Dinan Resonator Delete Pipe Installed

twin fed · 10-17-2016, 08:42 AM

So I installed the Dinan Resonator delete pipe this weekend. I really only wanted a little more sound from the stock system. And this part basically delivers. There is a slight increase in sound but not much. The burbles are definitely more noticeable and maybe last a little longer. The install was pretty straight forward. Make two cuts and install the pipe. Probably took about 45 minutes total. Would have been nice if there was a Dinan logo on the pipe but oh well. Take a listen....

OEM

Dinan Resonator

Bimmer28312 · 10-17-2016, 10:57 AM

Sounds awesome!

LBBDrew · 10-17-2016, 11:18 AM

Why do you say "basically" delivers?

twin fed · 10-17-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LBBDrew

Why do you say "basically" delivers?

I guess I say basically because for $250 I wish it was a little louder under acceleration. Don't get me wrong I definitely notice a difference, especially on cold start up. But in reality this is a basic piece of pipe that probably costs Dinan maybe $50 to manufacture and that is being generous. I understand R&D and all that jazz. But if it was say $150 I would feel it would be way more worthwhile. I am still happy with it and would recommend it though

omasou · 10-17-2016, 12:50 PM

You're forgetting the cost of the two clamps

twin fed · 10-17-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by omasou

You're forgetting the cost of the two clamps

Oh yeah, my apologies. They actually cost more then the pipe itself.

d0scas · 10-17-2016, 01:46 PM

Are you running stock downpipe?

Orange fever · 10-17-2016, 02:37 PM

Sounds good, I like I like !!!

twin fed · 10-17-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by d0scas

Are you running stock downpipe?

Yes I am, for the moment.

Jevi Javi · 10-17-2016, 04:14 PM

make 2 cuts?

any pictures of the install?

Dinan_Engineering · 10-17-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jevi Javi

make 2 cuts?

any pictures of the install?

Only 1 cut if you install with the muffler--- just saying...

CosmosMpower · 10-17-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Only 1 cut if you install with the muffler--- just saying...

Translation, give us more of your money!

Dinan_Engineering · 10-17-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Translation, give us more of your money!

You said it, not me. =)

d0scas · 10-17-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

Yes I am, for the moment.

Sounds good I am running this with the vrsf catless downpipe and I love it made it enough for me not to want to spend the money on an axleback anymore

FSociety · 10-17-2016, 07:36 PM

Any pictures before and after?

BMWZ4 · 10-17-2016, 08:17 PM

I did this mod a few weeks ago on my 235. Cold starts are really awesome and burbles are more noticeable. If you really step on the throttle, there's a definite increase in volume over OEM.

For pics, I think there's a PDF install on the Dinan site, but not 100% sure. I THINK I saw it there.

Oh...and no obvious drone either.

twin fed · 10-18-2016, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FSociety

Any pictures before and after?

I did not take any pics, sorry. But this is from Dinan's site, with their muffler section installed as well.

twin fed · 10-18-2016, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by d0scas

Sounds good I am running this with the vrsf catless downpipe and I love it made it enough for me not to want to spend the money on an axleback anymore

I am thinking of going this route as well in the future. Are you running a tune also or O2 sim? I have the JB+ right now and really like it for the money.

FSociety · 10-18-2016, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by d0scas

Sounds good I am running this with the vrsf catless downpipe and I love it made it enough for me not to want to spend the money on an axleback anymore

Yup the DP will do so much for sound already and best bang for the buck since you're freeing up flow and proven WHP/WTQ gain with or without tune.

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Originally Posted by twin fed

I did not take any pics, sorry. But this is from Dinan's site, with their muffler section installed as well.

Thanks for the pic

d0scas · 10-18-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

I am thinking of going this route as well in the future. Are you running a tune also or O2 sim? I have the JB+ right now and really like it for the money.

No right now I'm just dealing with the CEL. Jb+ sounds really good for the money and I've been considering it, but I'm probably going to go with the full jb4 soon. I want to run the car on e30 Mix but the mixed reviews about some running good and others not so good have been holding me back.

twin fed · 10-18-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by d0scas

No right now I'm just dealing with the CEL. Jb+ sounds really good for the money and I've been considering it, but I'm probably going to go with the full jb4 soon. I want to run the car on e30 Mix but the mixed reviews about some running good and others not so good have been holding me back.

Personally I would go with the O2 Sim and the JB+. Not as much power as the JB4 but much cheaper and easier to install.

FSociety · 10-18-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by d0scas

No right now I'm just dealing with the CEL. Jb+ sounds really good for the money and I've been considering it, but I'm probably going to go with the full jb4 soon. I want to run the car on e30 Mix but the mixed reviews about some running good and others not so good have been holding me back.

twin fed

I have JB4 on the X4 M40i and my 2 friends have JB4 w/ Meth on their M2.
Long story short, the JB4 is not working out as we thought it would or were promised.
The gains on 93 octane is a joke on a stock car, add a DP that frees up some power.
The gains I see mostly is with e85 though; waiting to see what a proper flash will gain

Working something out with 2 local tuners for proTUNING Freaks / BM3 btw

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