Where in the Toronto area can I get a Dinantronics N26

mastereh · 03-13-2015, 10:40 AM

I'm interested in doing this upgrade to my 2014 F30 328i.

I'm in the Toronto area.

bobblehead · 03-13-2015, 11:18 AM

budds bmw. It's going to be expensive ... given our Cdn $ and Budds charges a flat fee for installation

Maybe wait for a spring Dinan sale .. usually being held 2x a year

35mmSummicron · 03-14-2015, 11:08 AM

Budd's quoted me $2100+tax which includes all parts and labour about a month ago....

RJH · 03-15-2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 35mmSummicron

Budd's quoted me $2100+tax which includes all parts and labour about a month ago....

That's nuts!!! Not sure if just Dinan though - Budd's is infamous for being highest price dealer in GTA and most arrogant too. Personal experience - saved $4000 vs. Budd's best price by buying car at another area dealer (actually 3 dealers offered similar to what I paid).
Compare similar tunes - <$500 to $1000 and non-pro and first-time install < 1hrs

DrifterX · 03-15-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bobblehead

budds bmw. It's going to be expensive ... given our Cdn $ and Budds charges a flat fee for installation

Maybe wait for a spring Dinan sale .. usually being held 2x a year

So no other dealership in the GTA carries Dinan?

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Originally Posted by 35mmSummicron

Budd's quoted me $2100+tax which includes all parts and labour about a month ago....

Did they give you a price breakdown, I'm curious how much they charge for labour

bobblehead · 03-15-2015, 01:19 PM

I did dinan on my e60, i think it was $350 flat and no fees for future reflash (in case yor car was updated with factory software when doing maintenance)

35mmSummicron · 03-15-2015, 04:59 PM

I think there's one other place that carries Dinan in Ontario but it's some smaller independent shop--can't remember the name off hand.

They said 2hrs labour just on the safe side since each tune is specific to the VIN....

The cost for the Dinan N20/N26 tune is roughly $1500USD then there's the harness and labour costs...

It's not cheap for sure, but this seems like the most refined tune that's also backed by warranty....still on the fence tho myself...

Hope this helps

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Originally Posted by DrifterX

So no other dealership in the GTA carries Dinan?

Did they give you a price breakdown, I'm curious how much they charge for labour

bobblehead · 03-15-2015, 07:25 PM

Warranty kicks in by dinan only if bmw faults any ecu issue due to flash .

The other shop is cross ave auto , also in oakville

mastereh · 03-16-2015, 08:33 AM

I called Budds BMW and they also quoted me $2100+tax.

I'm actually going to go ahead with it and get it done.

focal · 03-16-2015, 06:21 PM

if you watch the videos and read the review the Dinan has more areas it monitors compared to the $500US tune. It also has much higher quality wires/cables and the dealer install is clean. Add in the warrantee and it's a premium product.

mastereh · 03-17-2015, 07:56 AM

I personally don't feel comfortable putting something into my new vehicle that could wreck the warranty. The fact a dealership is doing the install for me is a huge plus and they were very adamant that I don't need to worry about any Warranty issues.

bobblehead · 03-17-2015, 10:07 AM

^ true to certain extent.

If something does go wrong, there will be a gap of time as to who is going to give you the warranty .. BMW or Dinan ... while the dispute goes on.

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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	I did dinan on my e60, i think it was $350 flat and no fees for future reflash (in case yor car was updated with factory software when doing maintenance)
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Warranty kicks in by dinan only if bmw faults any ecu issue due to flash . The other shop is cross ave auto , also in oakville Last edited by bobblehead; 03-15-2015 at 07:42 PM..
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mastereh Private First Class 46 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328 xDrive Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I called Budds BMW and they also quoted me $2100+tax. I'm actually going to go ahead with it and get it done.
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focal Captain 67 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	if you watch the videos and read the review the Dinan has more areas it monitors compared to the $500US tune. It also has much higher quality wires/cables and the dealer install is clean. Add in the warrantee and it's a premium product.
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mastereh Private First Class 46 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328 xDrive Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I personally don't feel comfortable putting something into my new vehicle that could wreck the warranty. The fact a dealership is doing the install for me is a huge plus and they were very adamant that I don't need to worry about any Warranty issues.
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	^ true to certain extent. If something does go wrong, there will be a gap of time as to who is going to give you the warranty .. BMW or Dinan ... while the dispute goes on.
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