Installing Dinan boost controller for the BMW X1/X2

TakeOne · 08-30-2020, 06:57 AM

Hey guys.
I'm not overly active on this side of the bimmerpost world, but i've
been around since 2008 and have had a lot of fun with my previous 135i, and now with my M3 and X1.
I picked up a Dinantronics Boost Controller from Extreme Power House and the install was honestly the easiest mod i've ever done.
If you guys are looking for a solid quality piggyback that spices up your X1/X2, definitely check it out

xcelir8bmw · 08-30-2020, 08:37 AM

Thanks for sharing!

xcelir8bmw · 08-30-2020, 08:44 AM

Going to contact Dinan to see what they say about the M35i.

https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0012

TakeOne · 08-30-2020, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

Going to contact Dinan to see what they say about the M35i.

https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0012

Yeah, keep me posted! Dude, I test drove the X2 M35... completely exceeded all expectations! It's very easy for some of the "elitist M guys" to bash it, but 99% also never drove one. Without question the X2 m35i is better in every aspect against my X1 (except maybe for cargo) Let me know what Dinan says!

xcelir8bmw · 08-30-2020, 08:53 AM

I really do like the BT and precanned feature. There looks to be a gear icon for settings and wonder what that does.

xcelir8bmw · 08-31-2020, 08:29 AM

And here is the answer!

firstname: xxx
lastname: xxx
Email: xxx
phone_mobile: xxx
Subject: 2019 BMW X2 M35i and DINANTRONICS SPORT PERFORMANCE TUNER
Message: To whom it may concern,

Good afternoon. My name is xxx and I own a 2019 BMW X2 M35i.

I was wondering if you could tell me if the DINANTRONICS SPORT PERFORMANCE TUNER, https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0012...

Is or is not compatible with my BMW X2 M35i engine. (i.e. Bluetooth Tune auto-reads that it is an X2 M35i and there is a tune for it).

Furthermore, if it is compatible, any idea on how much HP and Torque added on a stock vehicle with 93 Octane?

Please advise and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

xxx

---

Andrew Camacho (Technical Support)

Aug 31, 2020, 8:24 AM GMT-5

Brian,
Yes the sport tuner D440-0012 will work on your car. It will give you about 30hp and 40 tq to the crank. We are working on a flash tune but I do not have an ETA at the moment. If you would like to place an order just give me a call.

Best Regards,
Andrew
Technical Support
P: 334-502-5181
P: 800-341-5480
A: 4800 US HWY 280 W OPELIKA, AL 36801

TakeOne · 08-31-2020, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

And here is the answer!

firstname: xxx
lastname: xxx
Email: xxx
phone_mobile: xxx
Subject: 2019 BMW X2 M35i and DINANTRONICS SPORT PERFORMANCE TUNER
Message: To whom it may concern,

Good afternoon. My name is xxx and I own a 2019 BMW X2 M35i.

I was wondering if you could tell me if the DINANTRONICS SPORT PERFORMANCE TUNER, https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0012...

Is or is not compatible with my BMW X2 M35i engine. (i.e. Bluetooth Tune auto-reads that it is an X2 M35i and there is a tune for it).

Furthermore, if it is compatible, any idea on how much HP and Torque added on a stock vehicle with 93 Octane?

Please advise and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

xxx

---

Andrew Camacho (Technical Support)

Aug 31, 2020, 8:24 AM GMT-5

Brian,
Yes the sport tuner D440-0012 will work on your car. It will give you about 30hp and 40 tq to the crank. We are working on a flash tune but I do not have an ETA at the moment. If you would like to place an order just give me a call.

Best Regards,
Andrew
Technical Support
P: 334-502-5181
P: 800-341-5480
A: 4800 US HWY 280 W OPELIKA, AL 36801

And BOOM! There ya go! Great follow up man! Thanks for really reaching out and coming back with that info

rice_rocket88 · 08-31-2020, 02:43 PM

Very good to know.. I would have assumed it would work since both the JB+ and the JB4 work fine on the m35i. The Dinan certainly is nice for the little extra money to have that bluetooth connection to it.

xcelir8bmw · 09-14-2020, 04:07 PM

Just ordered it.

Was a bit hesitant, but at the least what I wanted is accurate DIRECT readings of stock boost pressure without using the OBDII port.

And well, you know...

TakeOne · 09-14-2020, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

Just ordered it.

Was a bit hesitant, but at the least what I wanted is accurate readings of stock boost pressure without using the OBDII BT.

And well, you know...

Awesome man! Let me know how you like it. Hope the video helps ya out too with putting it in

TakeOne · 09-14-2020, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

Install is easy.

Comparatively speaking to my $75K heavily modded Subaru STI (now gone).

Yeah, I think you'll be alright lol

xcelir8bmw · 09-14-2020, 05:19 PM

I am assuming all of the BT settings are maps. Going to baseline stock should be off and 22.8 PSI, or something like that and slowly increment. What I'm curious about is what is the MAX PSI that is safe for this engine/transmission. 2 PSI over stock or ?

xcelir8bmw · 09-15-2020, 08:51 AM

This is how I plan on tracking the numbers, once logged....

xcelir8bmw · 09-15-2020, 09:11 AM

TakeOne

See attached...

