October 2009
7 posts
Dinan 135i, 335i, 535i software
Dinan, North America’s BMW Tuner, announces the release of the anxiously awaited Performance Engine Software for BMW 335 Models. After 29 years of critically acclaimed BMW performance tuning, Dinan continues to introduce products that are painstakingly researched, developed and fully tested to meet or exceed the quality and reliability standards of the components they replace. The new...
Oct 5th
E90 E92 M3 Exhaust
DINAN’S E90-92 M3 EXHAUST by: Steve Dinan After many months of development and far too many dyno-runs to count, our Free Flow Exhaust for the M3 is now shipping. I couldn’t be happier with the finished product as our team of engineers were able to accomplish every goal I had established for the performance muffler: improved flow for increased power, reduction of weight, a “throaty” ...
Oct 5th
The Future of the Internal Combustion Engine
The Future of the Internal Combustion Engine By Steve Dinan The future: Whether or not you believe in global warming or the world wide shortage of oil, one thing is certain: the price of fuel is going up, and governments all over the world are putting laws into effect to improve fuel economy and curb CO2 output. This will have profound effects on the cars we love to drive. The only way to...
Oct 5th
Mike Miller Alternative Maintenance Schedule
Alternative BMW Maintenance Schedule Enhanced Maintenance Schedule by Mike Miller of Bimmer and Roundel magazines   BMW’s Free Scheduled Maintenance program means that BMW will perform scheduled maintenance free of charge during the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty period. Prior to the advent of BMW Free Scheduled Maintenance, approximate BMW maintenance recommendations were: automatic...
Oct 5th
The Dangers of Power Pulleys and Understanding the...
The Dangers of Power Pulleys and Understanding the Harmonic Damper by: Steve Dinan I have been threatening for a long time to write a series of technical articles to educate consumers and to dispel misconceptions that exist about automotive after-market technology. Motivated by problems with customer’s cars resulting from the installation of power pulleys, I wish to explain the potential...
Oct 5th
Suspension Travel
 Suspension Travel By Steve Dinan Many newer BMWs provide very little suspension travel from the factory. In addition, many of the newer cars employ shorter progressive bump stops as compared to previous designs. A progressive bump stop is designed to absorb and dissipate energy when a wheel hits a large bump and a significant amount of the available wheel travel is used. As the bump stop...
Oct 5th
Dispelling Performance Software Myths
Dispelling Performance Software Myths By Steve Dinan BMW enthusiasts may have noticed that Dinan Performance Software released for sale in recent years has been developed in combination with a replacement high-flow air filter element and or removal of the Air Filter, Hydrocarbon Absorber. The reason for this approach is actually quite simple: the revised software calibrations in combination...
Oct 5th