Dinan 50% Software Sale

[Tzounis]

Originally Posted by Kash

What's the total cost for tune?

Through the end of the month the tune costs $280 which is 50% off. You can either send your ECU in to Dinan for them to flash it (not sure if there is an extra charge for this) or take it to an authorized Dinan retailer for installation. It looks like most people are reporting paying anywhere from .5-2 hours for the install. I paid 1.5 hours but that included them adjusting my exhaust and pinpointing a check engine code for me.

[Kash]

Originally Posted by Tzounis

Through the end of the month the tune costs $280 which is 50% off. You can either send your ECU in to Dinan for them to flash it (not sure if there is an extra charge for this) or take it to an authorized Dinan retailer for installation. It looks like most people are reporting paying anywhere from .5-2 hours for the install. I paid 1.5 hours but that included them adjusting my exhaust and pinpointing a check engine code for me.

So, $300 + $200 (100/hr labor) = $500?

[young dude]

Originally Posted by Kash

So, $300 + $200 (100/hr labor) = $500?

For ECU and DCT tunes with labor and taxes, you're looking at from $500 to $600 I'd say. Personally I paid $580. Could've gotten it for $570 elsewhere but I've already scheduled.

[nydog]

Originally Posted by nydog

Well, I got the software installed today. Paid $455 tax and all. I put about 60 miles on since the install. The slight difference I feel I'm thinking is due the the placebo effect.

Dinan springs go on next, hopefully later this week.

I'm over the 100 mile mark. I'll admit, I remained skeptical about feeling any difference but she does feel different. It ain't significant but different.

[TomHudson]

I have AA power pulley kit, GTS DCT tune and MPE. I'm interested because of the reduced price, but wondering if it really is worth it..

Sale ends here Tuesday, end of the month.

[L4ces]

Tune done and 80 miles to go.
After tune I had an engine service light on. They cleared it and said it was a DME error fuel something mismatch. ... said report back if it comes on again.

Noticed nothing new yet other than MDM settings were reset.

[TomHudson]

I had updates to the Euro MDM settings; awesome! I dont want any reflash there.

[pbonsalb]

The reflash does not affect mdm. I have euro mdm and the Dinan flash.

After about 60 miles, I think there may be smoother on off throttle transitions in some circumstances. If there is more power, it's not enough for me to feel but that does not mean there isn't some small improvement. The redline does appear to be 8600, which extends the fun part of the power band by a couple of hundred rpm.

[L4ces]

@20k miles in:
1. Check engine light 'increased emissions'. Haven't run codes yet.
2. Passenger headlight bulb brightness was very dim. I continued to my destination and checked again and the brightness was back to normal. (The Color of the emitted was kinda brown at first).

I will finish my 100 mile today and keep you guys posted.

[L4ces]

Originally Posted by L4ces

@20k miles in:
1. Check engine light 'increased emissions'. Haven't run codes yet.
2. Passenger headlight bulb brightness was very dim. I continued to my destination and checked again and the brightness was back to normal. (The Color of the emitted was kinda brown at first).

I will finish my 100 mile today and keep you guys posted.

The engine light and increased emissions warning still appears on every start but the car feels like it is running fine.

It feels like it pulls string and through the revs above 4K or so and in my case it has little burble and a pop as I upshift. It has always had the pop on string accelerating upshifts but it seems little more pronounced.

I have a 6mt and although I tend to jerk in first because I don't feel the clutch engagement, that jerkiness is less apparent. Could be in my mind.

The passenger headlight issue has not occurred again.

Although I don't notice a drastic change, I do like whatever little refinement it has and have no regrets.

I would have regret if I paid full price for it because I would have expected some hell to be let loose.

[Chinsterr]

Anyone in Canada able to get both these tunes at 50%?

[TomHudson]

Called Budds in Hamilton. The sale ends tomorrow.

[Locksmythe]

I think my tach is incorrectly reporting engine speed after upgrading to 241e and the dinan ECU tune. My guess is about 400 rpm low.

