[DETRoadster]

Hi All, OK, so I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on buying the Dinan Sport Tuner. I already have the Fabspeed catted DP. My only hesitation is with that nagging worry about reliability and possibly damaging the engine. What are your thoughts on relative “safety” for the engine with the following conditions:

- Dinan Sport Tuner set on Sport+(not Race)
- Fabspeed Catted DP
- Otherwise 100% stock car
- 92 octane fuel
- Seattle driving where temps rarely get above 90
- Mostly just commuting in the car with some “spirited” blasts on freeway onramps and the like when traffic gaps allow
- Not tracking car

I'm probably being overly cautious here but this is my first BMW, I LOVE IT, and I just don't want to mess things up.

Thanks all!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Hi,
100% safe, high flow cats is actually safer on your turbos than stock restrictive cats

We have Dinan sport in stock

[chmura]

This combo is probably the safest way and best bang for your buck. I will probably do the same thing when my M2 comes. I don't like catless, especially the smell associated with it.

[No Boost]

Originally Posted by chmura

This combo is probably the safest way and best bang for your buck. I will probably do the same thing when my M2 comes. I don't like catless, especially the smell associated with it.

A safe and cheap way to get ~400 bhp

[M2GUY]

I have this. Drives 100% like stock. Feels like 400hp from BMW.

I had the VRSF DP. Sounded amazing but if you're used to high performance cars you can feel a notch of drivability go out the window. The car became slightly sluggish off the line, poor idle etc.

None of those issues with Fabspeed. I am very happy with it and the sport tuner.

[mrcheezle19]

I'm thinking about the sport tuner as well since I already have the Fabspeed downpipe. Probably gonna add an intercooler also.

[DETRoadster]

Excellent. Thanks for the feedback everyone. Much appreciated!

[DETRoadster]

So I decided to take the plunge and pick up a Dinan Sport Tuner from Mike at X-PH. $299, a 5% online discount code, and free shipping. Can't beat that! Mike was super helpful; he got right back to me with pricing, even on a Sunday.

Hopefully I'll have it in hand by this coming weekend so i can install and give it a try. I know some of you other guys are considering buying one so I'll post my thoughts here once its installed.

[AGM2]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

So I decided to take the plunge and pick up a Dinan Sport Tuner from Mike at X-PH. $299, a 5% online discount code, and free shipping. Can't beat that! Mike was super helpful; he got right back to me with pricing, even on a Sunday.

Hopefully I'll have it in hand by this coming weekend so i can install and give it a try. I know some of you other guys are considering buying one so I'll post my thoughts here once its installed.

is good to sound good ..let me know maybe a get this .. where this adapter go ? add pics went you setup this ..

Special Note: DINANTRONICS Sport is set to the "Sport +" setting out of the box. This can be adjusted via the bluetooth app.

[RPM2-85]

I recently went full on stage 2 ecu tune.

I will sell my old unit for $200, PM if interested.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

So I decided to take the plunge and pick up a Dinan Sport Tuner from Mike at X-PH. $299, a 5% online discount code, and free shipping. Can't beat that! Mike was super helpful; he got right back to me with pricing, even on a Sunday.

Hopefully I'll have it in hand by this coming weekend so i can install and give it a try. I know some of you other guys are considering buying one so I'll post my thoughts here once its installed.

Congrats!!

[AGM2]

Originally Posted by RPM2-85

I recently went full on stage 2 ecu tune.

I will sell my old unit for $200, PM if interested.

Thanks! Im interested to know more about the perceived longer turbo lag out of this set up?

Also no CEL or anything like that?

[No Boost]

Originally Posted by AGM2

Thanks! Im interested to know more about the perceived longer turbo lag out of this set up?

Also no CEL or anything like that?

I never got a CEL.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by AGM2

Thanks! Im interested to know more about the perceived longer turbo lag out of this set up?

Also no CEL or anything like that?

no CEL with Fabspeed downpipe

[M2GUY]

Update: When down shifting in sport + twice now my car has done so aggressively out of no where in D. Like 4-3 (fine 2000rpm); 3-2 (fine at 2000 rpm). 2-1 (3700 rpm) with a huge rev out of no where. No I was not flooring it before hand, no I didn't accidentally hit the paddle (the car was still in D when and after it happened) and no I was not stopping hard. The sudden harsh downshift felt like a slam on the brakes and seat belts had to hold me in place. Sport has 0 issues. I have a feeling it's related to the combination as it didn't start until now. I will keep everyone posted though as this just started and seems random at the moment

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

You are 110% good to go on that. I had a customer in here a little while ago with that setup and he absolutely loved it!