TakeOne · 09-15-2020, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

TakeOne

See attached...

Interesting. I think they are specifically referring to where the harness meets the casing (which I didn't do) Over top the casing I think should still be okay. Good eye though!

xcelir8bmw · 09-17-2020, 06:23 PM

My weekend project!

TakeOne · 09-17-2020, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

My weekend project!

xcelir8bmw · 09-18-2020, 12:10 PM

It has begun...

TakeOne · 09-18-2020, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

It has begun...

YESSSS!

Awaiting thoughts/impressions!!

xcelir8bmw · 09-18-2020, 12:18 PM

When you're in the software and any chosen mode as soon as you choose current boost with peak boost the current mode display goes away even though you're still in it it doesn't show. Not a dealbreaker but not refined either. A quirk. Generally it's not important because once you find a mode that works you're going to stick with it. But one driving and logging it's a little annoying. Especially when I have another piece of software that I'm flipping back-and-forth with that provides more detail.

xcelir8bmw · 09-18-2020, 02:47 PM

I am not impressed. I am VERY disappointed and frustrated.

In all modes, the max PSI is 22.48 (stock). Meaning, that this POS controller doesn't do anything. Not even any reduced boost in Valet mode. I mean the software switches and does work, but no additional boost. Probably because, despite me qualifying this with Dinan that this should work, the website and whoever told me is WRONG!

Calling Dinan now. It's definitely NOT user error. Logged the hell out of it. Something with the maps...

TakeOne · 09-18-2020, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

I am not impressed. I am VERY disappointed and frustrated.

In all modes, the max PSI is 22.48 (stock). Meaning, that this POS controller doesn't do anything. Not even any reduced boost in Valet mode. I mean the software switches and does work, but no additional boost. Probably because, despite me qualifying this with Dinan that this should work, the website and whoever told me is WRONG!

Calling Dinan now. It's definitely NOT user error. Logged the hell out of it. Something with the maps...

Whhhaaat!? Oh no. Yeah definitely hit them up man! You did your due diligence reaching out to them before hand, and even getting it in writing! That's incredibly disappointing man. I hope they make it right for you

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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Going to contact Dinan to see what they say about the M35i. https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0012
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I really do like the BT and precanned feature. There looks to be a gear icon for settings and wonder what that does.
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	And here is the answer! firstname: xxx lastname: xxx Email: xxx phone_mobile: xxx Subject: 2019 BMW X2 M35i and DINANTRONICS SPORT PERFORMANCE TUNER Message: To whom it may concern, Good afternoon. My name is xxx and I own a 2019 BMW X2 M35i. I was wondering if you could tell me if the DINANTRONICS SPORT PERFORMANCE TUNER, https://www.dinancars.com/products/s...arts/D440-0012... Is or is not compatible with my BMW X2 M35i engine. (i.e. Bluetooth Tune auto-reads that it is an X2 M35i and there is a tune for it). Furthermore, if it is compatible, any idea on how much HP and Torque added on a stock vehicle with 93 Octane? Please advise and THANK YOU SO MUCH! xxx --- Andrew Camacho (Technical Support) Aug 31, 2020, 8:24 AM GMT-5 Brian, Yes the sport tuner D440-0012 will work on your car. It will give you about 30hp and 40 tq to the crank. We are working on a flash tune but I do not have an ETA at the moment. If you would like to place an order just give me a call. Best Regards, Andrew Technical Support P: 334-502-5181 P: 800-341-5480 A: 4800 US HWY 280 W OPELIKA, AL 36801
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rice_rocket88 Major 298 Rep 1,079 Posts Drives: E60 F48 F39 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Very good to know.. I would have assumed it would work since both the JB+ and the JB4 work fine on the m35i. The Dinan certainly is nice for the little extra money to have that bluetooth connection to it.
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Just ordered it. Was a bit hesitant, but at the least what I wanted is accurate DIRECT readings of stock boost pressure without using the OBDII port. And well, you know...
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I am assuming all of the BT settings are maps. Going to baseline stock should be off and 22.8 PSI, or something like that and slowly increment. What I'm curious about is what is the MAX PSI that is safe for this engine/transmission. 2 PSI over stock or ? Last edited by xcelir8bmw; 09-15-2020 at 08:28 AM..
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	When you're in the software and any chosen mode as soon as you choose current boost with peak boost the current mode display goes away even though you're still in it it doesn't show. Not a dealbreaker but not refined either. A quirk. Generally it's not important because once you find a mode that works you're going to stick with it. But one driving and logging it's a little annoying. Especially when I have another piece of software that I'm flipping back-and-forth with that provides more detail.
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I am not impressed. I am VERY disappointed and frustrated. In all modes, the max PSI is 22.48 (stock). Meaning, that this POS controller doesn't do anything. Not even any reduced boost in Valet mode. I mean the software switches and does work, but no additional boost. Probably because, despite me qualifying this with Dinan that this should work, the website and whoever told me is WRONG! Calling Dinan now. It's definitely NOT user error. Logged the hell out of it. Something with the maps...
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