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      10-30-2023, 07:34 AM   #23
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Just for my clarification for the warranty:

Features/Benefits (Dinan +):

Limited to a single calibration (91).

If I get configured for 93 maps does it mean the warranty for the Dinan+ will not cover ?
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Understood on the alternatives. Alternative delivery system is being worked on/addressed but ultimately the solution is tied to the larger problem with 2021+ vehicles so its been a slow go to put it mildly. The calibration for the 2020 was done though and had an option to release (bench flash) so we decided to throw it out there knowing full well it would be an uphill climb for any meaningful adoption. More of a carrot to let folks know we are working on the stuff and what we can deliver is competitive.



Tis my understanding that remote start was not an option with the 20MY. Neither of our development cars had the option though so nothing has been tested specifically on the M550i. That said, if the option does exist it more then likely can be retained using the same process/patch for keeping remote start we utilize on other G chassis vehicle flashes.
Why not release this tune via BM3? If you sold it as an optional base map for those looking for an option to the BM3 Stage 1 93 I think you would sell it like hot cakes. Right now it costs about $400 to get these cars unlocked so if you could offer the tune only without the unlock service for less than $400 it would sell and you'd get more money on volume. This would also keep you under the price of a remote custom tune so it is competitive.
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      11-02-2023, 12:43 PM   #25
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Just for my clarification for the warranty:

Features/Benefits (Dinan +):

Limited to a single calibration (91).

If I get configured for 93 maps does it mean the warranty for the Dinan+ will not cover ?
Missed this somehow.

If you get a 93 map you are getting Stage 1 and not Dinan+. Dinan+ (Warrantied flash) only comes with the 91 octane mapping. You can use 93 octane (or race gas for that matter) and it will still run fine. Will even pick up some power over advertised 91 numbers as the DME will adjust timing a bit naturally with the better fuel and deliver some added power. Won't be as much as if it were tuned to those specific octanes but would be more at least.

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Why not release this tune via BM3? If you sold it as an optional base map for those looking for an option to the BM3 Stage 1 93 I think you would sell it like hot cakes. Right now it costs about $400 to get these cars unlocked so if you could offer the tune only without the unlock service for less than $400 it would sell and you'd get more money on volume. This would also keep you under the price of a remote custom tune so it is competitive.
I will summon the logic of my 8 year old and just say, "Because."

Truth is there is no good way to answer this without getting myself in trouble or pissing someone else off so I will simply deflect.
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      11-02-2023, 03:39 PM   #26
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Missed this somehow.

If you get a 93 map you are getting Stage 1 and not Dinan+. Dinan+ (Warrantied flash) only comes with the 91 octane mapping. You can use 93 octane (or race gas for that matter) and it will still run fine. Will even pick up some power over advertised 91 numbers as the DME will adjust timing a bit naturally with the better fuel and deliver some added power. Won't be as much as if it were tuned to those specific octanes but would be more at least.



I will summon the logic of my 8 year old and just say, "Because."

Truth is there is no good way to answer this without getting myself in trouble or pissing someone else off so I will simply deflect.
Understood, I have bosses also...
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      11-03-2023, 09:27 AM   #27
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The downside with all Dinan flash tunes is no ability to perform any logging without investing in one of the popular tools/platforms which becomes a waste for logging only.
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      04-07-2024, 11:27 PM   #28
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@dinan are the torque figures with higher octane fuels or E85 safe for rods or other driveshaft components?
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      04-08-2024, 08:00 AM   #29
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@dinan are the torque figures with higher octane fuels or E85 safe for rods or other driveshaft components?
Yup.
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