Dinan refuses any assistance with a used throttle body

[roguetoaster]

I really don't think Dinan is much of a proper tuner anymore, they're just owned by Driven Performance, who gobbled up various performance brands, who in turn is owned by Sentinel. So, I'd suspect that they have real restrictions on what they can do anymore.

[parkerbink]

One of the shops I spoke to said they were owned by Holley, dunno, I do know they could have offered SOMETHING, it was literally only buy a new one.

[roguetoaster]

Could be, I think Holley is part of the Driven group, a few too many layers of ownership to be a customer focused entity IMO.

[parkerbink]

I mean, they could have offered 1% off? Shipping? Something?

Guess not. Luckily there's lots of places for parts.

[roguetoaster]

Guess not. Luckily there's lots of places for parts.

Capitalism works both ways, but they have brand recognition, so we lose.

[TobyB]

Given how much counterfeiting that's going on, I can see a business throwing their hands up and establishing a
'if you didn't buy it from a reputable chain, we can't touch it' policy.

My E46 came with a bunch of Dinan parts on it, and I got a similar answer when I contacted them-
"if you don't have a receipt, we can't help you" which confirms what you're saying.
Given that a significant part of what's on the car is in the DME, I... was underimpressed. And then went rogue.

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[parkerbink]

My initial ask was to send in to be repaired. No. They referred me to local resellers, all said there are no parts so they can't, I asked to send it & a good core, no. & worse, IMHO, no offer of any kind EXCEPT we'll sell you a new one. How nice, I can buy a new one without any conversation. FU.

Obviously, if they had taken it in & it was a knock off they would be well within reason to say so, seeing as all they did was take an OEM core, bore it a little & give it a new butterfly, not like theres alot to be knocked off.

[Vincenze]

Can't you find a company that can machine a new flap for you?
Isn't it just an aluminum disc with a couple of holes?

Use FreeCad to create a 3D model, upload it on a website to get a quote.

[parkerbink]

I have called dozens of companies none will help. I don't think there is a problem with the butterfly, I think it is a matter of getting it aligned properly.

[Vincenze]

I have called dozens of companies none will help. I don't think there is a problem with the butterfly, I think it is a matter of getting it aligned properly.

Google for "machine shop online".
Youtube for "freecad tutorial".

First, create a prototype of cardboard, plastic, etc.

[parkerbink]

Thanks, unless I can find a shop that will fix it I'll sell it for parts & take the loss.

[prisonerofdoom83]

What’s the HO gain on this? There is a VAC one for 400$ can’t be that much different I guess .

[iXBeater]

What’s the HO gain on this? There is a VAC one for 400$ can’t be that much different I guess .

Seems like 5-10HP

[parkerbink]

My car has a newly rebuilt S52 with Active Autowerke Rotrex C38 SC with the tune it was supposed to be able to better use the extra air, no idea what the TB alone would have added.

I have had lots of drama with the build, it is running great now, I doubt I'll be messing with it any further.

[hasa]

I would personally put OEM throttle body back and drive happily. Power increase with throttle body enlargement is next to none, specially with forced incuction. BMW sized them properly already on drawing table.