Steve Dinan leaves company for Ganassi Racing

Pure · 02-13-2015, 04:53 AM

It is bad news that Steve Dinan has left the company. If only he would have made a successful formula similar to the German tuners as Ac Schnitzer, Hartge or G- Power or Alpina, would be proud of your company.

He gave up too soon.

I remember 17 years ago some reports of some magazines known European Car or Motor Trend where they announced the great work performance by Dinan to the BMW, and that seems to be in the past.

Dinan now appears to be dead.

Yeru · 02-13-2015, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pure

It is bad news that Steve Dinan has left the company. If only he would have made a successful formula similar to the German tuners as Ac Schnitzer, Hartge or G- Power or Alpina, would be proud of your company.

He gave up too soon.

I remember 17 years ago some reports of some magazines known European Car or Motor Trend where they announced the great work performance by Dinan to the BMW, and that seems to be in the past.

Dinan now appears to be dead.

+1 that they are dead; even if the brand survives under its new corporate masters, its chances of achieving and retaining parity with the likes of Alpina et al are gone.

Solo_M_Tech · 02-13-2015, 07:31 AM

I'm sure he made a good decision.

Sered · 02-13-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The long haul

Not like Dinan is even relevant anymore anyway

My thoughts exactly. Hasn't been relevant for 10 years. They're a marketing company now.

atg4 · 02-13-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeru

+1 that they are dead; even if the brand survives under its new corporate masters, its chances of achieving and retaining parity with the likes of Alpina et al are gone.

It has been surviving under its corporate masters. Think of beats and dr dre working apple. Now think if dr dre went off to do something else and left beats by dre. That's essentially what's going on here.

socalm3lover · 02-13-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

Hahaha woah woah woah never hated on Dinan man. Had my past bmws all Dinan'd out. I loved the backround of the company. I always loved the products. I just feel like they're a sell out now company now. I think some of the passion in the products will be gone

Sorry, but several have been more obvious in their hate. Locked DMEs? How many times have we heard that, and it has not been true yet. It only takes longer to crack the "locked ones".

I really like the company also. They researched and engineered products that improved performance, not products that added a bold faced name to show under your hood.

I do wonder about the "passion" leaving the company. Hopefully, he created a culture that will remain for at least a few years and hopefully not become just another manufacturing company providing parts with a bold faced name.

John

Zebra99 · 02-13-2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ffs630

Maybe things from "The company formerly known as Dinan" will be a little more affordable now, if they manage to stay in business that is.

Bahahha lets hope so

jskrilla · 02-13-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

Wow. Congrats to him. Wonder what will change at dinan. Maybe their prices?

LOEFFINGL

Pure · 02-13-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeru

+1 that they are dead; even if the brand survives under its new corporate masters, its chances of achieving and retaining parity with the likes of Alpina et al are gone.

I agree with you.

The history of Dinan is over. They do not offer anything new or sexy.

Yeineken · 02-13-2015, 11:16 AM

Perfect opportunity for someone like Turner to step up and do something amazing.

ZilberGrau ZHP · 02-13-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The long haul

Not like Dinan is even relevant anymore anyway

You mean not relevant to HIS company since he was above it all so to speak and those under him managed the day to day. And Dinan is more of a private label/corporate entity now agreed. Obviously Mr. Ganassi thinks he is VERY relevant to making all of his cars go faster. And Chip Ganassi doesn't F around when it comes to racing.

hyperboost · 02-13-2015, 11:47 AM

what a bold move

rjd598 · 02-13-2015, 12:16 PM

im really curious to see where dinan goes after this. they could either turn around the company image completely or just tank

kablammo · 02-13-2015, 12:29 PM

I certainly hope Steve gets the opportunity to start to tune new Ford models.

Mustang by Dinan, Dinan GT350 etc.

ska///235i · 02-13-2015, 02:01 PM

Title should say...M perf, JB tunes and other tuners forced Steve to sell Dinan

ZilberGrau ZHP · 02-13-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ska///235i

Title should say...M perf, JB tunes and other tuners forced Steve to sell Dinan

Good point

Hawkeye1 · 02-13-2015, 03:39 PM

I have a lot of $$ tied up in Dinan upgrades to a Z4 (tune) and an M5 (suspension and tune). I'm happy with the results and hope this doesn't mean the end of the brand. My M5 especially is a different car than it was pre-mods. Participating in track days is a ball with the extra power and stiffer legs. It's still heavy, and I get passed in the turns by the folks driving M3/M4/P-Car, but it's still fun and no one has been able to out accelerate me on the straights. Best of luck to Mr. Dinan (and I do hope the new owners relent a bit on price...)

Russkey · 02-13-2015, 04:26 PM

Good news lol
Just like most of you, I'm not impressed with this company.

david.orr · 02-13-2015, 06:07 PM

He has sold his business, probably achieved his earn-out and now joining Ganassi. It's win- win for him. Let's just be happy for him

Bosozoku · 02-13-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

Seriously. I don't think they have been relevant since the early 2000's.

Three words: "factory matching warranty."

Oh, and three more words: "fifty state legal."

Good luck with anything other than Dinan. You'll need it.

Bosozoku · 02-13-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

Never gonna happen lol. Dinan name is the brand rep.

Maybe they can change their slogan:

Dinan - anything else is just a hack.

MalibuBimmer · 02-13-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosozoku

Maybe they can change their slogan:

Dinan - anything else is just a hack.

How about

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Except for Alpina, anything other than Dinan is just a hack.

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Pure Captain 63 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 328i EB , RR Ghost Black D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DF (North America) iTrader: (0)	It is bad news that Steve Dinan has left the company. If only he would have made a successful formula similar to the German tuners as Ac Schnitzer, Hartge or G- Power or Alpina, would be proud of your company. He gave up too soon. I remember 17 years ago some reports of some magazines known European Car or Motor Trend where they announced the great work performance by Dinan to the BMW, and that seems to be in the past. Dinan now appears to be dead.
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kablammo Private First Class 19 Rep 107 Posts Drives: x1 sDrive, e53 4.4, e36 M3/4/5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Parker, CO iTrader: (0)	I certainly hope Steve gets the opportunity to start to tune new Ford models. Mustang by Dinan, Dinan GT350 etc.
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Hawkeye1 Displaced Iowan 16 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I have a lot of $$ tied up in Dinan upgrades to a Z4 (tune) and an M5 (suspension and tune). I'm happy with the results and hope this doesn't mean the end of the brand. My M5 especially is a different car than it was pre-mods. Participating in track days is a ball with the extra power and stiffer legs. It's still heavy, and I get passed in the turns by the folks driving M3/M4/P-Car, but it's still fun and no one has been able to out accelerate me on the straights. Best of luck to Mr. Dinan (and I do hope the new owners relent a bit on price...) __________________ 2011 Z4 35i Dinan Stage2 - Hers 2015 Golf R APR Stage 2 - Mine 2019 Tesla Model X Perf. w/ Ludicrous - Hers 2018 911 GT3 (Manual) - Mine 2013 911 S Cabriolet - Mostly mine
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david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 124 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	He has sold his business, probably achieved his earn-out and now joining Ganassi. It's win- win for him. Let's just be happy for him
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