When can I Supercharge?

nevin · 05-12-2013, 10:25 AM

I just purchased a 2013 M3. I'm back and forth on charging. One, if I sell it in 6-12 months ill waste another 10k on a charger (i did this once already). Two, It a lot harder to sell the car with a supercharger eapecially with the new ones coming out soon.

This is my third E92 M so I know if I'm thinking about it already I will probably het bored and do it. The car currently has 450 miles. It will take me 2-3 months before I get the 1500 mile break in period. At that point I will probably be ready. SO my question is how many miles should I wait to charge it? Is 1500 enough or should I wait until I'm at 3-5k miles?

Edit- broken Iphone screen and treadmill = broken English for those who want to be critical.

STi_traitor · 05-12-2013, 10:31 AM

I would figure that after your break in period is complete you are good to go. If you plan on selling it in 6-12 months then don't bother, the choice is yours in the the end. The new M3/4's will be really cool to have but the NA V8 is a keeper in my opinion.

1MOREMOD · 05-12-2013, 10:35 AM

i would only do it if i planned to keep for long term. need to be honest with yourself also. its easy to make false plans just to justify a purchase.

RingMeister01 · 05-12-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nevin

I just purchased a 2013 M3. I'm back and forth on charging. One, if I sell it in 6-12 months ill waste another 10k on a charger (i did this once already). Two, It a lot harder to sell the car with a supercharger eapecially with the new ones coming out soon.

This is my third E92 M so I know if I'm thinking about it already I will probably het bored and do it. The car currently has 450 miles. It will take me 2-3 months before I get the 1500 mile break in period. At that point I will probably be ready. SO my question is how many miles should I wait to charge it? Is 1500 enough or should I wait until I'm at 3-5k miles?

Just charged my car @ 370 miles. You can install the blower at anytime, just follow normal break-in procedures for the car and blower once installed.

In terms of value when selling you'll probably lose out 9 of 10 times.

Just do it!

1MOREMOD · 05-12-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Just charged my car @ 370 miles. You can install the blower at anytime, just follow normal break-in procedures for the car and blower once installed.

In terms of value when selling you'll probably lose out 9 of 10 times.

Just do it!

wildman

Longboarder · 05-12-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Just charged my car @ 370 miles. You can install the blower at anytime, just follow normal break-in procedures for the car and blower once installed.

In terms of value when selling you'll probably lose out 9 of 10 times.

Just do it!

Damn...and I thought mine at 900 miles was early.

No better way to break-in your M3 that with a supercharger!!!

nevin · 05-12-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Damn...and I thought mine at 900 miles was early.

No better way to break-in your M3 that with a supercharger!!!

How does that first setvice go at the dealership when they open the hood and there's a suprise for them?

mkPOTO · 05-12-2013, 12:12 PM

what kit are you looking at?

nevin · 05-12-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

what kit are you looking at?

ESS, not sure which kit yet.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 05-12-2013, 12:43 PM

We've installed on car with as little as delivery mileage. As long as you and your right foot behave you'll be fine.

Chriskm3 · 05-12-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Damn...and I thought mine at 900 miles was early.

No better way to break-in your M3 that with a supercharger!!!

That's what I'm talking about

RingMeister01 · 05-12-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Damn...and I thought mine at 900 miles was early.

No better way to break-in your M3 that with a supercharger!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevin

How does that first setvice go at the dealership when they open the hood and there's a suprise for them?

Probably a little like -

The tech that installed the supercharger also performed the service. I honestly would not let anyone else even close to my car, other then Corey.

Longboarder · 05-12-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nevin

How does that first setvice go at the dealership when they open the hood and there's a suprise for them?

Too many horror stories to ever let a dealership touch my car. MRF in Irvine, CA does everything for me.

M3amigos · 05-12-2013, 10:41 PM

I say SC it if you have the money. Something tells me you won't get bored with an ess vt-650 under the hood! You can always resell the kit when you are ready to trade up for that new M4...

W/// · 05-12-2013, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Just charged my car @ 370 miles. You can install the blower at anytime, just follow normal break-in procedures for the car and blower once installed.

In terms of value when selling you'll probably lose out 9 of 10 times.

Just do it!

Golf clap

RingMeister01 · 05-13-2013, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Golf clap

IMG · 05-13-2013, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Just charged my car @ 370 miles. You can install the blower at anytime, just follow normal break-in procedures for the car and blower once installed.

In terms of value when selling you'll probably lose out 9 of 10 times.

Just do it!

YES SIR !

IMG · 05-13-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nevin

ESS, not sure which kit yet.

Your resale value will be much better than others !

tom @ eas · 05-13-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M3amigos

I say SC it if you have the money. Something tells me you won't get bored with an ess vt-650 under the hood! You can always resell the kit when you are ready to trade up for that new M4...

Completely agree.

VF-Engineering · 05-13-2013, 02:27 PM

We've had a handful of customers ship their car directly to our facility from various Dealerships across the country to have their kit installed. In these cases, we recommend the normal break-in procedure to be completed before the supercharger is installed. No other special requirements for a new car.

Here's a link to someone who was in the same situation at one point: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=815722

FVM3 · 05-13-2013, 03:34 PM

go for it

Evolve Automotive · 05-15-2013, 10:12 PM

Just do it!

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nevin First Lieutenant 72 Rep 336 Posts Drives: AA Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DELAWARE iTrader: (5)	When can I Supercharge? I just purchased a 2013 M3. I'm back and forth on charging. One, if I sell it in 6-12 months ill waste another 10k on a charger (i did this once already). Two, It a lot harder to sell the car with a supercharger eapecially with the new ones coming out soon. This is my third E92 M so I know if I'm thinking about it already I will probably het bored and do it. The car currently has 450 miles. It will take me 2-3 months before I get the 1500 mile break in period. At that point I will probably be ready. SO my question is how many miles should I wait to charge it? Is 1500 enough or should I wait until I'm at 3-5k miles? Edit- broken Iphone screen and treadmill = broken English for those who want to be critical. Last edited by nevin; 05-12-2013 at 10:46 AM..
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