535xi Sport - Contemplating Dinan engine software upgrade
01-08-2008, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='513750' date='Jan 4 2008, 04:26 PM
Interesting...I too am considering the Dinan upgrade for my '08 535i. Sure did feel comfortable speaking with my dealers' "Dinan Expert" and knowing that I still would have warranty (by Dinan) and if my BMW dealer installs it...I'm assuming they would stand behind their work and/or deal with Dinan on my behalf should anything run amiss...what price were you quoted for the Dinan upgrade?
I get mine back on Thursday or Friday BTW.
01-08-2008, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bceverly' post='515052' date='Jan 8 2008, 09:26 AM
$2,200 + labor to remove and reinstall the computer. Apparently this early in Dinan's release schedule they can't program it at the service center they have to actually mail the computer off to them to have it done.
I get mine back on Thursday or Friday BTW.
I get mine back on Thursday or Friday BTW.
No trying to scare you but I'll say take all waranty related works to Dinan delaer which does you S/W upgrade.
Check this thread on 330i owner:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105347
01-08-2008, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by HPIA4v2' post='515060' date='Jan 8 2008, 10:05 AM
Congrats and post back some mini reviews.
No trying to scare you but I'll say take all waranty related works to Dinan delaer which does you S/W upgrade.
Check this thread on 330i owner:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105347
No trying to scare you but I'll say take all waranty related works to Dinan delaer which does you S/W upgrade.
Check this thread on 330i owner:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105347
Anyone know a good dyno shop in Indianapolis, IN USA to test this stuff?
01-08-2008, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bceverly' post='515052' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:26 AM
$2,200 + labor to remove and reinstall the computer. Apparently this early in Dinan's release schedule they can't program it at the service center they have to actually mail the computer off to them to have it done.
I get mine back on Thursday or Friday BTW.
I get mine back on Thursday or Friday BTW.
Which state are you located?
01-11-2008, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by graffarid' post='515280' date='Jan 8 2008, 08:47 PM
I was intested in this update from Dinan but was told that Dinan has only tested ECU update software on 335s and not 535s and thay they are working on finding a test 535 so they can release this software to public.
Which state are you located?
Which state are you located?
Anyhow, I got it back. I have two words for you...
"Oh My!"
Pretty amazing difference!
01-11-2008, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bceverly' post='516534' date='Jan 11 2008, 04:12 PM
I'm in Indiana. On their website it says it is available but that you have to ship off your computer to them to have it done.
Anyhow, I got it back. I have two words for you...
"Oh My!"
Pretty amazing difference!
Anyhow, I got it back. I have two words for you...
"Oh My!"
Pretty amazing difference!
01-13-2008, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bceverly' post='516534' date='Jan 11 2008, 04:12 PM
I'm in Indiana. On their website it says it is available but that you have to ship off your computer to them to have it done.
Anyhow, I got it back. I have two words for you...
"Oh My!"
Pretty amazing difference!
Anyhow, I got it back. I have two words for you...
"Oh My!"
Pretty amazing difference!
bc - you can't just leave it at that...you'll drive us crazy
. How does it behave in normal (around town) driving and please expand on your "Oh My!!"Must have more input
01-13-2008, 02:45 PM
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Come on you can't leave us hanging like that. 
It's like watching a movie in a theater and close to the ending the film stops. 
I need to know now!!! O.K. that was me acting, when you get a chance give us a more detailed, please elavorate, review...
Thanks, Rick...
It's like watching a movie in a theater and close to the ending the film stops. I need to know now!!! O.K. that was me acting, when you get a chance give us a more detailed, please elavorate, review... Thanks, Rick...
01-13-2008, 04:15 PM
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has anyone ordered and installed the Vishnu chip? I've been contemplating this mod since i got my car in October so please elaborate more than "oh my" ..... Is BMW really coming out with their own mods, somebody else told me that also?
01-14-2008, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by vrondados' post='517490' date='Jan 13 2008, 05:15 PM
has anyone ordered and installed the Vishnu chip? I've been contemplating this mod since i got my car in October so please elaborate more than "oh my" ..... Is BMW really coming out with their own mods, somebody else told me that also?
Also seems like Dinan software outputs more torque.