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FLiPSiDE · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:14 PM

pretty much what we already know i think.

5 grand for the supercharger nonsense. another 2 for the exhaust (not getting that tho) they've dyno'd at the 200hp and rekon the exhaust adds the extra 10-15hp.. but this contradicts what ive read form birds and others who've done it so i'm not sure..

they've done 2 conversions already (one on a car same colour as mine with chrome rims that i've admired around town

)

they have the parts in stock, fitted in a day, only have to book a few days in advance..

i went yesterday to check out the place since i'd never heard of it.. very professional setup, they were friendly and helpful to me (and that means alot 2 me as u all know i look all of 18 so i often get the brush off when cars are involved

).. so that helped make my mind up.. gotta take my car into bmw on the 19th of may for a few things replaced under warranty (boot lock, radiator resevoir, seat airbag connector things ) so keeping to the theme of this tread i imagine i will NOT b getting it done soon after

spoke to the tech dude and sales guy at my dealership about the hartge kit when it was in for service earlier in the week as well.. and they didnt seem to fussed.. obviously if the engine blows up im in a spot of bother.. but i got the feeling they'll still fix any other warranty related issues not including the engine and drivetrain and quote of the day was from the sales guy "for the price of the hartge u could blow up a head, replace it, and still be infront of the works kit"

hehe

that said.. i'd love the works kit being official and all.. but its just 2 rich and not enuff ponies

oh and one more thing.. in a rush job before i took it for service i put the stock airbox back on and couldnt get the clamp on the air hose 2 go on properly... no1 noticed it was off and it didnt get put back on properly, and the metal shield has worn thru the heat shileding on the bonnet a little.. and no1 noticed that either.. so i think i mite get away with having the hartge charger pulley on there when i have 2 go for service, as long as they dont go tinkering with the ECU

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#11
FLiPSiDE I am Jacks wasted life Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 580 Offline	pretty much what we already know i think. 5 grand for the supercharger nonsense. another 2 for the exhaust (not getting that tho) they've dyno'd at the 200hp and rekon the exhaust adds the extra 10-15hp.. but this contradicts what ive read form birds and others who've done it so i'm not sure.. they've done 2 conversions already (one on a car same colour as mine with chrome rims that i've admired around town ) they have the parts in stock, fitted in a day, only have to book a few days in advance.. i went yesterday to check out the place since i'd never heard of it.. very professional setup, they were friendly and helpful to me (and that means alot 2 me as u all know i look all of 18 so i often get the brush off when cars are involved ).. so that helped make my mind up.. gotta take my car into bmw on the 19th of may for a few things replaced under warranty (boot lock, radiator resevoir, seat airbag connector things ) so keeping to the theme of this tread i imagine i will NOT b getting it done soon after spoke to the tech dude and sales guy at my dealership about the hartge kit when it was in for service earlier in the week as well.. and they didnt seem to fussed.. obviously if the engine blows up im in a spot of bother.. but i got the feeling they'll still fix any other warranty related issues not including the engine and drivetrain and quote of the day was from the sales guy "for the price of the hartge u could blow up a head, replace it, and still be infront of the works kit" hehe that said.. i'd love the works kit being official and all.. but its just 2 rich and not enuff ponies oh and one more thing.. in a rush job before i took it for service i put the stock airbox back on and couldnt get the clamp on the air hose 2 go on properly... no1 noticed it was off and it didnt get put back on properly, and the metal shield has worn thru the heat shileding on the bonnet a little.. and no1 noticed that either.. so i think i mite get away with having the hartge charger pulley on there when i have 2 go for service, as long as they dont go tinkering with the ECU