DIY: Dinan Valve Controller Instructions

JDUNITNOW · 01-13-2023, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDSOME

How does this sound with stock exhaust?

I don't have any videos but to my ear, it is loud compared to without controller. I initially was going to cut resonators or buy a midpipe. I'm satisfied for now and in no hurry to do anything for a minute.

Discstu347 · 01-16-2023, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I don't have any videos but to my ear, it is loud compared to without controller. I initially was going to cut resonators or buy a midpipe. I'm satisfied for now and in no hurry to do anything for a minute.

Is it louder than just being in sport plus mode?

JDUNITNOW · 01-16-2023, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Discstu347

Is it louder than just being in sport plus mode?

Definitely, in comfort it still has a growl and in Sports, it sounds as if it's in sport + before valve controller. Sport + you get way more burbles and Definitely louder.

Discstu347 · 01-16-2023, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

Definitely, in comfort it still has a growl and in Sports, it sounds as if it's in sport + before valve controller. Sport + you get way more burbles and Definitely louder.

Excuse my ignorance, but how is it different in each mode? As with the control, the valve is either open or closed...is the difference you hear the pumped in noise?

I'm looking to install mine in the coming weeks as I just picked up the car last week.

Frsh-N-Klean · 01-16-2023, 03:57 PM

Has anyone had to deal with these type of grommets? And if so, did you drill thru them?

JDUNITNOW · 01-16-2023, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Discstu347

Excuse my ignorance, but how is it different in each mode? As with the control, the valve is either open or closed...is the difference you hear the pumped in noise?

I'm looking to install mine in the coming weeks as I just picked up the car last week.

In the open mode, it's louder in all modes. When you select sport or sport +, the burbles are more pronounced. Now this is my take on installing the controller and I am sure others will say different.

JDUNITNOW · 01-16-2023, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Frsh-N-Klean

Has anyone had to deal with these type of grommets? And if so, did you drill thru them?

Yes, we drilled through it and pulled the wire through.

Frsh-N-Klean · 01-16-2023, 07:31 PM

Thanks!!

iviegatron · 01-25-2023, 11:39 AM

What do you do with the stock connectors, tuck them away?

Froz3n_M · 01-25-2023, 11:49 AM

I tried this controller but ended up with the Dhaler. I don't like the fact this takes over the system and I lose my M1 and M2 flap control (default operations). With this its either ON/OFF. I also cannot program the controller to home-link, I have to operate that Megatron 1980's remote to operate the flap control. Needless to say I returned it and much happier with Dhaler. Always big thumbs up to Mike from X-PH for great pricing on either item and helping me deal with the return.

Discstu347 · 01-25-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Froz3n_M

I tried this controller but ended up with the Dhaler. I don't like the fact this takes over the system and I lose my M1 and M2 flap control (default operations). With this its either ON/OFF. I also cannot program the controller to home-link, I have to operate that Megatron 1980's remote to operate the flap control. Needless to say I returned it and much happier with Dhaler. Always big thumbs up to Mike from X-PH for great pricing on either item and helping me deal with the return.

Don't the other systems work the same way? Bypass OEM system so you lose m1/me flap control?

Just trying to understand here as I haven't installed mine yet and if Dhaler is a better product,

JDUNITNOW · 01-25-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by iviegatron

What do you do with the stock connectors, tuck them away?

I tucked them away. Removed a couple of screws from heat shield and tucked them in there.

JDUNITNOW · 01-25-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Discstu347

Don't the other systems work the same way? Bypass OEM system so you lose m1/me flap control?

Just trying to understand here as I haven't installed mine yet and if Dhaler is a better product,

I don't understand this either. Also i don't use controller that much. I have mine in the open position unless my wife is in car and I turn it off. Not sure what M1 and M2 buttons have to do with valves.

iviegatron · 01-25-2023, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I tucked them away. Removed a couple of screws from heat shield and tucked them in there.

I’m thinking of buying the Dinan controller. My VSC-2 has crapped out on me twice.

Does the controller remembers your last setting when you shut of the car or does it always resets to off?

JDUNITNOW · 01-25-2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by iviegatron

I’m thinking of buying the Dinan controller. My VSC-2 has crapped out on me twice.

Does the controller remembers your last setting when you shut of the car or does it always resets to off?

It remembers your last setting. When car is shut off, it reverts to closed position. It scared me when I opened door Invacare and the valves opened. I was lime what the hell us this noise...😐

LBBDrew · 01-25-2023, 08:49 PM

I’m assuming if your default is valves open, cold start is going to be louder when you start the car?

Froz3n_M · 01-26-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Discstu347

Don't the other systems work the same way? Bypass OEM system so you lose m1/me flap control?

Just trying to understand here as I haven't installed mine yet and if Dhaler is a better product,

Dahler piggybacks, while Dinan removes the stock connection.

VSC2 is similar to Dahler, I think it piggies as well, but not sure of its reliability. I haven't heard any complaints with Dahler, but too many with VSC2.

Wish someone would have given me a nice breakdown before I had to experiment. Dahler can be programmed to remember last setting on power off/on, or to auto open at startup if I recall. I also programed my Dahler remote into button 1 and 3 in homelink for quick unlock and then default (factory mode) . I can press the rearview mirror home link button 1 it opens full, then I can flip back to stock functionality with he 3rd button where any M1 and M2 or stock (ASD) flap control takes over.

I have mine default to stock on startup since my wife drives it every here and there. When I use it, I just start the car, press home link 1 button and be on my way.

Frsh-N-Klean · 01-29-2023, 11:07 PM

Thanks again for the write up. It helped a ton during installation. This thing is awesome! It makes more of difference than expressed by other members.

mike@x-ph.com · 01-30-2023, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LBBDrew

I’m assuming if your default is valves open, cold start is going to be louder when you start the car?

Significantly louder.

Justin@UroTuning.com · 02-24-2023, 11:30 AM

Has anyone had issues with this kit not working on 2021 models? Installed on my 2021 M3 Comp and its not opening or closing. Stuck in the closed position.

RACE M3 · 03-15-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin@UroTuning.com

Has anyone had issues with this kit not working on 2021 models? Installed on my 2021 M3 Comp and its not opening or closing. Stuck in the closed position.

I managed to reset the remote while trying to find a way to make it work with garage button. I opened the remote or main box and found a program button. I just kept hitting it and eventually it just started working again.

RACE M3 · 03-15-2023, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LBBDrew

I’m assuming if your default is valves open, cold start is going to be louder when you start the car?

It stays however it was last drive. It doesn’t revert to default

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