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      12-16-2016, 01:40 PM   #1
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▀▄ eas | M235Xi gets the Dinan P3 package

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The owner of this M235i xDrive brought it in for a bolt-on cocktail and the brand of choice was Dinan. Within that Dinan cocktail was an intake, intercooler, exhaust and a performance tuner ECU. Being an experienced and well-trusted brand, Dinan's quality parts took this M235i to a whole new level of performance.

Dinan's carbon fiber intake not only looks cool but it also adds 10 horsepower and 15 ft. lbs of torque with a larger air box, filter and, MAF. The intake also amplifies the induction noise with a more aggressive tone. Dinan's stainless steel free-flow exhaust with the ceramic black tips adds an additional 6 horsepower and 5 ft lbs. and makes the car sound even meaner out the back. It also features a Helmholtz chamber that reduces drone to provide a pleasant driving experience. The Dinan high-performance dual core intercooler offers gains of 15 horsepower and 13 ft lbs and a 240% increase in the face area over stock for maximum cooling efficiency. That upgrade is sure to keep your engine well cooled during an intense track day. All the above upgrades in conjunction with Dinan's Stage 4 Performance Tuner plus the Dinan Big Turbo brings the final output to a mighty 455 horsepower and a road-punishing 455 ft lbs of torque. The best part of all is that long-term reliability is not affected by these warrantied upgrades.

The car is also equipped Dinan's Performance Springs which lowers it 1/2'' in the front and 5/8'' in the rear. A BMW M Performance carbon fiber spoiler adorns the deck lid, adding a stylish yet subtle touch. This mad 2-series doesn't look too different from a stock example but in terms of performance, it's a whole another story.

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Dinan - Free Flow Stainless Exhaust With Black Tips-
Dinan - High Performance Dual Core Intercooler
Dinan - Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake
Dinan - Performance Tuner Stage 4 for BMW F22 M235i
Dinan - Performance Spring Set
Dinan - Big Turbo for the BMW N55 Engine
BMW - M Performance Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler




























































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      12-16-2016, 02:06 PM   #2
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Great pictures! That carbon intake is hawt. The Dinan tune is huge compared to the JB4, it must be wicked smart!

I've got those same springs waiting for me to install them in my XI.

But wait no camba plates ??? Bought everything else!!
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      12-16-2016, 02:29 PM   #3
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Great pictures! That carbon intake is hawt. The Dinan tune is huge compared to the JB4, it must be wicked smart!

I've got those same springs waiting for me to install them in my XI.

But wait no camba plates ??? Bought everything else!!
From my understanding the camber plates dont fit the all wheel drive models.
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      12-16-2016, 02:52 PM   #4
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I don't think that is a true statement. They all use the same strut mounts.

Plus the install guides say xdrive
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      12-19-2016, 07:03 PM   #6
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What is the rear diffuser? That is the one thing that I think looks terrible on the stock car - this one looks great.
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What is the rear diffuser? That is the one thing that I think looks terrible on the stock car - this one looks great.
Thanks - it's a painted M Performance rear diffuser from iND.
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Great pictures! That carbon intake is hawt. The Dinan tune is huge compared to the JB4, it must be wicked smart!

I've got those same springs waiting for me to install them in my XI.

But wait no camba plates ??? Bought everything else!!
I'm not tracking this car and wanted to see how the Dinan springs were on their own. The improvement over stock is just what this car needed IMO.
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So i assume it's your car? Nice car, and mods! Welcome to the forum! I was just being a smart-ass btw..

xdrive model is great isn't it ?
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Yes and thanks! I love xdrive on this car. Before the mods it was near impossible to break traction, now not so much.
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And big thanks to Kevin @ eas and Evan@Tischer for all the help!
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Love it, looks so stealth!
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      12-22-2016, 08:24 PM   #13
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Great Pictures and Nice Write up.
Still dont like the fact you half to cut the front bumper to fit that intercooler tho
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Beautiful! I need to do this to my //M235i!
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Dinan's carbon fiber intake not only looks cool but it also adds 10 horsepower and 15 ft. lbs of torque
10 hp from an intake sounds like a fairy tale

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The best part of all is that long-term reliability is not affected by these warrantied upgrades.
wonder how Dinan can make a statement like the long-term reliability is not affected... when it's adding like 130 more hp....

I get the warranty on the parts... but saying the car after 10 years will have the same reliability than a stock car... is a bit too much in my opinion..
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Great pictures! That carbon intake is hawt. The Dinan tune is huge compared to the JB4, it must be wicked smart!

I've got those same springs waiting for me to install them in my XI.

But wait no camba plates ??? Bought everything else!!
From my understanding the camber plates dont fit the all wheel drive models.
Why would you need AWD in California for is anyway.......
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Great mods and awesome power increase ?
Just curious about the cost of Dinan parts & labor !
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Great pictures! That carbon intake is hawt. The Dinan tune is huge compared to the JB4, it must be wicked smart!

I've got those same springs waiting for me to install them in my XI.

But wait no camba plates ??? Bought everything else!!
From my understanding the camber plates dont fit the all wheel drive models.
Why would you need AWD in California for is anyway.......
To race people off red lights, duh
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I would like to see before and after numbers of the 1/4 mile to see what gains were achieved from tune. Curious to see what gains were made in 1/4 trap numbers for speed and time.
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Damn!
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Looks expensive, but Dinan knows what they are doing. Great looking car!! Now whats the price difference from an M2...
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Sounds like it's a beast now. although, 10hp from an intake alone doesn't sound right. maybe when combined with everything else?

I was about to say that you need darker tint, but then I saw that you're in California lol.
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