To Dinan Tune or Not

[jnkirk1974]

Okay, let me be very clear as to what I'm thinking about.

First, the facts.....

First of all, my M6 is a lease. So, I'm not going to do anything that doesn't cover my car (warranty-wise). Also, cost is not a factor. I understand that Dinan is overpriced in the minds of many. I don't necessarily agree, but that's not really the question here.

My question is.....should I Dinan tune my M6?

My previous (F10) 550i was tuned with the stage 3 software and it was unbelievable. A torque beast.

However, the M6 already has traction issues. We all know this.

So, back to the original question. Should I even bother with the Dinan tune?

If someone can convince me that the power will get to the ground, I'm sold. I'm a Dinan fanboy, so I believe in their quality. But, I'm also realistic with my car. It's already at 560 hp and I (we all) can break our cars loose in at least the first 3-4 gears.

So, the question isn't which tune should I get....it's should I even bother at all?
Will I truly feel the difference?

If I will feel the difference, I'll start with the Stage 1 package, but most likely jump to the Stage 2 and Intake very quickly. I say this, because for all I know, Stage 1 will be plenty for me.

Thanks for the input.

[shahin]

Originally Posted by jnkirk1974

Okay, let me be very clear as to what I'm thinking about.

First, the facts.....

First of all, my M6 is a lease. So, I'm not going to do anything that doesn't cover my car (warranty-wise). Also, cost is not a factor. I understand that Dinan is overpriced in the minds of many. I don't necessarily agree, but that's not really the question here.

My question is.....should I Dinan tune my M6?

My previous (F10) 550i was tuned with the stage 3 software and it was unbelievable. A torque beast.

However, the M6 already has traction issues. We all know this.

So, back to the original question. Should I even bother with the Dinan tune?

If someone can convince me that the power will get to the ground, I'm sold. I'm a Dinan fanboy, so I believe in their quality. But, I'm also realistic with my car. It's already at 560 hp and I (we all) can break our cars loose in at least the first 3-4 gears.

So, the question isn't which tune should I get....it's should I even bother at all?
Will I truly feel the difference?

If I will feel the difference, I'll start with the Stage 1 package, but most likely jump to the Stage 2 and Intake very quickly. I say this, because for all I know, Stage 1 will be plenty for me.

Thanks for the input.

I have the M6 GC competition package 575, quickly got bored and needed more power. Put Dinan Stage 1, felt the difference. Car accelerates effortlessly in all comfort settings. Got Bored again, Got stage 2 with MSR intakes and Ams chatted high flow DP.
If the weather is warm and you upgrade your wheels to 11 or 12 inches with 305-325 tires you will enjoy first and second gear.
If you stay with stock wheels and tires, from 3rd gear and above you can enjoy car with everything set to max and traction fully off.
Hope this helps.

[docapl]

Interesting question and am considering the same for my incoming M6. What happens to the Dinan stuff at the end of the lease? Can it be removed easily and sold to someone else? Is it VIN coded?

[dsad1]

Just noticed they offer stage 1 and exhaust for the Alpina as well. Wish you could residualize it over the lease.

[A Frankfurt]

Originally Posted by docapl

Interesting question and am considering the same for my incoming M6. What happens to the Dinan stuff at the end of the lease? Can it be removed easily and sold to someone else? Is it VIN coded?

Yes the harness and module can be removed and sold to another V8 engine application. The module would have to sent into Dinan to be (erased) and then returned as a blank module to be reprogramed.
The module is the only part VIN coded

[A Frankfurt]

Originally Posted by jnkirk1974

Okay, let me be very clear as to what I'm thinking about.

First, the facts.....

First of all, my M6 is a lease. So, I'm not going to do anything that doesn't cover my car (warranty-wise). Also, cost is not a factor. I understand that Dinan is overpriced in the minds of many. I don't necessarily agree, but that's not really the question here.

My question is.....should I Dinan tune my M6?

My previous (F10) 550i was tuned with the stage 3 software and it was unbelievable. A torque beast.

However, the M6 already has traction issues. We all know this.

So, back to the original question. Should I even bother with the Dinan tune?

If someone can convince me that the power will get to the ground, I'm sold. I'm a Dinan fanboy, so I believe in their quality. But, I'm also realistic with my car. It's already at 560 hp and I (we all) can break our cars loose in at least the first 3-4 gears.

So, the question isn't which tune should I get....it's should I even bother at all?
Will I truly feel the difference?

If I will feel the difference, I'll start with the Stage 1 package, but most likely jump to the Stage 2 and Intake very quickly. I say this, because for all I know, Stage 1 will be plenty for me.

Thanks for the input.

Stage 1 is a great upgrade from stock.
Many of my clients are happy with stage 1 alone.
The power is very noticeable thru all driving phases. The transmission shifts correctly and never hesitates.
Comfort and sport modes work accordingly and in sport + you will have all the driving enjoyment you would expect.
Faster acceleration, precise shift points and smooth power thru all the RPM ranges.

[docapl]

That's great. Does Dinan perform this service as a courtesy to the original purchaser?

Originally Posted by Autohaus Frankfurt

Yes the harness and module can be removed and sold to another V8 engine application. The module would have to sent into Dinan to be (erased) and then returned as a blank module to be reprogramed.
The module is the only part VIN coded

[A Frankfurt]

Originally Posted by docapl

That's great. Does Dinan perform this service as a courtesy to the original purchaser?

I do not know if there would be a charge for this service. Would have to contact Dinan directly.
I can not perform this myself, as I had to send out a clients module to get re-flashed blank.

[LI M6]

Originally Posted by Autohaus Frankfurt

Stage 1 is a great upgrade from stock.
Many of my clients are happy with stage 1 alone.
The power is very noticeable thru all driving phases. The transmission shifts correctly and never hesitates.
Comfort and sport modes work accordingly and in sport + you will have all the driving enjoyment you would expect.
Faster acceleration, precise shift points and smooth power thru all the RPM ranges.

I would agree although after my install, I felt the biggest improvement around 3500 RPM's and above.