DINAN discontinuing their MINI product line

[JCC]

The HUGE MINI Sale

25% OFF ALL MINI PARTS IN STOCK - BLOW-OUT SALE
MINI Cooper S Coupe & Convertible (2002-2006)

We are discontinuing our MINI product line and have reduced prices by 25%. These will be first come, first served. Quantities are limited to parts in stock, so please call Dinan to check on availability at 800-341-5480.

Mini Inventory available for sale:

Part # Product Qty.
D760-0001 Intake 29
D760-0015A Throttle Body 2
D660-00xx Exhaust 16
D525-0110 Cam Shaft 1 -SOLD OUT-
D650-0001 8mm Ignition Wire Set 4
D190-53xxK Suspension Systems 7
D160-0001 Camber Plates 3
D120-0470 19mm Rear Anti-roll Bar 9

Special Price on Dinan MINI Strut Tower Brace:
D180-0001B Final Price $149.00 (discount applied, no further discount)
Old price was $249.00

This sale runs from June 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. This offer cannot be combined with any other Dinan offers. Sorry but we cannot extend this offer to purchases prior to June 1, 2010.

For further questions, please contact Dinan at 1-800-341-5480

*Product exclusions for the 25% off MINI Sale that are not eligible are listed below.
Dinan by Brembo Brakes including replacement parts

http://www.dinancars.com/bmw/specials

(Please tell them you heard it from me. No, they don't know me, but I'd like to be able to take advantage of this.)

[Chase]

i didnt know Dinan had a cam

[JoMo]

Originally Posted by Chase

i didnt know Dinan had a cam

Guess what Chase? DINAN had a cam.

My 04 DINAN car (the first Beast) was pretty quick. It had the DINAN pully, exhaust, air box and software.

[JCC]

They don't have one anymore. Sold out. One of the local MINI guys has a Stage 6. No suspension he said. Everything else though. He said he never had any trouble. Some people have said they had problems with the exhaust rusting out. Seems unlikely. I was looking at his car this morning. Sounded pretty good.

What's everyone's impression of the DINAN stuff? Was thinking about going all DINAN, but am hearing mixed reviews.

[JoMo]

Originally Posted by JCC

They don't have one anymore. Sold out. One of the local MINI guys has a Stage 6. No suspension he said. Everything else though. He said he never had any trouble. Some people have said they had problems with the exhaust rusting out. Seems unlikely. I was looking at his car this morning. Sounded pretty good.

What's everyone's impression of the DINAN stuff? Was thinking about going all DINAN, but am hearing mixed reviews.

I didn't want to say anything negative, but since you brought it up. My DINAN exhaust sounded good, but would I buy one again? Hell no. First off, they are an axle back... Pffftt The DINAN rep saw mine and immediately ordered me a new one out of embarrassment. He was literally on the phone with Steve Dinan, explaining what he was looking at. Because of the design, one tip would turn a bronze color, while the other stayed polished. Also, the inside of the bronze one would always be black because of the flow design. Steve said it was because mine was literally the first one to be sold, it was made with the wrong kind of metal. He even had him touching it with a magnet. Well, guess what, my second looked just like the first one within a month.

[werD]

Decent software, mediocre parts. That's my impression after having the software on my first R53 and playing around with the parts JoMo had on his original R53.

[JoMo]

Originally Posted by werD

Decent software, mediocre parts. That's my impression after having the software on my first R53 and playing around with the parts JoMo had on his original R53.

Wait a minute, you played with my parts? See if I ever drink around you again.

[werD]

LOL - yeeeeeah.

[bpetzold]

Ditto on the exhaust. I went thru 2 under warranty their and just gave up on a 3rd because I knew it would be the same sh*t. Also the rep at DINAN in mountain view was kind of a prick, basically saying that MINI was not a high priority for them, they focus on BMW.

[gnatster]

So where will one go for support when these fire sale parts die...

There is better out there for less money that comes with support.

[madsedan]

Even after discounts it'll stil be the most expensive mods on the market
All the suppliers seem to be lowering their prices on the R53 stuff now.

[JCC]

That matches what I've been hearing. I do know someone who has had the exhaust on both their MINIs with no problems. I'm not willing to take that chance. Nathan definitely has a point, as usual. Doesn't look like their support will be there after they close all of this out unless you can get in touch with Steve Dinan directly.

[JoMo]

Originally Posted by JCC

I do know someone who has had the exhaust on both their MINIs with no problems.

So you've seen two DINAN exhausts with no discoloration? I'd like to see that.

[Nitrominis]

Originally Posted by Chase

i didnt know Dinan had a cam

Don't get excited. The cam *specification emphasis on torque at low rpm and not HP. It was a good match for *DINAN's complete package. Without the *package the cam alone most would not really like the impressions of the install.
What you think I didn't check it out Chase?

[Chase]

haha it wasnt an excited remark, it was more of a surprise reaction