Dinan

PIEZON · 02-19-2015, 10:10 AM

Hey I just found out about the X3/X4 stage 1. I was about to move forward with a Macan and may reconsider! This brings up to 360hp plus 392 torque!

kjoseph270 · 02-19-2015, 10:54 AM

Yes, been out since December.
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1070754

Jordster · 02-19-2015, 11:18 AM

The Macan's handling is fantastic, but it's utility is heavily compromised compared to the Q5 on which it's based. In other words, if you care at all about the practicality, you lose a lot in the Macan compared to the X3. Personally, I'd take the 35i and the Dinan chip and save $$$.

I figure Porsche made the Macan because there are a lot of wealthy people out there who want to drive a CUV for the "cool" factor rather than because they actually need a big, practical vehicle. Otherwise cars like the Macan, and the Lexus nx200t (with X3 like dimensions yet laughable cargo ******* wouldn't exist.

PIEZON · 02-19-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordster

The Macan's handling is fantastic, but it's utility is heavily compromised compared to the Q5 on which it's based. In other words, if you care at all about the practicality, you lose a lot in the Macan compared to the X3. Personally, I'd take the 35i and the Dinan chip and save $$$.

I figure Porsche made the Macan because there are a lot of wealthy people out there who want to drive a CUV for the "cool" factor rather than because they actually need a big, practical vehicle. Otherwise cars like the Macan, and the Lexus nx200t (with X3 like dimensions yet laughable cargo ******* wouldn't exist.

Great point!!! I'm about to pull trigger on one. Rethinking. I love my x3 35i 2011 which I gave to my wife. One reason why I did not keep was the performance. Just wanted a little more!

Jordster · 02-19-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PIEZON

Great point!!! I'm about to pull trigger on one. Rethinking. I love my x3 35i 2011 which I gave to my wife. One reason why I did not keep was the performance. Just wanted a little more!

Since your wife has an X3, at least you have access to a practical vehicle, so the compromised cargo and rear-seat room in the Macan may not matter as much to you. Just make sure whatever you choose meets your need.

For me, my wife drives a little car, so my car has to be the practical family car AND fun to drive. That's how I ended up with an X3.

PIEZON · 02-19-2015, 11:33 AM

Yes thinking about going X4 for me. That would be cool.

FSociety · 02-20-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PIEZON

Great point!!! I'm about to pull trigger on one. Rethinking. I love my x3 35i 2011 which I gave to my wife. One reason why I did not keep was the performance. Just wanted a little more!

35i has great performance from stock for me , put a easy to install piggyback tune or if you prefer the Dinan and even more fun

I have a 28i and drove my friends 35i wow!
That made me buy a piggyback tune within 2 months and now really happy I did

I'm in his zone

PIEZON · 02-20-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBNYC

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Originally Posted by PIEZON

Great point!!! I'm about to pull trigger on one. Rethinking. I love my x3 35i 2011 which I gave to my wife. One reason why I did not keep was the performance. Just wanted a little more!

35i has great performance from stock for me , put a easy to install piggyback tune or if you prefer the Dinan and even more fun

I have a 28i and drove my friends 35i wow!
That made me buy a piggyback tune within 2 months and now really happy I did

I'm in his zone

RobNYC. Nice connecting again bro! Hope all is well!

FSociety · 02-20-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PIEZON

RobNYC. Nice connecting again bro! Hope all is well!

Welcome back yes

btw mge.92 got the Dinan on his X3 28i... we're going tomorrow morning for a DynoDay event

PIEZON · 02-21-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBNYC

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Originally Posted by PIEZON

RobNYC. Nice connecting again bro! Hope all is well!

Welcome back yes

btw mge.92 got the Dinan on his X3 28i... we're going tomorrow morning for a DynoDay event

Nice!

Jordster · 02-21-2015, 08:01 AM

Excited to hear about your dyno event!

Have you guys ever put a stock 28i or 35i on a dyno? I'm curious what the 28i puts down at the wheels. I've seen a claim that the 328i RWD puts 240 hp down at the wheels (so obviously the engine has WAY more than 240 at the crank!). Just curious how xdrive will affect this.

FSociety · 02-22-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordster

Excited to hear about your dyno event!

Have you guys ever put a stock 28i or 35i on a dyno? I'm curious what the 28i puts down at the wheels. I've seen a claim that the 328i RWD puts 240 hp down at the wheels (so obviously the engine has WAY more than 240 at the crank!). Just curious how xdrive will affect this.

My 35i friend couldn't make it unfortunately that was the goal.
But I had my RaceChip on 3 levels to compare to my X3 28i Dinan friend 3 runs.

FSociety · 03-04-2015, 10:55 AM

PIEZON Jordster
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1098282

PIEZON · 03-04-2015, 11:12 AM

Wow! Thanks for thinking of me Rob!

exon · 03-04-2015, 11:28 AM

if you are just going Macan for more power then I think Dinan chip + N55 would suffice...

But my friend who has fully loaded X3 has test drove the Macan, and the handling, build quality and overall driving experience is amazing...

PIEZON · 03-04-2015, 11:30 AM

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if you are just going Macan for more power then I think Dinan chip + N55 would suffice...

But my friend who has fully loaded X3 has test drove the Macan, and the handling, build quality and overall driving experience is amazing...

Yes I would agree. I tested the S and it was really nice!

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Jordster Private First Class 28 Rep 129 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	The Macan's handling is fantastic, but it's utility is heavily compromised compared to the Q5 on which it's based. In other words, if you care at all about the practicality, you lose a lot in the Macan compared to the X3. Personally, I'd take the 35i and the Dinan chip and save $$$. I figure Porsche made the Macan because there are a lot of wealthy people out there who want to drive a CUV for the "cool" factor rather than because they actually need a big, practical vehicle. Otherwise cars like the Macan, and the Lexus nx200t (with X3 like dimensions yet laughable cargo ******* wouldn't exist.
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Jordster Private First Class 28 Rep 129 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive 28i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Excited to hear about your dyno event! Have you guys ever put a stock 28i or 35i on a dyno? I'm curious what the 28i puts down at the wheels. I've seen a claim that the 328i RWD puts 240 hp down at the wheels (so obviously the engine has WAY more than 240 at the crank!). Just curious how xdrive will affect this.
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exon Private First Class 25 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 35i Jet Black! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	if you are just going Macan for more power then I think Dinan chip + N55 would suffice... But my friend who has fully loaded X3 has test drove the Macan, and the handling, build quality and overall driving experience is amazing...
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