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11-24-2013, 03:27 AM | #24 | |
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From a hardware perspective, the top 3 kits seem identical and it seems like they're just pricing it up according to power output vs. what they're actually selling you. Call me crazy, but I think I could buy the 595, get a different pulley and a tune and spend the rest on another AR15 and maybe a good bottle of scotch. I'm sure these are fine kits, I'm just not a fan of the presumed upcharge for a different pulley and tune, if that is truly the case. |
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11-24-2013, 09:26 AM | #25 | |
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11-25-2013, 12:25 PM | #27 |
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Okusa it was the opposite in fact. But, money played a big factor originally. Long story short. Based on my needs for the vehicle,geographic location, emissions and wanting customer service. I had to learn the hard way that this product and business relationship was not right for me.
Things may of changed. I really hope that is the case for current and potential customers. If it was my hard earned money. I would save up and look elsewhere. |
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11-25-2013, 04:24 PM | #28 | |
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what ever happened to your kit?? I never heard back from you, still selling? |
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11-25-2013, 05:15 PM | #29 | |
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These prices are for the kits only. We do have many resellers/installers who put together some very nice packages if you purchase your kit through them. Basically drop your car off and pick it up with the supercharger installed a few days later with 1 easy transaction.
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We offer anyone local who's interested to come by anytime and test drive our long-term test VF620 E90 M3. Also, even though our customers don't post often, they're happy to offer rides to people in their areas outside of SoCal as well! Regarding upgrades/supercharging, we decided to create the VF595 power level in response to the continual amount of inquiries we receive about buying a VF540 kit and adding just the cooling system with it. It can't be done because of the change in airflow/need for tuning, hence we created the VF595. Congrats on the European Car challenge, Joe! Can't wait to see the final results! |
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11-25-2013, 08:01 PM | #30 |
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30k miles on our VF620 beast - not a problem yet. Buncha systems sold, some in the Middle East rocking with no problems. 4 of the VF620 systems sold to Philly area folks saw more track than street time this year...
For those that follow our Facebook - you know our brothers in Lebanon put a proper beating on their BMWs. We just installed another kit there this weekend ;-)
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11-25-2013, 09:16 PM | #31 |
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That's what I am talking about... Dang why do I have to live so far away from all the cool stuff
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11-27-2013, 02:39 PM | #32 |
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We will be offering some Black Friday specials for VFE kits. Here is a link: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=918479
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11-27-2013, 06:59 PM | #33 | |
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11-27-2013, 07:36 PM | #34 | |
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VF540 :is the most popular kit being purchased this year(universally upgradeable components/less labor and downtime) VF620 :most # of units in operation worldwide VF650 :highest performance but not everyone has a full sports exhaust and easy access to 93 octane. Going from a VF540 non-cooled to a VF595, VF620, or VF650 cooled is the highest cost but you also get the most: - Slide-in air:water heat exchanger in existing universal manifold - Front mount radiator assembly w/bracket - Factory grade water lines and fittings - Bosch water pump - upgraded pulley and belt - Custom VF-software flash (A new Hex Flash OBD2 Cable and PC program will be included for 2nd hand customers) - 1 year/12 mile warranty for the upgrade parts Once you have the ^above components, the small difference in price to upgrade is well worth the value in the tune, belt and pulley and makes Upgrading Easy. This is the same for other S/C options, unless other manufacturers require other extra necessary parts. Once you get behind the wheel of a 620/650hp boosted M3, it's hard to want for more. The tamer VF595 is suited for those looking for more power and air-to-water cooling without the higher $$ and boost psi of the 620 or 650. The +175hp jump with a VF595 is usually enough to satisfy the hunger! |
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11-28-2013, 01:04 PM | #35 | |
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I am thinking about next VF Supercharger upgrade
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11-29-2013, 09:54 PM | #38 |
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Damn I been working all day just seen this to late
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11-29-2013, 09:56 PM | #39 | |
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I did the VF540 to VF595 upgrade install this past Sunday. Took about 12 hrs total doing it by myself along with changing the spark plugs. Pretty much everything on the kit has to come back off and then you have more to put back on. I went with a smaller pulley from Vortech (3.8"), so this added some time to the install, as the supercharger must be taken off the bracket to do this. If you keep your stock 4" pulley from the 540 kit, it will take a little less time to do the upgrade. I'll post up a more detailed review after I get some more seat time, but I will say this: The IC upgrade was totally worth the money. There is a noticeable difference in smoothness, power, and consistency of the kit.
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^Good stuff, SYZ! It would normally take around 6-7hrs. but it sounds like you did some other maintenance while you were in there. You can save a lot of time swapping the pulleys by loosening the supercharger from the bracket rather than taking it off completely. How many miles have you driven since you first installed the VF540?
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12-04-2013, 12:26 PM | #43 | |
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I really wish someone would create a thread showing the install step by step or even better a youtube video. Would be great advertising for the product and if something like this existed I would have probably already purchased a kit since I plan on doing the install myself. |
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12-04-2013, 01:53 PM | #44 | |
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I had about 5500 miles on the 540 kit; installed since May. Never had a problem with check engines lights. I was running the original software the entire time. Nik sent me an update a couple months back, but I didn't bother installing it. |
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