Who has Dinan Stage 1 on M2?

ecitizen · 12-11-2018, 04:58 PM

For anyone who got the whole stage 1 tune (not sport tuner), how do you like it? How is it with a catted DP?

ZM2 · 12-11-2018, 05:11 PM

Had both without a DP. Stage 1 is more refined than the sport tuner and doesn’t give limp mode on track, but is pricey for the amount of hp.

I went stage 1 b/c I knew I’d go stage 4 at some point. Will probably go BM3 soon, tho.

tranck · 12-12-2018, 04:33 AM

I have Dinan Stage 1 on my car and it definitely did make a difference - no question - have had it for about 15K miles - no CEL - no problems.

The only mod I have on the car. Yes it's pricey but, I didn't want a CEL.

DroneandDone · 12-12-2018, 05:31 AM

What octane are you guys using?

ZM2 · 12-12-2018, 07:00 AM

Runs fine on 93. No reason to run it if you only have 91.

bi0hazard · 12-12-2018, 09:18 PM

Don't waste your money on that.

60HawkDriver83 · 12-15-2018, 02:13 PM

I've got a Dinan STG1 on my 2018, along with Dinan intake, Wagner EVOII Comp FMIC, and Fabspeed catted DP. I've had the car for almost a year, only about 5800 miles, but not a single issue with it and I use it as a daily driver running on 93 octane.

Saanen · 01-07-2019, 12:02 AM

I am also running the Dinan Stage 1, I installed it first and ran it for a few months. The horsepower and torque bump felt to be primarily in the mid range and was not very impressive (but I am planning on adding the Dinan Big turbo so this is a step wise process for me as well); next I added the Fabspeed 200 cell Down pipe which gave a more significant bump in power (possibly potentiated by the Stage 1; note:exhaust note is awesome though a bit loud for our neighborhood...woulda gone for a 300 cell had I known), next I put in the Dinan cold air intake which looks and sounds great but no appreciable change in power. My next step was the installation of the Dinan intercooler.
After the intercooler was in, I took it to Thunderhill and ran hard at the 5 mile course (Ferodo DS2500 pads, SS brake lines and Ohlins)...Damn it ran well, full power on demand all the time. I love this car.
I am going to get a few more track days prior to my next step....the big turbo and Stage 4 awaits....

GoneIn4Secs · 01-07-2019, 02:46 PM

I got stage 4, the car is light and speedy (also have 763m wheels)

12-11-2018, 04:58 PM	#1
ecitizen First Lieutenant 131 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Who has Dinan Stage 1 on M2? For anyone who got the whole stage 1 tune (not sport tuner), how do you like it? How is it with a catted DP?
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ZM2 Brigadier General 2811 Rep 3,695 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (1)	Had both without a DP. Stage 1 is more refined than the sport tuner and doesn’t give limp mode on track, but is pricey for the amount of hp. I went stage 1 b/c I knew I’d go stage 4 at some point. Will probably go BM3 soon, tho.
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12-12-2018, 04:33 AM	#3
tranck First Lieutenant 501 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2018 Alpine White BMW M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Aberdeen, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M2 [0.00]	I have Dinan Stage 1 on my car and it definitely did make a difference - no question - have had it for about 15K miles - no CEL - no problems. The only mod I have on the car. Yes it's pricey but, I didn't want a CEL.
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DroneandDone Private First Class 94 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 18 MG M2 Join Date: May 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	What octane are you guys using?
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12-12-2018, 07:00 AM	#5
ZM2 Brigadier General 2811 Rep 3,695 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (1)	Runs fine on 93. No reason to run it if you only have 91. Last edited by ZM2; 12-12-2018 at 08:04 AM..
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bi0hazard Second Lieutenant 132 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '17 m2 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	Don't waste your money on that. __________________ 17 m2: CSF Turbo FMIC, Fabspeed DP, BM3 Stage 2, VRSF Charge Pipe, Schroth quick fit, Vorshlag CC plates, Apex 18x10, BMS Clutch Stop.
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12-15-2018, 02:13 PM	#7
60HawkDriver83 Enlisted Member 26 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: APO AP iTrader: (0)	I've got a Dinan STG1 on my 2018, along with Dinan intake, Wagner EVOII Comp FMIC, and Fabspeed catted DP. I've had the car for almost a year, only about 5800 miles, but not a single issue with it and I use it as a daily driver running on 93 octane.
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01-07-2019, 12:02 AM	#8
Saanen Second Lieutenant 181 Rep 199 Posts Drives: M2 BSM 6SPD, VW e Golf (DD) Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Berkeley, CA iTrader: (0)	I am also running the Dinan Stage 1, I installed it first and ran it for a few months. The horsepower and torque bump felt to be primarily in the mid range and was not very impressive (but I am planning on adding the Dinan Big turbo so this is a step wise process for me as well); next I added the Fabspeed 200 cell Down pipe which gave a more significant bump in power (possibly potentiated by the Stage 1; note:exhaust note is awesome though a bit loud for our neighborhood...woulda gone for a 300 cell had I known), next I put in the Dinan cold air intake which looks and sounds great but no appreciable change in power. My next step was the installation of the Dinan intercooler. After the intercooler was in, I took it to Thunderhill and ran hard at the 5 mile course (Ferodo DS2500 pads, SS brake lines and Ohlins)...Damn it ran well, full power on demand all the time. I love this car. I am going to get a few more track days prior to my next step....the big turbo and Stage 4 awaits.... __________________ 2017 BMW M2 BSM 6spd with Fabspeed/HJS 300 cell Sportcat, BM3 OTS Stg 2 tune, Dinan Turbo, MST V2 Inlet, Dinan IC, Dinan CAI, Ohlins, Carbon Fiber+Aluminum Strut braces. 2007 BMW 335i (sold); 1997 BMW E36 M3 (sold); 1988 BMW 535is (sold); 1984 BMW 323i Alpina (can't believe I sold),1969 BMW 2002 Ti (spec'd as Ti; and yes I sold this too...).
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01-07-2019, 02:46 PM	#9
GoneIn4Secs Banned 1287 Rep 1,675 Posts Drives: BSM F87 LCI (DCT) Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I got stage 4, the car is light and speedy (also have 763m wheels)
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