[GP0256]

Scheduled my appointment to have it installed Friday the 18th. I'll let you all know how it goes!

[spta97]

When I looked up dealers in my area it showed actual BMW dealerships.

Is this installed by a BMW dealership?

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by spta97

When I looked up dealers in my area it showed actual BMW dealerships.

Is this installed by a BMW dealership?

Yes if they are Dinan certified!

***Note: my DME on my 2020 has had 2 updates due to recall and the advisor told me it has 2021 software on it and may need to be removed and sent to Dinan.

Dinan_Engineering do you know if this is factual on my 2020 build date 07/19?

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Yes if they are Dinan certified!

***Note: my DME on my 2020 has had 2 updates due to recall and the advisor told me it has 2021 software on it and may need to be removed and sent to Dinan.

Dinan_Engineering do you know if this is factual on my 2020 build date 07/19?

If the build date is after 6/2020 like yours it will have the updated DME/encryption and therefore would not be flash-able unfortunately.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

If the build date is after 6/2020 like yours it will have the updated DME/encryption and therefore would not be flash-able unfortunately.

How about build dates prior to 6/2020 but with recent iStep updates/software?

Is the encryption limit only hardware or can software updates impact it as well?

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

If the build date is after 6/2020 like yours it will have the updated DME/encryption and therefore would not be flash-able unfortunately.

My build date is 7/19

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by GP0256

My build date is 7/19

Ahhh — read that wrong. 7/19 build date is flashable. Needs to be sent in to be unlocked first but it's flashable.

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Ahhh — read that wrong. 7/19 build date is flashable. Needs to be sent in to be unlocked first but it's flashable.

Ok I'll remove it and overnight it to you. What is your standard SLA?

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by spta97

How about build dates prior to 6/2020 but with recent iStep updates/software?

Is the encryption limit only hardware or can software updates impact it as well?

I-step updates have no bearing really (will require bench unlock but still flashable). It's built in updated encryption to the hardware (DME) that changes after 6/20 build dates.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Ok I'll remove it and overnight it to you. What is your standard SLA?

Give the tech sales folks a call at 1-800-341-5480 and they can assist with the process and answer any specific questions you may have.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

I-step updates have no bearing really (will require bench unlock but still flashable). It's built in updated encryption to the hardware (DME) that changes after 6/20 build dates.

Thanks. Would like to see other people's experience with dealership installs.

They cannot seem to fix anything so I am concerned about them adding a tune.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Yes if they are Dinan certified!

***Note: my DME on my 2020 has had 2 updates due to recall and the advisor told me it has 2021 software on it and may need to be removed and sent to Dinan.

Dinan_Engineering do you know if this is factual on my 2020 build date 07/19?

Thanks. Please post back your results/experience.

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by spta97

Thanks. Please post back your results/experience.

Will do. Likely will not send it out for a bit because we have a service appointment coming up

[spta97]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Will do. Likely will not send it out for a bit because we have a service appointment coming up

Thanks - I have always been tempted by a tune but scared of warranty issues.

I would like to see a lot of people having success with this before I jump in.

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by spta97

Thanks - I have always been tempted by a tune but scared of warranty issues.

I would like to see a lot of people having success with this before I jump in.

I'm paying the extra $800 to keep the warranty through Dinan. I wouldn't do it any other way

[spta97]

Originally Posted by GP0256

I'm paying the extra $800 to keep the warranty through Dinan. I wouldn't do it any other way

I will go that route as well.

Before I jump in, will have to do research to see how people's claims were handled. I would prefer to be above board with this where the dealership is comfortable with adding the tune and will resolve any issues direct with Dinan.

That's a huge ask for a NY dealer - I'm lucky if they don't scratch it every time I bring it in

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by spta97

I will go that route as well.

Before I jump in, will have to do research to see how people's claims were handled. I would prefer to be above board with this where the dealership is comfortable with adding the tune and will resolve any issues direct with Dinan.

That's a huge ask for a NY dealer - I'm lucky if they don't scratch it every time I bring it in

Ha, I totally get it! Dinan products always work as advertised. I like how they push the limits but without sacrifice of detrimental tuning. Your dealer should have a Dinan specialist if they are listed on the Dinan site. Call and talk it through with them

[spta97]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Ha, I totally get it! Dinan products always work as advertised. I like how they push the limits but without sacrifice of detrimental tuning. Your dealer should have a Dinan specialist if they are listed on the Dinan site. Call and talk it through with them

Excellent. Will do.

Unfortunately I'm expecting a response of "What's a Dinan?"

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Ha, I totally get it! Dinan products always work as advertised. I like how they push the limits but without sacrifice of detrimental tuning. Your dealer should have a Dinan specialist if they are listed on the Dinan site. Call and talk it through with them

In theory they would. New York/New Jersey turnover tends to be higher then most and knowledge doesnt always pass down. =)

I tend to point folks to the independents in North Jersey more often then not just because of this. Usually a more pleasant experience.

[RoWoX3M]

I'm confused. So does the dealer have to remove the DME or is this an obdII flash?

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by RoWoX3M

I'm confused. So does the dealer have to remove the DME or is this an obdII flash?

DME needs to be removed and sent in for a bench flash.

[RoWoX3M]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

DME needs to be removed and sent in for a bench flash.

Thanks. And that's only .5 hours of labor?