THE LARGEST BMW 2-SERIES FORUM ON THE PLANET
2Addicts
2Addicts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum Technical Topics N20 (228i) / B46 (230i) Engine, Transmission, Exhaust, Tuning Where to mount Dinan Sport Tuner

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-24-2018, 08:54 PM   #1
Doug Hoover
New Member
3
Rep
24
Posts

Drives: 2016 228i
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Phoenix, AZ

iTrader: (0)

Where to mount Dinan Sport Tuner

I just added this to my 2016 228i with the N26 engine (I know).
I've read a lot about the install which was a no brainer, except I can't seem to find what I consider a safe, stable place to mount it. I have zip tied it to a piece of tubing about 5/8" in diameter, but I'm not happy.
Dinan says to use only a zip tie thru the two holes in a sort of bracket, so to me it's going to flop around a bit.
I'm not happy.
So can a few of you folks take a picture of where you mounted yours ?

I am happy with the added performance, and while not huge is enough to make this little 2 liter wake up.

Thanks in advance for your pictures.

Doug
Appreciate 0
      08-25-2018, 02:34 PM   #2
Doug Hoover
New Member
3
Rep
24
Posts

Drives: 2016 228i
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Phoenix, AZ

iTrader: (0)

Never mind.

I cleaned the protectant oily stuff that makes plastic shine with brake cleaner and Velcro now will stick to the place where I mounted it. So I'm done.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2018, 01:44 AM   #3
redcars
Second Lieutenant
98
Rep
227
Posts

Drives: 228xi
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Let us know how the Dinan tuner works out especially in terms of driveability and throwing fault codes. Was thinking of doing this myself.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2018, 12:56 PM   #4
hwntime
Captain
hwntime's Avatar
270
Rep
823
Posts

Drives: F22 Raptor
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: PNW

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by redcars View Post
Let us know how the Dinan tuner works out especially in terms of driveability and throwing fault codes. Was thinking of doing this myself.
I've had mine for about 2 months and 3500 miles without incident. I made three drives from Portland to Seattle during that time, too. It's a good bang-for-the-buck mod for sure and adds a noticeable boost in power. It's not earth shattering but it is noticeable, much more so than adding an intake/exhaust and it's much cheaper. Installation will take you a whopping 5 minutes!
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2018, 02:39 PM   #5
redcars
Second Lieutenant
98
Rep
227
Posts

Drives: 228xi
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the info.
Appreciate 0
      08-27-2018, 02:53 PM   #6
Doug Hoover
New Member
3
Rep
24
Posts

Drives: 2016 228i
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Phoenix, AZ

iTrader: (0)

I'm in total agreement with hwntime. I used to race in the BMW club series in a 2002 M3
and SCCA in Formula Mazda so you would think I'd want a M3, M4 or M2. No, I wanted a lighter car with modest hp and tq gains to be fun on the street. I will swap out the 17" wheels and tires, the charge pipe and maybe some suspension bits and be happy with it.
It's a 2016 with the N26 Sport line.
Appreciate 1
BarryJI423.50
      02-25-2021, 02:45 PM   #7
SFV818
Private
8
Rep
75
Posts

Drives: 2016 328i - BM3 Stage 2 FBO
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Los Angeles, CA

iTrader: (0)

Can you post a pic how you mounted yours? lol
Appreciate 0
      02-26-2021, 09:59 AM   #8
mike@x-ph.com
Joint Chiefs of Staff
mike@x-ph.com's Avatar
United_States
23785
Rep
190,128
Posts

Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Las Vegas

iTrader: (23)

Quote:
Originally Posted by redcars View Post
Let us know how the Dinan tuner works out especially in terms of driveability and throwing fault codes. Was thinking of doing this myself.
We have sold a large number of Dinan tuners for this engine, its reliable and won't throw any codes
__________________
Check out our current sale by clicking on this link!
https://x-ph.com/sale/

Phone number 702-494-9435
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:43 PM.




2addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST