What's taking Dinan so long???

Raikkonen · 03-17-2006, 02:01 PM

The e90 has been around for a while now, and Dinan is still only offering camber plates, brakes, and wheels. I would hardly call these substantial model-specific upgrades considering the amount of time the e90 has been available. Are the engine management, intake, and exhaust systems really that unimprovable, or I am just extremely impatient? How much more development time do they need? You would think that with the advent of the new models being released (328, 335, etc.) there would be at least an exhaust system or chip available at this point. What does everyone else think?

325Driver · 03-17-2006, 02:10 PM

Personally I think you are being impatient. Especially with the software. I would be surprised if any worthwhile software was out for the E90 by the 1st of January 2007 IMHO. Given the size of the aftermarket for these types of items I think its understandable for a company to take their time and get it right on the first go around.

HRC · 03-17-2006, 02:17 PM

I vote for: extremely impatient.

Dinan and everyone else will have more stuff for the e90 by next year, I think.

Danny

shimshimhada · 03-17-2006, 02:18 PM

Steve told me that the E90 is too ugly to work on.

HRC · 03-17-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Steve told me that the E90 is too ugly to work on.

Even so, he'll still take your money...

Danny

shimshimhada · 03-17-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

Even so, he'll still take your money...

Danny

Yeah, Dinan is probably just calculating how much to overcharge, I'm sure they already have all of those produced.

porscheneer · 03-17-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Yeah, Dinan is probably just calculating how much to overcharge, I'm sure they already have all of those produced.

It doesnt matter you wont buy one unless the heat shield is made of Low carbon steel and the intake is made from High C Oranges

longtran · 03-17-2006, 02:32 PM

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It doesnt matter you wont buy one unless its made from High C Oranges

i t hink dinan is overprice. o well, thats how it goes.

RichReg · 03-17-2006, 02:33 PM

When I called them they said to expect something by September of this year.

JB 330ci · 03-17-2006, 05:17 PM

It takes time to reserach and develop a product which will fit within Dinan's specifications.

StevoSEA · 03-17-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Raikkonen

The e90 has been around for a while now, and Dinan is still only offering camber plates, brakes, and wheels. I would hardly call these substantial model-specific upgrades considering the amount of time the e90 has been available. Are the engine management, intake, and exhaust systems really that unimprovable, or I am just extremely impatient? How much more development time do they need? You would think that with the advent of the new models being released (328, 335, etc.) there would be at least an exhaust system or chip available at this point. What does everyone else think?

BMWNA already has a "STRUT" brace available. My dealership showed it to me on Wed (3/15). Cost $300 msrp. Also looks like an easy DIY.
Dinan's, when it is available, will be at least $500. (have to pay for the "BLING,BLING" carbon fiber Dinan logo insert on the brace!!)

RichReg · 03-17-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StevoSEA

Dinan's, when it is available, will be at least $500. (have to pay for the "BLING,BLING" carbon fiber Dinan logo insert on the brace!!)

Dinan's might also be solid, whereas BMW'S strut braces are usually hollow.

ldpantoja · 03-18-2006, 01:58 AM

Dinan's just working on M3 projects. I don't think they're bothering too much with 325's and 330's

StevoSEA · 03-18-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RichReg

Dinan's might also be solid, whereas BMW'S strut braces are usually hollow.

Dinans are a solid piece of brushed aluminum. The BMW one is solid alloy. The functionality is the same. With the Dinan you pay for the looks.

ACZakka325i · 03-18-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ldpantoja

Dinan's just working on M3 projects. I don't think they're bothering too much with 325's and 330's

I would think the complete opposite. I think that there would be many more people interested in modding there 330 and 325 than the owners of the factory fast M3.

ldpantoja · 03-18-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

I would think the complete opposite. I think that there would be many more people interested in modding there 330 and 325 than the owners of the factory fast M3.

That's what I kept saying to myself too but as many members here keep pointing out. There probably isn't too much more to squeeze out of these N52 engines.

I hope every body is wrong about that b/c right now, I'm not really satisfied with this power.

I want more more and more power!!!

I was actually thinking about trading in my E90 for a new E46 M3.

JB 330ci · 03-18-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

I would think the complete opposite. I think that there would be many more people interested in modding there 330 and 325 than the owners of the factory fast M3.

I would agree...not much you can do to increase the 0-60 time of an M3 compared to a 325 or 330.

Dinan has a larger market if they sell products which cover the 325,330, and M3 so I'm sure from a business prospective they would proceed down that avenue.

ldpantoja · 03-18-2006, 03:32 PM

I hope!!!!!!!

I was already putting pennies away to try to by Horsepower Freak's Turbo Kit.

I guess I can save those pennies for something else now.

David328M-Sport · 03-18-2006, 03:53 PM

amongst other modders there is company called powerchip with offices in the US.

they may not have the wide variety of upgrades like dinan, but they too do not have anything for the e90s as yet.

in fact they are focussing on the M5.

i am happy with my 325 and i will not upgade it unlike what i did with my old e36 and e46.

Oz · 03-18-2006, 03:54 PM

Maybe they are waiting for the N54 Engine and the upcoming 335 coupe?

shragon · 03-18-2006, 08:45 PM

having personally toured dinan's facility in morgan hill, ca, during their 25th anniversary, i can tell you dinan puts a lot of r&d time into the development of products. the tour was given by steve dinan himself. pretty cool stuff.

Amil · 03-18-2006, 09:47 PM

with new engines comming out on the line up dont expect too many engine mods for our engines..

sucks balls but thankfully my car is a lemon and everything goes right im getting my money back :P

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325Driver Private First Class 5 Rep 158 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Personally I think you are being impatient. Especially with the software. I would be surprised if any worthwhile software was out for the E90 by the 1st of January 2007 IMHO. Given the size of the aftermarket for these types of items I think its understandable for a company to take their time and get it right on the first go around.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Steve told me that the E90 is too ugly to work on.
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ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Dinan's just working on M3 projects. I don't think they're bothering too much with 325's and 330's __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I hope!!!!!!! I was already putting pennies away to try to by Horsepower Freak's Turbo Kit. I guess I can save those pennies for something else now. __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	amongst other modders there is company called powerchip with offices in the US. they may not have the wide variety of upgrades like dinan, but they too do not have anything for the e90s as yet. in fact they are focussing on the M5. i am happy with my 325 and i will not upgade it unlike what i did with my old e36 and e46. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Maybe they are waiting for the N54 Engine and the upcoming 335 coupe? __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	having personally toured dinan's facility in morgan hill, ca, during their 25th anniversary, i can tell you dinan puts a lot of r&d time into the development of products. the tour was given by steve dinan himself. pretty cool stuff. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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Amil Private First Class 12 Rep 136 Posts Drives: e90 3.0i Join Date: May 2005 Location: tarzana,ca iTrader: (0)	with new engines comming out on the line up dont expect too many engine mods for our engines.. sucks balls but thankfully my car is a lemon and everything goes right im getting my money back :P
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