OK, Dinan Stage 2 and Cold Air Intake are on order

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mcvaughan

And it's a core swap, correct?

Ron says they actually manufacture them with the higher flow cats. Spinny said that they cut them down and do a replacement. Different information again so I am not certain but I do know that it's Noelle for certain.

M5Rlz · 07-15-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wrsbmw

Still waiting, they had a problem with the computer and the software started install this morning. They are saying 3 hrs for the software so I should be getting a call soon here.

software?

Do we [or more precisely you] know exactly what the dinan software has and doesn't have control of?

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mcvaughan

And it's a core swap, correct?

Ron says they actually manufacture them with the higher flow cats. Spinny said that they cut them down and do a replacement. Different information again so I am not certain but I do know that it's Noelle for certain.

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iRlz

software?

Do we [or more precisely you] know exactly what the dinan software has and doesn't have control of?

No, I just bought the box, there is no information on the site about what they can and cannot control but I think airflow is part of the mix since they require the cold air intake.

EuroKar · 07-15-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iRlz

software?

Do we [or more precisely you] know exactly what the dinan software has and doesn't have control of?

Just call and speak with the sales rep.
They always give out great information on their products like any company would.

ciscostud · 07-15-2014, 04:52 PM

If I brought my car in Friday morning for something as simple as a piggyback and a cold air intake and by Tuesday afternoon I still didn't have my car back, I would be pretty mad.

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ciscostud

If I brought my car in Friday morning for something as simple as a piggyback and a cold air intake and by Tuesday afternoon I still didn't have my car back, I would be pretty mad.

They ended up not working on it Friday because the tech that does this stuff was out. The cold air intake is a 6hr job on it's own. It's mildly annoying but I have he car back now, why should I get upset? What is the point? Doesn't change anything if I want the best tech for the job. I could have had another guy and gotten it back sooner but I chose to wait for the guy that always works on my car and who happens to be the Dinan tech as well.

Spinny02 · 07-15-2014, 06:52 PM

Congrats! How does it sound and feel ?

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 07:03 PM

I asked the SA where the DTronics was and he said he didn't know because he was swamped and didn't get to go back and see them put it in. So I have no clue, anyone else has an idea, let me know. I sure don't see how it's a half hour job to jam a BMS in there given the tightness of this compartment.

Car definitely seems to have more jump under the accelerator in sport plus and not as much in sport but does have more. I left the dealership and floored it with my M1 button on and that is S3 sport and comfort, comfort. The DSC light came on a lot, normally it doesn't do that so much with M1. So I put it in MDM and sport plus and the car seemed more responsive. There also seem to be more burbles and burps in the exhaust note on acceleration which I would assume is related to the cold air intake.

Won't really know how this performs until I take it out and run it. I am glad to get my car back.

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 07:29 PM

I think this is probably it, has a flashing blue light though.

ciscostud · 07-15-2014, 07:47 PM

Well, very true everything you said. Good point on the cold air intake work and installation hours. Hopefully the car just needs to adapt to the piggyback and you will notice it more. Definitely should update us tomorrow and over the next few days as to impressions and any difference.

wrsbmw · 07-15-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ciscostud

Well, very true everything you said. Good point on the cold air intake work and installation hours. Hopefully the car just needs to adapt to the piggyback and you will notice it more. Definitely should update us tomorrow and over the next few days as to impressions and any difference.

I will and I certainly intend to post some better Vbox times

beemerbill · 07-15-2014, 09:52 PM

looks good. I am waiting for your impressions b4 making the trip to Nashville to have it installed on mine. Looking at the pics, the intake looks good, but I doubt it took 6 hours to install it. I've had mine all the way out and it didn't take that long to remove and replace. The pics on Dinan's site show it only replaces the top of the stock airbox. and adds the two runners to the area in front of the radiator support, but I could be wrong... Please post the new VBox #s. Also, did the Tech say if the computer would take some time to adjust to the new tune??
Congrats
Bill

streetking · 07-15-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wrsbmw

I will and I certainly intend to post some better Vbox times

Why don't you put it on a dyno and see what it really makes? V-box times are good, but to many variables. If you want, I will offer the use of my Dynojet. We can dyno my M5 and then yours..

