[dmetuning]

anybody else see this review?

http://www.ebaymotorsblog.com/review...s-s3-bmw-550i/

dinan upgraded turbos for the f10?

dinan Carbon Fiber High Flow Air Intake/Strut Brace upgrade?

I didnt even know dinan made these upgrades....

[dmetuning]

Just checked with dealer and they said May 2013 release date on the Carbon Fiber High Flow Air Intake/Strut Brace

[tp550i]

The carbon fiber intake has been anticipated, but these are the first pics. Nice clean design integrating with the strut braces.

No specific mention of new downpipes with the larger turbos - guessing that is part of the turbo upgrade ....

[Zaman]

Nice stuff! Where can someone buy those wheels and bumpers?

[dmetuning]

Spoke to Scott at Dinan and he said that Dinan will offer the turbos with a core charge for the stock turbos so that they will not cost so much money to upgrade. This is great news......No downpipe upgrade will be available with the turbo upgrades.

He also said that the car being reviewed in this article is the Dinan shop car.

[TheBlackGT]

Originally Posted by middly

Spoke to Scott at Dinan and he said that Dinan will offer the turbos with a core charge for the stock turbos so that they will not cost so much money to upgrade. This is great news......No downpipe upgrade will be available with the turbo upgrades.

He also said that the car being reviewed in this article is the Dinan shop car.

#*^($!&@$^%(!$@&!@(*&%!!!!!!

This is amazing. Did Scott tell you how much it would cost with the refund for the old turbos. PM me.

and 208MPH delimited!!!!! That's faster than a Gallardo, Ferrari 458, SLS, Sl63, Aston Martin DBS, Shelby GT500, Corvette, E63, Cl63, and the F10 M5 (well while its limited haha)!!!!

Sorry for the crazy "!" but I feel like a school child right now lmfao.

[dmetuning]

Originally Posted by DINAN_GT

#*^($!&@$^%(!$@&!@(*&%!!!!!!

This is amazing. Did Scott tell you how much it would cost with the refund for the old turbos. PM me.

and 208MPH delimited!!!!! That's faster than a Gallardo, Ferrari 458, SLS, Sl63, Aston Martin DBS, Shelby GT500, Corvette, E63, Cl63, and the F10 M5 (well while its limited haha)!!!!

Sorry for the crazy "!" but I feel like a school child right now lmfao.

LMAO

I asked Scott and he didnt know any prices yet....

208MPH is awesome but I dont know if I would trust a 550 at that speed unless it has some major suspension work on it....On the other hand, I would trust an M5 at those speeds. My e60 M5 handled 160MPH like nobody's business....

[F01Boost]

That's awesome and all under warranty I would assume

[JKresh]

how much are the intakes?

[tp550i]

The review quotes $19,060 for-

• S6 software
• twin turbo upgrade
• exhaust
• intake/strut

we know S4 is $3899 so if current pricing holds the S6 would be $4299
Exhaust is $3599.

That leaves $11,162 for the turbo and intake/struts
Dinan upgrades are always pricey, but lets hope it not that pricey

[TheRealOrosie]

Originally Posted by tp550i

The review quotes $19,060 for-

• S6 software
• twin turbo upgrade
• exhaust
• intake/strut

we know S4 is $3899 so if current pricing holds the S6 would be $4299
Exhaust is $3599.

That leaves $11,162 for the turbo and intake/struts
Dinan upgrades are always pricey, but lets hope it not that pricey

Nice....but my stage 3 has more than enough power! = )

[dmetuning]

Originally Posted by tp550i

The review quotes $19,060 for-

• S6 software
• twin turbo upgrade
• exhaust
• intake/strut

we know S4 is $3899 so if current pricing holds the S6 would be $4299
Exhaust is $3599.

That leaves $11,162 for the turbo and intake/struts
Dinan upgrades are always pricey, but lets hope it not that pricey

Im pretty sure that S6 includes the intercooler upgrade at $2699.

Scott mentioned that to replace the turbos, its $6500 so im guessing your pretty close. Im pretty sure the cost in the article is to replace the turbos not upgrade.

So....

S6=$4299
Intercoolers=$2699
Exhaust=$3599
Turbos=$6500
Intake=$1963

Total=19,060

My guess would be about $2000 for the intake and about $2000-$3000 for the turbos upgrades. We will see.....

[dmetuning]

Originally Posted by P-Town550i

Nice....but my stage 3 has more than enough power! = )

i agree but an intake would always be nice to have.......

[tp550i]

I've got the intercoolers on backorder from last months sale.

