Dinan Stage 2 Update

USA-RET · 06-14-2019, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BallHog5873

Talked to my independent BMW tech / Dinan tech last week about it. He said he talked to Dinan and it looks like Beta later this Summer. If I were to guess I would say end of Summer.

Thanks...lets hope so.

Mehim · 07-04-2019, 06:28 PM

Any beta testing being done yet?

nikman011 · 07-04-2019, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mehim

any beta testing being done yet?

😀😅😂🤣😂🤣😂😅😟

USA-RET · 07-19-2019, 10:17 AM

Come on Dinan...The C8 has piqued my interest now. Don't want to be trading just because you've dragged your feet.

nikman011 · 07-19-2019, 12:21 PM

Any day now!

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DaleHeinz · 07-20-2019, 05:35 PM

I've pretty much given up on the stage 2 for the B58. 😏

greg21040 · 07-20-2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleHeinz

I've pretty much given up on the stage 2 for the B58. 😏

I did, too. Only I gave up back in March when they told me they wouldn't have it out until the end of 2019 to beginning of 2020.
Also, when I mentioned I had a DP with 200 cell cat the guy went total A-hole mode and said I voided the warranty of my Stage 1 and if I didn't tell him my name he'd pull it up from caller ID.
I've been loving my Mission Performance Stage 2 ever since.

Hekler · 07-20-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by greg21040

I did, too. Only I gave up back in March when they told me they wouldn't have it out until the end of 2019 to beginning of 2020.
Also, when I mentioned I had a DP with 200 cell cat the guy went total A-hole mode and said I voided the warranty of my Stage 1 and if I didn't tell him my name he'd pull it up from caller ID.
I've been loving my Mission Performance Stage 2 ever since.

Wow is he a policeman or something? BAHAHA

olehead · 07-21-2019, 04:55 AM

I agree I have been more than patient waiting for a stage 2 - We are happy with the car on stage 1 with CAI and exhaust - more than holds its own on the track (high 11 low 12) and had some impressive wins over GT 5.0l and cameros Just wish Dinan had said up front that they will not be doing a stage 2 anytime in the near future if at all

USA-RET · 07-29-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by olehead

I agree I have been more than patient waiting for a stage 2 - We are happy with the car on stage 1 with CAI and exhaust - more than holds its own on the track (high 11 low 12) and had some impressive wins over GT 5.0l and cameros Just wish Dinan had said up front that they will not be doing a stage 2 anytime in the near future if at all

Just curious if you are running the .v2 or .v1 Stage 1?

I have the .v1 and the Dinan CF intake and it is a beast, scary fast, almost too fast for the car. If I keep my auto shift lever to M/S (rather than "D") in comfort or sport mode all the time I never get a CEL. If I run the car in "D" (Drive) in comfort mode, I throw a CEL about every third start up (and it goes away approx 3 start ups later.

Dinan approved (through my BMW dealer/Dinan dealer) a .v2 exchange, but I kinda hate to dump the .v1 just because it is such a powerful tune. Reports are that the .v2 is noticeably tamer.

I'm hoping to get a Stage 2 before my car goes out of warranty (Dec 2020) as I'd likely exchange tunes to the .v2 if only for trade-in purposes. Don't want a car throwing CEL's when trading.

Curious if yours is a .v2 and performing so well.

TakoMako · 07-29-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by USA-RET

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Originally Posted by olehead

I agree I have been more than patient waiting for a stage 2 - We are happy with the car on stage 1 with CAI and exhaust - more than holds its own on the track (high 11 low 12) and had some impressive wins over GT 5.0l and cameros Just wish Dinan had said up front that they will not be doing a stage 2 anytime in the near future if at all

Just curious if you are running the .v2 or .v1 Stage 1?

I have the .v1 and the Dinan CF intake and it is a beast, scary fast, almost too fast for the car. If I keep my auto shift lever to M/S (rather than "D") in comfort or sport mode all the time I never get a CEL. If I run the car in "D" (Drive) in comfort mode, I throw a CEL about every third start up (and it goes away approx 3 start ups later.

Dinan approved (through my BMW dealer/Dinan dealer) a .v2 exchange, but I kinda hate to dump the .v1 just because it is such a powerful tune. Reports are that the .v2 is noticeably tamer.

I'm hoping to get a Stage 2 before my car goes out of warranty (Dec 2020) as I'd likely exchange tunes to the .v2 if only for trade-in purposes. Don't want a car throwing CEL's when trading.

Curious if yours is a .v2 and performing so well.

Have upgraded to v2, I would say it is tamed, and easier to control. Though I have throttle closure with both 1 and 2.

olehead · 08-03-2019, 01:16 PM

I did get a email from Dinan that said the stage 2 is about done believe it when I see it

TCoxIV · 08-05-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by olehead

I did get a email from Dinan that said the stage 2 is about done believe it when I see it

Did they give you an estimated date? Hopefully it happens soon!

USA-RET · 08-05-2019, 10:57 AM

I emailed them with the same question and never heard back.

Mehim · 08-07-2019, 04:19 PM

Do you folks remember when stage 2 was supposed to drop Q2 2018?😡

nikman011 · 08-07-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mehim

Do you folks remember when stage 2 was supposed to drop Q2 2018?😡

Pretty sure originally they were saying Q1, .... LOL!

I am glad they gave me a refund a year ago when I was having all the CEL problems with stage 1v1, because it made it possible for me to go a different route, to which I have had NO cel at all.
One more year left on the lease, and then into a new M3/4 - S58 (actually has twin turbos), .... prob order in Jan, ...... can't wait!

