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DISCUSSION => Engine management => Topic started by: Petebee on October 10, 2009, 06:22:31 PM

Title: Installed Dinan Chip - Nice & it was free!
Post by: Petebee on October 10, 2009, 06:22:31 PM

The guy who I bought my E30 from over a year and a half ago just sent me a Dinan chip he had for the M42. Of course I rushed out and put the thing in. The biggest difference that I noticed is the throttle response is so much smoother. No more "on/off" feeling when you lift or nail the throttle.

Seems to have a bit more mid range oomph...but certainly doesn't transform the car into an M3. I haven't tested the red line - I've heard this chip is fairly conservative so I imagine the new limit is 6800-6900 or so.

But hey...it was free and it seems well designed.

Title: Installed Dinan Chip - Nice & it was free!
Post by: bearsbmw on October 10, 2009, 07:20:37 PM

Here you can compare

Dinan tune first
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/Bear607/untitled.jpg)

Title: Installed Dinan Chip - Nice & it was free!
Post by: bearsbmw on October 10, 2009, 07:24:17 PM

Stock Tune
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/Bear607/untitled2.jpg)

Title: Installed Dinan Chip - Nice & it was free!
Post by: tntempest on October 20, 2009, 02:13:05 PM

Just got one of these Dinan chips off ebay for under $50 shipped and I am very impressed.  Car has really pepped up.  Way worth it for the money and 15 minutes it takes to install.  May not be the best but it does make a difference.  I have had 3 M cars with Conforti Shark injectors I installed and this was equal to what they offer.

Title: Installed Dinan Chip - Nice & it was free!
Post by: bearsbmw on October 20, 2009, 11:01:09 PM

Just make sure you use the best fuel at the pumps