CALLING OUT ALL 545i/645i/550i/650i/745i/750i
09-09-2008, 02:51 AM
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awwww cr*p.... one of those moments when you want something so bad that doesn't exist... then when it exists you have to reconsider if it was love or lust.
A few questions:
- need the actual price now and when in normal production (I appreciate you not got it yet)
- I am in the UK so what is possible (shipping/DIY install? etc)
- I have steptronic so what can this put up with BHP wise
- I would have been happier (forgive me) with lower BHP - 500 at the crank - was the 4.4V8 built for that?
A few questions:
- need the actual price now and when in normal production (I appreciate you not got it yet)
- I am in the UK so what is possible (shipping/DIY install? etc)
- I have steptronic so what can this put up with BHP wise
- I would have been happier (forgive me) with lower BHP - 500 at the crank - was the 4.4V8 built for that?
09-09-2008, 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 545isheff' post='665241' date='Sep 9 2008, 12:51 PM
awwww cr*p.... one of those moments when you want something so bad that doesn't exist... then when it exists you have to reconsider if it was love or lust.
A few questions:
- need the actual price now and when in normal production (I appreciate you not got it yet)
- I am in the UK so what is possible (shipping/DIY install? etc)
- I have steptronic so what can this put up with BHP wise
- I would have been happier (forgive me) with lower BHP - 500 at the crank - was the 4.4V8 built for that?
A few questions:
- need the actual price now and when in normal production (I appreciate you not got it yet)
- I am in the UK so what is possible (shipping/DIY install? etc)
- I have steptronic so what can this put up with BHP wise
- I would have been happier (forgive me) with lower BHP - 500 at the crank - was the 4.4V8 built for that?
Honestly I would be happy also with 450 HP: I don't need to smoke the M5 everyday to feel the car fast - plus the M5 has torque at 6000 rpm instead of 3000.
09-09-2008, 05:43 AM
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Is VFE really finally coming out with the supercharger for th E60??? Last I heard, they put the project on the shelf. That's awesome that they will carry through with this and if I still had my 545, I'd get it in a heart beat.
As for the numbers, I remembered reading through various threads in the past that it would be in the neighborhood of 450-470hp for the 545. Can you confirm Joe?
As for the numbers, I remembered reading through various threads in the past that it would be in the neighborhood of 450-470hp for the 545. Can you confirm Joe?
09-09-2008, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by r1racer' post='664936' date='Sep 8 2008, 05:43 PM
Hi Guys,
I just got a call from
and they are looking to get pre-orders for the superchargers for the following cars:
545i/645i/745i/550i/650i/750i
2004-2008 525i/528i/530i
I will be meeting with them tomorrow and will let you guys know the full details. I just want to get a head count on who may want in on this. I can tell you that it will be WELL BELOW 10k INSTALLED!
I will announce the price after the meeting tomorrow with VF Engineering. It will be less than what the dealers get it for. The pricing is for PRE-ORDER CUSTOMERS ONLY, once the product has been released the prices will increase.
Some spec:
500 HP (to the crank) V8's
400+ lbs torque (to the crank) V8's
VF wanted to produce more power, but our transmission cannot handle over 550hp so they are keeping it on the safer side.
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I just got a call from
and they are looking to get pre-orders for the superchargers for the following cars:545i/645i/745i/550i/650i/750i
2004-2008 525i/528i/530i
I will be meeting with them tomorrow and will let you guys know the full details. I just want to get a head count on who may want in on this. I can tell you that it will be WELL BELOW 10k INSTALLED!
I will announce the price after the meeting tomorrow with VF Engineering. It will be less than what the dealers get it for. The pricing is for PRE-ORDER CUSTOMERS ONLY, once the product has been released the prices will increase.
Some spec:
500 HP (to the crank) V8's
400+ lbs torque (to the crank) V8's
VF wanted to produce more power, but our transmission cannot handle over 550hp so they are keeping it on the safer side.
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This is like Heroin to a Junkie!!
09-09-2008, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i. automatic. brilliant silver exterior . HID lights. gray interior. black and silver carbon fiber badges. flat black powder coated factory wheels. flat black kidney grills.
intrested... any pics of the charger installed?
09-09-2008, 09:11 AM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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Man,... I cant wait to see the results of this thing on one of our members cars. My assumptions tell me to mind the warrenty factor, but damn, it sounds oh' so tempting...
09-09-2008, 11:37 AM
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Z3 Coupe R4Turbo Hellrot, semi race. (670bhp)
Z3 Coupe V8Turbo design work ongoing, full race.
Sold: 545i Titanium Silver
Main question, What is included?
Looking at Alpinas H1 (N62b44) engine, the standard for reaching 500 reliable hp is quite known.
If the content is the same, I will definitely consider get one.
Looking at Alpinas H1 (N62b44) engine, the standard for reaching 500 reliable hp is quite known.
If the content is the same, I will definitely consider get one.
09-09-2008, 12:08 PM
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i would like to know cost of the SC... and how much itwill add in hp and tor.... and if any other mods have to be done.. and some one said something about warrnty.. thats important.... thanks...
09-09-2008, 01:01 PM
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awwww cr*p.... one of those moments when you want something so bad that doesn't exist... then when it exists you have to reconsider if it was love or lust.
A few questions:
- need the actual price now and when in normal production (I appreciate you not got it yet)
- I am in the UK so what is possible (shipping/DIY install? etc)
- I have steptronic so what can this put up with BHP wise
- I would have been happier (forgive me) with lower BHP - 500 at the crank - was the 4.4V8 built for that?
A few questions:
- need the actual price now and when in normal production (I appreciate you not got it yet)
- I am in the UK so what is possible (shipping/DIY install? etc)
- I have steptronic so what can this put up with BHP wise
- I would have been happier (forgive me) with lower BHP - 500 at the crank - was the 4.4V8 built for that?
2. I can ship to UK and there will be a DIY on it as well
3. I have a steptronic as well...Should be around the same
3. yes...they wanted to go more, but they are playing it safe.
Originally Posted by azmauibuilt' post='665432' date='Sep 9 2008, 09:43 AM
intrested... any pics of the charger installed?
