New 550i
11-10-2010, 02:32 AM
#11
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pete, I believe the boost pressure is elevated from 9psi to 14psi. I'd worry about head gaskets and such.
OTOH if a bmw/dinan dealer does the flash it's a fully warrantied job. I think I'm going for it!
OTOH if a bmw/dinan dealer does the flash it's a fully warrantied job. I think I'm going for it!
11-10-2010, 04:17 AM
#12
Members
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: South East uk
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: BMW 550i M Sport
11-10-2010, 04:55 AM
#13
Senior Members
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
It's pretty $$$ for just a chip (the ones advertised on EBay are around $50-100 but I'm sure those are all fake). Anyways, tell us how it works out after you get it installed.....I'm interested to see if it delivers as advertised.
11-10-2010, 01:22 PM
#14
Contributors
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Posts: 7,790
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Thanks guys,. I'm a waiter now. First Beemer ever. The 800# indicated production is not scheduled yet.
The sales guy was touting Dinan's chip. 400hp>495HP and torque increases from 479 to 575 ft/lb. Is this snake oil or real?
I've chipped a few porsches but never saw that huge a difference in HP/torque.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Mike
The sales guy was touting Dinan's chip. 400hp>495HP and torque increases from 479 to 575 ft/lb. Is this snake oil or real?
I've chipped a few porsches but never saw that huge a difference in HP/torque.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Mike
I would not chip a 550i, you'll lose a lot of bucks - who would buy a spoild 550i?
11-10-2010, 04:45 PM
#15
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
3k is about 4% of a 73K MSRP, that's a bargain if the performance numbers are anywhere near accurate
If I decided to buy out the lease to flip the car, the ecu gets flashed back to normal if necessary.
Still waiting to get a production date...
11-10-2010, 05:06 PM
#16
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: So. Cal (SFV)
Posts: 17,508
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
dinan's premium price also comes with a warranty unlike other aftermarket tunes/chips....so you'll be paying for your peace of mind as well should something go wrong.....
also, I don't find it impossible to squeeze out such high numbers with just a flash...N54 flashes can go from +40 to +80 rwhp, that's an I6 TT...so I would expect to get even bigger gains with a V8 TT set-up...gotta love FI engines and the potential they have.....
also, I don't find it impossible to squeeze out such high numbers with just a flash...N54 flashes can go from +40 to +80 rwhp, that's an I6 TT...so I would expect to get even bigger gains with a V8 TT set-up...gotta love FI engines and the potential they have.....
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Vman33
Complete Car Sales
5
03-14-2022 04:43 AM
spediegunz
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
0
08-30-2015 09:43 AM