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02-02-2011, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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Getting ready to go big!
So I've decided to keep my car since I can't get what I'm looking for for it, so in the next month my plans are as follows to make this beast a little bit more enjoyable
Ess s/c 535 kit ( gonna start small and upgrade as I get bored so I have a reason to keep this car longer and longer) Challenge catless xpipe Some new wheels, not sure yet Lci tailights I already have 4.10 gears and I'm going to see how they react with the supercharger before I make a decision to keep them or not, This is all step one of my build, Just want to take it slow so I don't get bored like I seem to with all my cars Any opinions or recommendations are more then welcome, thanks |
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no suspension or bbk yet, im going to upgrade the pads fluid and lines, that should be good for now until i start tracking this summer, and im waiting to replace the suspension when i do the brakes, im going to go with front and rear sway bars, coilovers and all new bushings, the car is coming up to wear all those will need to be replaced so no point doing it yet,
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02-02-2011, 07:02 PM | #6 |
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Congrats on your decision to turn your M3 into a super car. Enjoy your new found power and be responsible with it.
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02-02-2011, 07:30 PM | #7 |
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I'm selling my Gintani X-pipe ... I made some nice gains with my VT535 paired with the pipes
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Thanks for the kind words. I think it was a win-win situation for everyone. Hats off to ESS and all the supporting installers.
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02-02-2011, 08:04 PM | #12 |
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Some recommendations for you.
Take your diff out and switch back to stock or dont do the supercharger. you have thrown all your torque in your low rpm range with the diff, and so with the supercharger, you will burn thhrough tires like a mofo...not smart to have both. If you are thinking of 535 --> 600 --> 625, thats cool, but to go from 535 --> anything more, you must upgrade your entire intake manifold and add the intercooler, plus the usual (tune, pulley, injectors, blah blah blah). It wont be as simple as doing a pulley/tune swap. you will need relatively major work done. think about that before doing 535. all are great kits, but i chose 625 because i didnt want to come back to ind everytime and change pulley and tunes and all the crap that needs to be changed. of course the money is everyone major issue wich is totally understandable, no pressure at all. but consider these tips before u pull the trigger. also, i was explaining to markymarc1979 that if you are to do anything, make sure u at the very least consider IND to do it for you before anyone else. I see in ur details that ur a ny'er, so i think autocouture would be closest to you. from what ive read they are the NY equivalent of IND (although i think no one will compare to ind). good luck with your choice, and im glad u had some sense and kept ur car |
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02-02-2011, 08:27 PM | #13 |
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^^^ it is somewhat of a money issue, and this will keep me happy for a good amount of time till money isn't an issue, and I don't have the stock diff to change out currently, I'm going to pull the trigger and add the charger, if it's to much with the diff then I'll consider selling it
, I appreciate the advice though, very helpful |
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02-02-2011, 10:36 PM | #17 |
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^^^ I was thinking the challenge one ... No? After the charger this cars going on a diet!
I'd love to see your new m in person, I'll be in Ct tomorrow for service let me know if your around this week to see that beast of yours |
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Bart @ autocouture should throw a winter BBQ and have a car meet ! I'll chip $$$ |
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02-02-2011, 11:52 PM | #21 |
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Just from talking to Bart I have complete faith in there shop to install and do any work on my car and I can say this without even meeting him, my best friend owns a tuning shop and I know how everything works, if anyone has any doubt about this shop installing there kit feel free to hit me up since I'll probably be the first to get in there!!!
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02-03-2011, 12:30 AM | #22 |
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How did you get 40HP from a Dinan X-pipe?
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