I've seen quite a few BMWs with the Dinan ornament on the back of it. Usually on M3s or M5s...what does this mean? One of my friends told me that to reach Dinan status, you have to drop at least 10 grand into your already expensive car. Trus?
2007-04-03 12:22:38 · 5 answers · asked by mochi mochi 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
Like the others said Dinan is a BMW performance aftermarket company.
In order to "earn" the Dinan badge you have to build up points by buying their products. So if you see someone with a Dinan badge on their car, they did drop major coin into it, but they also got bent over in the process.
It's not that Dinan stuff is crap, but it is ridiculously overpriced when compared to stuff that is just as good, if not better. That's why, on most BMW boards, Dinan is generally considered to be bought by suckers. (I'm not knockin anyone, but it is the truth).
But Dinan has a cushy deal with BMW North America which allows them to market their products at BMW dealerships, so they remain one of the more popular tuners for people who don't know about all of the other high quality BMW tuners which sell their stuff for half the price of Dinan.
2007-04-03 14:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Steve Dinan is a car designer.
It's kinda like having a Shelby.
Yes, it's more expensive, but essentially only because it's that much nicer. I understand that in the Dinan version, even the length and weight of each screw is considered in the design.
2007-04-03 19:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dinan is for Steve Dinan, the California based BMW tuning shop owned and operated by Mr Dinan.
Dinan tuning options are conservative and expensive. You get a lot more for your money if you use another tuner. But Dinan has a reputation, so people pay extra for the brand name. They are also friendly to California owners as they get most of their tuning kits CARB approved for CA motorists.
2007-04-04 04:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ken C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dinan is a package ( modification ) specialized in high performance parts and accesories, A full package may cost even more than 15 grand. With some packages you might get Engine perfomance enhancing modifications , body kits , and suspention and breaking system modifications. For better handling and driving.
2007-04-03 19:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tirdad B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dinan is a tuner. A highly reputable tuner. Probably the best BMW tuner. In fact, their products do not void BMW's warranty.
www.dinanbmw.com
2007-04-04 05:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by attorneyscott 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