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21st August 2008, 20:52
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2009 M5 Dinan S3 Inquiry
I'm interested in a 09 M5 S3 ... Does anyone on the board have any real life experience? ... I found Classic BMW in Dallas is a Dinan dealer. Do they do the conversion at the dealership or do they order direct from Dinan? How long is the order process? ... Does the power translate to the ground effectively? ... Is the M5 going to change models or body styles soon? I plan on keeping the car 3 years.
Thanks!
Dario
I know that most people will say to call the dealer and ask but they will tell me what I want to hear ... I want to know if anyone has real experience.
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21st August 2008, 22:05
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Dario,
Lots of good questions. Let me help out where I can.
First, only deal with Pat Arnold at Classic BMW. He is THE Dinan guy and very knowledgeable. Second, the conversion of the motor is performed at Dinan's facility in CA. The motor, in crate form, is then shipped to Classic and they perform the swap out. In the meantime, Classic BMW provides you with a loaner car while they have your vehicle.
I flew to CA and test drove the first converted M5. Unfortunately the car had 21" wheels that were brutally heavy and it didn't truly reveal the potential of the car.
There have been no real world road tests published yet. I would like to know:
1. 0-60 time
2. 1/4 mile time and speed
3. 60-130 time
Regards,
Darren
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21st August 2008, 22:37
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Dario, below is some interviews with Steve Dinan from my visit there in 2007 and 2008.
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22nd August 2008, 04:49
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Thanks GUYS!! ... Watching the videos now ... I can assume they don't give you a loaner if you're ordering a NEW car and not dropping off an existing one?
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22nd August 2008, 04:51
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Dario,
I sent you a PM. Check it out please.
Regards,
Darren
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22nd August 2008, 15:33
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For the E60 M5 the S3 package is the stroker. Is that correct?
Sorry I did not watch the videos.
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Engine: SS headers,Evosport power pulley,Active Autowerke
ECU,ASR custom air intakes,Dinan throttle bodies, ASR Engineering NOS kit, Evosport 3.91 diff.
Exhaust: ASR Engineering custom exhaust.
Suspension: H & R sport spings,Dinan front/rear CF strut braces.
Wheels: HRE 590R, (F) 20x9 (R) 20x10.5 w/ Michelin PS 2 255/35
& 285/30
Exterior: Vorsteiner CF vented hood, Vorsteiner CF front spoiler,
ACS rear deck lid spoiler, front kidney grill & side gills in
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Brakes: Brembo GT kit, (F) 6 piston monobloc calipers w/ 16"
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Interior: ACS titanium CF trim.
Dyno results:Straight motor 460 rwhp, on nitrous 581 rwhp/461 lb/ft rw torque
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22nd August 2008, 16:18
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Juan,
I am not sure that they have actually labelled anythung S2 or S3. But I think people are calling the stroker + all required accessories the S3 package.
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22nd August 2008, 16:30
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22nd August 2008, 19:20
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Did thye just bump their prices ? Thought it was 45,000 before. now its 58k and they still take your old engine away ?
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22nd August 2008, 19:24
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Quote:
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Did thye just bump their prices ? Thought it was 45,000 before. now its 58k and they still take your old engine away ?
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The S3 package is more expensive than the engine alone as it includes a number of other items including the throttle bodies, intakes, exhaust, suspension, etc.
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