Cobb and Dinan?

D's Bimmer · 05-01-2016, 12:16 PM

I currently have a Dinan Stage II tune on my 2011 335i. I am considering picking up a Cobb v3 and getting a Proton done by PTF.

Does anyone know if I need to remove my Dinan tune or can the Cobb simply run over the Dinan just as it would run over a stock car programming?

I am hoping a Proton will be beneficial over the Dinan. I am told that PTF will likely add about 20hp over the Dinan along with some other property changes.

Also looking at a sport cat type DP to go along with it.

Thanks,

Cory S · 05-01-2016, 01:49 PM

A dyno tune will definitely bring more HP/TQ than the Dinan Stage 2.

Blaster400 · 05-01-2016, 01:53 PM

You'll need to completely remove the Dinan tune first. And you should consider MHD instead of Cobb.

Cory S · 05-01-2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

And you should consider MHD instead of Cobb.

He's got an N55....

Blaster400 · 05-01-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory S

He's got an N55....

Oops didn't see that.

Mannix · 05-01-2016, 09:57 PM

Dinan reflashes the computer with its software. Cobb reflashes the computer with its software. So whatever software was in the computer before the reflash is gone after the reflash.

When you uninstall Cobb, it puts the stock software back in place. It cannot put the Dinan software back in place because of encryption. You'll need to go to a Dinan dealer to have it reflashed.

You CAN use a JB4 with Dinan software, because JB4 doesn't reflash the computer. It modifies signals into and out of the computer.

Johnny Boost · 05-01-2016, 11:14 PM

No need to remove the Dinan first.

Supermoon · 05-02-2016, 01:49 AM

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When using the AccessPORT to flash your BMW, it is important to recognize if your car has been previously flash tuned.
We always recommend reverting your ECU back to stock before using the AccessPORT to prevent any compatibility issues with previous tuning.
The BMW Performance Power Kit (PPK) can be recognized and saved by the AccessPORT and then used during the uninstall process.

The N54 AccessPORT (AP-BMW-001) can also recognize tunes from Dinan, GIAC, and some DimSport flashes.
The N55 AccessPORT(AP-BMW-002) can recognize tunes from Dinan and some DimSport flashes.
But, because these calibrations are encrypted, they can not be saved by the AccessPORT.
Therefore, during the uninstall process, you car will be reverted back to a factory BMW ROM.

https://cobbtuning.zendesk.com/hc/en...s-and-Flashing

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Cory S Major 306 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	A dyno tune will definitely bring more HP/TQ than the Dinan Stage 2.
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Mannix Private 23 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 N55 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Dinan reflashes the computer with its software. Cobb reflashes the computer with its software. So whatever software was in the computer before the reflash is gone after the reflash. When you uninstall Cobb, it puts the stock software back in place. It cannot put the Dinan software back in place because of encryption. You'll need to go to a Dinan dealer to have it reflashed. You CAN use a JB4 with Dinan software, because JB4 doesn't reflash the computer. It modifies signals into and out of the computer.
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