Just ordered my new SC kit

snezy · 05-31-2015, 06:58 AM

Hey all,

Long term lurker, too few postings....

After having owning the car for just under 12months I have been considering trading out of it due to a pretty rocky start with a few driveline issues

After driving 'read' (thrashing the hell out of) a few new cars, I couldn't find one that really gave me the same smile as the M did.
After installing a new zorst a couple of weeks ago cos it was cheap as chips, a huge amount of research and a few more dawn runs through the twisties to convince me - I finally dropped the cash for the new SC Kit tonight.

I was down to two kits, the AA kit vs the VF engineering kit.
After requesting the install manuals from their respective sales teams, although the AA install was much better detailed, the VF kit had much less cutting involved which appealed to me. Also the idea of running air to water IC and a heat exchanger inside the intake plenum and the overall quality and design of the mounts for the SC sold me.

Link Here:
http://vfengineering.com/e9092-m3/

This vid prob also pushed me over the edge.

So - X'ing fingers, by the 3rd week of June I should have the kit on and there will be another forced M3 in sydney running around

Let the modding begin

TRY M33 · 05-31-2015, 10:25 AM

Which vf super charger did you get ? Like you I'm contemplating about active gen 2 stage 2 or maybe 3 but that's serious amount of cash to drop

snezy · 05-31-2015, 04:10 PM

I went with the VF620 kit in the end.

Rajvosa · 05-31-2015, 07:16 PM

congrats! gonna be a monster!!

out of curiosity, why didnt you go with Harrop kit?

Joe S · 05-31-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajvosa

congrats! gonna be a monster!!

out of curiosity, why didnt you go with Harrop kit?

I just ordered the Harrop kit myself

can't wait to see how it turns out, Harrop are installing it for me

The VF SC Kit looks pretty awesome too!

snezy · 06-01-2015, 04:17 AM

Nice one Joe

TBH I probably just overlooked the Harrop kits fairly quickly. I didn't find all that much info about them initially and just moved on.
I do like the idea of retaining the stock airbox but on the flip side. Im not really a fan of SC whine.

Having said that - I'm sure its a monster.... Even if I wanted to change my mind, i couldn't now.

What power do they deliver?

DaveDee · 06-01-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by snezy

Nice one Joe

TBH I probably just overlooked the Harrop kits fairly quickly. I didn't find all that much info about them initially and just moved on.
I do like the idea of retaining the stock airbox but on the flip side. Im not really a fan of SC whine.

Having said that - I'm sure its a monster.... Even if I wanted to change my mind, i couldn't now.

What power do they deliver?

Gains are around 50% torque increase massive fitment is like no other I will be offering free installation for the Harrop kit in Melbourne at the Harrop facility or in Brisbane for June only subject to availability

leeb8 · 06-01-2015, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveDee

Gains are around 50% torque increase massive fitment is like no other I will be offering free installation for the Harrop kit in Melbourne at the Harrop facility or in Brisbane for June only subject to availability

free install..??? holy cow.....

oh man.....and wife wants to send kid to private.......wot do I do..??

Joe S · 06-01-2015, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by snezy

Nice one Joe

TBH I probably just overlooked the Harrop kits fairly quickly. I didn't find all that much info about them initially and just moved on.
I do like the idea of retaining the stock airbox but on the flip side. Im not really a fan of SC whine.

Having said that - I'm sure its a monster.... Even if I wanted to change my mind, i couldn't now.

What power do they deliver?

They've told me around 40 to 50% increase which is perfect for my needs.. I love how the Harrop kit looks completely OEM under the bonnet

They let me test drive one of their SC M3 and it put a big smile on my face! It goes!!!

DaveDee · 06-01-2015, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by leeb8

free install..??? holy cow.....

oh man.....and wife wants to send kid to private.......wot do I do..??

Drive them to school in the SC car and rent out rides

snezy · 06-01-2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveDee

Drive them to school in the SC car and rent out rides

Hahaha - nice

Free fitment is pretty darn appealing but I'm in Sydney, so i don't apply anyway.

All the good kits seem to make similar power and torque as far as I can see. And as we all know, every dyno is different and can produce different results on different days.

