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Old 07-12-2012 | 06:24 PM
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Ya I'd be interested. When are you thinking of making the purchase? I'm ready as soon as Monday.
I could next week as well. I'll check with the guy and get back to you.

For custom tuning, I know very little, though I do know that they've released a free version for anyone who wants to custom tune things, and the AP (AccessPort it's called) can hold many different maps, so I'd think you could make a map to your liking, if you're into that. Takes a few minutes only to switch maps.

Then there are guys who do custom maps for you to maximize the power output (or whatever goals you have I suppose) for a couple hundred dollars. They're getting a big following on the other forum: http://www.protuningfreaks.com/
Old 07-13-2012 | 09:13 AM
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Paging Mr. Huntington.... Please check your PM.
Old 07-16-2012 | 12:58 PM
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Hey Hunt, when you get a second, please get back to me with your thoughts. Don't want to rush things, just want to know my direction.
Old 07-16-2012 | 04:55 PM
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Hey Hunt, when you get a second, please get back to me with your thoughts. Don't want to rush things, just want to know my direction.
Hey sorry for the delay. I was out of state all weekend. I'm back now so hit me up any time.
Old 07-16-2012 | 05:26 PM
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Okay so we've got the exhaust installed and of course, I've got some pix and info for ya....

Started out by removing the cross member beneath the car
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-crossmember.jpg


Next step was to mark where to cut the stock exhaust off.
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-markcutting.jpg


This was definitely the most tedious part of the install. Cutting the exhaust was a pain. I'd recommend some kind of power cutting tool.
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-cuttingexhaust.jpg


To mount the Dinan exhaust, it was necessary to relocate the exhaust hanger. This is VERY easy, as you simply need to remove one nut and move it over to the one seen here on the right. We kinda freaked out at first when we held the exhaust up to the vehicle the first time and saw that the hangers didn't match up. But of course, DINAN already had this figured out...
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-hangerrelocate.jpg


Next we removed the other exhaust hanger (nearest the driver wheel)
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-hangerinstall.jpg


Now look at the difference with the DINAN in place...
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-hangerwbolt2.jpg


Don't forget to put the vacuum plug on
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-vacuumplug.jpg


After install, I have one main area that is rubbing, as we haven't yet broken in the system and worked it around a bit to get it to fit perfect....
E61 535xi Aftermarket Exhaust-rubbingpoint.jpg


That's my quick overview. I'll take some photos of the vehicle shortly, once she's washed up
Old 07-16-2012 | 07:48 PM
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Sweet! Don't forget some sound bites on video and your impression!
Old 07-16-2012 | 09:56 PM
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After install, I have one main area that is rubbing, as we haven't yet broken in the system and worked it around a bit to get it to fit perfect....
I don't think any amount of "breaking in" or "working around" will remedy that. We just ground off a little bit of the brace as per Dinan instructions via phone discussion.
Old 07-16-2012 | 09:58 PM
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Sweet! Don't forget some sound bites on video and your impression!
If you're in town sometime you can check out mine.
Old 07-19-2012 | 03:05 PM
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Yesterday I installed the Cobb Flash Tune. I am absolutely blown away by the performance gains. This was hands down the best investment I've ever made in a performance mod!
Old 07-19-2012 | 07:56 PM
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I had no doubt about that! That's the first thing I did. Was a no brainer for me, before I'd consider any other mod.

What map are you on?



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