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      01-13-2019, 11:28 PM   #1
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Dinan Stage 1 question

Just installed the Stage 1 tune on my 540 and now my HUD is acting up. Probably just a coincidence but would love some feedback from anyone that has the Dinan tune installed!
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HUD issue likely not related. Do not know of any connection between a tune and car display options.
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Agreed, can't imagine it causing a HUD issue, unless something has happened to the electrical system which would be odd during install. Where did you attach power/ground for it? My box is on the driver side covered brake fluid/cylinder, and power/ground run across to the passenger side. Power is tapped on the main post by the exhaust side, and then grounded further down by the passenger headlight at a main grounding post.
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Agreed, can't imagine it causing a HUD issue, unless something has happened to the electrical system which would be odd during install. Where did you attach power/ground for it? My box is on the driver side covered brake fluid/cylinder, and power/ground run across to the passenger side. Power is tapped on the main post by the exhaust side, and then grounded further down by the passenger headlight at a main grounding post.

I've grounded it at the same spot. I'm sure it's a coincidence. Thanks!
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Just installed the Stage 1 tune on my 540
Congrats...You are going to love it!
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I've grounded it at the same spot. I'm sure it's a coincidence. Thanks!
Curious, what is the HUD doing? Also, what do you think of the tune so far? Certainly adds a kick!
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I've grounded it at the same spot. I'm sure it's a coincidence. Thanks!
Curious, what is the HUD doing? Also, what do you think of the tune so far? Certainly adds a kick!

HUD is disappearing while driving. Really strange. LOVE the tune though! Really makes a difference, so much more fun to drive.
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LOVE the tune though! Really makes a difference, so much more fun to drive.
Add a MPPSK to the mix for even more fun!
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How do you like the tune OP?
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How do you like the tune OP?
I love the tune. Really happy with the performance now. Easy passing power and pulls so much harder all the way through to redline. You thinking about it?
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I love the tune. Really happy with the performance now. Easy passing power and pulls so much harder all the way through to redline. You thinking about it?
No but we do offer it so im interested in customer feedback
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I love the tune. Really happy with the performance now. Easy passing power and pulls so much harder all the way through to redline. You thinking about it?
Love reading evals on the Dinan tune like this from you and also from Ksoze. Makes me all the more firm about doing the Dinan tune in the spring. So USCfan, was the increased performance obvious on your butt dyno?
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Love reading evals on the Dinan tune like this from you and also from Ksoze. Makes me all the more firm about doing the Dinan tune in the spring. So USCfan, was the increased performance obvious on your butt dyno?
In a word, absolutely! You can feel the power right away and you don't even have to be in Sport or Sport+ mode. Although when in those modes and on the freeway the tip in power is awesome. It easily breaks the tires loose on launch too. So much fun.
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Great to hear! Thanks for the reply.
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In a word, absolutely! You can feel the power right away and you don't even have to be in Sport or Sport+ mode. Although when in those modes and on the freeway the tip in power is awesome. It easily breaks the tires loose on launch too. So much fun.
I had Elite Stage 1 tune on my F30 340i and considering this tune for my 540i but I want to make sure we're referring to the same version. Dinan's older version part # D440-1650-ST1 "Stage 1 Dinantronics Elite" is what I had on my 340i and it was great and never had issues. They currently list only part# D440-0122 "DINANTRONICS Elite V2" on their site. The original had at least 2 more connections than the current V2. So which version do you have?
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I've grounded it at the same spot. I'm sure it's a coincidence. Thanks!
Curious, what is the HUD doing? Also, what do you think of the tune so far? Certainly adds a kick!

HUD is disappearing while driving. Really strange. LOVE the tune though! Really makes a difference, so much more fun to drive.
Just going back to the basics here, but you didn't happen to buy a brand new pair of polarized sunglasses did you? 😂
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My my wife experienced this today until I asked her about her sunglasses.
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I had Elite Stage 1 tune on my F30 340i and considering this tune for my 540i but I want to make sure we're referring to the same version. Dinan's older version part # D440-1650-ST1 "Stage 1 Dinantronics Elite" is what I had on my 340i and it was great and never had issues. They currently list only part# D440-0122 "DINANTRONICS Elite V2" on their site. The original had at least 2 more connections than the current V2. So which version do you have?
FWIW - My V1 failed and I installed the replacement V2 yesterday. Power feels good, only two connections vs the V1 w/ four sensors and a power/ground. Easier install, but cables are shorter making placement of the box a little tricky. Hopefully it's just as smooth as the V1, but haven't had enough time with it. I do like the fact that it has a complete bypass connector, so it pulls the unit entirely out of the loop [other than the harness].
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FWIW - My V1 failed and I installed the replacement V2 yesterday. Power feels good, only two connections vs the V1 w/ four sensors and a power/ground. Easier install, but cables are shorter making placement of the box a little tricky. Hopefully it's just as smooth as the V1, but haven't had enough time with it. I do like the fact that it has a complete bypass connector, so it pulls the unit entirely out of the loop [other than the harness].
Sorry your V1 failed but hopefully nothing but good luck with V2. After 3 months with this car - almost always driving in Sport or Sport Plus - I'm ready to add a tune, but I do want to get more feedback on the V2 tune before going that route. If I could get the V1 that worked so well on my 340i I'd probably jump in immediately. It's not that far out of production so probably available with a little searching.
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In a word, absolutely! You can feel the power right away and you don't even have to be in Sport or Sport+ mode. Although when in those modes and on the freeway the tip in power is awesome. It easily breaks the tires loose on launch too. So much fun.
I had Elite Stage 1 tune on my F30 340i and considering this tune for my 540i but I want to make sure we're referring to the same version. Dinan's older version part # D440-1650-ST1 "Stage 1 Dinantronics Elite" is what I had on my 340i and it was great and never had issues. They currently list only part# D440-0122 "DINANTRONICS Elite V2" on their site. The original had at least 2 more connections than the current V2. So which version do you have?
I have the older version stage 1 not V2. I saw that the other day and was curious about the difference. Not making a change though!
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I've grounded it at the same spot. I'm sure it's a coincidence. Thanks!
Curious, what is the HUD doing? Also, what do you think of the tune so far? Certainly adds a kick!

HUD is disappearing while driving. Really strange. LOVE the tune though! Really makes a difference, so much more fun to drive.
Just going back to the basics here, but you didn't happen to buy a brand new pair of polarized sunglasses did you? 😂
Ha, I've know about the issues with HUD and polarized lenses. The system is still acting up but intermittently. Really strange.
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