Dinan Software/Boost Upgrade price increases

Maineiac · 10-15-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi all, new to the forum. Have been reading the forum and considering a Dinan Stage 2 upgrade for my '08 E92 coupe. Was looking at the Dinan website Tuesday and the price was $1999. I looked today and it's gone up to $2199.

Hopefully, they local independent will still honor the 'old price'. Related, if I'm at the dealership for an oil change after the Dinan install and there is a BMW update to the ECU program, will I need to have the Dinan upgrade reflashed?

Thanks.

enrita · 10-15-2009, 01:38 PM

if you are looking for a Flash go with GIAC... Dinan is way too expensive and performs worse.

scott@bmwhn · 10-15-2009, 02:05 PM

Its true the price has gone up. Dinan raised the retail price as well as dealer cost on Monday, Oct. 12th

While there are more powerful tunes out there, i was really satisfied with the Dinan stage 2 on my 07 335i and plan on putting the full stage 3 package on the new car.

And in reference to your question about reprogramming after a BMW update: depending on which modules are updated will determine whether a Dinan reflash is necessary. (For example: is the DME is reprogrammed by BMW, then the Dinan Software will need to be reprogrammed.)

Dinan implements all BMW updates into there flash to stay current.

-Scott

cvc 22349a · 10-15-2009, 02:33 PM

Scott,
Was hoping you'd install Dinan stage 2 again and provide a comparison between your previous stage 2 car. Dinan has turned down the boost a bit with the current stage 2, and I'm curious by how much. Too bad the price has gone up in this economy

OT-looking forward to your impression of the BMW tune v. Dinan

midlife · 10-15-2009, 02:39 PM

IMHO, based on what i have read, I would think 3 times before I would recommend dinan for the n54.
Old booster the worlds fastest n54 flashed his dinan back to stock and loaded up JB3.

Based on price vs. performance dinan is not worth it.

My 2cents

Maineiac · 10-15-2009, 02:43 PM

Thanks Scott. I've read about and considered 'the other' tunes availalbe and I've come to the conclusion to stick with Dinan. Are there costs involved each time I might have to go back to the Dinan authorized dealer for a reprogram or does it vary by dealer?

5050punk · 10-15-2009, 06:28 PM

Hey Maineiac,
I actually am taking my car in on Monday to get Dinan Stage 2 software, plus exhaust and oil cooler. I placed my order last Friday before the price increase though. I called the shop doing the install, and they said they already verified with Dinan that I would get the original pricing, not the new pricing.

So in your case, if you already placed an order, I think you're fine. If you haven't placed an order yet, you may be screwed. Probably easy enough to find out though by calling whoever you were going to have do the install.

Sniz · 10-15-2009, 06:43 PM

why did they raise prices and turn down the power?

did they say why or are their customers just shrugging their shoulders and opening their checkbooks wider?

roadkillrob · 10-15-2009, 06:55 PM

Don't waste the money - get GIAC for a fraction of the price, it's not like when push comes to shove that people have had great luck with the Dinan warranty and have basically had to bring their fight to places like this before they even get complaints acknowledged.

It isn't worth the price, period, either price!

jfarnkopf · 10-15-2009, 11:23 PM

funny how dinan said that its lowering there prices by 10% due to the economy and then they raise their prices. I was also thinking about their stage 2 but ill wait..

jcarlucci1 · 10-16-2009, 12:09 AM

Anyone seriously thinking about spending $2k for Dinan needs to do ALOT of research first..

enrita · 10-16-2009, 01:48 AM

yeah exactly for 2K you get a nice GIAC Stage 1 and an upgraded FMIC . do the math.

Tacn It · 10-16-2009, 01:54 AM

I like my stage 2, been running it for about 8,ooo miles with no problems, but I LOVE my lsd more! Think about getting da LSD frist b/c power is useless unless you can put it to the ground, but thats just my 2 cents

CubanJJ09 · 10-16-2009, 06:57 AM

ignorant people are funny. sucks that they did raise the price. u figured theyd have lowered it, but oh well i got mine for $1800

bulldog_yyc · 10-16-2009, 08:16 AM

waste of $

deletedelete · 10-16-2009, 08:18 AM

How can anybody waste so much money on dinan? I just dont get it...

m3kerry · 10-16-2009, 10:24 AM

Mine was on my car when I bought it. It has been fun to have the power. I don't need more than the 398hp and 429tq I am putting down now.

Brey335i · 10-16-2009, 10:56 AM

I've driven the Vishnu, JB3, and Dinan Stage II. I ended up going with Dinan...

Vishnu was fast but almost as expensive and didn't include a warranty... JB3 as slooooow. Dinan with a LSD is beast

RambleJ · 10-16-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

I've driven the Vishnu, JB3, and Dinan Stage II. I ended up going with Dinan...

Vishnu was fast but almost as expensive and didn't include a warranty... JB3 as slooooow. Dinan with a LSD is beast

JB3 slower than Dinan and Vishnu only just as fast as Dinan?!?! That is a first time for hearing that one..

bulldog_yyc · 10-16-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brey335i

I've driven the Vishnu, JB3, and Dinan Stage II. I ended up going with Dinan...