Im not really a dyno queen so a few HP here and there makes little to no difference to me - its all about being able to get that much HP to the ground I suppose, and how it comes on that makes the difference.
Those power curves are bloody impressive hey! So much better than turbo.

To compare, I have been looking at this thread. 91 & 100 octane is listed but no 98 - so no really close comparison.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=588697

aussiem3 · 06-01-2015, 09:39 AM

It just amazes me, how people are never satisfied. To me, power is about bragging rights in a pub conversation. Useability is zero on a daily basis on public road. I would rather have the money in my pocket. My 2c.

By the way, this is not intended at you

DaveDee · 06-01-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiem3

It just amazes me, how people are never satisfied. To me, power is about bragging rights in a pub conversation. Useability is zero on a daily basis on public road. I would rather have the money in my pocket. My 2c.

By the way, this is not intended at you

That's why your car has survived so well K.. but you know the saying

When there is no problem more power is the solution

aussiem3 · 06-01-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveDee

That's why your car has survived so well K.. but you know the saying

When there is no problem more power is the solution

Rocket_Rod · 06-01-2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiem3

It just amazes me, how people are never satisfied. To me, power is about bragging rights in a pub conversation. Useability is zero on a daily basis on public road. I would rather have the money in my pocket. My 2c.

By the way, this is not intended at you

I'm a bit with you.
It gets to a point where you've re-engineered the car so much that you may as well have bought a different car.
Plus, Handling trumps Power on Track Days....

OM VT3 · 06-01-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket_Rod

I'm a bit with you.
It gets to a point where you've re-engineered the car so much that you may as well have bought a different car.
Plus, Handling trumps Power on Track Days....

Depends for me theres no better everyday car then an e92 m3 plus you can always make them handle better kw control arms bushings sway bars just need to do it acording to power i guess

Joe S · 06-01-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by leigh

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Rod

I'm a bit with you.
It gets to a point where you've re-engineered the car so much that you may as well have bought a different car.
Plus, Handling trumps Power on Track Days....

Depends for me theres no better everyday car then an e92 m3 plus you can always make them handle better kw control arms bushings sway bars just need to do it acording to power i guess

+1

Rocket_Rod · 06-01-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leigh

Depends for me theres no better everyday car then an e92 m3 plus you can always make them handle better kw control arms bushings sway bars just need to do it acording to power i guess

Nothing wrong with tweeking (not twerking!).

That said, I'm always wanting more power down the main straight at Eastern Creek!

snezy · 06-02-2015, 04:55 AM

I love the handling in my car. Its a fantastic car to drive! I just wanted to match the handling with the power. (or maybe slightly overpower it)
I do enjoy spirited driving and the occasional track day but mostly, mine is used as a daily on the street as unfortunate as that is.
I've owned 'way' too many cars for my own good and I will never be happy with any car I buy, I will always want to mod it no matter how good or bad it is, its in my blood.

aussiem3 · 06-02-2015, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocket_Rod

I'm a bit with you.
It gets to a point where you've re-engineered the car so much that you may as well have bought a different car.
Plus, Handling trumps Power on Track Days....

You know, for the price we pay for this car, there are other German brands that make equal or more power, so we might have well bought those. We bought the ///3 for a specific reason and what it offered. Why change it. Yes, minor tweaks here and there doesn't hurt. But as you said, changing the whole /// philosophy is a big no-no for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by leigh

Depends for me theres no better everyday car then an e92 m3 plus you can always make them handle better kw control arms bushings sway bars just need to do it acording to power i guess

Spot on

snezy · 06-02-2015, 07:10 AM

Each to their own I suppose...
I drove a few cars more powerful than the M but they either made me feel older than I am, or just didn't give me the buzz the M does.
I have a client that has a modded 2013 M5 and yes - its clearly a monster but it doesn't give me the same smile as my car does and the baby seats in the back seem to fit all too well.

aussiem3 · 06-02-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by snezy

Each to their own I suppose...
I drove a few cars more powerful than the M but they either made me feel older than I am, or just didn't give me the buzz the M does.
I have a client that has a modded 2013 M5 and yes - its clearly a monster but it doesn't give me the same smile as my car does and the baby seats in the back seem to fit all too well.

Enjoy your ride ... life is too short to have regrets

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