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Old 07-31-2009, 01:18 AM
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Wondering if I get the Dinan stage 1 flash, with the RPI scoop and BMC filter and remove the charcoal filter - will i gain anything with the SB? I understand that the SB is just a signal amplifier, giving you in effect more throttle response with less pressure on the pedal, but doesn't Dinan Stage 1 give you better throttle response too?

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it all depends on how much moneu you have starting out
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Money aside for the moment, does the Dinan stage 1 software increase throttle response on its own?
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Originally Posted by bha7176' post='960607' date='Jul 31 2009, 05:26 AM
Money aside for the moment, does the Dinan stage 1 software increase throttle response on its own?
Some people have reported that it does seem like it does. However, SB is a dedicated amplification device and there is no way to replicate its actions without actually installing an aplification device, which Stage 1 does not provide, obviously.

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the dinan stage 1 was great. Then had an SB tested with it, i almost had a breaking neck. If u have a feather foot, go for it.
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the dinan ecu reflash is completely different from SB. Dinan reprograms the ecu to give you higher torque and increased HP which gives you a stronger throttle response. SB will only make the throttle lighter.

on a side note, may I suggest going with stage 2 instead of stage 1. The stage one may be too mild and harldy noticeable.
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But don't you need to go with their high flow intake too with Stage 2, or will the RPI scoop and BMC filter and charcoal filter removed serve the same purpose?
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You may want to rethink any Dinan mods for your E60. Read all the way through these threads...

https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=42254

https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=42254
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I have the Dinan stage 1 and am very happy with it, especialy in the sport mode. Never installed the SB but lots of folks like it. I'm very happy with my throttle sensitivity, works in traffic and goes like hell when I hit it even half way.
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='960979' date='Jul 31 2009, 12:59 PM
You may want to rethink any Dinan mods for your E60. Read all the way through these threads...

https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=42254

https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=42254
Give how much Dinan charges for its mods, the specter of them giving no power boost is scary. At least the RPI stuff is proven to work.
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