Can i get dinan x pipe with akra slip on?

ES_TRADER · 03-04-2011, 12:38 AM

Possible?

will it void my warranty?and cause CELs?

Sean05 · 03-04-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Possible?

will it void my warranty?and cause CELs?

If u don't have the OEM primary cat then it will cause a cel....

And I believe the dinan set up don't have a cat and u will have to get a dinan tune so they won't flag ur car or void ur warranty

I would explain more but I'm on iPhone

ES_TRADER · 03-04-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

Possible?

will it void my warranty?and cause CELs?

If u don't have the OEM primary cat then it will cause a cel....

And I believe the dinan set up don't have a cat and u will have to get a dinan tune so they won't flag ur car or void ur warranty

I would explain more but I'm on iPhone

Thanks sean. So dinan does have x pipe that u can bolt onto Akra slip? Just curious

isugoo · 03-04-2011, 01:32 AM

1. CEL will be on for sure as you'll not have any cats.
2. Dinan X-pipe is considered as "racing part" from Dinan which doesn't have any warranty to begin with.
3. Dinan racing software is also consider as "racing part" and no matching warranty comes with it.

My dealer was cool with it but it's really up to them to warranty it or not since it's not covered from BMW or Dinan's warranty.

Sean05 · 03-04-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by isugoo

1. CEL will be on for sure as you'll not have any cats.
2. Dinan X-pipe is considered as "racing part" from Dinan which doesn't have any warranty to begin with.
3. Dinan racing software is also consider as "racing part" and no matching warranty comes with it.

My dealer was cool with it but it's really up to them to warranty it or not since it's not covered from BMW or Dinan's warranty.

AGREED .... but most dealer will just take your car with no problem since its DINAN.

having your ecu tune by other manufacture and bring it in they will REG FLAG YOUR CAR SO FAST...

since DINAN is partner with BMW.. they dont usually say anything..

PrimeBMW · 03-04-2011, 12:46 PM

I would confirm by calling Dinan for yourself but they told me that the racing/middle exhaust tune has their standard warranty.
I believe Dinan still has the best warranties (matches the BMW warranty) in the industry but I would not be surprised if the Dinan - BMW relationship is not as cozy as it was in the past..........now that BMW is providing their own performance after the sale products.

isugoo · 03-04-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

I would confirm by calling Dinan for yourself but they told me that the racing/middle exhaust tune has their standard warranty.
I believe Dinan still has the best warranties (matches the BMW warranty) in the industry but I would not be surprised if the Dinan - BMW relationship is not as cozy as it was in the past..........now that BMW is providing their own performance after the sale products.

The warranty is stated in their website.
When I bought my Dinan mid-pipe, dealer warn me about the warranty.

ES_TRADER · 03-04-2011, 01:12 PM

Would there be a difference in sound getting dinan x pipe with Akra slip vs getting full Akra?

In other words, Would dinan xpipe w Akra slip sound exactly like Akra full?

Is the unique sound strictly from the rear section?

Sean05 · 03-04-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

Would there be a difference in sound getting dinan x pipe with Akra slip vs getting full Akra?

In other words, Would dinan xpipe w Akra slip sound exactly like Akra full?

Is the unique sound strictly from the rear section?

no since DINAN has 4 resonators and akra got 2cat 100 cel each (or maybe 200) and 2 resonator...

since the size of the resonators are different on both so sound will be different. but i dont think its going to be a big difference.

kitw · 03-04-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Would there be a difference in sound getting dinan x pipe with Akra slip vs getting full Akra?

In other words, Would dinan xpipe w Akra slip sound exactly like Akra full?

Is the unique sound strictly from the rear section?

No, the Akrapovic x pipes sound different because they are sooo light and thin. They allow some more resonances out. I kind of like them.

But, my Challenge sport X pipe made a very different sound.

BMRLVR · 03-04-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Possible?

will it void my warranty?and cause CELs?

This will all bolt up and should work but I recommend going either full Akra or Full Dinan. No sense in having half a Titanium system.

As far as Dinan vs Akra goes, the power gains are nearly identical and they are both virtually drone free systems with nice exhaust notes that are bearable on a daily driven car. Neither the Dinan or Akra will be better than the other as far as warranty is concerned.

I recommend going with the Akrapovic Evolution system and Dinan software to prevent the CEL. The Akrapovic Evolution system is actually used by BMW on their factory build GT4 cars. Maybe you should point this out to any dealer that wants to give you a hard time on warranty.

Check this out/show to your dealer:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...hlight=BMW+GT4

kitw · 03-05-2011, 02:48 AM

^ the main reason I'd go akrapovic is that the catless Dinan is STANKY.

It's not a problem when you are moving but if you stop at a light and roll down a window, it smells like exhaust.

