Kudos to GIAC and Tyrolsport

guru28 · 10-16-2009, 11:12 PM

Just got the car flashed with GIAC Stage 1 at Tyrolsport in Ridgewood(Queens), NY. My thanks to Mike, Tom, and Chan - a great bunch of guys. They gave me excellent service. Mike, the owner, kept me updated with the progress of the flash. GIAC did not have my particular ECU on file, so they had to build one while I waited. Whole process took a few hours, but at least the guys were courteous and professional. Highly recommend the shop to anyone who wants the flash. They are currently beta-testing Stage 2, and I hear it's gonna be a beast.
Anyways, here's my take on Stage 1. BTW, I got the Dinan Stage 2 removed before I flashed the GIAC. Never really liked Stage 2, too jerky, laggy down low, and power fell off too quickly. Not to mention, Stage 2 was slower than the original Dinan flash, go figure.
Now onto GIAC...WOW! Smooth like 'butta'. As per GIAC, we did some 2nd and 3rd gear pulls, and man was I impressed. The power put a huge grin on my face. And smooth, smooth, smooth the flash is. But the power is there when you want it, definitely more than Dinan. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got GIAC and dumped Dinan. For those with Dinan, dump it and get GIAC, cause you don't know what you're missing. That's just my 2 cents and I'm sticking to my story.

ToadHollow · 10-17-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by guru28

Just got the car flashed with GIAC Stage 1 at Tyrolsport in Ridgewood(Queens), NY. My thanks to Mike, Tom, and Chan - a great bunch of guys. They gave me excellent service. Mike, the owner, kept me updated with the progress of the flash. GIAC did not have my particular ECU on file, so they had to build one while I waited. Whole process took a few hours, but at least the guys were courteous and professional. Highly recommend the shop to anyone who wants the flash. They are currently beta-testing Stage 2, and I hear it's gonna be a beast.
Anyways, here's my take on Stage 1. BTW, I got the Dinan Stage 2 removed before I flashed the GIAC. Never really liked Stage 2, too jerky, laggy down low, and power fell off too quickly. Not to mention, Stage 2 was slower than the original Dinan flash, go figure.
Now onto GIAC...WOW! Smooth like 'butta'. As per GIAC, we did some 2nd and 3rd gear pulls, and man was I impressed. The power put a huge grin on my face. And smooth, smooth, smooth the flash is. But the power is there when you want it, definitely more than Dinan. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got GIAC and dumped Dinan. For those with Dinan, dump it and get GIAC, cause you don't know what you're missing. That's just my 2 cents and I'm sticking to my story.

If what you say is true then you never had your car properly setup to take advantage of the tune or you have a different version of BMW sw than what the car originally was delivered with.

I've never had any of the issues you mentioned, for the record. Take advantage of the tune & get the proper performance bolt ons.

Anyway, glad you are enjoying the GIAC flash!

enrita · 10-17-2009, 01:27 AM

enjoy the tune! GIAC is really an awesome flash.

ar design · 10-17-2009, 01:34 AM

JayKay335i · 10-17-2009, 01:44 AM

Yeah...If your going to get a flash Dinnan is a bad option and GIAC is seeming pretty nice.

OctoberfestE92 · 10-17-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by guru28

Just got the car flashed with GIAC Stage 1 at Tyrolsport in Ridgewood(Queens), NY. My thanks to Mike, Tom, and Chan - a great bunch of guys. They gave me excellent service. Mike, the owner, kept me updated with the progress of the flash. GIAC did not have my particular ECU on file, so they had to build one while I waited. Whole process took a few hours, but at least the guys were courteous and professional. Highly recommend the shop to anyone who wants the flash. They are currently beta-testing Stage 2, and I hear it's gonna be a beast.
Anyways, here's my take on Stage 1. BTW, I got the Dinan Stage 2 removed before I flashed the GIAC. Never really liked Stage 2, too jerky, laggy down low, and power fell off too quickly. Not to mention, Stage 2 was slower than the original Dinan flash, go figure.
Now onto GIAC...WOW! Smooth like 'butta'. As per GIAC, we did some 2nd and 3rd gear pulls, and man was I impressed. The power put a huge grin on my face. And smooth, smooth, smooth the flash is. But the power is there when you want it, definitely more than Dinan. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got GIAC and dumped Dinan. For those with Dinan, dump it and get GIAC, cause you don't know what you're missing. That's just my 2 cents and I'm sticking to my story.

join the group of happy drivers

may not be a killer on the dyno -- but thats not all there is to a nice ride. Everyday I'm loving it more and more.. gonna be hard not to go with S2 when it comes out,

enjoy!!!!!

nyc_335i · 10-18-2009, 07:15 AM

How much did it cost??

enrita · 10-18-2009, 07:43 AM

price is 800 USD for the flash.

I335 · 10-18-2009, 08:06 AM

Congrats. In my view, while the power is important (after all, that's why you got it), smoothness and driveablility are equally important and what ultimately makes the tune enjoyable mile after mile...

10-16-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
guru28 New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '08 SG GIAC 335xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	Kudos to GIAC and Tyrolsport Just got the car flashed with GIAC Stage 1 at Tyrolsport in Ridgewood(Queens), NY. My thanks to Mike, Tom, and Chan - a great bunch of guys. They gave me excellent service. Mike, the owner, kept me updated with the progress of the flash. GIAC did not have my particular ECU on file, so they had to build one while I waited. Whole process took a few hours, but at least the guys were courteous and professional. Highly recommend the shop to anyone who wants the flash. They are currently beta-testing Stage 2, and I hear it's gonna be a beast. Anyways, here's my take on Stage 1. BTW, I got the Dinan Stage 2 removed before I flashed the GIAC. Never really liked Stage 2, too jerky, laggy down low, and power fell off too quickly. Not to mention, Stage 2 was slower than the original Dinan flash, go figure. Now onto GIAC...WOW! Smooth like 'butta'. As per GIAC, we did some 2nd and 3rd gear pulls, and man was I impressed. The power put a huge grin on my face. And smooth, smooth, smooth the flash is. But the power is there when you want it, definitely more than Dinan. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger and got GIAC and dumped Dinan. For those with Dinan, dump it and get GIAC, cause you don't know what you're missing. That's just my 2 cents and I'm sticking to my story.
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10-17-2009, 01:27 AM	#3
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	enjoy the tune! GIAC is really an awesome flash. __________________ 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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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Yeah...If your going to get a flash Dinnan is a bad option and GIAC is seeming pretty nice.
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10-18-2009, 07:43 AM	#8
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	price is 800 USD for the flash. __________________ 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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10-18-2009, 08:06 AM	#9
I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	Congrats. In my view, while the power is important (after all, that's why you got it), smoothness and driveablility are equally important and what ultimately makes the tune enjoyable mile after mile...
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