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03-20-2010, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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Whatever happened to Dinan (Morgan Hill...) tune for X6???
I remember reading some threads on how Dinan is trying to bring a tune to the market, etc etc. I waited for a while and then I personally gave up, went with the Singh Autosport tune and have been very happy with it (see my dyno sheets).
I was reading Singh blog the other day and saw this story posted by the owner which made me think of Dinan and wanted to post the question: "Whatever happened to Dinan... " http://singhautosport.blogspot.com/2...to-tuning.html Last edited by BlackX6; 03-23-2010 at 07:37 PM.. |
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I wouldn't bother with them.
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They are still there.
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03-20-2010, 08:35 PM | #5 | |
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If I was going to tune a BMW the only outfit I would trust would be Dinan, they have been at it longer than anyone. |
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03-20-2010, 09:51 PM | #6 |
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I was just wondering whatever happened to their TUNE for the X6... I remember months ago somebody posted something about them looking for cars to test it on... that was at least 6 months ago. And after reading that admittedly biased "story" on the Singh blog I was just wondering if anybody heard anything NEW about it. It doesn't seem that they have made much progress...
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03-22-2010, 12:12 AM | #9 |
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My Dinan X6 50i is running great and still turning heads every time I take it out. Although it was eight long months, it was totally worth it considering it was all at no cost and I got to drive Steve's modified 330i in the meantime. It's too bad that no one else has had the opporutnity to experience the difference; the amazing increase in horsepower and torque with the elimination of the turbo lag, the aggresive sounding exhaust, the black cermaic tips, and the high performance red caliper Brembo brakes to top it off...truly nothing else like it! Hopefully they will continue with project since my car is only in stage 2; I can't imagine how much more amazing it will be with more horses and torque in Stage 3!
Here's my old post: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302899 |
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03-23-2010, 12:20 AM | #10 | |
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Can we all stop with the lies? I only know of one company who offers the tune for the X6 50i and X6M. Dinan doesn't have the tune, by the time they do it won't matter any more. Everyone please stop the BS. When will their groupies understand? Dinan = No tune for X6 50i or X6M.
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03-23-2010, 12:36 AM | #11 | |
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IF YOU READ THE THREAD you would see that foofitr donated his X6 to Dinan for 8 months so the tune could be developed. Dinan's is looking for 4 cars to do final tests before releasing it to the public. So congratulations you're a complete group of idiots all by yourself. Last edited by dmlgc; 03-23-2010 at 12:43 AM.. |
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03-23-2010, 07:35 PM | #13 | |
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One question though: can you please post the DYNO sheet for the Dinan Tune???... I was curious to compare it to the Singh tune that I have on my car and the DYNO sheet that I posted... Thanks :-) |
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03-24-2010, 10:19 AM | #14 |
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Thanks Shenard and dmlgc for getting my back. It comments from people like X6V8TT that make me long for the good old days when there were less X6's and people commenting on this forum. I mean I included the link with pictures, what's up with that guy? I don't know if its laziness or stupidity, but it never ceases to amaze me when someone asks a quesiton in this forum that has been discussed upside down and over 20 times! Has it never occured to people to use something as rudimentary as a "Search" function in a forum or understand how to click on a link?
I used to live in Fleamont, and its the same with that town as this forum: the more people that moved in, the more it took the charm and uniqueness, and you were left with overcrowding & ignorance. Anywho, as far as the dyno sheet, I was never given one. I asked for one when I picked up my car from Dinan Morgan Hill, but they said they can't Dyno a turbo car. I never knew if that was BS or not, so I posted that question way back when I got the car from them in 2009. I received so much more than exhaust from Dinan, I haven't the interest to search and look back and see what was said. Last edited by foofitr; 03-24-2010 at 10:27 AM.. |
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As for the dyno... it sounds like BS.... they can't dyno a "turbo" car??? are they kidding??? Something obviously doesn't sound right... I'm getting the feeling from what you are saying and from that story from the Singh blog (if it's true) that Dinan really doesn't have a tune for the X6... If they did, I would think they would be able to back it up with a dyno sheet and not give us pathetic excuses like that... I guess it doesn't matter. Im personally very happy with my tune, the truck is a monster. Can't wait to get a good exhaust on it :-) |
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03-24-2010, 10:53 PM | #17 | |
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I too used to live in Nor Cal, not to many miles from "Fleamont" (or wait a minute. . .did he mean Fremont, CA? ). Still love the whole bay area even though it's full of "fleas", fruits and nuts. Last edited by teagueAMX; 03-25-2010 at 12:12 AM.. |
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03-27-2010, 01:43 AM | #18 |
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Enough with the name calling start acting like adults now guys. I did go through the entire thread for his X6 and believe or not I like his car a lot. I'm not trying to bash Dinan but the problem with the thread is that he not backing up his numbers. Show us the power that you gained in the 8 months of development. Where is the dyno sheet? Show us the facts. You guys shouldn’t be so naive and believe everything you hear until you see proof. I thought you guys would be a little bit smarter then that. It’s not about being lazy or being stupid. It’s about showing facts. The thread was lacking facts that proves his point.