SW

Andym3100k · 07-15-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by streetking

Why don't you put it on a dyno and see what it really makes? V-box times are good, but to many variables. If you want, I will offer the use of my Dynojet. We can dyno my M5 and then yours..

SW

+100000, 0000000

M6-Coupe · 07-15-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wrsbmw

I asked the SA where the DTronics was and he said he didn't know because he was swamped and didn't get to go back and see them put it in. So I have no clue, anyone else has an idea, let me know. I sure don't see how it's a half hour job to jam a BMS in there given the tightness of this compartment.

Car definitely seems to have more jump under the accelerator in sport plus and not as much in sport but does have more. I left the dealership and floored it with my M1 button on and that is S3 sport and comfort, comfort. The DSC light came on a lot, normally it doesn't do that so much with M1. So I put it in MDM and sport plus and the car seemed more responsive. There also seem to be more burbles and burps in the exhaust note on acceleration which I would assume is related to the cold air intake.

Won't really know how this performs until I take it out and run it. I am glad to get my car back.

Pics look so nice! big

M5Rlz · 07-16-2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wrsbmw

I asked the SA where the DTronics was and he said he didn't know because he was swamped and didn't get to go back and see them put it in. So I have no clue, anyone else has an idea, let me know. I sure don't see how it's a half hour job to jam a BMS in there given the tightness of this compartment.

Basically where your air filter boxes are you unscrew them [those two screws behind the back take the longest], and then you have easier access to the TMAP sensors on the big watercooler boxes or whatever on the front and anyone who has a good feel of where it needs snap into can snap it in within 5-10 minutes.

Carbon Fiber looks really good

wrsbmw · 07-16-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by streetking

Why don't you put it on a dyno and see what it really makes? V-box times are good, but to many variables. If you want, I will offer the use of my Dynojet. We can dyno my M5 and then yours..

SW

I don't mind doing that. Send me a PM with details about getting together.

wrsbmw · 07-16-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by beemerbill

looks good. I am waiting for your impressions b4 making the trip to Nashville to have it installed on mine. Looking at the pics, the intake looks good, but I doubt it took 6 hours to install it. I've had mine all the way out and it didn't take that long to remove and replace. The pics on Dinan's site show it only replaces the top of the stock airbox. and adds the two runners to the area in front of the radiator support, but I could be wrong... Please post the new VBox #s. Also, did the Tech say if the computer would take some time to adjust to the new tune??
Congrats
Bill

I looked on the Dinan site before I had the dealer do it and they quote it as six hours. In addition, I called Dinan. There is a template for cutting the sheet metal where the intakes sit on top of the radiator cover. The air from the front has no way to flow into the intake without cutting the air holes. That is where a good part of the time is.

M5Rlz · 07-16-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wrsbmw

I looked on the Dinan site before I had the dealer do it and they quote it as six hours. In addition, I called Dinan. There is a template for cutting the sheet metal where the intakes sit on top of the radiator cover. The air from the front has no way to flow into the intake without cutting the air holes. That is where a good part of the time is.

Damn IDK that I'd want your avg. bmw tech cutting into my m5.

wrsbmw · 07-16-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iRlz

Damn IDK that I'd want your avg. bmw tech cutting into my m5.

Beats me doing it. Can you spot any mistakes he may have made? I posted pictures.

EuroKar · 07-16-2014, 10:41 AM

Your car needs about 100-150 miles to fully adapt to the software changes
Look awesome ! Cant wait for your feedback after it adapts

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ciscostud New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Well, very true everything you said. Good point on the cold air intake work and installation hours. Hopefully the car just needs to adapt to the piggyback and you will notice it more. Definitely should update us tomorrow and over the next few days as to impressions and any difference.
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beemerbill Enlisted Member 7 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 MCB Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	looks good. I am waiting for your impressions b4 making the trip to Nashville to have it installed on mine. Looking at the pics, the intake looks good, but I doubt it took 6 hours to install it. I've had mine all the way out and it didn't take that long to remove and replace. The pics on Dinan's site show it only replaces the top of the stock airbox. and adds the two runners to the area in front of the radiator support, but I could be wrong... Please post the new VBox #s. Also, did the Tech say if the computer would take some time to adjust to the new tune?? Congrats Bill
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