[vindeezy]

Hey guys,

Just ordered Dinan Stage 1 from Dinan website. Super excited to get this thing on board. Looking for a place that can install it for me in LA area. Apparently Center BMW in Sherman Oaks is Dinan Authorized and they straight up told me they won't install it unless i bought it from them. Few days ago, someone else told me they would even if I didn't buy it from them.....

Also, McKenna BMW is Dinan is authorized as well, but they seemed to have no clue about the product. Any ideas? I just want it installed buy a reputable place (prefer dealer) that will do a good job and make sure to be backed by BMW warranty. I know this product won't voice factory warranty, but still prefer to be done by a BMW dealer unless other options are just as reliable.

[vindeezy]

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[G.Newt]

Is installing it yourself not an option? I believe the self-installation doesn't void the warranty either unless they can prove you executed a faulty installation and caused something to break.

[Beek]

First off I'd complain to Dinan about the Sherman Oaks dealer, it's BS they won't install the part unless they can make a markup on the part sale. Perhaps before filing the complaint you should confirm with someone in management at the Sherman Oaks dealer this is in fact company policy and not a random decision made by a service adviser, also politely let them know you plan to file a complaint with Dinan. They've no business being a Dinan authorized dealer if they won't install Dinan parts. Also just because the service adviser at the McKenna dealer didn't know about the product doesn't mean their tech won't know how to install it properly. Most of us enthusiasts have more product knowledge about our own car's than many employee's of the dealerships ever will, the simple fact we can specialize on one particular year and model where they are trying to keep up with all the changes on all the different years and models give's us an advantage. October 2016 my local dealer didn't know what MPPSK was but wanted to charge me $6000 for it installed, other dealer in town got the sale and not for no 6K. I do try to reward knowledge and punish ignorance when ever possible. Good luck getting it installed and keep us posted on how it performs for you.

[StockLOL]

I will do the same thing you are doing after I get my 340 in about a month or so. Have it on order from Bob Smith in Calabasas. In Orange County it says Sterling BMW is authorized dealer but I’d also like to go somewhere that’s done these installs few times before! Let us know where you go and how it works out. And your thoughts on the tune of course!

[Chicken_Joe]

Terry at BMS is a good installer.... wait.....

[chenry]

Originally Posted by StockLOL

I will do the same thing you are doing after I get my 340 in about a month or so. Have it on order from Bob Smith in Calabasas. In Orange County it says Sterling BMW is authorized dealer but I’d also like to go somewhere that’s done these installs few times before! Let us know where you go and how it works out. And your thoughts on the tune of course!

Avoid Sterling service at all costs....

[eluded]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Terry at BMS is a good installer.... wait.....

Listen to the chicken

[StockLOL]

Originally Posted by eluded

Listen to the chicken

We don't want to void our warranty on our new cars though. Dinan is like OEM+. I feel like the Dinan tune is safer for us in California with 91 fuel and probably easier on our engines. I plan on keeping my car for 5 years or longer so don't want to stress it too much.

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by StockLOL

We don't want to void our warranty on our new cars though. Dinan is like OEM+. I feel like the Dinan tune is safer for us in California with 91 fuel and probably easier on our engines. I plan on keeping my car for 5 years or longer so don't want to stress it too much.

Alright so I'll be the first person to tell you that a BMS product will not void you warranty depending on your dealer. I have a 2013 M Sport 35i with basically every mod aside from meth, turbo and PI. I brought it to the dealer all the time for regular factory warranty service and when that was about to expire I purchased another extended warranty for the car and Still bring it on for service. It all boils down to your service advisor and how cool they are. I actually had a faulty transmission and had to have my gearbox replaced due to a stripped second gear synchro and I dropped the car off, JB4 and All and had them change my tranny for me. It's ALL ANOUT THE SERVICE ADVISOR and how cool your dealership is. Just ask Your SA and find the one that is right for you and poke and prod about modifications other than Dinan.

