CALLING OUT ALL 545i/645i/550i/650i/745i/750i
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='666984' date='Sep 11 2008, 09:14 AM
For sure: -150 Kg (300 lbs?) and tons of torque.
Finally, if you want to destroy the M also on track, get a Quaife as I did and have fun!
But remember tires are expensive
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Finally, if you want to destroy the M also on track, get a Quaife as I did and have fun!
But remember tires are expensive
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Ah! yes the quaife! does actually it help to break the 500hp? VF said it has issues on transmisions if it goes over 550hp... Maybe you tell them about quaife... I don't know...
but man! it is about $8000!!! (~5700 Euros!!) very cheap!!!!
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='667035' date='Sep 11 2008, 06:23 PM
Ah! yes the quaife! does actually it help to break the 500hp? VF said it has issues on transmisions if it goes over 550hp... Maybe you tell them about quaife... I don't know...
Plus it can help you to exit from snow/mud/gravel.
Plus you can do donuts
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It is very helpful and useful even with 350HP, with 500 it is almost mandatory.
'transmissions issues' is the gearbox, another story.
* you'd be able to exit from corners accelerating instead of keep the gas at half pedal.
but man! it is about $8000!!! (~5700 Euros!!) very cheap!!!!
$8000... And without installation, for who lives in Europe?
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A water to air inter-cooler integrated into a custom intake manifold.
WHat type of inter-cooler core is used, plate or laminova type?
![](https://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/r1racer703/SC-unit.jpg)
Is this an Eaton blower? What size unit is this? What is the max psi on the unit? $9.5K for an Eaton is a kinda crazy, At that price why not use the more efficient lysholm type unit?
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The heat exchanger for the inter-cooler looks good. How much does this restrict the air flow to the stock radiator? Will a bigger radiator be needed to prevent over heating especially in warmer months of climates?
![](https://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/r1racer703/DSC05235.jpg)
The throttle body looks cramped. Is the surge valve that tiny bosch type unit?
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Who will do the tuning for this kit?
Looks very promising.
BP
WHat type of inter-cooler core is used, plate or laminova type?
![](https://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/r1racer703/SC-unit.jpg)
Is this an Eaton blower? What size unit is this? What is the max psi on the unit? $9.5K for an Eaton is a kinda crazy, At that price why not use the more efficient lysholm type unit?
![](https://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/r1racer703/DSC05302.jpg)
The heat exchanger for the inter-cooler looks good. How much does this restrict the air flow to the stock radiator? Will a bigger radiator be needed to prevent over heating especially in warmer months of climates?
![](https://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/r1racer703/DSC05235.jpg)
The throttle body looks cramped. Is the surge valve that tiny bosch type unit?
![](https://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/r1racer703/CopyofDSC05186.jpg)
Who will do the tuning for this kit?
Looks very promising.
BP
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I've been thinking about this thread and come to some conclusions:
1. The fact that VF went for the roots eaton type blower is very promising indeed..with water cooled manifold as well - very sound. I understand they are subcontracting the blower to a third party (maybe eaton themselves!), anyway technically I like the whole setup.
2. The price quoted is VERY good, especially the installed option. There is no doubt if I were in the US, I would be first on the list. VF is not cheap and offer good quality - this price is really good.
3. I see on their site they have dealers in Germany. Will they honor this deal in Europe ?
1. The fact that VF went for the roots eaton type blower is very promising indeed..with water cooled manifold as well - very sound. I understand they are subcontracting the blower to a third party (maybe eaton themselves!), anyway technically I like the whole setup.
2. The price quoted is VERY good, especially the installed option. There is no doubt if I were in the US, I would be first on the list. VF is not cheap and offer good quality - this price is really good.
3. I see on their site they have dealers in Germany. Will they honor this deal in Europe ?
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='667276' date='Sep 11 2008, 11:23 PM
Will they honor this deal in Europe ?
For ?10k ?
No, thanks.
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='667281' date='Sep 11 2008, 03:34 PM
For ?10k ?
No, thanks.
No, thanks.
it is in $USD and Euros is around less of 5800.
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='667310' date='Sep 12 2008, 12:11 AM
it is in $USD and Euros is around less of 5800.
Yes, but usually when things come here from the States the price doubles
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If this is not that case, all to Germany to install it
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