RE: Bottom End Performance Mods

["Dana Schrader" <schrader@dwx.com>]

OK. Let me rephrase since you didn't get it the first time.

Not all Dinan chips are handled directly by the BMW dealership. If the
dealership is familiar with the chips, sure they'll warranty them. Our local
BMW dealer is reluctant to work under warranty with many performance parts.
(They don't seem to have a problem with that after warranty, though. ;-) )
Regardless, I never said they were or weren't warrantied. I said they
weren't always handled by BMW. The reason my BMW didn't have a chip was for
that simple reason. The dealership wouldn't recognize it as a factory item.
I didn't need the chip bad enough to risk any engine damage being blamed for
a chip by the local dealership. Could I have fought it? Sure. I just didn't
feel the need. If you want to go through those battles, GREAT! Not me.

The fact that your local dealer is a Dinan rep gives you a one-up on dealers
that aren't. They are going to know what they sell. Are the majority of the
BMW dealerships Dinan reps? I doubt it. That's why the comment of "USUALLY
not BMW warrantied". If that is not the case, then I am wrong. I wish our
dealership were more enthusiastic about performance parts than they are.
That was one of the reasons I sold mine.

Send to me directly if you have any further comments. We don't need to tie
up the list with this.

"The Dinan chips you mention are USUALLY not BMW warrantied. They are
covered by a Dinan
warranty. In addition, you are basically paying for that warranty at the
time of purchase. Look at the PRICE of Dinan parts compared to other BMW
tuners."

They either are warranted or arn't.  Whats this USUALLY?! have you ever had
a dinnan chip with a BMW?  I have and they work hand in hand with BMW and
they are accepted by BMW.  The delear here in denver is a rep for dinnan.
 Sound like you are talking about things you know nothing about.
I think we should call you answer BOY! Cause you seem to have all the
answers.  I don't claim to know it all but this is a personal experience I
have had.