Vishnu was fast but almost as expensive and didn't include a warranty... JB3 as slooooow. Dinan with a LSD is beast

did you forget the change from the valet map when you were driving the jb3? lol @ dinan being faster than jb3

Zeph · 10-16-2009, 11:18 AM

Sniz · 10-16-2009, 11:19 AM

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10-15-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
Maineiac Private 19 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine iTrader: (1)	Dinan Software/Boost Upgrade price increases Hi all, new to the forum. Have been reading the forum and considering a Dinan Stage 2 upgrade for my '08 E92 coupe. Was looking at the Dinan website Tuesday and the price was $1999. I looked today and it's gone up to $2199. Hopefully, they local independent will still honor the 'old price'. Related, if I'm at the dealership for an oil change after the Dinan install and there is a BMW update to the ECU program, will I need to have the Dinan upgrade reflashed? Thanks.
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	if you are looking for a Flash go with GIAC... Dinan is way too expensive and performs worse. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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scott@bmwhn Major 135 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: Msport X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Its true the price has gone up. Dinan raised the retail price as well as dealer cost on Monday, Oct. 12th While there are more powerful tunes out there, i was really satisfied with the Dinan stage 2 on my 07 335i and plan on putting the full stage 3 package on the new car. And in reference to your question about reprogramming after a BMW update: depending on which modules are updated will determine whether a Dinan reflash is necessary. (For example: is the DME is reprogrammed by BMW, then the Dinan Software will need to be reprogrammed.) Dinan implements all BMW updates into there flash to stay current. -Scott __________________ 03' 525iT stick, 22' 530i Previous: 20' X3 M40i, 19' 740i Msport, 17' 430i GC, 15' Msport X3 28i, 15' Sportline X1 28i, 13' Msport 328i, 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i Last edited by scott@bmwhn; 10-15-2009 at 02:12 PM.. Reason: sppeling ;)
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10-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#4
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Scott, Was hoping you'd install Dinan stage 2 again and provide a comparison between your previous stage 2 car. Dinan has turned down the boost a bit with the current stage 2, and I'm curious by how much. Too bad the price has gone up in this economy OT-looking forward to your impression of the BMW tune v. Dinan
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midlife ocasionally in crisis 52 Rep 2,358 Posts Drives: '08 335i cabrio Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .......... iTrader: (0)	IMHO, based on what i have read, I would think 3 times before I would recommend dinan for the n54. Old booster the worlds fastest n54 flashed his dinan back to stock and loaded up JB3. Based on price vs. performance dinan is not worth it. My 2cents __________________ If your car isn't scary - it's just not fast enough ! RPI IC / UR catless DPs / JB3 2.0 beta / UR CAI / Quaife LSD / Snow Methanol Injection / VK oil cooler upgrade / Forge DVs / M3 rear sway / Riss catch can / Paddle shifting 6AT / M Sport steering wheel / Logic 7 / Dunlop Direzza Z1 255/235 /
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Maineiac Private 19 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maine iTrader: (1)	Thanks Scott. I've read about and considered 'the other' tunes availalbe and I've come to the conclusion to stick with Dinan. Are there costs involved each time I might have to go back to the Dinan authorized dealer for a reprogram or does it vary by dealer?
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10-15-2009, 06:28 PM	#7
5050punk Private First Class 26 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2016 Golf R, 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA. iTrader: (0)	Hey Maineiac, I actually am taking my car in on Monday to get Dinan Stage 2 software, plus exhaust and oil cooler. I placed my order last Friday before the price increase though. I called the shop doing the install, and they said they already verified with Dinan that I would get the original pricing, not the new pricing. So in your case, if you already placed an order, I think you're fine. If you haven't placed an order yet, you may be screwed. Probably easy enough to find out though by calling whoever you were going to have do the install. __________________
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Sniz Lieutenant General 661 Rep 10,587 Posts Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD iTrader: (1)	why did they raise prices and turn down the power? did they say why or are their customers just shrugging their shoulders and opening their checkbooks wider? __________________
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roadkillrob Major General 881 Rep 5,463 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Don't waste the money - get GIAC for a fraction of the price, it's not like when push comes to shove that people have had great luck with the Dinan warranty and have basically had to bring their fight to places like this before they even get complaints acknowledged. It isn't worth the price, period, either price! __________________ 2025 X5 Msport 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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10-15-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
jfarnkopf Private First Class 2 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	Price Change funny how dinan said that its lowering there prices by 10% due to the economy and then they raise their prices. I was also thinking about their stage 2 but ill wait..
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10-16-2009, 12:09 AM	#11
jcarlucci1 Lieutenant Colonel 64 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa iTrader: (10)	Anyone seriously thinking about spending $2k for Dinan needs to do ALOT of research first..
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10-16-2009, 01:48 AM	#12
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	yeah exactly for 2K you get a nice GIAC Stage 1 and an upgraded FMIC . do the math. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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Tacn It Private 5 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 08 335i E92 - 09 x5 4.8 Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Carlos , CA. iTrader: (1)	I like my stage 2, been running it for about 8,ooo miles with no problems, but I LOVE my lsd more! Think about getting da LSD frist b/c power is useless unless you can put it to the ground, but thats just my 2 cents __________________ 335i \| ZSP \| 6MT \|bmw short shifter\| DIANAN STG.II w/JB4 \|Quaife-3.46\|AMS intercooler\|BT OCC\|AR Oil cooler\|Forge dv's\| Injen Intake \|AR catless DP'S\| AE dual catless exhaust\|Bilstein PSS10's \| M3 suspension bits \| 19" Volk TE37 Toyko Time Attacks\|
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CubanJJ09 Banned 169 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	ignorant people are funny. sucks that they did raise the price. u figured theyd have lowered it, but oh well i got mine for $1800
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m3kerry SCCA B Street 117 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 1 M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Mine was on my car when I bought it. It has been fun to have the power. I don't need more than the 398hp and 429tq I am putting down now. __________________ www.facebook.com/thatsrightracing
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Brey335i Banned 113 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I've driven the Vishnu, JB3, and Dinan Stage II. I ended up going with Dinan... Vishnu was fast but almost as expensive and didn't include a warranty... JB3 as slooooow. Dinan with a LSD is beast
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