How do I know if I the Dinan flash is still in effect?

skimo · 07-12-2008, 11:19 PM

May sound ridiculous! But I am very paranoid about taking the car to the dealer incase he flashes the car with the latest software and overwrites the Dinan flash I got.

Question: is this possible? How can I determine if I still have the dinan flash? (without taking it to a dyno..)

I have a feelin this is a

but please let me know as all posts regarding this topic seem to be very confusing !

Thanks in advance
Skimo

Hunter399 · 07-12-2008, 11:28 PM

Well if you floor and it and feels "slow" then the dinan flash is no longer there

vase330 · 07-13-2008, 12:06 AM

If your butt dyno is so bad it can't detect a tune, you wasted your money IMHO. Anyhow a boost gauge can confirm or disprove your perception.

scooby9 · 07-13-2008, 12:12 AM

+1 on the boost gauge. No ambiguity then...

akack79 · 07-13-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vase330

If your butt dyno is so bad it can't detect a tune, you wasted your money IMHO.

^^ That's putting it very nicely.

scottp999 · 07-13-2008, 10:30 AM

Boost gauge. Once you install it the first time you should be able to reinstall in 30 minutes.

You would want to take out the gauge before going to the dealer.

e90AW335i · 07-13-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by vase330

If your butt dyno is so bad it can't detect a tune, you wasted your money IMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akack79

^^ That's putting it very nicely.

Says a lot about the tune....

ybbiz34 · 07-13-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Says a lot about the tune....

Sneaky...

e90AW335i · 07-13-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Sneaky...

LOL, you know me....

Just giving you guys a hard time. There is a very good chance that his tune is still there and he is just used to the power.

NPDAN · 07-13-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Sneaky...

ha ha

NPDAN · 07-13-2008, 10:56 AM

Can't you inform the dealer if they cant tell already that you have the flash and not to update with the new version?

e.n335 · 07-13-2008, 01:08 PM

Use a boost gauge, as already mentioned here

. When you see 13+ psi ( Stage 2 ), you are good.

darkphantom · 07-13-2008, 01:50 PM

why not just go back to the dinan dealer? won't they reflash it for free since you've already bought it??

skimo · 07-13-2008, 04:17 PM

thanks guys - to clarify, i got this car with the dinan flash...so i have never driven a stock 335i! so i just wanted to find out if the difference will be noticeable...but i think u made the answer clear

skimo

sdwilly · 07-13-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

Can't you inform the dealer if they cant tell already that you have the flash and not to update with the new version?

My dealer (Non-Dinan), called me and told me they would like to flash the car (for an ipod and brake light issue I was having), so that I could get it scheduled at my Dinan shop (Non-BMW Dealer) to get it reflashed..

+1 on the boost gauge though, anytime you mod a turbo car it's always a good idea.

ezatnova · 07-14-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sdwilly

My dealer (Non-Dinan), called me and told me they would like to flash the car (for an ipod and brake light issue I was having), so that I could get it scheduled at my Dinan shop (Non-BMW Dealer) to get it reflashed..

Now that's good service...and the way it SHOULD HAPPEN, but, not many of us are that fortunate, I'm afraid.

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skimo Lieutenant 95 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2011 335 vert Dinan II Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Texas !! iTrader: (1)	How do I know if I the Dinan flash is still in effect? May sound ridiculous! But I am very paranoid about taking the car to the dealer incase he flashes the car with the latest software and overwrites the Dinan flash I got. Question: is this possible? How can I determine if I still have the dinan flash? (without taking it to a dyno..) I have a feelin this is a but please let me know as all posts regarding this topic seem to be very confusing ! Thanks in advance Skimo
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scottp999 Brigadier General 136 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Boost gauge. Once you install it the first time you should be able to reinstall in 30 minutes. You would want to take out the gauge before going to the dealer.
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NPDAN Colonel 100 Rep 2,572 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	Can't you inform the dealer if they cant tell already that you have the flash and not to update with the new version? __________________
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e.n335 Moderator 279 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Use a boost gauge, as already mentioned here . When you see 13+ psi ( Stage 2 ), you are good.
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skimo Lieutenant 95 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2011 335 vert Dinan II Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Texas !! iTrader: (1)	thanks guys - to clarify, i got this car with the dinan flash...so i have never driven a stock 335i! so i just wanted to find out if the difference will be noticeable...but i think u made the answer clear skimo
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