Dinan Stage 4 installed

Pparana · 04-20-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

393 whp. I think Dinan publishes 450 or something like that at the crank (and don't want to get into the Dyno discussion .....)

I hope they upgrade some of your bushings, I am at 406hp at the wheel and chewed up most of the stock suspension bushings like a 10 week old puppy.

The only way I can keep the preverbal power down is on track with r comps. super sports just spin to third possibly 4th gear if you want.

ocN55 · 04-20-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

I hope they upgrade some of your bushings, I am at 406hp at the wheel and chewed up most of the stock suspension bushings like a 10 week old puppy.

The only way I can keep the preverbal power down is on track with r comps. super sports just spin to third possibly 4th gear if you want.

Which specific bushings do you recommend upgrading?
What are the signs of worn suspension bushings?

Luminous · 04-20-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ocN55

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Originally Posted by Pparana

I hope they upgrade some of your bushings, I am at 406hp at the wheel and chewed up most of the stock suspension bushings like a 10 week old puppy.

The only way I can keep the preverbal power down is on track with r comps. super sports just spin to third possibly 4th gear if you want.

Which specific bushings do you recommend upgrading?
What are the signs of worn suspension bushings?

I would also like to know the symptoms of worn bushings. Thanks!

ocN55 · 04-20-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Luminous

I would also like to know the symptoms of worn bushings. Thanks!

Yeah, first time I've heard of anything of that sort...

Lioz · 04-20-2016, 08:09 PM

Why you dont get a pure stage 2..?

BarryB · 04-21-2016, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pparana

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Originally Posted by BarryB

393 whp. I think Dinan publishes 450 or something like that at the crank (and don't want to get into the Dyno discussion .....)

I hope they upgrade some of your bushings, I am at 406hp at the wheel and chewed up most of the stock suspension bushings like a 10 week old puppy.

The only way I can keep the preverbal power down is on track with r comps. super sports just spin to third possibly 4th gear if you want.

Not tracking her (I have another track car) this is my DD but keen to hear the symptoms so I can keep an eye out.

mvallido · 04-22-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

OMG I am in love. Had the car back now for 2 days and all I can say is WOW. The car pulls like a freight train and doesn't let up until red line. The biggest difference besides over all increase in hp/tq that you feel from the second you start advancing the throttle, is the power doesn't drop off like the stock tune and even the stage 2 which I had before. 100% satisfied and can't stop smiling. I have a nice sleeper now (except for the Dinan Badge.......)

Nice. How much was the total cost for labor and parts when you upgraded from Stage 2?

BarryB · 04-23-2016, 08:57 AM

About $4300 incl tax (turbo, intercooler, tune)

pimp4cheddar · 04-23-2016, 11:11 AM

Beautiful driveway. KUDOS!

Something about Yas Marina though...hits me in the heart everytime I see one. Such a beautiful color...simply stunning.

Stage 4 is FBO plus Turbo upgrade, correct?

auf Deutsch · 09-27-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

393 whp. I think Dinan publishes 450 or something like that at the crank (and don't want to get into the Dyno discussion .....)

They claim 445. Do you recall what type of Dyno? Based upon the ~12% drivetrain loss, I'm guessing Dynojet.

The Dinan rep is guessing the M2 on stage 4 will make about the same as the M235i due to the engine being basically the same. I was hoping there would be 45 more HP. Oh, well. I'm pretty sure 393 whp is an absolute blast on such a small car.

Tano22 · 09-27-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

I'm trying to find an ECU flash that will work with Dinan to remove speed limiter before going stage 4.

Second person I know with it in the 235.
You now need a brake upgrade!

When you find out, can you please post about it? Let us know. I'm exploring this as well. I take it the Enzo doesn't work with it?

Dinan_Engineering · 09-27-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by auf Deutsch

They claim 445. Do you recall what type of Dyno? Based upon the ~12% drivetrain loss, I'm guessing Dynojet.

The Dinan rep is guessing the M2 on stage 4 will make about the same as the M235i due to the engine being basically the same. I was hoping there would be 45 more HP. Oh, well. I'm pretty sure 393 whp is an absolute blast on such a small car.

