After waiting for months on end, it's finally here ...
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='482982' date='Oct 17 2007, 11:39 PM
Sweet upgrade! Post some sound clips when you can! 
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Originally Posted by Roleez' post='483119' date='Oct 18 2007, 11:26 AM
There will also be a new high-flow air mass meter that will come out soon to add a little extra power.
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Originally Posted by Roleez' post='482979' date='Oct 17 2007, 11:26 PM
Got a call from Dinan the other day to see if I was interested in being the first to get the new Dinan 550i CAI for my car. Haha, like I'd say no! So to make a long story short, here it is ...
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Pretty much the same setup as the 545i CAI, except that the lower portion of the secondary inlet (the one with the carbon fiber tubing) is actually a piece from the intake tract of an E60 diesel (wasn't told which one specifically) for proper size, clearance, and fit. After installation, Steve Dinan took the car for a test run with one of his techs and came back smiling saying that the car's performance can almost equal that of the E39 M5. I was quoted an estimated crank hp (with all the current Dinan mods) of about 390. Sorry, no dynos. I'm sure they'll get some real numbers before they begin releasing their S, S1, and S2 packages for the 550i in the near future. But for now, all I can say is that the acceleration and throttle response (in any gear) is TREMENDOUS and lightning responsive. I thought the car was already a beast, but now ... UNBELIEVABLE POWER!!! For the first time, I was yelling out HOLY SH*T all afternoon!
BEFORE
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DURING
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AFTER
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Pretty much the same setup as the 545i CAI, except that the lower portion of the secondary inlet (the one with the carbon fiber tubing) is actually a piece from the intake tract of an E60 diesel (wasn't told which one specifically) for proper size, clearance, and fit. After installation, Steve Dinan took the car for a test run with one of his techs and came back smiling saying that the car's performance can almost equal that of the E39 M5. I was quoted an estimated crank hp (with all the current Dinan mods) of about 390. Sorry, no dynos. I'm sure they'll get some real numbers before they begin releasing their S, S1, and S2 packages for the 550i in the near future. But for now, all I can say is that the acceleration and throttle response (in any gear) is TREMENDOUS and lightning responsive. I thought the car was already a beast, but now ... UNBELIEVABLE POWER!!! For the first time, I was yelling out HOLY SH*T all afternoon!
I was waiting to hear what you thought about this part.
I just put mine on special ex-employee order status
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Congrats Roleez!
You should still get the Sprint Booster! haha
Hey, come up to SJ this evening and join us for dinner so we can check out your car again. It's been a while since the last meet earlier this year. I'll let you try the Sprint Booster on your car.
I'd like to see if there's any noticeable difference on top of the software.
You should still get the Sprint Booster! haha
Hey, come up to SJ this evening and join us for dinner so we can check out your car again. It's been a while since the last meet earlier this year. I'll let you try the Sprint Booster on your car.
I'd like to see if there's any noticeable difference on top of the software.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack' post='483158' date='Oct 18 2007, 11:44 AM
I was waiting to hear what you thought about this part. I just put mine on special ex-employee order status
I just put mine on special ex-employee order status
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='483164' date='Oct 18 2007, 11:50 AM
Wait...I thought you were selling your car Chris?
Yeah but nobody is interested so far. So why not have some fun, It will come with the car at no additinal cost
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Congrats Roleez!
You should still get the Sprint Booster! haha
Hey, come up to SJ this evening and join us for dinner so we can check out your car again. It's been a while since the last meet earlier this year. I'll let you try the Sprint Booster on your car. I'd like to see if there's any noticeable difference on top of the software.
You should still get the Sprint Booster! haha
Hey, come up to SJ this evening and join us for dinner so we can check out your car again. It's been a while since the last meet earlier this year. I'll let you try the Sprint Booster on your car.
I'd like to see if there's any noticeable difference on top of the software.