So possibly the intake/struts would go with a S5 software upgrade and then turbo upgrade = S6?

[TheBlackGT]

So does anyone know how much the turbo upgrade would cost minus the price of our stock turbos. Same for the intake?

[Sluggoslinger]

I've got stage 4, depending on where the price comes in, I'll probably do the turbos/intake.

In hindsight I should have just gone M5 but you live and learn...

[The Goose]

I am in the midst of upgrading my 2011 550i M Sport. I drove up to Dinan's HQ in Morgan Hill about a month ago and had the opportunity to meet Steve, Scott and some of the engineers. Steve also gave me a ride and let me drive his personal 550i and I was extremely impressed. He can flat out drive and it was very humbling to be a passenger.

Just my opinion but I see some people complain about how expensive Dinan can be. Furthermore, I get the impression that most people don't understand or appreciate the amount of engineering and time it takes to R&D and modify these cars. I know I do not post much here but some of you know may or may not know about my drag racing background. Bottom line is modifying cars is expensive. Making horsepower is expensive and in some cases you can make a lot of power but can you make it live and be reliable. I walked away from my Dinan visit feeling confident that Steve and his team are beyond competent and skillful at what they do.

Without hijacking this thread stay tuned for a thread I will start about my opinions of Dinan's performance parts and tuning. So far I have Stage 4 tuning installed without intercoolers and exhaust which are going on very soon. But I am pretty damn impressed with the tuning and what's to come based on riding in Steve's car. Now I need the driver mod because piloting a 1800HP car in a straightline is easier than driving through the curves.

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by Sluggoslinger

I've got stage 4, depending on where the price comes in, I'll probably do the turbos/intake.

In hindsight I should have just gone M5 but you live and learn...

Yes you do live and learn and with this upgrade it will be interesting how close the car will come to an M5 or if it will even exceed it in some areas. Yeah as a former M car owner I know that is blastphemy! LOL

Originally Posted by ericg69ss

I am in the midst of upgrading my 2011 550i M Sport. I drove up to Dinan's HQ in Morgan Hill about a month ago and had the opportunity to meet Steve, Scott and some of the engineers. Steve also gave me a ride and let me drive his personal 550i and I was extremely impressed. He can flat out drive and it was very humbling to be a passenger.

Just my opinion but I see some people complain about how expensive Dinan can be. Furthermore, I get the impression that most people don't understand or appreciate the amount of engineering and time it takes to R&D and modify these cars. I know I do not post much here but some of you know may or may not know about my drag racing background. Bottom line is modifying cars is expensive. Making horsepower is expensive and in some cases you can make a lot of power but can you make it live and be reliable. I walked away from my Dinan visit feeling confident that Steve and his team are beyond competent and skillful at what they do.

Without hijacking this thread stay tuned for a thread I will start about my opinions of Dinan's performance parts and tuning. So far I have Stage 4 tuning installed without intercoolers and exhaust which are going on very soon. But I am pretty damn impressed with the tuning and what's to come based on riding in Steve's car. Now I need the driver mod because piloting a 1800HP car in a straightline is easier than driving through the curves.

Glad to hear that and wish others would do the research on upgrading these cars. Its not a cheap business and you do get what you pay for in terms of engine life and issues. Nobody wants a cheap ECU and engine performance that will cost them in the long term IF they keep the car. However to those who trade or keep their cars under 2-3 yrs then it may be a different story.

But out of all available Dinan does offer the best out there I think in terms of R&D, research, ease of finding an installer (most states have at least 1-2 shops) and warranty of course. So far I've not had to use one but I haven't heard too many stories from those that did which made me cringe or gave me second thought nor have I heard a litany of horror stories about engines exploding post Dinan upgrade or suspensions or parts failing. At the price of BMW repairs these days it does provide some owners/driver that extra piece of mind that can be the deciding factor.

But to each his own...after all everyone's finances and tolerances are different. however thanks for your post..would be interested to hear from others with experiences such as yours as they go thru these and any upgrades to their cars.

[dmetuning]

Originally Posted by ericg69ss

I am in the midst of upgrading my 2011 550i M Sport. I drove up to Dinan's HQ in Morgan Hill about a month ago and had the opportunity to meet Steve, Scott and some of the engineers. Steve also gave me a ride and let me drive his personal 550i and I was extremely impressed. He can flat out drive and it was very humbling to be a passenger.

Just my opinion but I see some people complain about how expensive Dinan can be. Furthermore, I get the impression that most people don't understand or appreciate the amount of engineering and time it takes to R&D and modify these cars. I know I do not post much here but some of you know may or may not know about my drag racing background. Bottom line is modifying cars is expensive. Making horsepower is expensive and in some cases you can make a lot of power but can you make it live and be reliable. I walked away from my Dinan visit feeling confident that Steve and his team are beyond competent and skillful at what they do.

