DINAN Stage II F30 335 Review

rikwynnpa · 05-15-2015, 10:23 PM

WOW! What an improvement in torque and power in all gears. Best $3K you'll ever spend on a 335. Had all the work done at the dealer with a free loaner and zero risk. Consider that ceramic brakes cost $8K and adaptive lighting is almost $2K. This Dinan stuff turns out to be a bargain for what you get. I'm gonna dyno the car when I get a chance.

greekcs · 05-16-2015, 01:56 AM

$3k? Seems a bit steep. Did that include installation?

justinnum1 · 05-16-2015, 07:48 AM

3k? ouch

300hp · 05-16-2015, 08:25 AM

The guy is now on 384/417. The M3 is on approx 420/405. 3k doesn't seem to be a lot when you consider the HUGE power upgrade.

I am thinking of the DHP suspension tuning but before I do I would need to be 100% certain my BMW warranty for all other items won't be affected

BimmerBoomer · 05-16-2015, 08:43 AM

I would definitely go for this, if only it was invisible like the Dinan Stage 2 was on my 2007 335i. Unfortunately it opens up a conversation with my insurer that I really don't want to have.

300hp · 05-16-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBoomer

I would definitely go for this, if only it was invisible like the Dinan Stage 2 was on my 2007 335i. Unfortunately it opens up a conversation with my insurer that I really don't want to have.

I believe you have ppk and for us with ppk this is not an option yet. I am good with the 335hp I have, this way if I end up stepping to the M3 I can still enjoy the power bump.

However I can't wait to see OPs test results, 0-60 is about 4.1 would be my guess for this setup

snj49er · 05-16-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 300hp

for us with ppk this is not an option yet.

Could you explain that?

300hp · 05-16-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 300hp

for us with ppk this is not an option yet.

Could you explain that?

My bad, I was using old info. It's available for those with ppk too.

snj49er · 05-16-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 300hp

My bad, I was using old info. It's available for those with ppk too.

Thx 300!

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Originally Posted by 300hp

...if I end up stepping to the M3

So you ruled out waiting to see what the C63 coupe looks like?

300hp · 05-16-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by snj49er

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Originally Posted by 300hp

My bad, I was using old info. It's available for those with ppk too.

Thx 300!

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Originally Posted by 300hp

...if I end up stepping to the M3

So you ruled out waiting to see what the C63 coupe looks like?

Haha, I have no info on the C63 other than the lame reviews out there so far, you can never rule out the C63 though. There is still at least 3 years to go for me so who knows

greekcs · 05-16-2015, 10:36 AM

I've only had PPK for 2 days and already feeling the itch for more.

DrivenByE30 · 05-16-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBoomer

I would definitely go for this, if only it was invisible like the Dinan Stage 2 was on my 2007 335i. Unfortunately it opens up a conversation with my insurer that I really don't want to have.

care to elaborate, am not familiar... what makes this one not "invisible"?

This D stage2 is awesome if $3K includes all cost (labor and tax).

Golden Arrow · 05-16-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by greekcs

$3k? Seems a bit steep. Did that include installation?

I'm curious about this too. Was $3k the total price "out the door?"

mike@x-ph.com · 05-16-2015, 12:28 PM

Glad you are enjoying the new mod

rikwynnpa · 05-16-2015, 01:25 PM

Yes $3K was the total installed by my dealer. Includes the Stage 1 kit installed then the Stage 2 software upgrade plus the new CF forced air mod that goes with Stage 2.

rikwynnpa · 05-27-2015, 09:48 PM

As i drive the car more I find that 100 MPH comes up way too fast. You can drive the car in 6th gear on the highway and not even shift to gain ground due to the broad power band. Id recommend this mod to anyone with a 335.

