Dinan Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake

BLK235iNJ · 08-07-2015, 07:37 AM

me2 it sounds great

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Originally Posted by mvallido

Still making me smile every time I drive her.

BMWTurbo · 07-11-2016, 04:59 PM

Can someone explain to me about this snow valve? I'm heavily debating this product and I've never heard of a snow valve until this thread. I live in the east and it definitely snows hereduring the winter(and sometimes other times too). What does his snow valve do and how worried should I be? I believe my car has the cold weather package. It's xdrive and has heated steering wheel etc

BMWZ4 · 07-11-2016, 07:29 PM

If you're going to pick up the Dinan CAI and your car has this little valve it's not a big deal to install the intake. If you don't have the valve it's even easier to install.

Not sure what your concern is though? Is it removing the valve? If so, I'm in Canada and winters are just as brutal here as they are on the US East Coast.

You can also check from yourself to see if you have the valve. Open the air box, remove the filter and look down into the bottom of the air box. If you have the valve you'll see the flap assembly in the bottom. If not, you don't have the snow valve.

The valve has something to with the primary intake being completely blocked with snow and ice (which would be pretty rare frankly) and somehow this valve would open if that were to happen...but highly unlikely you'd let that much snow and ice clog up the air intake.

Non-issue IMHO

BMWTurbo · 07-11-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

If you're going to pick up the Dinan CAI and your car has this little valve it's not a big deal to install the intake. If you don't have the valve it's even easier to install.

Not sure what your concern is though? Is it removing the valve? If so, I'm in Canada and winters are just as brutal here as they are on the US East Coast.

You can also check from yourself to see if you have the valve. Open the air box, remove the filter and look down into the bottom of the air box. If you have the valve you'll see the flap assembly in the bottom. If not, you don't have the snow valve.

The valve has something to with the primary intake being completely blocked with snow and ice (which would be pretty rare frankly) and somehow this valve would open if that were to happen...but highly unlikely you'd let that much snow and ice clog up the air intake.

Non-issue IMHO

I've never checked to see if it has the valve. I just assumed it did since where I live it snow. Any pics of this snow valve? So I know what to look for? Info drive my car in winter as well as its my daily driver too all year long. As long as I don't suck up rain or snow I'm happy. I guess that's what this valve is trying to do in some way. I'd love to see a pic of this thing

BMWZ4 · 07-12-2016, 09:25 AM

Closest you'd get to a pick I think is from the PDF instruction short on the Dinan site. I think it was on page 6.

BMWTurbo · 07-13-2016, 02:32 PM

I see it now on the webpage. Im gonna call Dinan and see what feedback they can give in my area. Thanks!

BMWZ4 · 07-13-2016, 06:18 PM

Chances are excellent you have the valve. If I'm not mistaken Dinan includes the "snow valve kit" with the intake. worst case just make sure you specify it when ordering the intake.

Also, the part, if not included could be $35. I seem to recall that from somewhere on the forum.

Dinan_Engineering · 07-13-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Chances are excellent you have the valve. If I'm not mistaken Dinan includes the "snow valve kit" with the intake. worst case just make sure you specify it when ordering the intake.

Also, the part, if not included could be $35. I seem to recall that from somewhere on the forum.

Snow valve kit is in every intake kit. No need to specify when ordering.

BMWZ4 · 07-13-2016, 07:09 PM

Right, mine was for sure. Just thought I remembered a forum member mentioning it, but that was ages ago and I obviously didn't remember correctly!

Benandluna · 07-14-2016, 01:40 PM

I am in cali and I assumed I wouldn't have a snow valve. nope the damn thing was in there and it took half the time to install the intake cause I didn't have the proper tools(drill)

love the intake though!

BMWZ4 · 07-14-2016, 06:24 PM

Maybe they're in all 235s now regardless of geography. Weird.

Anyway, enjoy the intake!!

MyMiniM3 · 07-14-2016, 10:01 PM

Have had mine on for 3 months now, no error codes, no problems what so ever! Just the loud whisp everytime the turbo spool and I would say a noticeable power increase.

Smallm · 07-18-2016, 01:36 PM

I just installed my Dinan cold air intake. I have not even seen any others so I have no comparisons to go with but being a retired custom fabricator I will say that it's deffinatly not up to my standards and will require watching for awhile. Fitment of the air box top is also very poor . However, I'd swear that my butt dyno says there's more power .
"No Officer, I didn't see the speed limit sign"

BMWTurbo · 07-23-2016, 11:41 AM

Is there any splicing, cutting, etc to the factory components in any way that would prohibit me from swapping back to the stock intake at anytime?? Heavily considering this intake for weeks vs the two AFE choices

BMWZ4 · 07-23-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Is there any splicing, cutting, etc to the factory components in any way that would prohibit me from swapping back to the stock intake at anytime?? Heavily considering this intake for weeks vs the two AFE choices

There's no cutting or splicing BUT you do need to remove the snow valve and rivet a supplied plate in place if that snow valve.

That said, that wouldn't necessarily prevent you from replacing with the stock intake down the road.

Smallm · 07-23-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Is there any splicing, cutting, etc to the factory components in any way that would prohibit me from swapping back to the stock intake at anytime?? Heavily considering this intake for weeks vs the two AFE choices

No cutting or splicing, I will have to throw the stock intake back on in order to pass the smog check BS , only takes a few minutes. It's one of the main reasons I chose the Dinan

BMWTurbo · 07-24-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Smallm

No cutting or splicing, I will have to throw the stock intake back on in order to pass the smog check BS , only takes a few minutes. It's one of the main reasons I chose the Dinan

Thats awesome! I wasnt sure if the Dinan included a larger MAF to put in. I got confused on some of it.