I had noticed that the cold start only goes up to 1100 or so and then settles to 7-800 or so, which seems low, but I had hope that this was just a perk of the tune. Another factor that was throwing me was that the drone of the engine that usually occured around 1900 rpm was seemingly gone (AA signature rear). After driving another 50 miles I have found the engine coasting around 1500rpm, with the old telltale drone.

Makes me wonder, did the tune change engine timing THAT much, or is the tach just lying to me? The latter seems more likely.

[Locksmythe]

To confirm I am not crazy, could another DCT driver tell me their usual cold start RPM, Idle RPM, and cruise RPM at a fixed speed in D, say 35mph?

[young dude]

Hmm that doesn't sound good. I don't want to think I'm at 3k rpm only to know that I'm actually at 3.4k rpm, etc. I definitely haven't driven the car long enough to know that it's underreporting by 400 rpm, based on sounds, etc. I'd appreciate more info on this.

[Chinsterr]

Originally Posted by TomHudson

Called Budds in Hamilton. The sale ends tomorrow.

Booked at Budds in Oakville tomorrow morning! Couldn't resist the 50% off deal

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by Locksmythe

I think my tach is incorrectly reporting engine speed after upgrading to 241e and the dinan ECU tune. My guess is about 400 rpm low.

I had noticed that the cold start only goes up to 1100 or so and then settles to 7-800 or so, which seems low, but I had hope that this was just a perk of the tune. Another factor that was throwing me was that the drone of the engine that usually occured around 1900 rpm was seemingly gone (AA signature rear). After driving another 50 miles I have found the engine coasting around 1500rpm, with the old telltale drone.

Makes me wonder, did the tune change engine timing THAT much, or is the tach just lying to me? The latter seems more likely.

If you check your software level, I bet you are now on 231E.

Unlikely the tach is incorrect.

[Chinsterr]

Originally Posted by Locksmythe

I think my tach is incorrectly reporting engine speed after upgrading to 241e and the dinan ECU tune. My guess is about 400 rpm low.

I had noticed that the cold start only goes up to 1100 or so and then settles to 7-800 or so, which seems low, but I had hope that this was just a perk of the tune. Another factor that was throwing me was that the drone of the engine that usually occured around 1900 rpm was seemingly gone (AA signature rear). After driving another 50 miles I have found the engine coasting around 1500rpm, with the old telltale drone.

Makes me wonder, did the tune change engine timing THAT much, or is the tach just lying to me? The latter seems more likely.

Cold start (sitting for the last two days in Toronto Canada) is at 1k rpm

Drops to 650-750 rpm after 30-45 seconds.

DCT no tune

[Locksmythe]

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

If you check your software level, I bet you are now on 231E.

Unlikely the tach is incorrect.

I attached a digital gauge via bluetooth OBD dongle and it reported the same as the analog needle, within 50 rpm or so. I agree it is likely in my head... or just that much more insidious!

why do you guess 231e, and how can I check it myself?

I do have a cable but have never setup INPA and the other tools.


I have also noticed that the transmission software has reverted back to pre-2011 behavior. No rev matches in D modes, no aggressive/predictive downshifts on high D modes, to include engine bogging in gear up hill.

[MaximusB]

So does the ECU tune delete the cold start? If it does can you request to keep the cold start? I made an appointment today with the dealer for both ecu and dct tune, scheduled for next week.

[pbonsalb]

No, the tune is carb legal and therefore cannot delete the cold start program designed to heat up the cats quicker.

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by Locksmythe

I attached a digital gauge via bluetooth OBD dongle and it reported the same as the analog needle, within 50 rpm or so. I agree it is likely in my head... or just that much more insidious!

why do you guess 231e, and how can I check it myself?

I do have a cable but have never setup INPA and the other tools.


I have also noticed that the transmission software has reverted back to pre-2011 behavior. No rev matches in D modes, no aggressive/predictive downshifts on high D modes, to include engine bogging in gear up hill.

Identify the ECU versions with INPA and you'll see it's 231.