the car manufacturer and its customers.
Just my opinion....David
I was planning to get the Dinan software upgrade for my 550i in the next week or two, but I would really like to see what BMW is bringing out before I go down the path with Dinan. My sense is that BMW will not be removing the top speed limitation in their version, but I guess we could all be surprised.
Part of me hopes they are not really doing this because I could see it leading to a new stream of nice revenue for BMW. Stock vehicles might be purposely put out with only ok performance, but if you spend an additional $1,000 you can get "good" performance. If you spend $2,000 you can get "better" performance. Finally, if you spend $4,000 you can get their "best" performance.... It seems like you should get the best they can do with that model (stock) when you spend $70K+ on a car!
Having a third party like Dinan do these upgrades seems like a way to avoid any conflict of interest issues between the car manufacturer and its customers.
Just my opinion....David
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