Was on a Dynapack dyno to answer your question. We had runs on Barry's car that hit 401 to the wheels but that would just be padding the numbers. =)

auf Deutsch · 09-27-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Was on a Dynapack dyno to answer your question. We had runs on Barry's car that hit 401 to the wheels but that would just be padding the numbers. =)

That 400 is a psychological win with bragging rights!

Dinan_Engineering · 09-27-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by auf Deutsch

That 400 is a psychological win with bragging rights!

Indeed. The calibrator was determined to hit the barrier even if it was basically just a glory run.

BarryB · 09-27-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

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Originally Posted by auf Deutsch

That 400 is a psychological win with bragging rights!

Indeed. The calibrator was determined to hit the barrier even if it was basically just a glory run.

Thanks for giving the answer from the "horses mouth". It IS an absolute BLAST to drive. My favorite at the moment.....

Dinan_Engineering · 09-27-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Thanks for giving the answer from the "horses mouth". It IS an absolute BLAST to drive. My favorite at the moment.....

"At the moment"..... that's the key phrase.

BarryB · 09-27-2016, 07:10 PM

Very observant

bryan_G01 · 09-27-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tano22

When you find out, can you please post about it? Let us know. I'm exploring this as well. I take it the Enzo doesn't work with it?

Not going to happen, i since have removed the Dinan piggy and went with a flash.

Smallm · 09-27-2016, 10:00 PM

Now you went and got me all excited , All of my stage 4 goodies might arrive tomorrow . a couple of days and fun times a-commin.

BarryB · 09-27-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Smallm

Now you went and got me all excited , All of my stage 4 goodies might arrive tomorrow . a couple of days and fun times a-commin.

Oh yea. Get ready for the biggest grin of your life

bryan_G01 · 09-27-2016, 10:14 PM

Save your money.

Look at dyno:
Dinan stage 3 made: 395/ 428 with catted dp.

What a rip off.
Warranty or not, thats just poor numbers for the amount of money your dishing out.

Still waiting on my camber plates to be RMA'ed as well Dinan...

Boostedejuice · 09-27-2016, 10:59 PM

I also have Dinan stage 4 it's great but I'll say this it leaves you wanting more and of course Dinan won't be doing any more for this car. So it's stuck at 400hp for 20k with of Dinan parts on my car sweet right. Dinan has the ability to turn the damn boost up or even hold boost to red line. Dinan also talked about a race gas tune and that didn't happen. I even offered to fly Dinan in to Colorado and use our dyno to custom tune my car. They were not interested. Would I buy another Dinan bmw? Maybee but probably not. Do I love my car absolutely but I want more and they don't want my money so. Might ditch the Dinan and go pure stage 2. Then again might sell the car and get something else. Buying Dinan makes sense to protect the car and the warranty and for ease. Dinan makes the tune so safe it won't blow up so they never have fix. I see Dinan has committed and if they see this give us a high boost 100 Oct/ or e30 tune. Don't leave us hanging because the m2 came out that's stupid. My money is green to. I guess being the first stage 4 in country means nothing to them. But my money did.

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Boostedejuice Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Dinan M235I Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I also have Dinan stage 4 it's great but I'll say this it leaves you wanting more and of course Dinan won't be doing any more for this car. So it's stuck at 400hp for 20k with of Dinan parts on my car sweet right. Dinan has the ability to turn the damn boost up or even hold boost to red line. Dinan also talked about a race gas tune and that didn't happen. I even offered to fly Dinan in to Colorado and use our dyno to custom tune my car. They were not interested. Would I buy another Dinan bmw? Maybee but probably not. Do I love my car absolutely but I want more and they don't want my money so. Might ditch the Dinan and go pure stage 2. Then again might sell the car and get something else. Buying Dinan makes sense to protect the car and the warranty and for ease. Dinan makes the tune so safe it won't blow up so they never have fix. I see Dinan has committed and if they see this give us a high boost 100 Oct/ or e30 tune. Don't leave us hanging because the m2 came out that's stupid. My money is green to. I guess being the first stage 4 in country means nothing to them. But my money did.
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