M2KH · 07-28-2016, 08:11 PM

Any videos of sound with MPE? Please.

BMWTurbo · 07-29-2016, 09:43 AM

Videos! would be great

M2KH · 07-29-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Videos! would be great

I'm dying the hear one with the MPE. Just so I can get a feel for it on my car.

Drpoomanchu · 07-30-2016, 09:37 PM

This is Dinan intake with Armytrix exhaust plus JB4 and decat DP for referance

Heres interior... Turbo spool is more pronounced partially by decat DP and also by Dinan CAI...

Intake is well engineered to use factory induction via front end fresh air intake but as OP has stated preformed top section of box is poorly formed. I went to Lowes and grabbed some 3/8" door/window weather stripping to seal from Dinan top section to stock air box

M2KH · 08-03-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Videos! would be great

Ryan I sucked it up and bought the thing along with a ecu tune today. The intake itself you notice to be much more peppy and responsive.

Nice sound to it as well. You really hear the turbo. I couldn't stop smiling. I'll take a vid for you tmrw

07-11-2016, 04:59 PM	#68
BMWTurbo Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 237 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Can someone explain to me about this snow valve? I'm heavily debating this product and I've never heard of a snow valve until this thread. I live in the east and it definitely snows hereduring the winter(and sometimes other times too). What does his snow valve do and how worried should I be? I believe my car has the cold weather package. It's xdrive and has heated steering wheel etc
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07-11-2016, 07:29 PM	#69
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	If you're going to pick up the Dinan CAI and your car has this little valve it's not a big deal to install the intake. If you don't have the valve it's even easier to install. Not sure what your concern is though? Is it removing the valve? If so, I'm in Canada and winters are just as brutal here as they are on the US East Coast. You can also check from yourself to see if you have the valve. Open the air box, remove the filter and look down into the bottom of the air box. If you have the valve you'll see the flap assembly in the bottom. If not, you don't have the snow valve. The valve has something to with the primary intake being completely blocked with snow and ice (which would be pretty rare frankly) and somehow this valve would open if that were to happen...but highly unlikely you'd let that much snow and ice clog up the air intake. Non-issue IMHO __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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07-12-2016, 09:25 AM	#71
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Closest you'd get to a pick I think is from the PDF instruction short on the Dinan site. I think it was on page 6. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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07-13-2016, 02:32 PM	#72
BMWTurbo Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 237 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I see it now on the webpage. Im gonna call Dinan and see what feedback they can give in my area. Thanks!
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07-13-2016, 06:18 PM	#73
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Chances are excellent you have the valve. If I'm not mistaken Dinan includes the "snow valve kit" with the intake. worst case just make sure you specify it when ordering the intake. Also, the part, if not included could be $35. I seem to recall that from somewhere on the forum. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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07-13-2016, 07:09 PM	#75
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Right, mine was for sure. Just thought I remembered a forum member mentioning it, but that was ages ago and I obviously didn't remember correctly! __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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07-14-2016, 01:40 PM	#76
Benandluna Lieutenant 126 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2018 x3 m40i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I am in cali and I assumed I wouldn't have a snow valve. nope the damn thing was in there and it took half the time to install the intake cause I didn't have the proper tools(drill) love the intake though! __________________ 2016 BSM M235i: Fully loaded. Dinan Stage II Tune, Dinan CAI, Fabspeed Sport Cat, Fabspeed Muffler Delete.
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07-14-2016, 06:24 PM	#77
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Maybe they're in all 235s now regardless of geography. Weird. Anyway, enjoy the intake!! __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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07-14-2016, 10:01 PM	#78
MyMiniM3 5 30 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 16" BMW M235i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Have had mine on for 3 months now, no error codes, no problems what so ever! Just the loud whisp everytime the turbo spool and I would say a noticeable power increase. __________________ 16' M235i Active Autowerkes Stage 2 Tune/DP/FMIC/CP - Dinan CAI/Lowering Springs - 19x8.5/19x9.5 Forgestar CF5V Bronze Burst
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07-18-2016, 01:36 PM	#79
Smallm Old Member 56 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i, Dinan stage 4 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	I just installed my Dinan cold air intake. I have not even seen any others so I have no comparisons to go with but being a retired custom fabricator I will say that it's deffinatly not up to my standards and will require watching for awhile. Fitment of the air box top is also very poor . However, I'd swear that my butt dyno says there's more power . "No Officer, I didn't see the speed limit sign"
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BMWTurbo Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 237 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Is there any splicing, cutting, etc to the factory components in any way that would prohibit me from swapping back to the stock intake at anytime?? Heavily considering this intake for weeks vs the two AFE choices
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07-28-2016, 08:11 PM	#84
M2KH Enlisted Member 43 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 235, White Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Any videos of sound with MPE? Please.
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07-29-2016, 09:43 AM	#85
BMWTurbo Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 237 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Videos! would be great
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07-30-2016, 09:37 PM	#87
Drpoomanchu Captain 308 Rep 647 Posts Drives: AW M235i Man FBO Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	This is Dinan intake with Armytrix exhaust plus JB4 and decat DP for referance Heres interior... Turbo spool is more pronounced partially by decat DP and also by Dinan CAI... Intake is well engineered to use factory induction via front end fresh air intake but as OP has stated preformed top section of box is poorly formed. I went to Lowes and grabbed some 3/8" door/window weather stripping to seal from Dinan top section to stock air box
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