Dinan Tune for F30 - worth the risk?

tdizzle · 03-12-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

Yeah, I'd agree with that. My friend who bought the full-Dinan E46 M3 as a CPO paid a premium for all the Dinan gear - however, it was an exceptionally well-cared-for car and I don't think he got gouged - not like what we're talking about here.

Gotta love salesmen! Anything to turn a bigger profit.

RoundelM3 · 03-12-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tdizzle

Gotta love salesmen! Anything to turn a bigger profit.

In the grand scheme of things, that seems to be the priority these days.

Dozhdbog · 03-12-2013, 06:53 PM

Out of all the 3rd party tunes out there, I'd go with Dinan first, Cobb second. I don't feel comfortable using any other ones.

rallybull · 03-18-2013, 10:41 PM

With the relatively new DinanCare extended warranty program, I wonder how sentiments change about being hesitant to get a dinan tune. With a DinanCare plan you effectively will land up with three (+1) options (though not necessarily all at the same time):
1. BMW repairs the car
2. Failing which Dinan repairs the car as a part of their standard warranty.
3. Failing which DinanCare would pick the bill.
4. Failing which you pay the bill (how likely is it that you arrive at this 4th step ?

)

Has anyone ever purchased Dinancare and have any feedback on this plan?

EDIT: Here is a thread that has some decent info on this (including contract details): http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...ns-here-4.html

reedo302 · 12-30-2013, 01:16 AM

Seems that Dinan is on the track for a very close release of F30 components. Found this on an internet search, though it's not directly linkable on their website:

http://www.dinancars.com/products/3-...-xDrive#page=1

PartsGuy13 · 12-30-2013, 10:04 AM

It is available via their website. And just because they have that link does not verify that they are any closer to completing their tune. They also have categories for F80/2/3 and F22 M235i. I believe their webmaster jumped the gun and added all categories for current and planned/future projects.

Jvee90 · 12-30-2013, 05:50 PM

I emailed Dinan over the weekend and they have yet to respond to my inquiry for the 328i. As soon as i hear from them, i will post their response here. Stay tuned.

shivaswrath · 12-30-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by reedo302

Seems that Dinan is on the track for a very close release of F30 components. Found this on an internet search, though it's not directly linkable on their website:

http://www.dinancars.com/products/3-...-xDrive#page=1

that's been up for months...

reedo302 · 01-02-2014, 09:01 PM

Neat

View Poll Results: If you like a flash tune and do not have an M-sport will you be getting a Dinan tune?
No, I will not let the BMW factory warranty be voided with the Dinan tune.	22	30.99%
Yes, but only if the Dinan center is also a BMW dealer.	35	49.30%
Yes, it really does not matter if the Dinan center is a BMW dealer or not.	14	19.72%
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03-12-2013, 06:53 PM	#47
Dozhdbog Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,849 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Out of all the 3rd party tunes out there, I'd go with Dinan first, Cobb second. I don't feel comfortable using any other ones. __________________ 2011 E90 / Premium Package / Stage 2 PPK / Performance Suspension
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03-18-2013, 10:41 PM	#48
rallybull Major 179 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: F30 335i w/PPK Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	With the relatively new DinanCare extended warranty program, I wonder how sentiments change about being hesitant to get a dinan tune. With a DinanCare plan you effectively will land up with three (+1) options (though not necessarily all at the same time): 1. BMW repairs the car 2. Failing which Dinan repairs the car as a part of their standard warranty. 3. Failing which DinanCare would pick the bill. 4. Failing which you pay the bill (how likely is it that you arrive at this 4th step ? ) Has anyone ever purchased Dinancare and have any feedback on this plan? EDIT: Here is a thread that has some decent info on this (including contract details): http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...ns-here-4.html Last edited by rallybull; 03-18-2013 at 10:49 PM..
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12-30-2013, 01:16 AM	#49
reedo302 Estorilblau Member 27 Rep 252 Posts Drives: Dinan Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Seems that Dinan is on the track for a very close release of F30 components. Found this on an internet search, though it's not directly linkable on their website: http://www.dinancars.com/products/3-...-xDrive#page=1
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12-30-2013, 10:04 AM	#50
PartsGuy13 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: BMW Parts Department iTrader: (0)	It is available via their website. And just because they have that link does not verify that they are any closer to completing their tune. They also have categories for F80/2/3 and F22 M235i. I believe their webmaster jumped the gun and added all categories for current and planned/future projects.
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12-30-2013, 05:50 PM	#51
Jvee90 Private First Class 8 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2013 328i, 2008 335i sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I emailed Dinan over the weekend and they have yet to respond to my inquiry for the 328i. As soon as i hear from them, i will post their response here. Stay tuned.
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01-02-2014, 09:01 PM	#53
reedo302 Estorilblau Member 27 Rep 252 Posts Drives: Dinan Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Neat
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