New Dinan Software Update

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-09-2014, 03:06 PM

For those of us with Dinan stage one already and anyone on the fence, here are the new numbers. They are coming out with a software upgrade, I suppose.

Still stage one.

364 HP
430 TQ

Demetrius Joel · 10-09-2014, 05:23 PM

Wow. That's pretty bad ass.

BLK235iNJ · 10-09-2014, 07:01 PM

Pretty cool. Those numbers are pretty nice.

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-09-2014, 07:03 PM

It is a free update... Just ask for firmware 1.44

My update is tomorrow at 7:30am...

alz0rz · 10-09-2014, 07:08 PM

It was 364/409 before, so 0 hp gain and 20-ish more ft-lbs of torque. The torque was on par with expectations, it is the whp number that is still underwhelming given those are 'at the crank'. I would gladly (really want to actually) pay the premium for numbers like that at the wheels.

FC4 · 10-09-2014, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch F. Fletch

It is a free update... Just ask for firmware 1.44

My update is tomorrow at 7:30am...

Why can't they just send you the firmware and allow you to update it yourself?

dharo1 · 10-09-2014, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch F. Fletch

It is a free update... Just ask for firmware 1.44

My update is tomorrow at 7:30am...

Why can't they just send you the firmware and allow you to update it yourself?

+1
The closest Dinan dealer here is 5 hours away

pikcachu · 10-09-2014, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC4

Why can't they just send you the firmware and allow you to update it yourself?

maybe too many horses to fit by mail

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-09-2014, 11:34 PM

They can send it Pony Express.

You know, I'm not sure. Didn't ask.

dharo1 · 10-10-2014, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch F. Fletch

They can send it Pony Express.

You know, I'm not sure. Didn't ask.

Are you taking your car to the dealer? Please keep us posted on how this is done.

HX_Guy · 10-10-2014, 12:41 AM

Any chance for another dyno run to compare to the first pre-update one?

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-10-2014, 03:28 AM

Yes, to a dealer. They are just much closer then my speed shop.

Takes, as I'm told, by the dealer 1.5 hours. Seems a bit long to me...

We shall see.

I WILL Dyno it again, unfortunately... It will not be till next Monday... With this holiday being this Monday.

So, that sucks.

I'll reply after the update with the process... Say 9:00 - 10:00 this morning EDST.

Delnari · 10-10-2014, 05:57 AM

Do a real world experiment, load the BMW M Laptime on your cellphone. Do a 0-60 run with your current tune. Do it again after the update and see if it shaves any time off.

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-10-2014, 05:59 AM

Too late. At dealer already.

Good thought though.

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-10-2014, 06:37 AM

So far.... Dealer took it in, they received a message last night about the update...

Now just sitting and waiting.

dharo1 · 10-10-2014, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch F. Fletch

So far.... Dealer took it in, they received a message last night about the update...

Now just sitting and waiting.

Nice!

Delnari · 10-10-2014, 07:53 AM

While you are waiting. Go ahead and download the BMW app. It runs through your connected drive if you have the Apps package on your car. You can do either launch control or the method I use is power brake it then let if fly. Right now in best conditions, temperature, road, tires warmed I can hit 4.4 seconds repeatly; have seen 4.3 only once. Let us know what your new tune can give you since the temps are cooler now.

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-10-2014, 07:58 AM

I have had the app.

I have a manual... So... Gotta be touchy with the loud pedal...

4.9 stock
4.7 with Dinan (before today)

Honestly... Gonna be hard to improve... Without LSD, in my opinion... So hard to dead hook 2nd gear..already. Losing time there.

Anyhow... I'm WAY more interested in power from ... Say 40 to 90MPH

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-10-2014, 08:29 AM

Ok... Small issue.

They are saying the software for the download is "locked" from Dinan.

Gotta wait till they open.

Got an i3 for a loaner!!!

dharo1 · 10-10-2014, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch F. Fletch

Ok... Small issue.

They are saying the software for the download is "locked" from Dinan.

Gotta wait till they open.

Got an i3 for a loaner!!!

And since today is friday, they might not open till 9am Pacific time

Delnari · 10-10-2014, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch F. Fletch

I have had the app.

I have a manual... So... Gotta be touchy with the loud pedal...

4.9 stock
4.7 with Dinan (before today)

Honestly... Gonna be hard to improve... Without LSD, in my opinion... So hard to dead hook 2nd gear..already. Losing time there.

Anyhow... I'm WAY more interested in power from ... Say 40 to 90MPH

Sorry, was giving Automatic numbers. Understand the manual would not be a good comparsion. Will wait for your new Dyno numbers to see if your real world gain match the increases advertised by Dinan.

Fletch F. Fletch · 10-10-2014, 03:14 PM

Ok... Finally updated. Dealership issues.

Cannot give a judgement, take a look at the weather in Maryland and you'll see why.

I'll have an updated Dyno... Hopefully by next Monday... I know, I know... It's a long wait... But, that's the way it's gotta be, you know, I got life going on.

Not to mention, gotta be at the ORIOLES game tonight and tomorrow.

It is a free update, completely... And should be a smooth transaction with any knowledgeable Dinan Dealer.

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Fletch F. Fletch Private 5 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Black M235i MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Yes, to a dealer. They are just much closer then my speed shop. Takes, as I'm told, by the dealer 1.5 hours. Seems a bit long to me... We shall see. I WILL Dyno it again, unfortunately... It will not be till next Monday... With this holiday being this Monday. So, that sucks. I'll reply after the update with the process... Say 9:00 - 10:00 this morning EDST.
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Delnari Major 255 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2014 MG F22 Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (2)	Do a real world experiment, load the BMW M Laptime on your cellphone. Do a 0-60 run with your current tune. Do it again after the update and see if it shaves any time off.
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Fletch F. Fletch Private 5 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Black M235i MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	So far.... Dealer took it in, they received a message last night about the update... Now just sitting and waiting.
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Delnari Major 255 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2014 MG F22 Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (2)	While you are waiting. Go ahead and download the BMW app. It runs through your connected drive if you have the Apps package on your car. You can do either launch control or the method I use is power brake it then let if fly. Right now in best conditions, temperature, road, tires warmed I can hit 4.4 seconds repeatly; have seen 4.3 only once. Let us know what your new tune can give you since the temps are cooler now.
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Fletch F. Fletch Private 5 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Black M235i MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I have had the app. I have a manual... So... Gotta be touchy with the loud pedal... 4.9 stock 4.7 with Dinan (before today) Honestly... Gonna be hard to improve... Without LSD, in my opinion... So hard to dead hook 2nd gear..already. Losing time there. Anyhow... I'm WAY more interested in power from ... Say 40 to 90MPH
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Fletch F. Fletch Private 5 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Black M235i MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Ok... Small issue. They are saying the software for the download is "locked" from Dinan. Gotta wait till they open. Got an i3 for a loaner!!!
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Fletch F. Fletch Private 5 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Black M235i MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Ok... Finally updated. Dealership issues. Cannot give a judgement, take a look at the weather in Maryland and you'll see why. I'll have an updated Dyno... Hopefully by next Monday... I know, I know... It's a long wait... But, that's the way it's gotta be, you know, I got life going on. Not to mention, gotta be at the ORIOLES game tonight and tomorrow. It is a free update, completely... And should be a smooth transaction with any knowledgeable Dinan Dealer.
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