NEW PRODUCT RELEASE: Dinan G8x M3/M4 Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intakes

mr.angus · 01-20-2023, 09:25 PM

Delivered so fast! Hopefully installing tomorrow. Went with the gloss carbon, I took a peek inside and it’s beautiful!

dr1ven · 01-21-2023, 04:35 PM

Let’s get some sound clips up!

M2 Fan · 01-21-2023, 07:23 PM

Installed!!!

BvB1909 · 01-21-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M2 Fan

Installed!!!

Sound?! Review?! Looks GREAT

M2 Fan · 01-21-2023, 10:02 PM

You can definitely hear the intake while the windows are rolled down and under load. Not so much when windows are up. Probably due to the well insulated cabin. Definitely worth the price imo. Also gives OEM+ look I am going for.

mr.angus · 01-22-2023, 12:12 PM

Installed! Hard to get a decent sound clip with an iPhone. You can definitely hear the turbos much more than stock when under load. I feel like I hear more exhaust burbles as well. Might be a placebo though. Overall very satisfied with the product.

For those installing at home - the turbo inlet pipes are a b***h!! The OEM c clamp on the rear turbo inlet gave me a serious headache. Lining up the new turbo inlet pipes to fit the new plenum was a bit challenging as well. Probably took me about 2 hours by myself. Would have been faster if I didn’t drop a screwdriver into my radiator housing during the process

Fitment is 10/10 and totally gives an OEM+ look. Follow every step of their instructions and you’ll be solid. Also, not sure if it was ever said, but you use the OEM air box bottoms.

Very happy! Thanks Dinan.

FISH22 · 01-22-2023, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Designed, tested and assembled here in Alabama. The manufactured parts come both from domestic sources as well from overseas (Europe/Asia). The carbon itself is from Asia which is likely what this question was directed at. We have used/tried domestic carbon suppliers in the past as well as numerous Asian suppliers and have seen a very wide range of quality and throughput from both. At the end of the day it comes down to who can consistently produce quality parts at volumes that can support our needs. We have vetted our current carbon suppliers over many years at this point and they are the best we have had to date (IMO).

Love that transparency. Well done. Asia’s carbon manufacturing has come really far in recent years.

TargaM2 · 01-24-2023, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M2 Fan

Installed!!!

Looks great in the gloss Carbon finish too.👍
Needs a gloss Carbon engine cover to match now.

Dinan_Engineering · 01-24-2023, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TargaM2

Looks great in the gloss Carbon finish too.👍
Needs a gloss Carbon engine cover to match now.

It's coming.

Sp2pilot · 01-24-2023, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M2 Fan

Installed!!!

Looks good.
What are these two round cylinders next to your intakes?

M2 Fan · 01-24-2023, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sp2pilot

Looks good.
What are these two round cylinders next to your intakes?

I'm running KW V3 coilovers. Those cylinders are the EDC cancellation kit.

RStuned · 01-25-2023, 02:17 PM

wow that looks superb! i love the slotted openings on the top. appears functional and helps release those lovely turbo noises

jpsimon · 01-27-2023, 05:09 PM

Just installed, had to run out quickly after finishing but god damn getting the whole unit back in was a pain in the ass. The passenger side specifically… wish I could give others tips on that step but I don’t even know what I did. Just gotta mess with it a bunch. Looks awesome in there though! I’ll post some pics soon (got the matte Carbon one)

jpsimon · 01-28-2023, 09:34 AM

Here are a couple pics of the matte carbon version:

mattssi · 01-28-2023, 10:01 AM

Matte is 100% the way to go under the hood! Nice.

jpsimon · 01-28-2023, 11:34 AM

Now I want a matte c/f engine cover. That would look incredible

chicagofan00 · 01-28-2023, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Now I want a matte c/f engine cover. That would look incredible

Eventuri makes them. I believe it’s a special order through IND-Distribution though.

BenJ · 01-28-2023, 01:16 PM

On the passenger side air box, why do some of the carbon filter lids have Dinan logos and some don’t?

Dinan_Engineering · 01-28-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Now I want a matte c/f engine cover. That would look incredible.

Will have you covered soon enough. Photo of some first article pieces. Waiting on production to arrive. Not the greatest picture and doesn’t highlight some unique details but gives you the jist. Also, NOT pictured is the matching CF brace for those that want full CF overload.

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Originally Posted by BenJ

On the passenger side air box, why do some of the carbon filter lids have Dinan logos and some don’t?

Kit comes with an extra badge/plaque. You can choose to place it or not.

jps043 · 02-09-2023, 12:54 PM

So who is going to be the first to post a video and sound clip?

jpsimon · 02-09-2023, 03:16 PM

Niiice. Definitely getting those.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Will have you covered soon enough. Photo of some first article pieces. Waiting on production to arrive. Not the greatest picture and doesn’t highlight some unique details but gives you the jist. Also, NOT pictured is the matching CF brace for those that want full CF overload.

Kit comes with an extra badge/plaque. You can choose to place it or not.

Advanced · 02-16-2023, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH22

Now PLEASE show us the exhaust…….

yes!! nice metal, silver tips, loud, and full bolt on catback with no cutting required!!

full cf engine cover, intake, and strut bars! OMG!! Dinan!

i can feel my wallet getting lighter as i'm typing this!

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01-22-2023, 12:12 PM	#72
mr.angus Private 279 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Installed! Hard to get a decent sound clip with an iPhone. You can definitely hear the turbos much more than stock when under load. I feel like I hear more exhaust burbles as well. Might be a placebo though. Overall very satisfied with the product. For those installing at home - the turbo inlet pipes are a b***h!! The OEM c clamp on the rear turbo inlet gave me a serious headache. Lining up the new turbo inlet pipes to fit the new plenum was a bit challenging as well. Probably took me about 2 hours by myself. Would have been faster if I didn’t drop a screwdriver into my radiator housing during the process Fitment is 10/10 and totally gives an OEM+ look. Follow every step of their instructions and you’ll be solid. Also, not sure if it was ever said, but you use the OEM air box bottoms. Very happy! Thanks Dinan. Attached Images
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