[TheLegacy]

So I saw dinan just posted up their exhaust. Its out late Aug. Anyone getting it? I know there are a few exhausts out there already and I've been a huge fan of Borla, but don't want to cause to much trouble with the dealer. I have no other plans for the car, maybe springs/sway bars and thats it.

Anyway worth going with Dinan for an exhaust?

[DTSociety]

My guess it will be a good exhaust and the fact that bmw dealer offers it without voiding your warranty (only if you purchase it from bmw and install it there) is a big plus!

[sflgator]

DINAN
Free Flow Dual Exhaust
Engine Tuning

Part #:
Price:

D660-0011
$1899.00
Labor Hours: 1.4
Emission Status: 50 State Emission Legal
Peak Horsepower Gain: 6 @ 6600 rpm
Peak Torque Gain: 5 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm
Point Value: 3


...6HP / 5 lb.-ft. TQ for $1,899 + labor???? Don't think it's worth it, imho. There are many other aftermarket exhausts for the 335i that make much more HP/TQ for less $$ (most are making ~ +15-20WHP/TQ and cost ~ $1,400-$1,700). btw -- even my BMW SA said Dinan is fading away.

[TheAcAvenger]

Post up a link for the rest of us!

I haven't picked an exhaust yet, so it's something to consider. It being Dinan won't have any effect on my decision. Warranty/Smarranty when it comes to exhaust. For me, it's all about design, gains, and sound.

Edit: after seeing gator's post... blahh, those gains are horrible

[DTSociety]

Originally Posted by sflgator

DINAN
Free Flow Dual Exhaust
Engine Tuning

Part #:
Price:

D660-0011
$1899.00
Labor Hours: 1.4
Emission Status: 50 State Emission Legal
Peak Horsepower Gain: 6 @ 6600 rpm
Peak Torque Gain: 5 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm
Point Value: 3


...6HP / 5 lb.-ft. TQ for $1,899 + labor???? Don't think it's worth it, imho. There are many other aftermarket exhausts for the 335i that make much more HP/TQ for less $$ (most are making ~ +15-20WHP/TQ and cost ~ $1,400-$1,700). btw -- even my BMW SA said Dinan is fading away.

thats it?!! well...at least its available for the people that are afraid to void warranty

[TheLegacy]

http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?...%20Tuning#3493

no its for the 335... its written on it.

Gains aren't huge. I'm aware, i've been tuning cars for awhile. I would rather go Borla, however Dinan is still more acceptable than others. I can talk to my dealer see what they think of me just touching the exhaust.

[LACA335i]

Originally Posted by TheLegacy

So I saw dinan just posted up their exhaust. Its out late Aug. Anyone getting it? I know there are a few exhausts out there already and I've been a huge fan of Borla, but don't want to cause to much trouble with the dealer. I have no other plans for the car, maybe springs/sway bars and thats it.

Anyway worth going with Dinan for an exhaust?

i have borla xr1 man it does not make too much noise at all. on a high speeed.. it does not have that loud of a sound. u dont have to attract any highway patrol.. borla rule!!.. dinan is good but too damn expensive..

[TheLegacy]

Ya, an old car of mine had a Borla exhaust. Anyway how does the dealer feel about it?

[LACA335i]

Originally Posted by TheLegacy

Ya, an old car of mine had a Borla exhaust. Anyway how does the dealer feel about it?

they cant shit.. They just told me u just waived your warranty on the exhaust.. im like ok dude watever... first all .. anything that come out from the exhaust is safe to modify. You can save all of your oem part in case you want to sell it or smog check on it.. Exhaust system is ok to modify.. they said it got nice tone to it.. im like thanks dude.

[LACA335i]

My is custom made for me.. i had mine since March....

[E90ice]

I'm sorry, but Dinan sucks. It so overpriced. They need to come back to reality and post some decent prices. Also, there are a few exhausts out there that cost less and make more power.

Dinan

[TheLegacy]

we established that... I'd own the Borla anyday, i've been a customer of them before. Its just dealing with well the dealer.

[LACA335i]

Originally Posted by E90ice

I'm sorry, but Dinan sucks. It so overpriced. They need to come back to reality and post some decent prices. Also, there are a few exhausts out there that cost less and make more power.

Dinan

you are telling me it is over price for bmw? dude borla xr1 one muffer cost about 166 dollar .. that is like 375 for both.. the pipping another 400.. u telling me it is more expensive than other exhaust system?

[H Bomb]

all these other companies that claim more power, thats all it is is a claim, where are there dyno sheets??? at least dinan provides dynos and if you dyno yours and don't come within the same or very close dinan will refund your money. i highly doubt any of these companies claiming 10 plus hp on cat back systems are even close to that

in reality people who are looking for power from a muffler system need to look elsewhere it just isn't gonna happen. mufflers are for sound and looks and if you get some power and weight savings then it is a plus

wouldnt get dinan especially since bmw is no longer going to sell their parts(since their new performance line is coming out)

[TheLegacy]

I don't think BMW's line will be any better than that of Dinan. For sure the other exhausts out there are better. Its what can fly with dealers.

If I wanted 100% performance, a race car, I wouldn't have sold my car for the BMW.

Originally Posted by TheLegacy

I don't think BMW's line will be any better than that of Dinan. For sure the other exhausts out there are better. Its what can fly with dealers.

If I wanted 100% performance, a race car, I wouldn't have sold my car for the BMW.

dont think it would be better but i guess we just gotta wait and see what bmw comes out with! hopefully its as much as dinan offered

[Chesmu]

Originally Posted by DTSociety

My guess it will be a good exhaust and the fact that bmw dealer offers it without voiding your warranty (only if you purchase it from bmw and install it there) is a big plus!

common misconception. when installing DINAN products DINAN takes over warranty reponsibility, taking BMW out of the equation. BMW is no longer responsible. If there is a problem with the new part, you have to argue with DINAN... and they seem to not always be willing to accept responsibility.

[epiphone3]

Dinan likely have lower gains than others for a reason... for example, sound or reduced drone or rasp. Dinan tries to make OEM quality parts so this is likely the reason. Anyway, the way I read the post above, it looked like was 1899 for software and exhaust. That's not so bad.

[normtrum]

Originally Posted by Chesmu

common misconception. when installing DINAN products DINAN takes over warranty reponsibility, taking BMW out of the equation. BMW is no longer responsible. If there is a problem with the new part, you have to argue with DINAN... and they seem to not always be willing to accept responsibility.

Thank you, you beat me to it. This continues to be the most misunderstood situation regarding Dinan there is. It's called a "warranty matching program". BMW has never "covered" Dinan parts. I come on a thread about once per month and try to clear this up for people. If the Dinan rep at a BMW dealership says "or sure that exhaust is covered", ask him "by who", then the truth will come out. Better yet call Dinan and get the info directly from them.

[Mr. 5]

1899 for just the mufflers!
That's just ridiculous!

[Chesmu]

Originally Posted by Mr. 5

1899 for just the mufflers!
That's just ridiculous!

But it says DINAN on it.....!