Dinan can’t dyno a turbo car? Are you kidding me? That’s what they said to you? C’mon any world class tuner would show before and after dyno. I really don't think they have tune at all. If you guys choose to believe Dinan in regards to, "they can't Dyno a turbo car," may God help you. That blog from Singh Autosport was funny but the scary part about it may be true.
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03-27-2010, 01:59 AM | #19 |
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Test the testers !
Every "Standard" or "Reference benchmark" needs to be qualified by consistent scientific repeatable/reproduceable results & methodology.
There may simply not have been sufficient owners of x6's who volunteered their vehicles to Dinan for tuning, so Dinan cannot claim they know everything about the x6's re-tuning. I'm sure there r enuf 3 series w/ the N54 engine, (same one in the X6 3.5i), that has been successfully retuned by Dinan. Just because it's the same engine, does not mean it may not have different proprietary tuning software in another model. Ditto the 4.4 L v8 tt in the x6 5.0i I surmise there r sufficient liability issues, in light of recent issues w/ Toyota vehicles, for BMW to tamper proof the ECUs in their vehicles..thus, aftermarket tuning becomes more difficult. http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/technia...ern-bmw-engine |
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03-27-2010, 12:08 PM | #20 |
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archwerks is correct Dinan has always been methodical about how they do things , many of their cars are running around the streets before they announce they have a tune available. They tuned foofitr's car but are still looking for more cars to test it on before telling the dealerships it's available.
Bottom line is Dinan has been tuning BMW's for a long time and there are plenty of folks in the 3 series (surely the most tune BMW) forum that will attest Dinan delivers high quality product and stands behind his work with a WARRANTY (something no other tuner does as far as I know). I expect when Dinan is satisfied he will release dyno numbers. X6 V8TT - if you are happy with tune fine have fun but you have to accept that many folks here would only have their BMW tuned by Dinan. Dinan is the premiere name is BMW tuning , period. |
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03-27-2010, 01:33 PM | #21 | |
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Go to the tube or Dinan's website - there's plenty of videos out there that Dinan has published. If anything, his data produces lower net output numbers (i.e., more conservative), but they are more reliable and repeatable (with the right equipment) than the other tuners. One aspect is making sure you're pushing enough air through the system to make it think it's actually on the road in real world conditions. Your other tuners aren't willing to make that kind of investment. Edit: Singh now claims he uses a "real" dyno that looks like a wind tunnel "because these cars need a lot of cold air", indicating they will have a video out soon demonstrating it. FYI: Dinan pioneered that technique several years ago. Note on the tube video below around time stamp 13:00.Additionally, Dinan has moved away from roller chassis dyno's and is using chassis dyno's that connect directly to your axle, because he says the tire slippage on the rollers is too subjective when it comes to repeatable results. I don't see your boy Singh Autosport doing that nor do I see that at any of the local dyno shops kicking out data. Not knocking them, but you brought it up. I don't see your boy Singh offering the kind of warranty Diana offers. If you're a Singh Autosport fan boy, good for you, but don't expect us to be blown away by your uninformed BS. In the future, if you don't want to experience a bunch of name calling, do a little research. Last edited by teagueAMX; 03-28-2010 at 12:42 PM.. |
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