One bad Z4M.. in progress..

A4RingedONE8T · 01-18-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

Is the picture of the unit sitting in the trunk just for contrast ? I guess what I'm saying is....for reasons of safety, in the event of collision, all fuel related zones are to be exterior only...right ?

There's not too many places to fit a one gallon + box, only other possible space is between the rear mufflers, where the battery is on the Z3M. If you got rear ended it would not be good. In the trunk, between the shock towers is the safest place available to put it. It is a 100% sealed system, no venting of any sort. Really no different than having fuel lines ran around the trunk. This really isn't something new, plenty of cars run surge tanks, fuel pump setups, even fuel cells in the trunk of a car that's street driven

Twisted Six · 01-20-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by A4RingedONE8T

There's not too many places to fit a one gallon + box, only other possible space is between the rear mufflers, where the battery is on the Z3M. If you got rear ended it would not be good. In the trunk, between the shock towers is the safest place available to put it. It is a 100% sealed system, no venting of any sort. Really no different than having fuel lines ran around the trunk. This really isn't something new, plenty of cars run surge tanks, fuel pump setups, even fuel cells in the trunk of a car that's street driven

I can see your thought there. When I built the aluminum tank for my last turbo build, I chose to alter the gas-tank shape enough to keep its carry volume and also make room for a 3.0 liter surge tank and pumps. It was tough to do and still have good approach lines for hoses and fittings.

Z4-VILLA · 01-28-2012, 05:37 PM

any updates? Lets see this thing running already

Z4-VILLA · 01-29-2012, 12:50 PM

The buck may have stopped at the tune...

Beedub · 01-29-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar vs Sonar

The buck may have stopped at the tune...

no way, with pro efi this will be tuned piss easy...... the tuning will be the simpler part of this build, trust me.......

Z4-VILLA · 01-29-2012, 03:48 PM

lol

Z4-VILLA · 01-29-2012, 03:49 PM

I cant wait for the vid

ZStig · 01-29-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

no way, with pro efi this will be tuned piss easy...... the tuning will be the simpler part of this build, trust me.......

if that was the case, HPF would have been finished with their kit a while ago

A4RingedONE8T · 01-30-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

if that was the case, HPF would have been finished with their kit a while ago

If we were using the same ProEFI setup as HPF this would have been done already. Trevor chose to have every option that ProEFI offers so we have to wait for them to complete the harness. All of the hardware is on it's way to us now, shipped out last week so I can get started with fitment of all the various pieces. Hopefully the complete harness is only a week or so behind!

Beedub · 01-30-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

if that was the case, HPF would have been finished with their kit a while ago

Really??? the hpf car is missing a part... absolutely nothing to do with nailing tuning.....

ZStig · 01-30-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

Really??? the hpf car is missing a part... absolutely nothing to do with nailing tuning.....

MPowerPM · 01-31-2012, 09:22 AM

I was able to stop down at Lutz Performance on Friday during my trip to Tampa. Shawn and Andrew took the time to show my guest and I around the shop to see a handful of cars they were working on. I got a chance to go over the Z4M and the amount of custom work that has already went into it. My guest is an engineer and a specialist with design and he was impressed by the quality of work and also how well form met function. I was dumbfounded with how much time went into the custom parts, and the end result. Definitely not something I would have the patience, skill level, or ambition to undertake. Shawn had an endless knowledge of BMW's, and it was immediately apparent how passionate he is about them. His Z3M is immaculate, and also custom modified from head to toe. I can only imagine how much work went into it, and how much experience and knowledge he received from that alone.

Lutz has a buffet style approach for customers. You pick and choose what you want, and they have the knowledge and experience to make sure it all goes together. They can make you a street, drag, or track application customized to your needs. When you buy a mass produced kit, it may or may not meet the application you intended it for.

Unfortunately for me I am no longer a tampa resident. I feel that these are the people I would trust to leave my car with. They care about my car and performance goals as much as I do.

Shawn/Andrew, I think you have a great thing going, and I appreciate the time you spent with us. You have an established business, customers, and you aren't some shop that puts dollars over sense. Thank you for your time on Friday and especially the opportunities and knowledge you bring to the BMW community.

z4mc · 01-31-2012, 09:45 PM

that header looks bad ass!

Z4-VILLA · 01-31-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by z4mc

that header looks bad ass!

dont u mean "manifold"?

A4RingedONE8T · 02-02-2012, 01:55 PM

Well, ProEFI is here! Or at least part of it, harness should hopefully ship tomorrow, until then here's what we got

Color CAN display

DL1 Datalogger

Flex fuel sensor

A whole bunch of MAP sensors: MAP/boost, fuel pressure, oil pressure, clutch line pressure, and coolant system pressure

More soon!

-Shawn-

Beedub · 02-02-2012, 02:36 PM

pro-efi is about as good as it gets!!!!!!

sabbanick · 02-02-2012, 02:50 PM

this dude Trevor is allowing you guys to build him one sick car.

Props to both of you

one quick question, does he plan on running a lambda sensor for AFR's?

Beedub · 02-02-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sabbanick

this dude Trevor is allowing you guys to build him one sick car.

Props to both of you

one quick question, does he plan on running a lambda sensor for AFR's?

he'll be watching it real time on his can display....

sabbanick · 02-02-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

he'll be watching it real time on his can display....

not without a lambda sensor

A4RingedONE8T · 02-02-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sabbanick

not without a lambda sensor

Yes it will have a wideband, the sensor is even in the picture ...

sabbanick · 02-02-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by A4RingedONE8T

Yes it will have a wideband, the sensor is even in the picture ...

ooops....

VinnieAces · 02-02-2012, 05:42 PM

exciting to see the new parts! Any estimated time of completion from this point?

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MPowerPM Private 32 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	I was able to stop down at Lutz Performance on Friday during my trip to Tampa. Shawn and Andrew took the time to show my guest and I around the shop to see a handful of cars they were working on. I got a chance to go over the Z4M and the amount of custom work that has already went into it. My guest is an engineer and a specialist with design and he was impressed by the quality of work and also how well form met function. I was dumbfounded with how much time went into the custom parts, and the end result. Definitely not something I would have the patience, skill level, or ambition to undertake. Shawn had an endless knowledge of BMW's, and it was immediately apparent how passionate he is about them. His Z3M is immaculate, and also custom modified from head to toe. I can only imagine how much work went into it, and how much experience and knowledge he received from that alone. Lutz has a buffet style approach for customers. You pick and choose what you want, and they have the knowledge and experience to make sure it all goes together. They can make you a street, drag, or track application customized to your needs. When you buy a mass produced kit, it may or may not meet the application you intended it for. Unfortunately for me I am no longer a tampa resident. I feel that these are the people I would trust to leave my car with. They care about my car and performance goals as much as I do. Shawn/Andrew, I think you have a great thing going, and I appreciate the time you spent with us. You have an established business, customers, and you aren't some shop that puts dollars over sense. Thank you for your time on Friday and especially the opportunities and knowledge you bring to the BMW community.
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