Drivetrain DINAN is INSANE
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From: NJerz
For having started this Dinan downgrade myself I have to remind you here that the reason I stated my complain it was for their ridiculous pricing for the upgrades they do. I merely stated that any car owner can go to another respectable vendor/Mechanic and have those same mods added to his/her car for half the price and have just as good as performance. They add these special naming to their mods that is nothing more than your normal bolt ons and call it their exclusive "upgrade" then they charge you an arm and a leg for it.
If you simply break down what those mods are that they do they are nothing out of the norm that any other vendor/mechanic would not be able to throw on for you and give you the same performance.
I know cause I have worked with them closely throughout the years.
So again, the point was pricing not the quality of product. I don't think anyone said they suck (at least I know I didn't) as in they have bad products.
If you simply break down what those mods are that they do they are nothing out of the norm that any other vendor/mechanic would not be able to throw on for you and give you the same performance.
I know cause I have worked with them closely throughout the years.
So again, the point was pricing not the quality of product. I don't think anyone said they suck (at least I know I didn't) as in they have bad products.
mb
Save your money. Get
15-17% reduction pulley + shorter belt = $350 installed.
380 injectors = $ 400 installed.
One step colder spark plugs (4) = $ 40
cat-back exhaust = $500 installed
Air Intake = $150
RMW Tune + dyno time = $500.
Total = about $ 1600 and that is good for at least 195 whp or 220 chp. Some engines even gave higher numbers.
The RMW tune gave me: More HP & TQ, throttle response is better, revs stay a little longer when shifting gears, power delivery is better and comes at lower rev range.
Note: I used to have the Shark 93 software before but there is no comparison to RMW Tune. There are rumors that Dinan uses a modified Shark by Conforti.
15-17% reduction pulley + shorter belt = $350 installed.
380 injectors = $ 400 installed.
One step colder spark plugs (4) = $ 40
cat-back exhaust = $500 installed
Air Intake = $150
RMW Tune + dyno time = $500.
Total = about $ 1600 and that is good for at least 195 whp or 220 chp. Some engines even gave higher numbers.
The RMW tune gave me: More HP & TQ, throttle response is better, revs stay a little longer when shifting gears, power delivery is better and comes at lower rev range.
Note: I used to have the Shark 93 software before but there is no comparison to RMW Tune. There are rumors that Dinan uses a modified Shark by Conforti.
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Yes until I got the RMW tune which turned my car in another level of performance that included running better all around along with being safer because it wasn't borderline dangerously lean at 13.5 and higher.
I was lucky I didn't blow up my engine running that lean with their supposed industry leading tune.
I was lucky I didn't blow up my engine running that lean with their supposed industry leading tune.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Southern California
Save your money. Get
15-17% reduction pulley + shorter belt = $350 installed.
380 injectors = $ 400 installed.
One step colder spark plugs (4) = $ 40
cat-back exhaust = $500 installed
Air Intake = $150
RMW Tune + dyno time = $500.
Total = about $ 1600 and that is good for at least 195 whp or 220 chp. Some engines even gave higher numbers.
The RMW tune gave me: More HP & TQ, throttle response is better, revs stay a little longer when shifting gears, power delivery is better and comes at lower rev range.
Note: I used to have the Shark 93 software before but there is no comparison to RMW Tune. There are rumors that Dinan uses a modified Shark by Conforti.
15-17% reduction pulley + shorter belt = $350 installed.
380 injectors = $ 400 installed.
One step colder spark plugs (4) = $ 40
cat-back exhaust = $500 installed
Air Intake = $150
RMW Tune + dyno time = $500.
Total = about $ 1600 and that is good for at least 195 whp or 220 chp. Some engines even gave higher numbers.
The RMW tune gave me: More HP & TQ, throttle response is better, revs stay a little longer when shifting gears, power delivery is better and comes at lower rev range.
Note: I used to have the Shark 93 software before but there is no comparison to RMW Tune. There are rumors that Dinan uses a modified Shark by Conforti.
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From: Southern California
Ive had a great experience with my S2 kit, no complaints no regrets and im going 15k miles since the install. Yes DINAN is costly, you get what you pay for and you are getting a warantee and parts from a very reputable company thats been around for awhile and wont be going away anytime soon. Research and development costs $$$, and from a buisness standpoint that must be passed down to the consumer which i understand. And they have a very elaborate R&D dept. Funny the people i know with E46 M3 DINAN cars have nothing but good to say as well. Dont know the exact extent of thier DINAN mods but they happy and i was impressed with the seattime i had in the E46. Im now seriously thinking of doing the DINAN suspension come this winter 
I also have the DINAN adjustable rear sway bar (19mm) and ALTA rear, sway bar end links and ALTA rear lower adj control arms.
Plus, riding on 18's, with TOYO tires and not punishing in the least bit.
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From: Southern California
Yes until I got the RMW tune which turned my car in another level of performance that included running better all around along with being safer because it wasn't borderline dangerously lean at 13.5 and higher.
I was lucky I didn't blow up my engine running that lean with their supposed industry leading tune.
I was lucky I didn't blow up my engine running that lean with their supposed industry leading tune.
5th Gear
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From: UNCC area of Charlotte, NC
For those keeping score, and I know you're out there, ;-) I had my TQ too high from a typo and fixed it and posted the dyno sheet in post 50.
Also here are the expenses of my mods:
M7 pulley $119
Belt $24.95
Helix CAI $199
Invidia $599
JCW 380cc $250 (used)
Jan Tune / dyno - not sure if that's fixed rate so I won't post it
Suffice to say it's well under $2K in go fast parts / tune to make nearly 200 hp and 180 tq.
Mind you, I can't turn a wrench so I've given some money to Dan at Grassroots Garage to install all this for me, your mileage may vary.
BTW, per my BMW buddies, Dinan is well respected and loved by some and not by others, same thing I heard in the Mustang community about Saleen--it's worth it, it's a rip off, they're fast, they're mainly cosmetic...I'll say again run what you have at an HPDE the first chance you get and it'll all be worth it.
Motor on, everybody!
Also here are the expenses of my mods:
M7 pulley $119
Belt $24.95
Helix CAI $199
Invidia $599
JCW 380cc $250 (used)
Jan Tune / dyno - not sure if that's fixed rate so I won't post it
Suffice to say it's well under $2K in go fast parts / tune to make nearly 200 hp and 180 tq.
Mind you, I can't turn a wrench so I've given some money to Dan at Grassroots Garage to install all this for me, your mileage may vary.
BTW, per my BMW buddies, Dinan is well respected and loved by some and not by others, same thing I heard in the Mustang community about Saleen--it's worth it, it's a rip off, they're fast, they're mainly cosmetic...I'll say again run what you have at an HPDE the first chance you get and it'll all be worth it.
Motor on, everybody!
3rd Gear
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From: Southern California
BTW, per my BMW buddies, Dinan is well respected and loved by some and not by others, same thing I heard in the Mustang community about Saleen--it's worth it, it's a rip off, they're fast, they're mainly cosmetic...I'll say again run what you have at an HPDE the first chance you get and it'll all be worth it.
Motor on, everybody!
Motor on, everybody!
6th Gear
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From: NJerz
These are great little cars out of the box and the car's limits will stretch most average driver's limits immediately on the track. Spend your money on making yourself a better driver, or mod's from "Signature" providers, or little shops in Texas, just don't bash everybody else for their decisions.
mb
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