I had posted this topic on another forum, but I wanted to share some of my excitement here. Anyways, I got off work early yesterday afternoon and I had some extra time, so I decided to get the Dinan Stage 2 Performance Software Installed. I did not want to go back to the Dealer, they were charging way too much for the labor. So, I went to another authorized Dinan shop, and the install went well, and I saved $100.

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All I can say, is that the acceleration has definitely improved & and is much smoother. Also, prior to the software, when I had engaged the Sport Button I thought the car was nicely responsive. Now, the throttle response has improved two fold, much more quicker, and when you tap on the gas pedal, you go! I now have to readjust myself and get used to the gas pedal sensitivity.It’s awesome, and has passed 100% with the But Dyno.Just submitted all of my paperwork to the Dinan Dealer for processing of obtaining my “Dinan S” Badge & Plaque Next Mod.The suspension.

1stKnight wrote:I had posted this topic on another forum, but I wanted to share some of my excitement here. Anyways, I got off work early yesterday afternoon and I had some extra time, so I decided to get the Dinan Stage 2 Performance Software Installed. I did not want to go back to the Dealer, they were charging way too much for the labor. So, I went to another authorized Dinan shop, and the install went well, and I saved $100. All I can say, is that the acceleration has definitely improved & and is much smoother.

Also, prior to the software, when I had engaged the Sport Button I thought the car was nicely responsive. Now, the throttle response has improved two fold, much more quicker, and when you tap on the gas pedal, you go! I now have to readjust myself and get used to the gas pedal sensitivity.It’s awesome, and has passed 100% with the But Dyno.Just submitted all of my paperwork to the Dinan Dealer for processing of obtaining my “Dinan S” Badge & Plaque Next Mod.The suspension. I thought its suppoed to be a Dinan Z badge and not the Dinan S? I thought Dinan S was for ther Cooper. Ski wrote:Chips messing w/ software=bad.I hope the minor significant BHP gains are worth it 'cause I've heard some horror stories that wasn't worth that minor upgrade on other straight 6 liners. Good luck w/ that 'improvement'.

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Dinan mods are BMW approved so I don't think I'd worry about software changes from them or other reputable companies like ESS, etc. However, there are some shady things out there. Just look on ebay! I'd think most of the problems would come from these sorts of operations.