Winemaker2 · 08-13-2019, 06:45 PM

Tell me, V2 for the Stage 1 for a M240i is more tame? For the 230i it is so much smoother and Dinan said it actually produces a bit more horsepower than V1. I added performance exhaust from Dinan, and only changed the air filter to a BMC. Huge gain over stock and over the V1. No CEL's ever now. What's with the M240i Dinan tune?

USA-RET · 08-13-2019, 08:35 PM

Wish we knew! The .v1 for the M240i is a beast, but has gremlins. I have not heard of issues with the BMW 4cyl tune . Although with the B46 motor in the Mini Cooper S, there are issues with the Stage 1 (or Elite). From what I've read the Elite Stage 1 Dinan on a JCW Mini is fine (B48 motor).

Go figure

dradernh · 09-03-2019, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by olehead

I did get a email from Dinan that said the stage 2 is about done believe it when I see it

That's a month ago now. Are you in any regular communication with them, or are you waiting for the message telling you they're ready to release the beta to you for testing?

USA-RET · 09-04-2019, 03:22 PM

I may take a look at the 2020 Supra before my 240i warranty expires. It looks frumpy in pix, but most say it looks good on person. I'd like to see one in person and sit in it. It's a strong performer based on what I've read and beats the Z4. From what I gather, during the Toyota and BMW collaboration, Toyota sent design changes back to BMW to beef up what Toyota thought were weaknesses in the design. So reliability on the Supra should be "Toyota Good".

We shall see.

C8 has piqued my interest, but actually prefer a smaller car.

My M240ii is a low mileage garage queen. If Dinan into'd a Stage 2 (w/o CELs), I'd probably keep it long term. As is, not so sure...................

Starting to think the Dinan Stage 2 for our cars is "vaporware"

eddielyk · 09-27-2019, 10:32 AM

Dinan selling point will not void warranty, is that worth the $$$?

lixiang7349 · 09-27-2019, 11:36 AM

I talked to a local dealer here in portland and according to them, flash tune is supposed to be released either late this year or q1 of 2020.
Yet I talked to them in spring and they said it was supposed to be end of summer so you never know how low of priority this is for Dinan.

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Mehim Private First Class 77 Rep 109 Posts Drives: M240i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Any beta testing being done yet?
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07-19-2019, 10:17 AM	#26
USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Come on Dinan...The C8 has piqued my interest now. Don't want to be trading just because you've dragged your feet.
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07-19-2019, 12:21 PM	#27
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07-20-2019, 05:35 PM	#28
DaleHeinz First Lieutenant 221 Rep 314 Posts Drives: M240Xi Estoril Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Washington DC area iTrader: (1)	I've pretty much given up on the stage 2 for the B58. 😏
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07-21-2019, 04:55 AM	#31
olehead First Lieutenant 131 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 M240I X drive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I agree I have been more than patient waiting for a stage 2 - We are happy with the car on stage 1 with CAI and exhaust - more than holds its own on the track (high 11 low 12) and had some impressive wins over GT 5.0l and cameros Just wish Dinan had said up front that they will not be doing a stage 2 anytime in the near future if at all
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08-03-2019, 01:16 PM	#34
olehead First Lieutenant 131 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 M240I X drive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I did get a email from Dinan that said the stage 2 is about done believe it when I see it
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USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	I emailed them with the same question and never heard back.
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08-07-2019, 04:19 PM	#37
Mehim Private First Class 77 Rep 109 Posts Drives: M240i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Do you folks remember when stage 2 was supposed to drop Q2 2018?😡
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08-13-2019, 06:45 PM	#39
Winemaker2 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2017 230i MSport THP Dinan V2 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SF East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Tell me, V2 for the Stage 1 for a M240i is more tame? For the 230i it is so much smoother and Dinan said it actually produces a bit more horsepower than V1. I added performance exhaust from Dinan, and only changed the air filter to a BMC. Huge gain over stock and over the V1. No CEL's ever now. What's with the M240i Dinan tune?
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08-13-2019, 08:35 PM	#40
USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Wish we knew! The .v1 for the M240i is a beast, but has gremlins. I have not heard of issues with the BMW 4cyl tune . Although with the B46 motor in the Mini Cooper S, there are issues with the Stage 1 (or Elite). From what I've read the Elite Stage 1 Dinan on a JCW Mini is fine (B48 motor). Go figure
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USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	I may take a look at the 2020 Supra before my 240i warranty expires. It looks frumpy in pix, but most say it looks good on person. I'd like to see one in person and sit in it. It's a strong performer based on what I've read and beats the Z4. From what I gather, during the Toyota and BMW collaboration, Toyota sent design changes back to BMW to beef up what Toyota thought were weaknesses in the design. So reliability on the Supra should be "Toyota Good". We shall see. C8 has piqued my interest, but actually prefer a smaller car. My M240ii is a low mileage garage queen. If Dinan into'd a Stage 2 (w/o CELs), I'd probably keep it long term. As is, not so sure................... Starting to think the Dinan Stage 2 for our cars is "vaporware" Last edited by USA-RET; 09-20-2019 at 08:53 AM..
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09-27-2019, 10:32 AM	#43
eddielyk Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Dinan Stage 2 Update Dinan selling point will not void warranty, is that worth the $$$?
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lixiang7349 Lieutenant 282 Rep 486 Posts Drives: customE50Tune Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I talked to a local dealer here in portland and according to them, flash tune is supposed to be released either late this year or q1 of 2020. Yet I talked to them in spring and they said it was supposed to be end of summer so you never know how low of priority this is for Dinan.
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