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Old 11-04-2003, 12:47 PM   #1
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Default my BMW E46 Dinan3 *pics*

1999 BMW Dinan 323i Signature1 Sedan

Stock Specifications:

Engine*:
Type: DOHC 24-valve inline, 6 cylinder, 2.5L
Displacement: 152/2494 cu in/cc
Bore & Stroke: 3.31 x 2.95 in/84.0 x 75.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Torque: 181 @ 3500 rpm, lb-ft
Redline: 128 mph
Horsepower/Weight: 0.054
Transmission: auto 5 spd/RWD
Weight: 3153 lbs.

Acceleration*:
0-60: 7.1 sec
Maxspeed: ?
¼ mile: ?



The Dinan S1 program features:

•High Flow Cold Air Intake
Peak Horsepower Gain .......... 8 bhp @ 6500rpm
Peak Torque Gain ................. 7 lb/ft @ 4000 rpm

•Stage 3 Performance Engine Software
Peak Horsepower Gain...........................8 @ 6000 rpm
Peak Torque Gain..................................11 lb/ft @ 2500 rpm
Rev-Limit increase..................................+270 rpm

•Free Flow Exhaust System
Peak Horsepower Gain......................... 4 @ 6500 rpm
Peak Torque Gain ............................... 3 lb/ft @ 6500 rpm

•Performance Automatic Transmission Software

•Stage 1 Suspension System
Koni Sport Adjustable Shocks, Dinan Springs 30mm

•Front Strut Tower Brace

•Signature Series Floor Mats

•Dinan Deck Lid Badge

•Serial Numbered Dinan S1 Plaque

Peak Horsepower…………193 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Peak Torque…………………197 lb/ft @ 4000 rpm

Wheels:
Alpina Styling II
18 x 8 F, 18 x 9 R

Tires:
Bridgestone Potenza S03
225/40-18 F, 255/35-18 R

*Without Modifications


Extras:
Valentine One Radar Detector

pics later on..
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Old 11-04-2003, 01:15 PM   #2
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...always a pleasure to have another BMW m8 around...
can´t wait for the pics!!!
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Old 11-04-2003, 04:48 PM   #3
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Love BMW.

And where are the fotos ?
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Old 11-04-2003, 05:16 PM   #4
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awesome,sounds a very nice car,cant wait to see the pics johns
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Old 11-04-2003, 05:36 PM   #5
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Sounds like a beast u have there.. did I read correctly .. special auto transmission software? is that new shift maps or a continuos variable map to keep the car in the power band all the time?
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Old 11-04-2003, 08:05 PM   #6
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Who thinks we should have a "featured car" on the front page again ???...maybe Johns could be the first one....
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Old 11-04-2003, 08:55 PM   #7
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i think thats a good idea jabba,be good to have the jabbasworld featured car

im sure johns will like his car to be first,lol.

well,my answer is yes
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Old 11-04-2003, 09:25 PM   #8
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Kewl thanks. sorry for not postin pics yet, today it was rainin and I couldnt wash my car. tomorrow if its nice, I will take the pics and post them
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Old 11-05-2003, 06:33 AM   #9
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Can we add it as the featured car for November ?
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Old 11-05-2003, 02:13 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Jabba
Can we add it as the featured car for November ?
yes
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Old 11-07-2003, 08:26 PM   #11
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the pics did not come out that good. I have to read the instructions on how to take pics I will see if the shots come out better, when I take them in the mornin

some shots of the exterior.
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Old 11-07-2003, 09:05 PM   #13
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nice ride...my friend has 325xi with some mods 8)
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Old 11-07-2003, 09:18 PM   #14
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that is a very nice car johns,i love it
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Old 11-07-2003, 10:01 PM   #15
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thanks..
heres a pic of the cold air intake (engine is dirty,need to clean it)


engine and strut bar


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