Hi:
A certified Dinan dealer is trying to reduce their stock of all e36 Dinan CAI's and they have expressed interest in my attempts at arranging a group buy. The intakes they have in stock are for the 325, 328, as well as M3. I believe the 325's are carbon fiber while the others are the newer aluminum kind with black finish.

I'd like to see how many people are interested so I can get a better idea of the price they will be willing to offer us. I'm sure getting 20 people together would be no problem, but what price would you guys like to see? I know there is not a high profit margin on Dinan products so please let me know

Thanks
David

"I know there is not a high profit margin on Dinan products..."

Given that Dinan stuff is the most expensive around that statement cannot be true.

FYI: Dinan no longer makes Carbon Fiber versions of their E36 intakes so you will probably be getting regular anodized black aluminum intakes...

10:
I was referring to the profit margin for the retailers....I'm sure Dinan sells them pretty high for wholesale as well, not just to us consumers

kaotik:
They are getting rid of older stock - they still have some carbon fiber intakes although dinan does not make them anymore

David

How much for a '95 M3?

i would be interested.

Can you give us an idea on what pricing would be?

I am interested....depending on price and also on fitment with ellipsoids.

Interested. '95 M3....

Interested. 92 325.

Interested. 1998 328i

Interested. 97 M3

Im pretty sure (somebody clarify here) the Dinan CAI's dont fit with euro ellipsoids
David

Originally posted by SharkedM3
I am interested....depending on price and also on fitment with ellipsoids.

Interested '96 328i

can we do a group buy on those carb exemption stickers at the same time?

I am interested in a CF intake OBD2 M3. Thanks.

Jared

any option for euro spec 95 M3 CAI?

I am interested in the E36 325 CAI.

When will you have info on timing and pricing? No hurry, just wondering...

I am interested 98 M3. I would like the aluminized one!

how much for a 95 m3?

well im currently waiting ti hear back from them. Im hoping maybe in the low 300-range but Ill have to see
David

You can get the Dinan CAI to fit with euro ellipsoids, but the fit is tight.

I currently have the Dinan CAI and ellipsoids.

You need to first cut a part of the back of the ellipsoid. (It is not a neccessary piece)

Secondly you need to position the CAI back further then the specified location. (need to move the holding bracket back)

And then try to fit in the CAI.

It is a PITA to install the Dinan CAI w/ ellipsoids. Even after you do the following things it is still very tight between the ellipsoid and the intake.

I got it to work, and there is no rubbing. Many others have also done this, run a search for how to do it.

I would not recommend buying the Dinan CAI if you have ellipsoids. It is just not worth the time and difficulty in installing.
Especially if the dinan CAI is not going to be the carbon fiber one!

Go with Jim Conforti CAI

what gets remounted when you install this intake (where the filter goes)???

dang, low $300 for an intake

i paid like $70 shipped for mine before i went turbo in the integra

interested .......1992 325is

Hey guys:
All those that even express remote interest should let me know what model and year they have
Once i get a list together, hes going to give me a better idea of the price and what is available
David

325ic 95

'94 325is.

UPDATE:
Just got off the phone with the owner of the Dinan dealer (who is a cool ass dude btw) and he is very willing to hook it up. He said that he gets all the intakes for 299 wholesale and believes that he can sel them to us for "10-20% above the wholesale price." I quote him as saying we can get them for cheap but most likely "no less than $325." My impression from him is that they will be priced somewhere between 325-350$

So please if anyone is still seriously interested at this price let me know so i can put a final fax together which I will send out sometime this weekend. He will run it by the boss and get back to me Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. So the more people the better the savings.

Thanks
David

PS: GROUP BUY IS NOT LIMITED TO E36, they stock other models as well!!

Just so you nkow, the retail price for the Dinan CAI is $399. I nkow of at least one BMW dealership, and there are probably others, that gives 15% off of Dinan products every day of the week to BMWCCA members. That discount yields a price of $339. You should make sure that you're going to get a deal that beats that one.

I'm still interested, but 10kken is right... Do you need everyone to reply to the thread with interest again?

10kken:
I was unaware of the BMW CCA discount, but hopefully it will be less if not about the same. I've been wanting to join that but never got around to it.
I'm wondering: is there a limit to the amount of intakes one member can buy?