F30MSport · 05-27-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rikwynnpa

WOW! What an improvement in torque and power in all gears. Best $3K you'll ever spend on a 335. Had all the work done at the dealer with a free loaner and zero risk. Consider that ceramic brakes cost $8K and adaptive lighting is almost $2K. This Dinan stuff turns out to be a bargain for what you get. I'm gonna dyno the car when I get a chance.

Thanks for sharing! Please post dyno results. My intake is a month out from shipping so I cannot move forward with the stage 2 software yet. Itching to feel the difference.

Livfast335 · 05-27-2015, 10:06 PM

I just went on Jb Stage 1 and I already got a ticket 2 days later. No thanks to Stage 2.

dlegolpolp · 05-27-2015, 11:56 PM

Glad you are enjoying the new mod

BimmerBoomer · 05-28-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

care to elaborate, am not familiar... what makes this one not "invisible"?

This D stage2 is awesome if $3K includes all cost (labor and tax).

The wiring harness and Dinan's name splashed over the airbox cover. The N54 stage 2 tune (for my car) was software only.

ipilcher · 05-28-2015, 08:33 AM

Any change to "off the line" lag/responsiveness?

Fat Panda · 05-28-2015, 08:57 AM

Which transmission do you have, and how is it handling the new power?

Dinan went with piggy back DME is that it's easier and faster for them to produce the tune than to rewrite the DME. Rewritting the DME will take time to decode BMW's programming. Using the piggy back just gets their product out on the market faster.

I plan on keeping my car for +4 years, so I am no sure how the stage II would affect the engine and drivetrain long term reliability. So I may stick to MPPK, and upgrade the charge pipe to be safe.

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300hp Brigadier General 317 Rep 3,619 Posts Drives: X5 & 335xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The guy is now on 384/417. The M3 is on approx 420/405. 3k doesn't seem to be a lot when you consider the HUGE power upgrade. I am thinking of the DHP suspension tuning but before I do I would need to be 100% certain my BMW warranty for all other items won't be affected __________________ EBII 2014 335i xDrive 335HP, Sport AT, 19" Wheels, MPE, Prem, Tech, Cold, HK, Driver Assist & DH pkgs Deep Sea Blue Metallic 2013 X5 35d Sport Prem, Convenience, Cold and Premium Sound packages
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BimmerBoomer demoted 453 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: 2022 Audi S5 Sportback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grimsby, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I would definitely go for this, if only it was invisible like the Dinan Stage 2 was on my 2007 335i. Unfortunately it opens up a conversation with my insurer that I really don't want to have.
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greekcs Major 773 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I've only had PPK for 2 days and already feeling the itch for more. __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive
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rikwynnpa First Lieutenant 510 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2019 G29 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Yes $3K was the total installed by my dealer. Includes the Stage 1 kit installed then the Stage 2 software upgrade plus the new CF forced air mod that goes with Stage 2.
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rikwynnpa First Lieutenant 510 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2019 G29 Z4 3.0 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	As i drive the car more I find that 100 MPH comes up way too fast. You can drive the car in 6th gear on the highway and not even shift to gain ground due to the broad power band. Id recommend this mod to anyone with a 335.
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Fat Panda Private First Class 34 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 14' 435i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Which transmission do you have, and how is it handling the new power? Dinan went with piggy back DME is that it's easier and faster for them to produce the tune than to rewrite the DME. Rewritting the DME will take time to decode BMW's programming. Using the piggy back just gets their product out on the market faster. I plan on keeping my car for +4 years, so I am no sure how the stage II would affect the engine and drivetrain long term reliability. So I may stick to MPPK, and upgrade the charge pipe to be safe. __________________ 2014 BMW 435i xDrive M-Sport "Elphie" \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Coral Red Interior \| M Performance Package I \| Premium Package \| ConnectedDrive \| bootmod3 OTS Stage 1 93 Octane Tune \| M Performance Exhaust \| M Performance Stainless Steel Pedal Covers \| Dinan Performance Spring Set \| Dinan Supplemental Ride Quality \| Precision Raceworks N55 Ignition Kit
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