Dinan Stage Upgrade
01-26-2009, 06:54 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i E60 Orient Blau Metallic
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So Im thinking of tuning my 545i up a bit. I don't want to do any ECU removals/mails and Powerchip thus isn't an option. Whatever I do needs to be BMW Approved and not void any warranties or fry any parts that BMW can't replace as part of the original owner warranty extension...
That essentially leaves me with the Dinan Upgrades. I was looking at the Stage I SW and the CAI but don't know how much of a difference that will truly make. Does the car actually feel different or are the mods just blips on a dyno chart? My goal is to get more power, torque out of the engine - stuff that I can feel in day to day driving, not drag racing or hwy flying.
Any ideas, reccs? Advice, as always, is appreciated....
That essentially leaves me with the Dinan Upgrades. I was looking at the Stage I SW and the CAI but don't know how much of a difference that will truly make. Does the car actually feel different or are the mods just blips on a dyno chart? My goal is to get more power, torque out of the engine - stuff that I can feel in day to day driving, not drag racing or hwy flying.
Any ideas, reccs? Advice, as always, is appreciated....
01-26-2009, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by subarashi' post='777541' date='Jan 26 2009, 10:54 AM
So Im thinking of tuning my 545i up a bit. I don't want to do any ECU removals/mails and Powerchip thus isn't an option. Whatever I do needs to be BMW Approved and not void any warranties or fry any parts that BMW can't replace as part of the original owner warranty extension...
That essentially leaves me with the Dinan Upgrades. I was looking at the Stage I SW and the CAI but don't know how much of a difference that will truly make. Does the car actually feel different or are the mods just blips on a dyno chart? My goal is to get more power, torque out of the engine - stuff that I can feel in day to day driving, not drag racing or hwy flying.
Any ideas, reccs? Advice, as always, is appreciated....
That essentially leaves me with the Dinan Upgrades. I was looking at the Stage I SW and the CAI but don't know how much of a difference that will truly make. Does the car actually feel different or are the mods just blips on a dyno chart? My goal is to get more power, torque out of the engine - stuff that I can feel in day to day driving, not drag racing or hwy flying.
Any ideas, reccs? Advice, as always, is appreciated....
01-26-2009, 08:46 AM
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do it! Dinan is a nice tune, you'll def feels the results. but keep in mind Dinan isn't the most aggressive, so there are other options with better numbers.
good luck.
good luck.
01-26-2009, 09:04 AM
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Did you guys add the S package and go with everything OR simply do the SW upgrade, +/- the CAI, etc... Im not looking for suspension changes [teh sway bars etc don't really matter to me]. Just pure butt dyno action, as someone called it!!!
01-26-2009, 09:51 AM
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i only added the S3 tune.
as far as suspension upgrade, what exactly are you looking to do? track the car or simply looking to lower it while trying to maintain the ride quality?
as far as suspension upgrade, what exactly are you looking to do? track the car or simply looking to lower it while trying to maintain the ride quality?
01-26-2009, 11:22 AM
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My Ride: Dinan 545i
I have an '04/545i and got the Dinan S package done over the holidays.
I think most folks who got the same are far from regretting their choice - I happened to love what Dinan has done for my car.
I got the 'peace of mind' that comes from Dinan refinement and ongoing support, should anything go wrong (Morgan Hill facility is 15 minutes from my house).
I don't think you'll regret your decision with whichever tune you choose, but in doing so, 'peace of mind' is something to consider and with Dinan, you can't go wrong.
I think most folks who got the same are far from regretting their choice - I happened to love what Dinan has done for my car.
I got the 'peace of mind' that comes from Dinan refinement and ongoing support, should anything go wrong (Morgan Hill facility is 15 minutes from my house).
I don't think you'll regret your decision with whichever tune you choose, but in doing so, 'peace of mind' is something to consider and with Dinan, you can't go wrong.
01-26-2009, 12:40 PM
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I can speak to it as I did the Software download 3 weeks ago. It was worth it. Throttle response is much inproved and the car overall runs smoother but more aggressive! It may sound odd but it seems that way. I feel the car has awesome power but this makes it better and with the 15% rebate its worth it. Dinan stuff is great, costly but I have never regretted it.
Im considering the Dinan Exhaust, costly about 500 bucks more then a Remus. I have heard they sound simular.
Steve
Im considering the Dinan Exhaust, costly about 500 bucks more then a Remus. I have heard they sound simular.
Steve
01-27-2009, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Steveadp' post='777847' date='Jan 26 2009, 04:40 PM
I can speak to it as I did the Software download 3 weeks ago. It was worth it. Throttle response is much inproved and the car overall runs smoother but more aggressive! It may sound odd but it seems that way. I feel the car has awesome power but this makes it better and with the 15% rebate its worth it. Dinan stuff is great, costly but I have never regretted it.
Im considering the Dinan Exhaust, costly about 500 bucks more then a Remus. I have heard they sound simular.
Steve
Im considering the Dinan Exhaust, costly about 500 bucks more then a Remus. I have heard they sound simular.
Steve
15% rebate? Please, do tell...
01-27-2009, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by exx1976' post='778431' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:47 AM
15% rebate? Please, do tell...
here ya go!