trip to dealer -odds and ends
06-18-2006, 01:48 PM
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I went to my dealership for a warranty item. My I-drive showed the classic "increased emissions warning" which was related to a faulty DMTL pump which could not run the tank leak leakage module when starting the car.
While I was there, my SA said the long-awaited Dinan chip for 545i should be available in July and at a 50% discount (around $250). Can anyone else confirm that.
Also, my SA showed my his new ride - one of the last M3's made in 2006 and it came in Carbon Black. Now I know what all our European friends have been saying about that color. Simply beautiful and in the direct sunlight has dark blue tones.
While I was there, my SA said the long-awaited Dinan chip for 545i should be available in July and at a 50% discount (around $250). Can anyone else confirm that.
Also, my SA showed my his new ride - one of the last M3's made in 2006 and it came in Carbon Black. Now I know what all our European friends have been saying about that color. Simply beautiful and in the direct sunlight has dark blue tones.
06-19-2006, 04:48 PM
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My Ride: E60 M5, F85 X5M
I left a message for my sales guy, Felipe Escuton at Dinan about half an hour ago to get an update. Hope he can confirm the release date. The wait seems like it's been forever.
06-19-2006, 05:16 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I've been tempted a few times to go with others i.e. Eurobahn, Upsolute, etc... but find myself waiting for Dinan.
06-21-2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Merzbow' post='301056' date='Jun 21 2006, 05:34 PM
Only $250 for the Dinan chip? I find that hard to believe...
Yes, seems cheap but take a look at dinancars.com. The e39 stage1 software update is $399 and currently Dinan is running a 50% off all chips thru summer. Math adds up to me.
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