# Any BMW junkies out there? Paint code question

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [September 9, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-bmw-junkies-out-there-paint-code-question/254429 "2010-09-09T21:21:06Z")
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### Author: ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-bmw-junkies-out-there-paint-code-question/254429/84 "2010-09-14T09:45:19Z")

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> [@pics of my e34](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-of-my-e34/35032/2):
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> It’s a huge issue.
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> Go to bimmerforums Forced Induction, search.
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> Not only is Dinan’s software locked/encrypted, but it’s not user-programmable by any means, you need EMS or several thousand dollars to convince someone to crack your dme and tune it for you.
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> BMWs do not have the same aftermarket following as Honda/Mitsu/Chevy, etc. The people that “know” don’t share info, to protect the small market that they do have. which is primarily in pre-packaged, pre-tuned kits.
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> You WILL NOT get a custom turbo kit running reliably in that car, even if you DO have the money. Period.

Well I guess I aint turboin it then! lol.

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