[DETRoadster]

Hey all, just checking back in now that I have about 1 month on my Fabspeed catted DP and a week on the Dinan Sport Tuner. It's perfect. No CEL, the sound is amazing, and the car now has the power it feels it should have had all along. I feel like this is the performance that the M engineers probably wanted to give the car but the marketing people pulled back from so as not to get too close to the M4.

I seriously could not be happier with the upgrades.

Big shout out to Mike from XPH for lining up the Sport Tuner for me. XPH offered free shipping and a 5% off coupon on their website, so, that's pretty tough to beat. The install was a snap. As other folks have commented, it took me longer to decide on wire routing and ziptie placement than it took to connect the thing.

My only gripe is with the Dinan iOS app interface. It gives no feedback as to which mode you are in or have selected. it's not a big deal to me as I wanted it in Sport+ and thats what it comes set to from the factory. So basically I downloaded the app, F'd around with it for about 5 minutes, and have not touched it since.

Anyway, if anyone is on the fence about a catted DP and the Dinan Sport Tuner, I'd say take the plunge and do it. it's under $1,500 for the pair and man does it wake this car up!

[Johnsonuspp]

How about the dinantronics stage 2 with the dinan air intake and the fabspeed sport chatted down pipes any issues with that configuration and will it make a big difference??

[BruceM]

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

How about the dinantronics stage 2 with the dinan air intake and the fabspeed sport chatted down pipes any issues with that configuration and will it make a big difference??

Dinan Stage 2 includes a larger turbo and an upgraded IC, along with that intake and an exhaust, as well as a full-range piggyback. Different animal. That said, I haven't driven the Sport Tuner set-up that DetRoadster and others like so much, so I can't compare the two set-ups...

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Hey all, just checking back in now that I have about 1 month on my Fabspeed catted DP and a week on the Dinan Sport Tuner. It's perfect. No CEL, the sound is amazing, and the car now has the power it feels it should have had all along. I feel like this is the performance that the M engineers probably wanted to give the car but the marketing people pulled back from so as not to get too close to the M4.

I seriously could not be happier with the upgrades.

Big shout out to Mike from XPH for lining up the Sport Tuner for me. XPH offered free shipping and a 5% off coupon on their website, so, that's pretty tough to beat. The install was a snap. As other folks have commented, it took me longer to decide on wire routing and ziptie placement than it took to connect the thing.

My only gripe is with the Dinan iOS app interface. It gives no feedback as to which mode you are in or have selected. it's not a big deal to me as I wanted it in Sport+ and thats what it comes set to from the factory. So basically I downloaded the app, F'd around with it for about 5 minutes, and have not touched it since.

Anyway, if anyone is on the fence about a catted DP and the Dinan Sport Tuner, I'd say take the plunge and do it. it's under $1,500 for the pair and man does it wake this car up!

Thanks! I'm glad to see you are excited and enjoying your setup!

Originally Posted by Johnsonuspp

How about the dinantronics stage 2 with the dinan air intake and the fabspeed sport chatted down pipes any issues with that configuration and will it make a big difference??

I actually have driven a handful of M2's with multiple different setups. The Stage 2 does have the bigger turbo, IC, etc. I had a customer come in here with that setup and our Sport Cat and WOW! That is definitely an undercover beast. I have also driven M2's with just a downpipe, which also makes a huge difference. It enhances the driving experience by increasing throttle response, quicker spooling turbo and it sounds great as well. Just like DETRoadster said, it's worth every penny.

If you have more questions, I would be happy to chat more! Give me a call at the shop here and I'd be happy to walk you through a handful of different setups you can run! 215-646-4945 ext.126

[M2GUY]

The harsh downshifts have not occurred again since last reported so I would say it's okay. I can't imagine a manual transmission would be affected as this combo from an engine perspective feels strong. I run the Dinan Sport mode (+2 PSI) as I'm in FL with no upgraded IC but I work from home and rarely drive during the hot mid day so this setup is fine for right now.

[CosmosMpower]

OP have you dyno'd your car? Curious what the sport cat and dinan added.