opinions on Carbahn versus Dinan stage 1 tune

dougpaper · 09-06-2022, 09:19 AM

Looking at both knowing Dinan is running Carbahn. Just wondering if anybody favors one versus the other?

thanks

MNoob · 09-06-2022, 09:45 AM

Just throwing this out there, as I believe to be true- Dinan the company is not running Carbahn. Dinan the person is no longer affiliated with Dinan the company. Dinan the person runs Carbahn.

Dinan_Engineering · 09-06-2022, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MNoob

Just throwing this out there, as I believe to be true- Dinan the company is not running Carbahn. Dinan the person is no longer affiliated with Dinan the company. Dinan the person runs Carbahn.

That is all correct. One additional line to add to make it even more muddy is Carbahn is affiliated with Dinan the company as they are a Dinan hard parts dealer.

RobRed · 09-06-2022, 11:37 PM

Steve Dinan is the BMW godfather.... Carbahn stage one flash is a delight.

aasanM5 · 09-07-2022, 09:35 AM

+1 for Carbahn Stage 1

r33_RGSport · 09-08-2022, 08:49 AM

Buy from the source. RaceChip the one who made both of their Stage1.

FSHNGRY · 09-09-2022, 07:25 PM

+1 for Carbahn Stage 1 Controller kit

Money well spent

Steve Dinan, the BMW OG, is now "Carbahn"

nsanity · 09-09-2022, 08:24 PM

Dinancars couldn't handle my ECU code, along with 3+ month lead time on suspension. I say this as a former APR customer who had everything they made (that fit on the RHD models) for the RS3.

Carbahn full stage 3 package + suspension, monoballs and toe links no problems.

greentrbo95gst · 09-15-2022, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Buy from the source. RaceChip the one who made both of their Stage1.

I did not know that. Is that right?

r33_RGSport · 09-15-2022, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Buy from the source. RaceChip the one who made both of their Stage1.

I did not know that. Is that right?

Look at their installation instruction and the App.

nsanity · 09-15-2022, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Look at their installation instruction and the App.

its a.... bench flash?

r33_RGSport · 09-15-2022, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nsanity

its a.... bench flash?

No, RaceChip is piggyback.

nsanity · 09-15-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

No, RaceChip is piggyback.

Carbahn tunes are bench flashed. The piggyback option came later...

I know because my ECU's went to the US...

r33_RGSport · 09-15-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nsanity

Carbahn tunes are bench flashed. The piggyback option came later...

I know because my ECU's went to the US...

Depending on which production year.
2021 and up ECU's are locked, that's when they go with piggyback.

916_M5 · 09-22-2022, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dougpaper

Looking at both knowing Dinan is running Carbahn. Just wondering if anybody favors one versus the other?

thanks

I will be going full Carbhan Stage 3 come Janurary. will report back with results

nsanity · 09-22-2022, 06:25 PM

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I will be going full Carbhan Stage 3 come Janurary. will report back with results

I did this.

Its good.

Need to pick up a draggy tho.

And my Michelin PS4S' arrive.

916_M5 · 09-22-2022, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nsanity

I did this.

Its good.

Need to pick up a draggy tho.

And my Michelin PS4S' arrive.

I am very excited, Ill be having this done at their HQ in San Jose, CA. Ill ask Steve to hand sign my engine cover

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