BMRLVR · 03-06-2011, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kitw

^ the main reason I'd go akrapovic is that the catless Dinan is STANKY.

It's not a problem when you are moving but if you stop at a light and roll down a window, it smells like exhaust.

Did you decide to keep the Akra???

jmflukeiii · 03-06-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kitw

^ the main reason I'd go akrapovic is that the catless Dinan is STANKY.

It's not a problem when you are moving but if you stop at a light and roll down a window, it smells like exhaust.

All Catless will be.

kitw · 03-06-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

Did you decide to keep the Akra???

Yeah, I did. gotta sell my Arqray now...

Need to polish up the tips. Overall, I liked the sound of the Challenge + Arqray better, but it droned a bit in the 1000-2000 rpm range. It was a bit too much for the kids/wife. The Akrapovic is the best exhaust I've heard in that range in terms of sound.

ES_TRADER · 03-06-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

This will all bolt up and should work but I recommend going either full Akra or Full Dinan. No sense in having half a Titanium system.

As far as Dinan vs Akra goes, the power gains are nearly identical and they are both virtually drone free systems with nice exhaust notes that are bearable on a daily driven car. Neither the Dinan or Akra will be better than the other as far as warranty is concerned.

I recommend going with the Akrapovic Evolution system and Dinan software to prevent the CEL. The Akrapovic Evolution system is actually used by BMW on their factory build GT4 cars. Maybe you should point this out to any dealer that wants to give you a hard time on warranty.

Check this out/show to your dealer:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...hlight=BMW+GT4

the only reason why i thought about getting dinan xpipe was because of the warranty it possesses. But as a poster above clearly noted, dinan racing parts will affect bmw warranty.

i was afraid Akra delete-r would affect the ECU warranty or if something goes wrong with the engine...so what would make the dinan software different? since they state that it will affect your bmw standard warranty, then would it make getting the dinan software pointless?

thx

rjd598 · 09-24-2012, 03:24 PM

i hate to bump old threads but has anyone ever tried this combo? im really interested

Super Sic · 09-25-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

i hate to bump old threads but has anyone ever tried this combo? im really interested

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649129

rjd598 · 09-25-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by X Fuera

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649129

that's the exact thread i was looking for! thank you

Marco@McKennaPerformance · 09-25-2012, 04:30 PM

For those curious, Dinan advertises these gains for the X-Pipe:

"Max HP Gain 23 @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque Gain 21 lb/ft @ 4800 rpm"

Most likely it would be a bit more than that since Dinan #'s are always conservative.

CPWINCH · 09-25-2012, 06:29 PM

member team plotunium has this setup

amaproracin · 09-25-2012, 06:30 PM

Is it me or didn't bmw DROP dinan....
Hence there own ///MPerformance parts

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isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 Dinan M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 iTrader: (51)	1. CEL will be on for sure as you'll not have any cats. 2. Dinan X-pipe is considered as "racing part" from Dinan which doesn't have any warranty to begin with. 3. Dinan racing software is also consider as "racing part" and no matching warranty comes with it. My dealer was cool with it but it's really up to them to warranty it or not since it's not covered from BMW or Dinan's warranty. __________________ Dinan: Suspension, Software, Intake, Pulley, Struts \| BMW PF: C/F Trims, Splitters, Mirror Caps, Spoiler \| F+R Cameras \| Akrapovic Evo \| RE SSK \| TE37SL PAST: 03.5 Dinan Stage III E46 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 99 E36 M3 \| 03 Nismo R-Tune Z33 Fairlady Z

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PrimeBMW First Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3, e46 M3, dsl pickup Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 331 iTrader: (0)	I would confirm by calling Dinan for yourself but they told me that the racing/middle exhaust tune has their standard warranty. I believe Dinan still has the best warranties (matches the BMW warranty) in the industry but I would not be surprised if the Dinan - BMW relationship is not as cozy as it was in the past..........now that BMW is providing their own performance after the sale products.

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ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	Would there be a difference in sound getting dinan x pipe with Akra slip vs getting full Akra? In other words, Would dinan xpipe w Akra slip sound exactly like Akra full? Is the unique sound strictly from the rear section?

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kitw Colonel Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP M-DCT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,131 iTrader: (13)	^ the main reason I'd go akrapovic is that the catless Dinan is STANKY. It's not a problem when you are moving but if you stop at a light and roll down a window, it smells like exhaust.

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Marco@McKennaPerformance BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 469 iTrader: (2)	For those curious, Dinan advertises these gains for the X-Pipe: "Max HP Gain 23 @ 8200 rpm Max Torque Gain 21 lb/ft @ 4800 rpm" Most likely it would be a bit more than that since Dinan #'s are always conservative.

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amaproracin Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	Is it me or didn't bmw DROP dinan.... Hence there own ///MPerformance parts :