Finally got Dinan Stage 2

jimbethesda · 12-23-2010, 12:06 PM

I have a 2007 335i and have been debating getting Dinan stage 2 for awhile and finally decided to jump in.

Wow!!!!!!! Sure, maybe other tunes are better, but I am blown away by the increase in power.

I have had 2 HPFP replacements, and the last time they "upgraded" my software I had horrible turbo-lag. I was concerned that the Dinan flash, while increasing overall power, would make the turbo-lag more exaggerated. It did the opposite, I don't notice much turbo-lag at all now.

I do have problems putting all that power to use while at low speeds. Either my traction control kicks in, or if I turn it off, my tires just spin. Now I have to save up for LSD and 19" wheels!!!

mjollnir19 · 12-23-2010, 01:30 PM

congrats =)

ar design · 12-23-2010, 02:18 PM

LSD will help a LOT - 19" tires, not so much

Iwantm3 · 12-23-2010, 02:37 PM

lol you'll get used to it , I think it's slow at 18 psi with meth ;]

Sniz · 12-23-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ar design

LSD will help a LOT - 19" tires, not so much

+1

ar design · 12-23-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

+1

The more sidewall you can get, the better. I have spent HOURS trying to convince a customer of mine to go down to 17s or 18s from 20s..... Has a 2009 Challenger with a built 426TT. Nuff 'said.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-23-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ar design

LSD will help a LOT - 19" tires, not so much

Ya I hear that

I'm starting to think my stock 18 on runflat had a lot more grip then my 19's on hancraps.

Sidewall is about an inch thick, and harder then a brick.

I was spinning 40 rolls in 60-70 ambient temps.

Now i spin 20 rolls in 30 degree ambients.

I drive in N/A mode and I can get that to spin tire. Sub 200WHP no traction, fail.

ar design · 12-23-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

Ya I hear that

I'm starting to think my stock 18 on runflat had a lot more grip then my 19's on hancraps.

Sidewall is about an inch thick, and harder then a brick.

Get the new Nitto NT05R. I have a customer with a Z06, spraying 225-250 shot, dead hooks 2nd on the street. Its INSANE.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-23-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ar design

Get the new Nitto NT05R. I have a customer with a Z06, spraying 225-250 shot, dead hooks 2nd on the street. Its INSANE.

How are they in the turns and rain?

I know its a silly question for someone looking for straight line traction, but I need to be realistic heh.

ar design · 12-23-2010, 03:41 PM

Rain..... LOL. Go slow.

I've been out in light snow with full R-compounds in my 69 2002. Probably dont want to listen to me

dlbrooks18 · 12-23-2010, 03:54 PM

congrats on the new power!

evanescent03 · 12-24-2010, 01:31 AM

congrats man. glad to hear you're enjoying the Dinan Stg 2... I'm scheduled to get it installed on my car next Tuesday. Little Christmas gift to myself

enjoy!
matt

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-24-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ar design

Rain..... LOL. Go slow.

I've been out in light snow with full R-compounds in my 69 2002. Probably dont want to listen to me

LOL yea that tire is just a touch to aggressive. since its classified as R and drag radial.

Let me know if u think of something a touch more practical. PM me if you wish.

Back on topic for the op

jimbethesda · 12-31-2010, 11:12 AM

buzz-kill. Got the dreaded "check engine soon" light and rough engine AGAIN. I'm already on my 3rd HPFP. This time the light didn't go out after re-start. Ugh. If the car wasn't so damn good, I would have traded it in awhile ago. The soonest I can get a loaner is on Thursday, hopefully it won't complete die.

Forcefed3 · 12-31-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ar design

Get the new Nitto NT05R. I have a customer with a Z06, spraying 225-250 shot, dead hooks 2nd on the street. Its INSANE.

Really? That is awesome! Do you know about how long they will last?

Forcefed3 · 12-31-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

buzz-kill. Got the dreaded "check engine soon" light and rough engine AGAIN. I'm already on my 3rd HPFP. This time the light didn't go out after re-start. Ugh. If the car wasn't so damn good, I would have traded it in awhile ago. The soonest I can get a loaner is on Thursday, hopefully it won't complete die.