JR:
No, you don't need to reply again, just wondering if others wanted to join in now that I have a better odea of the price

David

I just know that some BMW dealerships offer that type of discount. The one I know about is United BMW in the Atlanta area. Once you belong to BMWCCA, it always makes sense to ask your local dealer if they offer some type of discount,

David,

I also wanted to say thanks for looking into this. We appreciate the time that you've spent on this. Keep us in the loop! :)

i might have to jump out of this one :(
i just bought themadhatter's rims :)
no more funds.
not enough anyway.
sorry.
it sucks because i really wanted the cai.
oh well.
next time.

im in 95 bmw m3

Nick

Iam still interested but honestly not willing to pay that close to regular retail for an item that is no longer produced by dinan (carbon).

Let me know when the price drops to $299.

Originally posted by LmtdSlip
Iam still interested but honestly not willing to pay that close to regular retail for an item that is no longer produced by dinan (carbon).

Let me know when the price drops to $299.

the way i see it, the carbon fiber version of the intake is much more of a coveted item and is treated as a rare and out of print product instead of an inferior product in which is just aluminum. If you are just interested in a black aluminum intake, then go with BenFer, they are much cheaper and you get basically the same thing. But if you want the CF version, which I'm sure is what everyone here wants, then it would only make sense that it is actually worth MORE than the current Dinan intake...

if it's the carbon version, maybe I'll be in this group buy, but the price has to go down

I wouldn't pay more for a product that has been discontinued by the manufacturer. CF vs. Alum is only an aesthetic thing so I wouldnt pay a premium for an old product that offers no real world performance advantage. LIke I said I am interested but at a lower price.

Please understand I am not trying to belittle anyones effort to make $$ or get a good discount. This is just where I am on discounts for old, discontinued products.


Originally posted by KaOTiKM3
the way i see it, the carbon fiber version of the intake is much more of a coveted item and is treated as a rare and out of print product instead of an inferior product in which is just aluminum. If you are just interested in a black aluminum intake, then go with BenFer, they are much cheaper and you get basically the same thing. But if you want the CF version, which I'm sure is what everyone here wants, then it would only make sense that it is actually worth MORE than the current Dinan intake...

Any updates?

Sorry guys, I just moved and I havent had the time to fax the request to the dealer. I will hook that shit up and send it out ASAP

Ill try to keep you guys more updated
Thanks
David

Originally posted by jrlombard
Any updates?

Yes...Is this the same guy that is selling them on eBay witha BIN price of $399? And the reserve isnt met at $275...:biglaughb

Sure sounds like the same deal. But its not much of a deal. :orangesle

Lmt:
Yes, same guy: "Independent BMW"
But he's gonna cut us a better deal, I think he's just gonna order whatever we want then just directly pass the savings along. Who knows, it's worth a shot. Plus, the owner was saying how the onluy people who are bidding and paying that much (last auction ended at 380 or something) is cause they don't have any dinan dealers nearby. Oh, well we will see what happens, he seems like a pretty cool dude and an enthusiast just like us.

so anways:

UPDATE: We'll have definite prices on Tues. (9/2)
Thanks for all the patience guys
David

Right on !

My dealer (actually any dealer if you ask) gives me 20% off dinan's prices with my CCA discount, I told the guy I could get it for $320 and he told me I should :biglaughb

I thought it was 15%?


Originally posted by Ali
My dealer (actually any dealer if you ask) gives me 20% off dinan's prices with my CCA discount, I told the guy I could get it for $320 and he told me I should :biglaughb

For Dinan parts its 20%, at least at my dealership.

Ali, which dealer in Atlanta gives 20% off Dinan w/BMWCCA membership?

So where is this great price?

agree

"I AM ON IT I WILL BE BACK IN TOUCH ON TUES WITH PRICES THANKS JP"

I'm waiting just like yall, as soon as I hear back I will post

David

Global Imports in Atlanta.

