Is Dinan offering E60 modifications
06-18-2004, 04:19 AM
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Probably not yet. I would expect, though, that the stuff available for the 325i and 330i should be available soon for the 525i and 530i. The local DINAN guy that I've been talking to re:CDV delete says that in order for BMW to "approve" DINAN mods, DINAN has to run a car with a mod for something like 100,000 miles with no DINAN-caused faults in the DME.
Don't forget that an authorized DINAN mod, installed by an authorized DINAN shop, will not void any part of your BMW warranty, even if you put on something crazy like a DINAN supercharger. If a DINAN part fails, the DINAN tech has to repair or replace any DINAN or OEM parts that were damaged as a result of the failure.
He did say that they've been working on ECU upgrade software for the 4.4L Valvetronic in the 745 and 545, so that might be out before the end of the year, and a cold-air intake would probably be forthcoming as well.
DINAN is usually a fair bit more expensive than other aftermarket stuff, but the peace of mind knowing that you didn't void your warranty with whatever mod you put, and that whatever mod you put on has been tested to death would be worth it to me.
-MrB
Don't forget that an authorized DINAN mod, installed by an authorized DINAN shop, will not void any part of your BMW warranty, even if you put on something crazy like a DINAN supercharger. If a DINAN part fails, the DINAN tech has to repair or replace any DINAN or OEM parts that were damaged as a result of the failure.
He did say that they've been working on ECU upgrade software for the 4.4L Valvetronic in the 745 and 545, so that might be out before the end of the year, and a cold-air intake would probably be forthcoming as well.
DINAN is usually a fair bit more expensive than other aftermarket stuff, but the peace of mind knowing that you didn't void your warranty with whatever mod you put, and that whatever mod you put on has been tested to death would be worth it to me.
-MrB
06-18-2004, 05:09 PM
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My Ride: '04 545i SMG, silver grey, grey Dakota leather, dark poplar, 124's, Nav, Logic 7, PDC, CWP, xenon adaptive lights, comfort seats, electric rear sunshade, hardwired V1, Bluetooth, Aux input, Progman 25, poplar wood trim front lower dash and rear cente
The detail shop that I take my 545i to is the same shop that Steve Dinan uses to detail all his cars. Dinan just received their new 545 and I expect they are starting to work on the mods now. I don't know how long it takes them to develop and productize their mod packages though.
06-19-2004, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SFC_Miller' date='Jun 18 2004, 08:38 PM
Also, mrbelk I enjoyed your ED webpage.
Our ED X3 will go up there next spring for sure.
-MrB
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