Yep, I submitted the paperwork to Dinan on Monday. I hope they got the badges in the mail in time for them to get here by Friday! I'm getting the rear DINAN logo and also the "S1" signature badge for under the bonnet. Later, if I add suspension, I'll get the "S2" signature badge.

You are correct regarding the badges; they must be earned. On the Dinan website, each item is assigned a points value. To recieve the rear chrome badge, you must have 7 points. At a minimum, you'd need the following:

CA Intake - 2
Boost Upgrade - 4
Stage 5 ECU - 2 (Required by Boost Upgrade)

That's 8 points. For many people, this may be enough, but like you said, without the throttle-body and exhaust, which the ECU seems to be tuned for, you might not get the optimum "Dinan-prescribed" performance

EDIT: That's actually not the bare minimum, other combinations will earn 7 points, I didn't factor cost into it either.

 

[quote=BLKDINAN;1372726]Just a thought for those who are thinking about DINAN components. Seriously consider doing ALL of the components in the series either S1 or S2 or suspension. I've seen a number of posts where someone complains about a "flat spot" or some other issue. Seems they are mixing components from other makes and complain that the DINAN products are not up to par. When I had the S1 I decide to add a 15% reduction pulley but did not have a boost system. Predictably the engine did not achieve the high rpm. My fault not DINANs. DINAN offers high quality parts. I'm fortunate now to have the S2. The engine is smooth all the way up and the handling is superb. Please reconsider mixing and matching and if you do, don't complain.[/quote


I agree that if you do not use the products that the vendor produces for their kit you may not achieve the performance numbers that was quoted.

I also agree that Dinan provides good products.

 

PortMCS,
Congrats on going Dinan! I guess you're keeping the Borla exhaust, which CAI do you have? I'm also thinking about getting a boost gauge - just not sure which one yet.

 

Threads merged and relocated to 1st Gen Mods: Drivetrain.

 

We are also a Dinan Mini, currently we have the ....

CAI
Stage III
Strut Tower Brace

We are wanting to add the Boost Upgrade System and Stage V to the list one day.

 

Did you qualify for the rear badge with these items?

 

Well if anyone in the bay area is considering this I would be happy to have them ride or drive mine, I am a complete S2. We have two complete S2's so let me know.
Thanks

 

Hey thanks Scavenger! Yes, im keeping the Borla. Makes no sense to get the Dinan exhaust. And the CAI ive got is the cheapo K&N system which came with the car when i bought it. I may upgrade that to the DInan CAI as well and get the strut tower brace later on. It seems i will have to order the stock intake tubes from the dealer, as when the previous owner put this CAI on the car, it uses new "open" pipes, and i dont have the stock intake box either! Also, my car is lowered on H-Sport springs, but i am considering doing the whole Dinan suspension as well. I need an alighnment anyway! hehe...

 

Hey BLKDINAN, love your car! Id love to see more pics of it when you get them with the Hamann bumper! Im actually considering those Hamann wheels as well! I dont care if they are heavy, im losing weight on the car elsewhere
OH, and yes, my parts guy at my dealer actually mentioned the DINAN badges i would get before i even asked him, but said he cannot put an order in for them until everything is installed. Once installed, he said he will let me know how long till i get them Now to submit my paperwork/receits to get my rebate from them

 

No I do not think so, I have to spend a little more money.

PortMCS, you can also use the Alta intake (black) tube instead of the stock one. I ordered the Alta for a smoother flow of air, but surprisingly the stock intake tube was also fairly smooth. So either one will do but IMHO the Alta looks a bit tougher.

Hope this helps.

 

Hey Dinan MINI owners, just wondering, with the power upgrades (especially if you still have the stock exhaust) do you still have the cool burble sound on deceleration?

 

OH YEAH

Are you going to the breakfast int he morning?

 

Good to know! Actually, I think I'm going to have to pass afterall - I'm even a little farther south than you I think, and my "honey-do" list is pretty long...

Am planning on the MoS R56 event though.

 

Acorin...on the burble thing....affirmative. Port MCS...., if I can get this technology correct, you should see a picture in my signature. If not, I'll try for my gallery.

 

Acorin,
It was great to meet you and Frankie today at MoS! I hope your suspension upgrade goes well! You'll have to let us know how it rides

Happy Motoring!

 

Nice pics! That's an interesting grill you have, very cool. So, you have 2 Dinan badges? How'd you get 2? I faxed my invoices to them on Monday, but my badges haven't arrived yet, I'm getting impatient, I'm wondering if I need to give them another call.

 

They are probably counting up your points Scavenger. While waiting to pick up BLKDINAN at the dealrship today the sales staff kindly offered me a test drive in the new S. For the uninitiated, I'm sure it is a great ride. I would like to see what DINAN does with it. Could be a lot of fun.

 

I also test drove the R56 today, pretty nice ride.

 

Thanks Scavenger, likewise! I am supposed to call Mike tomorrow morning and get things going. I didn't take the time to drive the R56, but will do so in the future. It looks good, but after finally seeing it in person, I'm very happy I went with Frankie.

Blkdinan, your car looks great. Pics work both in sig and gallery. I like the Dinan badge on the front grill.

 

Thanks Acorin. I rushed the photos. I'll take better ones when the Hamann wheels go on. I'm showing the car in an all British car event. Now, that it has a German front end, I wonder if I can only show the back half.

 

Looks great BlkDinan! Would love to see side shots!

 

Yes, thanks for the tip Mr.Pep I will certainly keep that in mind. I think i am going to keeo the car mostly all Dinan for now. At least for the performance mods

 

PortMCS you are welcome.

 

Has anyone notice an increase of Value on resale with the Dinan Mini's? I'm temtped to start the process, just wondering if I will hurt my resale later on or if I will make it a little more firmer.

Thanks!

 

I know I'm jumping in here a little late, but I gotta add that my 06 Dinan S2 is a monster. The gurgle and the exhaust tone..... what a sound! So far I've loved everything about it.