Just got word from JP:

"it looks like 330 each my_salesman is trying a second time thursday to get us a better shake.i will know for sure tomorrow.let me know if you want them i have half or so of your order in stock the rest i would have in 2 days.ship to you in about 3 days.at330 each thats me giving up 2 to 3 thousand dollars let me know. thanks bimmers forever__ JP"

So I will most likely call him tomorrow and find out more about possibl getting a better deal and also how he wants to handle ordering. Regardless, i think $330 is a great deal since I'm not in BMWCCA and I'm in either way.

If anyone has any questions that you all would like me to bring up let me know. Spread the word in hopes of a better deal!

David

How many confirmed buyers were there? Does he have any idea what it could come down to with more participation?

I'd like to confirm whether it's carbon or aluminum for $330... ('95 M3)

OK FOLKS:
After speaking with Jon Paul of Independent BMW in Tucson, AZ he told me that the best price he could get for us would be $330. I don't think you could find a new DINAN for any cheaper.

HE DOES have some carbon fiber and the rest are the aluminum (He said "most of the OBDI's are cf"). I am making no promises as to what you will get, however if you PREFER the aluminum that can probably be arranged when you contact them. My impression was that those who sign up first will have the better chance of getting the CF's.

Also, shipping will be handled on a case-by- case basis so he won't overcharge you (His guess is about $10 via Fedex Ground, and no more than 15$ for those that live further from AZ)

What I need right now from all that AGREE to purchase at the price of $330+shipping are the following to be PMed to me:

1) Name
2) E-mail
2) Shipping Address
3) Intake desired: 325, 328, 95 M3, or 96-99 M3
4) METHOD of payment: cashiers check/money order, credit card type, personal check

NOTE: All intakes will be shipped at the same time once all orders have been processed (probably a week or two depending on how people pay).
THEREFORE if you pay by personal check it will require time for it to reach the dealer and for it to clear, cashiers check/money orders need time for it to reach dealer, and all credit card purchases will have an extra 2% charge except for AMEX which is 3%.

Once I have everyone's order I will send it over, then it's just a matter of paying for it however we choose - at which point JP will calculate your exact shipping. Our goal is to get atleast 30 given the interest expressed so far. If any of you have questions please post them here and I'll try to answer them for you or direct them to JP to save some time for him since he is doing this on the side just for us.

Thanks again, everybody and lets try to get all this information as soon as possible so we can get the intakes within the next week or two

David

I just wanted to clarify that I had previously said the carbon fibers left were on ly the 325 ones. JP has told me that there are some left of the 328's AND the 95 M3

This guy is selling on eBay for the same price so I wouldnt call this a group buy "discount".

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2431753445

The auction says "Buy it Now " for $399, did I miss something?

yeah, the auctions on ebay have nothing to do with our gb
If you have any concerns about the validity of this group buy you can look up the certified dealers in az and you will find "Independent BMW" with the phone numbers to reach John Paul. Those numbers listed are the ones I have been calling him at the whole time.

That is the phone number you will call him at when you are ready to pay ince we have evryone together

So, umm....what happened to everyone that wanted to get in on this - I should stress that we need to do this as soon as possible since he is trying to save us money from shipping by ordering it all at once from Dinan alongwith stuff he was already gonnna order.

Originally posted by jrlombard
The auction says "Buy it Now " for $399, did I miss something?


Yes, because they always sell for less that the BIN price. You just have to be patient and bid on it.

I thought these were "close out" items. Then why does he have to order "close out" items?

I am not questioning the validity of the deal or your efforts....It's just that there is a lot of commotion about a group buy "discount" that 1) insnt much of a discount 2) is for discontinued items.

If we are going to set up group buys, we should demand that the discount should be a bit bigger before we commit to banging the drum here on the forums. There are plenty of good discounts offered by sponsoring retailers that we should demand more from those that want to do business with us.

you cannot get it for less than 399 on ebay. I have been tracking it and it had gone BIN for the last 2 times, and for 395 the other two times. ANd that doesnt include shipping. This is a deal, i am signed up, everyone that wants in pm cheddafob, so we can get this done. Late

thanks bomb....
seriously lmt, if you dont want to buy it thats fine. Originally I was helping him get rid of some stock but the owner is a nice guy who just wants to help out a fellow bimmer owner. He could sit there and sell them all day on ebay for 400 if youve been watching the auctions. As such, I think 1) $330 is a great deal and 2) especially so since they are brand new items