[goj]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Alright so I'll be the first person to tell you that a BMS product will not void you warranty depending on your dealer. I have a 2013 M Sport 35i with basically every mod aside from meth, turbo and PI. I brought it to the dealer all the time for regular factory warranty service and when that was about to expire I purchased another extended warranty for the car and Still bring it on for service. It all boils down to your service advisor and how cool they are. I actually had a faulty transmission and had to have my gearbox replaced due to a stripped second gear synchro and I dropped the car off, JB4 and All and had them change my tranny for me. It's ALL ANOUT THE SERVICE ADVISOR and how cool your dealership is. Just ask Your SA and find the one that is right for you and poke and prod about modifications other than Dinan.

1. Jb4 will not pass CA emissions test
2. Your synchro issue is a known issue so they wouldn't attribute it to the modifications
3. Some people want peace of mind when doing this type of stuff that they spent a lot of money on.
4. You realize a "cool" SA is not who works on your car and flags it for a tune. It's the techs working on it, I guarantee your car is flagged

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by goj

1. Jb4 will not pass CA emissions test
2. Your synchro issue is a known issue so they wouldn't attribute it to the modifications
3. Some people want peace of mind when doing this type of stuff that they spent a lot of money on.
4. You realize a "cool" SA is not who works on your car and flags it for a tune. It's the techs working on it, I guarantee your car is flagged

Ok Dad

[goj]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Ok Dad

You're spreading false information:

[StockLOL]

Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Alright so I'll be the first person to tell you that a BMS product will not void you warranty depending on your dealer. I have a 2013 M Sport 35i with basically every mod aside from meth, turbo and PI. I brought it to the dealer all the time for regular factory warranty service and when that was about to expire I purchased another extended warranty for the car and Still bring it on for service. It all boils down to your service advisor and how cool they are. I actually had a faulty transmission and had to have my gearbox replaced due to a stripped second gear synchro and I dropped the car off, JB4 and All and had them change my tranny for me. It's ALL ANOUT THE SERVICE ADVISOR and how cool your dealership is. Just ask Your SA and find the one that is right for you and poke and prod about modifications other than Dinan.

The great thing about Dinan and having it installed by an authorized BMW Dinan dealer is should there be an issue with the car it’s between the dealer and Dinan not yourself and BMW or Dinan/Burger.

[FutureHendr1x]

isnt that a simple install like the jb stage 1? to easy

[Chicken_Joe]

Originally Posted by goj

You're spreading false information:

Are you talking to me?

[goodNIGHT]

AutoHaus Frankfurt in Murrieta is highly thought of. Dinan service dealer as well.

Good luck with the install

[3ToAgree]

Originally Posted by StockLOL

I will do the same thing you are doing after I get my 340 in about a month or so. Have it on order from Bob Smith in Calabasas. In Orange County it says Sterling BMW is authorized dealer but I’d also like to go somewhere that’s done these installs few times before! Let us know where you go and how it works out. And your thoughts on the tune of course!

Got mine done along with Dinan exhaust and midpipe. It's a big jump and will slam you against the back of your seat My BMW authorized Dinan dealer only charged 1.5 hours labor, FYI.

[mitchellm]

Originally Posted by ejn1

Got mine done along with Dinan exhaust and midpipe. It's a big jump and will slam you against the back of your seat My BMW authorized Dinan dealer only charged 1.5 hours labor, FYI.

I concur! I have Dinan tune, exhaust and midpipe on my 340i xdrive. Its transformed the car! Just waiting for the intake and stage 2 software to come out

[3ToAgree]

Originally Posted by mitchellm

I concur! I have Dinan tune, exhaust and midpipe on my 340i xdrive. Its transformed the car! Just waiting for the intake and stage 2 software to come out

Any idea when stage 2 is coming out?

[BMW in NE]

Originally Posted by G.Newt

Is installing it yourself not an option? I believe the self-installation doesn't void the warranty either unless they can prove you executed a faulty installation and caused something to break.

This is true! I installed my Dinan S2 on my 335 myself. When I first installed I would get drivetrain errors, so I thought I might have installed incorrectly. I brought it to the dealer and told them I self installed the Dinan and now I was having these issues. They contacted Dinan and found out that there was a software upgrade they needed to do to the Dinan control module. The dealer flashed it and the error was gone. Everything was covered by Dinan.

I just bought the S1 for my new 340 and looks like it's so much easier to install. If you can unplug/plug sensors yourself I wouldn't worry about paying a dealer to do it. Inside the box there's a web site where you have to register your VIN with Dinan (don't forget this).