You need to buy a BT cable. Now that you are modified you might want to start finding out what is going on without having to take it to the dealer every time.

shortseller · 12-31-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

I have a 2007 335i and have been debating getting Dinan stage 2 for awhile and finally decided to jump in.

Wow!!!!!!! Sure, maybe other tunes are better, but I am blown away by the increase in power.

I have had 2 HPFP replacements, and the last time they "upgraded" my software I had horrible turbo-lag. I was concerned that the Dinan flash, while increasing overall power, would make the turbo-lag more exaggerated. It did the opposite, I don't notice much turbo-lag at all now.

I do have problems putting all that power to use while at low speeds. Either my traction control kicks in, or if I turn it off, my tires just spin. Now I have to save up for LSD and 19" wheels!!!

Welcome to the club, congrats!!

Similar story here! After getting my HPFP replaced and the latest software flash from BMW, basically killing the guts out of my performance, I gave up and had a Dinan S2 installed as well. Very happy with the outcome!

BQTuning · 12-31-2010, 09:12 PM

Congrats

on you Dinan S2. I just Dynoed mine today: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471001

One thing I love the most on it is the Torque

After a period of time you will know how to adjust your acceleration for your wheels to catch correctly when you have DTC disabled without having to spin out in 1st and 2nd.

It not all about burying the peddle to the floor.

12-23-2010, 12:06 PM	#1
jimbethesda Colonel 1973 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Finally got Dinan Stage 2 I have a 2007 335i and have been debating getting Dinan stage 2 for awhile and finally decided to jump in. Wow!!!!!!! Sure, maybe other tunes are better, but I am blown away by the increase in power. I have had 2 HPFP replacements, and the last time they "upgraded" my software I had horrible turbo-lag. I was concerned that the Dinan flash, while increasing overall power, would make the turbo-lag more exaggerated. It did the opposite, I don't notice much turbo-lag at all now. I do have problems putting all that power to use while at low speeds. Either my traction control kicks in, or if I turn it off, my tires just spin. Now I have to save up for LSD and 19" wheels!!! __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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12-23-2010, 01:30 PM	#2
mjollnir19 Major 67 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: BMW 335i DINAN 3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (13) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i LCI [9.50]	congrats =)
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ar design 302 Rep 4,408 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (9)	LSD will help a LOT - 19" tires, not so much
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Iwantm3 Banned 38 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: 335i M sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US AND A I likeeeee iTrader: (1)	lol you'll get used to it , I think it's slow at 18 psi with meth ;]
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ar design 302 Rep 4,408 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (9)	Rain..... LOL. Go slow. I've been out in light snow with full R-compounds in my 69 2002. Probably dont want to listen to me
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12-23-2010, 03:54 PM	#11
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	congrats on the new power! __________________ 2008 E90 335
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12-24-2010, 01:31 AM	#12
evanescent03 Lieutenant Colonel 1039 Rep 1,997 Posts Drives: '24 M3 CS; '22 GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	congrats man. glad to hear you're enjoying the Dinan Stg 2... I'm scheduled to get it installed on my car next Tuesday. Little Christmas gift to myself enjoy! matt
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jimbethesda Colonel 1973 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	buzz-kill. Got the dreaded "check engine soon" light and rough engine AGAIN. I'm already on my 3rd HPFP. This time the light didn't go out after re-start. Ugh. If the car wasn't so damn good, I would have traded it in awhile ago. The soonest I can get a loaner is on Thursday, hopefully it won't complete die. __________________ 2001 330Ci (sold) 2007 335i (sold) 2008 E90 M3 (sold) 2015 M3 (sold) 2022 G83
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BQTuning Banned 475 Rep 4,392 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bq@bqtuning.com iTrader: (0)	Congrats on you Dinan S2. I just Dynoed mine today: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471001 One thing I love the most on it is the Torque After a period of time you will know how to adjust your acceleration for your wheels to catch correctly when you have DTC disabled without having to spin out in 1st and 2nd. It not all about burying the peddle to the floor.
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