Dinan Software question??? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

///M_CHAP · 22nd May 2005, 03:17

Hey guys,
I currently have Dinan software with a Dinan exhaust. I am in the process of changing to an eisenmann race exhaust with SS x-pipes. Am I going to have to change my software at all or do you think I will be fine keeping it at the regual settings with new exhaust and resonators?

Thanks,
Mark

XrayMD · 22nd May 2005, 03:50

I don't think much of the Dinan software. CHeck out Powerchip at www.powerchipgroup.com Great banf for the buck!

///M_CHAP · 22nd May 2005, 04:19

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Originally Posted by XrayMD

I don't think much of the Dinan software. CHeck out Powerchip at www.powerchipgroup.com Great banf for the buck!

I understand the majority of the people on this board prefer PC. When I bought the car, however, it came with the Dinan SW so I dont plan on changing it any time soon.

Beamer_usa · 22nd May 2005, 19:18

Dinan software removes the electronic speed limiter, raises the redline, and only gives minimal horsepower gain 2-4 horses

El Gozer · 22nd May 2005, 22:33

How much better is the PC software that Dinan in a 2000 M5?

Thanks

WannaM5 · 22nd May 2005, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Beamer_usa

Dinan software removes the electronic speed limiter, raises the redline, and only gives minimal horsepower gain 2-4 horses

Dinan software does not result in any hp gain. It does, however, do more than just removing the speed limiter and raising the redline.

PC does the same, although it is claimed to give a minimal hp gain of 6-11 hp.

Bagger · 23rd May 2005, 00:14

I just went to the PowerChips webpage to 'read'.

WOW...!! At nearly a GRAND (U$D) to get a couple ponies up on the Beast's nearly 400, mess with the red line and perhaps add a 'bit-o-quickness' seems a bit on the steep side.

I thought it'd be a couple hundred buck$. Wrong...!

Maybe I'm wrong here. But, I don't think this "up grade" is worth while. Least not to me.

I spent over a grand on my Tubi exhaust, but I didn't expect it to give me anything but a more than a grand sound. And, it did. Guess there's different strokes for different folks, eh.

El Gozer · 23rd May 2005, 00:34

Bagger,

Are the Tubis a lot louder than stock? Do you have any exhasut drone or resonance at normal - 65-95 - highway speeds?

Thanks!

gsfent · 23rd May 2005, 00:34

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Originally Posted by Bagger

I just went to the PowerChips webpage to 'read'.

WOW...!! At nearly a GRAND (U$D) to get a couple ponies up on the Beast's nearly 400, mess with the red line and perhaps add a 'bit-o-quickness' seems a bit on the steep side.

I thought it'd be a couple hundred buck$. Wrong...!

Maybe I'm wrong here. But, I don't think this "up grade" is worth while. Least not to me.

I spent over a grand on my Tubi exhaust, but I didn't expect it to give me anything but a more than a grand sound. And, it did. Guess there's different strokes for different folks, eh.

Definitely a personal choice. I went from Dinan stage 3 software to PC. While I didn't do before and after hp gains, it was the drivability difference that was most noticable. The flat spots were gone, and car felt as if it pulled stronger and cleaner. When new, the PC software felt like the Dinan software with the sport setting on. Sport setting with PC gave another nice kick in the back. I really don't know if I got any hp (and at 400, 2 or 3 don't make a big difference), but you will be amazed at the drivability difference. I think PC still has a 30 day money back guarantee. You lose nothing by trying it and then deciding for yourself. If you don't like it, just reload the old program.
Regards,
Jerry

El Gozer · 23rd May 2005, 00:35

How difficult is the PC software to load? Sorry - never done any of that.

El Gozer · 23rd May 2005, 00:37

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Originally Posted by gsfent

Definitely a personal choice. I went from Dinan stage 3 software to PC. While I didn't do before and after hp gains, it was the drivability difference that was most noticable. The flat spots were gone, and car felt as if it pulled stronger and cleaner. When new, the PC software felt like the Dinan software with the sport setting on. Sport setting with PC gave another nice kick in the back. I really don't know if I got any hp (and at 400, 2 or 3 don't make a big difference), but you will be amazed at the drivability difference. I think PC still has a 30 day money back guarantee. You lose nothing by trying it and then deciding for yourself. If you don't like it, just reload the old program.
Regards,
Jerry

Bagger,

Are the Tubis a lot louder than stock? Do you have any exhasut drone or resonance at normal - 65-95 - highway speeds?

Thanks!

gsfent · 23rd May 2005, 00:46

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Originally Posted by El Gozer

How difficult is the PC software to load? Sorry - never done any of that.

10-15 minutes to download your program to send to PC and about the same to upload new version into your car. That includes reading the directions 3 times just to make sure, and hooking up the computer to the car. If you do run into a problem, Joel is usually available by phone to walk you through any problems. It's so easy, even a BMW tech could do it!

Regards,
Jerry

Bagger · 23rd May 2005, 01:07

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Originally Posted by El Gozer

Bagger,

Are the Tubis a lot louder than stock? Do you have any exhasut drone or resonance at normal - 65-95 - highway speeds?

Thanks!

I'm pretty happy with the TUBIs. They could be a bit louder, altho, my SO would complain.

From a point of reference.... I had B/B on my 2001 Vette. There was sooooo much resonance in the cabin, I either had to sell the car or take them off. I sold it for a new M3.

Back to the TUBIs on the M5. I am particularly sensitive to the resonance at driving speeds/rpms. Going to work at 55-65 in 5th gear, there is little if any droning / resonance. If I shift into 6th gear at those speeds, there is some. Not much, but it is discernible.

My TUBIs were installed at Midas... cost me $100 U$D and they did a great job. I watched it all.... took less than an hour. I have the original entire M5 exhaust in my garage in one piece.

The TUBI hang out a bit more then the original... not much, but could be just the installation. I like it as it is..... a bit 'beyond stock'.

The TUBI sound great.... I like the rumble at start up and feather the clutch when I come into a shifting situation as I rev the "go pedal". The sound gets better with time... and altho MORE would be kewl, the present TUBI sound seems to fit the M5 about right. After all.... it is a sleeper hot rod, eh.

BAGGER