F60 F60 Dinan Tune?
#76
So my dealer said that if he saw the Dinan on the car, he would 'flag' the vehicle to BMW/MINI and would not service the car if there were any engine issues. Given that the Elite comes with a full warranty, how many of you still install anyways (regardless of this warning from the dealer)?
I'm not exactly the 'mechanic' type so wouldn't trust myself to install / uninstall every time it goes in for service.
Not sure what to do...
I'm not exactly the 'mechanic' type so wouldn't trust myself to install / uninstall every time it goes in for service.
Not sure what to do...
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#78
So my dealer said that if he saw the Dinan on the car, he would 'flag' the vehicle to BMW/MINI and would not service the car if there were any engine issues. Given that the Elite comes with a full warranty, how many of you still install anyways (regardless of this warning from the dealer)?
I'm not exactly the 'mechanic' type so wouldn't trust myself to install / uninstall every time it goes in for service.
Not sure what to do...
I'm not exactly the 'mechanic' type so wouldn't trust myself to install / uninstall every time it goes in for service.
Not sure what to do...
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Jwanck11 (12-14-2017)
#79
Yeah lots of manufactures/dealers are not tuner friendly any longer. I'd suggest taking it somewhere else to get serviced or just remove it before you go it. You don't need to be mechanically inclined to install and/or remove it. Probably 5-10 minutes once you've done it once. I know plenty of Audi people who will go in and get full ECU re-flashes before bringing their car in - MUCH more work. Not to mention the service intervals on these are pretty wide - you'd only be doing it once a year most likely. I wouldn't let losers like the dude at your dealership discourage you. These types of stage 1 tunes are on millions of vehicles - they are not anywhere near the limits of the engines.
I already have the tuner in an unopened box sitting at home waiting to be installed. I just don't have my MINI yet (picking up tomorrow )and am debating whether to return the tuner and wait it out over the next few years before installing (post warranty) but that sort of defeats the purpose of the Elite's warranty, right?
Perhaps I need to open up the hood, once I get the car and see what it takes to get this thing installed / uninstalled each time I bring it in.
#80
is your Dealer a dinan dealer ? If so they will Work on the vehicle and maybe your guy just doesn’t know . If Not they can still work on the vehicle should anything occur and Dinan will pay that dealership directly for any warranty work . That is basically how their warranty program works . Fear not , install the unit it’s a great upgrade and with Dinan you are in good hands !
#82
Thanks. Don't get me wrong, the service guy I spoke to seemed pretty nice and said they love seeing how people customize their MINIs, but also seemed pretty textbook and by the rules and said they were issued letters from the parent company stating the policy.
I already have the tuner in an unopened box sitting at home waiting to be installed. I just don't have my MINI yet (picking up tomorrow )and am debating whether to return the tuner and wait it out over the next few years before installing (post warranty) but that sort of defeats the purpose of the Elite's warranty, right?
Perhaps I need to open up the hood, once I get the car and see what it takes to get this thing installed / uninstalled each time I bring it in.
I already have the tuner in an unopened box sitting at home waiting to be installed. I just don't have my MINI yet (picking up tomorrow )and am debating whether to return the tuner and wait it out over the next few years before installing (post warranty) but that sort of defeats the purpose of the Elite's warranty, right?
Perhaps I need to open up the hood, once I get the car and see what it takes to get this thing installed / uninstalled each time I bring it in.
The whole point to a piggy back tune (plug and play) is that you don't have to flash the ECU and do any permanent changes. There are some vids on youtube showing how easy it is to install.
#83
FWIW, I had my Elite installed by my Mini dealer in Denver when the service manager told me they install “a lot” of Dinan’s in brand new cars. He said he really liked them. So, I went ahead and had them install it before I was throught the breakin period. No regrets.
I’m sure I could have installed it easily; just worth the extra security of a dealer-installed option to me.
I’m sure I could have installed it easily; just worth the extra security of a dealer-installed option to me.
#84
FWIW, I had my Elite installed by my Mini dealer in Denver when the service manager told me they install “a lot” of Dinan’s in brand new cars. He said he really liked them. So, I went ahead and had them install it before I was throught the breakin period. No regrets.
I’m sure I could have installed it easily; just worth the extra security of a dealer-installed option to me.
I’m sure I could have installed it easily; just worth the extra security of a dealer-installed option to me.
It's just interesting to see how it varies from one dealer to another. I'm almost certain this letter has been widely distributed to all MINI dealers so everyone should be given notice. It's just a matter of how these dealers are I guess handling these notices.
I do however want to drive my JCW without the Dinan first. Just so I can have a decent before and after comparison. Who knows, maybe I'll be happy enough with the settings on the JCW that I don't need to do any further tuning....
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So my dealer said that if he saw the Dinan on the car, he would 'flag' the vehicle to BMW/MINI and would not service the car if there were any engine issues. Given that the Elite comes with a full warranty, how many of you still install anyways (regardless of this warning from the dealer)?
I'm not exactly the 'mechanic' type so wouldn't trust myself to install / uninstall every time it goes in for service.
Not sure what to do...
I'm not exactly the 'mechanic' type so wouldn't trust myself to install / uninstall every time it goes in for service.
Not sure what to do...
Which dealer? Alexander Mini?
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The install is about as easy as peeling a banana. You may want to consider doing it yourself - I'm sure your dealer will charge you a nice install fee for 10 minutes of work.
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the cable
#100
Page back, but here it is:
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_Dinantronic_Elite_F54_F57_24989/
D440-0051, D440-0052 are for the 1.5L (Cooper) and 2.0L ( Cooper S)
D440-0055, D440-0056 are for 2.0L ( JCW)
Thanks
https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_Dinantronic_Elite_F54_F57_24989/
D440-0051, D440-0052 are for the 1.5L (Cooper) and 2.0L ( Cooper S)
D440-0055, D440-0056 are for 2.0L ( JCW)
Thanks
Just an update we have 12/2014+ (aka F60 ones) Dianatronics back in stock with free shipping.
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