Dinan now has a Stage 1 and Stage 2 software for the 535.
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
The original software is now the Stage 2 with the same 384 hp and 421 ft/lbs, the new Stage 1 is $500 cheaper and produces 366 hp and 379 ft/lbs. They also have an exhaust system for the 535.
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that's awesome.
i know a friend has 335i with Dinan and he loves it.
warranty in place, blowing people by in STYLE.
i know a friend has 335i with Dinan and he loves it.
warranty in place, blowing people by in STYLE.
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Its awesome, but I guess they are not selling alot to 535'ers.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='627233' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:25 AM
Its awesome, but I guess they are not selling alot to 535'ers.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='627233' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:25 AM
Its awesome, but I guess they are not selling alot to 535'ers.
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My appointment for install of Stage 2 is July 31. I can't wait. 
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I am thinking of Stage 2 myself and I'd be curious on anyone's feedback who has already completed it. I realize the stated power increases will be felt but curious if there are any adverse or side effects. I assume mpg will drop but curious what a real-world example is? - of course I can see it dropping just from the change in driving habits due to the need to test the new software
I'm also curious about if it has any effect on the hestitation I feel unders certain circumstances. I am more hestitant to do the Sprint Booster upgrade (which I understand addresses this) than the Dinan software upgrade. My wife's ride is an '03 540iT and the power just seems to be more "sudden" than on the 535xi.
I'm also curious about if it has any effect on the hestitation I feel unders certain circumstances. I am more hestitant to do the Sprint Booster upgrade (which I understand addresses this) than the Dinan software upgrade. My wife's ride is an '03 540iT and the power just seems to be more "sudden" than on the 535xi.
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='627233' date='Jul 18 2008, 09:25 AM
Its awesome, but I guess they are not selling alot to 535'ers.
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by 2e39s' post='627392' date='Jul 18 2008, 12:28 PM
I am thinking of Stage 2 myself and I'd be curious on anyone's feedback who has already completed it. I realize the stated power increases will be felt but curious if there are any adverse or side effects. I assume mpg will drop but curious what a real-world example is? - of course I can see it dropping just from the change in driving habits due to the need to test the new software
I'm also curious about if it has any effect on the hestitation I feel unders certain circumstances. I am more hestitant to do the Sprint Booster upgrade (which I understand addresses this) than the Dinan software upgrade. My wife's ride is an '03 540iT and the power just seems to be more "sudden" than on the 535xi.
I'm also curious about if it has any effect on the hestitation I feel unders certain circumstances. I am more hestitant to do the Sprint Booster upgrade (which I understand addresses this) than the Dinan software upgrade. My wife's ride is an '03 540iT and the power just seems to be more "sudden" than on the 535xi.
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This is just awesome power and I agree if I had that engine package would jump all over it!!!!
Wonder if Dinan is working on a version for people considering the X6 35i...IMO would make it more apealing than X6 50i which is $11K more.
Wonder if Dinan is working on a version for people considering the X6 35i...IMO would make it more apealing than X6 50i which is $11K more.