Without hijacking this thread stay tuned for a thread I will start about my opinions of Dinan's performance parts and tuning. So far I have Stage 4 tuning installed without intercoolers and exhaust which are going on very soon. But I am pretty damn impressed with the tuning and what's to come based on riding in Steve's car. Now I need the driver mod because piloting a 1800HP car in a straightline is easier than driving through the curves.

ericg69ss, I totally agree with you. I have had an awesome experience with Dinan with my '11 550i xDrive. I have Stage 3 tuning with an exhaust and I totally love the cars power. Im considering getting the intake when its available. I have total faith in Scott and his team as he has answered any question that I have asked him. Back in the day when I used to HKS my Jap cars, the biggest issue was always the factory warranty which with Dinan its a NO brainer. I do not believe that Dinan is overpriced as most tuning companies cant even offer a warranty of any type.

[dmetuning]

Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Yes you do live and learn and with this upgrade it will be interesting how close the car will come to an M5 or if it will even exceed it in some areas. Yeah as a former M car owner I know that is blastphemy! LOL


Glad to hear that and wish others would do the research on upgrading these cars. Its not a cheap business and you do get what you pay for in terms of engine life and issues. Nobody wants a cheap ECU and engine performance that will cost them in the long term IF they keep the car. However to those who trade or keep their cars under 2-3 yrs then it may be a different story.

But out of all available Dinan does offer the best out there I think in terms of R&D, research, ease of finding an installer (most states have at least 1-2 shops) and warranty of course. So far I've not had to use one but I haven't heard too many stories from those that did which made me cringe or gave me second thought nor have I heard a litany of horror stories about engines exploding post Dinan upgrade or suspensions or parts failing. At the price of BMW repairs these days it does provide some owners/driver that extra piece of mind that can be the deciding factor.

But to each his own...after all everyone's finances and tolerances are different. however thanks for your post..would be interested to hear from others with experiences such as yours as they go thru these and any upgrades to their cars.

coming from an '10 e60 M5, I still like my '11 F10 550i xDrive with Dinan S3 and the ability to safely drive the car in any weather condition since I live in upstate New York and we get alot of snow. The F10 550i xDrive is one the best AWD cars that I have driven as it rips through the snow, rain and launches like a bad out of hell on a 1/4mile track pulling 0-60ft times of 1.7s and 1/4mile at 12.4s. Cant beat that with a stick in my opinion...

[The Goose]

Originally Posted by middly

coming from an '10 e60 M5, I still like my '11 F10 550i xDrive with Dinan S3 and the ability to safely drive the car in any weather condition since I live in upstate New York and we get alot of snow. The F10 550i xDrive is one the best AWD cars that I have driven as it rips through the snow, rain and launches like a bad out of hell on a 1/4mile track pulling 0-60ft times of 1.7s and 1/4mile at 12.4s. Cant beat that with a stick in my opinion...

1.7 60ft time is not too bad for a 4000lbs plus sedan. We have gone 1.29 60ft in our 3500lbs 69 Camaro...on 26x8.5 slicks.

[Boardman]

Originally Posted by ericg69ss

I am in the midst of upgrading my 2011 550i M Sport. I drove up to Dinan's HQ in Morgan Hill about a month ago and had the opportunity to meet Steve, Scott and some of the engineers. Steve also gave me a ride and let me drive his personal 550i and I was extremely impressed. He can flat out drive and it was very humbling to be a passenger.

Just my opinion but I see some people complain about how expensive Dinan can be. Furthermore, I get the impression that most people don't understand or appreciate the amount of engineering and time it takes to R&D and modify these cars. I know I do not post much here but some of you know may or may not know about my drag racing background. Bottom line is modifying cars is expensive. Making horsepower is expensive and in some cases you can make a lot of power but can you make it live and be reliable. I walked away from my Dinan visit feeling confident that Steve and his team are beyond competent and skillful at what they do.

Without hijacking this thread stay tuned for a thread I will start about my opinions of Dinan's performance parts and tuning. So far I have Stage 4 tuning installed without intercoolers and exhaust which are going on very soon. But I am pretty damn impressed with the tuning and what's to come based on riding in Steve's car. Now I need the driver mod because piloting a 1800HP car in a straightline is easier than driving through the curves.

Eric

Very cool, thanks for posting! That's awesome Steve took that time with you.

So...have to ask....what did he have done to his 550?