Dinan Stage 1 tune on 16' F82, read if you are considering.

[MGF80]

Originally Posted by JTmarlin

Just want to share I have a 2016 M4, that's been stock since purchase 10/01/2015. Just recently I began to feel the car could use some more power as I am accustom to the power and can push the car on spirited drives. I sprung for the Dinan stage 1, and wow. The power in 1, and 2nd gear is f'n absurd. Noticeable to say the least, its a freight train now. Glad i moved forward with this reliable, safe tune.

Thank you for the feedback. Please disregard all the negative feedback. People choose different modifications for different reasons. I find it hard that people just can't respect that.

[BMW9]

I have stage two and I feel about 50 lbs torque increase. It does work. Every one knows, if you want max power gains, Dinan is not for you.

[badbimmer]

Originally Posted by Ian1973

Any tune on these cars doesn't need to be proven on a dyno, it's apparent the second you drive it. I take my tune off for the winter and just turned it back on last week, trust me, it's very apparent. Yeah I don't know down to the .5hp what it's putting out but who honestly cares.

Really. Doesnt need to be proven.

As the old adage goes, a fool and his money is soon parted.

[brianeck]

Originally Posted by BMW9

I have stage two and I feel about 50 lbs torque increase. It does work. Every one knows, if you want max power gains, Dinan is not for you.

Wow you have a really well calibrated butt dyno lolz.

You "feel about a 50 lbs increase in torque?" Come on. . .

[badbimmer]

Originally Posted by AWF80

Thank you for the feedback. Please disregard all the negative feedback. People choose different modifications for different reasons. I find it hard that people just can't respect that.

Ah, appreciate the ops opinion,... not being negative but i think everyone should have a full picture of any modification. No one should "disregard" anything.

This thread refutes the op's claims - big time.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...306993&page=15

Who knows, maybe it's true, maybe it isn't. But this is real world data, on a dyno. Not a forum members opinion who might be experiencing a placebo effect after spending thousands of dollars.

Some people just can't respect that.

[rblynn78]

So I think there are many reliable tunes. Dinan being one of them, Active another. I have a good friend with an M3 with Stage 2 Dinan (exhaust and all) and I have an M4 vert with BMS intakes, AA midpipe, and AA tune. It is not even a match. My car pulls away a little off the line and a noticeable amount 3rd - 5th gear. Just my 2 cents. Dinan is near $2,500 for just the tune, I got ALL of my parts and installed for just a little more than that. FYI

[MGF80]

Originally Posted by badbimmer

Ah, appreciate the ops opinion,... not being negative but i think everyone should have a full picture of any modification. No one should "disregard" anything.

This thread refutes the op's claims - big time.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...93&page=15

Who knows, maybe it's true, maybe it isn't. But this is real world data, on a dyno. Not a forum members opinion who might be experiencing a placebo effect after spending thousands of dollars.

Some people just can't respect that.

Clearly the op made his decision and he is happy with it and he is just giving HIS opinions. That is all. I am not trying to start arguments.

[badbimmer]

Originally Posted by AWF80

Clearly the op made his decision and he is happy with it and he is just giving HIS opinions. That is all. I am not trying to start arguments.

No arguments. It's certainly allright to give opinions. Just take it with a grain of salt without any hard evidence or fact.

[DS_BMW]

What is different about this compared to a JB1? Is it connecting to more sensors?

[modkrazy]

Originally Posted by JTmarlin

Thanks for the reminder why I shouldn't waste much time on the boards unless doing research.

To be fair, your initial post was very shilly, particularly that last line about "safe and reliable". You don't know it's reliable, unless you're referring to the warranty, but I assume that was the "safe" portion. Dyno numbers don't really reflect your impressions, so you should forgive people for less than enthusiastic responses.

[schnell1982]

Every forum Dinan basher is always a Dinan expert haha
Every tuner has is pro's and con's

[BMW9]

Originally Posted by brianeck

Wow you have a really well calibrated butt dyno lolz.

You "feel about a 50 lbs increase in torque?" Come on. . .

Ok it feels about 49.9 lbs not 50.

[Ian1973]

Originally Posted by badbimmer

Really. Doesnt need to be proven.

As the old adage goes, a fool and his money is soon parted.

Far from a fool my friend, but thanks for playing.

[te37]

Dinan if you want more power and not have to worry about the possibility of having to pay to have an issues fixed.

Other flash tune or pnp tune if you want to have cheap power but also have the thought always in the back of your mind that you could be out of pocket for any repairs or damage to the car.

Some like to gamble some don't. Some have the thousands to throw at Dinan some want a pnp tune to make some more power. Just because you have a 70k car doesn't mean you have infinite funds. Also there is a reason why all these other tune companies that offer NO warranty or any kind of guarantee are still in business.

[silverstar335]

I have Dinan Stage 2 + CAI and the power increase is very notecable down low. I have dyno’ed my car and the numbers speak for themselves.

[michaelalex17]

I wrote a review on the Stage 2 tune a couple months back if anyone is interested in opting for that or even the stage one they can check out my opinion for whatever that is worth

[schnell1982]

I truly enjoyed my Dinan tuned Stage 3 M4
I have everyone Dinan option aside from the exhaust, I purchased the M performance / Akrapovic setup.
I did all my upgrades in stages starting at the stage 1 tune and all I can say is wow ! All the way thru stage 3 my M4 was noticeably faster and more responsive. I've only had 1 issue and my factory intercooler cracked on the inside which allowed coolant to get into 2 cylinders and create a misfire.
Dinan backed me up without a doubt and offered to cover my repair bill since this was uncommon at the time, I got covered by my local dealer due to BMW Germany giving input that there are numerous reports of stock intercoolers cracking on stock cars. Anyways... Dinan is great. Awesome products and I cant praise them enough with my 2nd Dinan M car experience with them. M4 is sold now but I hear the new owner is enjoying it just as much