VT2 UPGRADE KIT arrived!!!

Beedub · 05-06-2011, 02:28 PM

no probs bro post all over this thread.......

honestly my VT1 feels strong....... simple as. its only when heat soak sets in it starts to struggle, have you checked the boost? honestly the hose clamps that come with the ess kit suck, im CONSTANTLY having to re torque them, i bet you any money your losing boost somewhere.

Check for -20 vaccum on warm idle and 5. psi @ redline, mine spikes to 5.5 if if clip the limiter.

VT1 is imo awesome BUT i need the cooler for the s/c, i also think the car would be perfect with 425 + rwhp......

i made over 455hp on my vt1 on a nice cold day :-) you really shouldnt be dissapointed with it.... look towards your boost ;-) also relay back your AFRs if you can please :-)

in the meanwhile i will give you a FULL run down of the vt2 once i drop the car off.

byron

fr8tdog · 05-06-2011, 03:55 PM

Congrats Beedub!!!! look forward to your impressions

Z4-VILLA · 05-06-2011, 11:11 PM

im getting one next month

Z4-VILLA · 05-06-2011, 11:38 PM

i might try custom fitting this into each intake stack....
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/cryo...0-p-10923.html

fr8tdog · 05-07-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

im getting one next month

Awesome!!! congrats, you will have a smile from ear to ear when you hammer it for the first time. You won't recognize your car. The VT2-500 completely transforms the power... it is truly night and day. If you drive a stock Z4 M after the VT2, you will feel like your in a Civic.

Beedub · 05-07-2011, 01:44 PM

wonder how much i'll notice from vt1 ??????????

Z4-VILLA · 05-07-2011, 02:58 PM

how much to go straight into vt2-500?

johanness · 05-07-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

i might try custom fitting this into each intake stack....
http://www.advancespeedshop.com/cryo...0-p-10923.html

MAybe you can get this to go with it http://www.tornadoair.com/buy1/

Z4-VILLA · 05-07-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by johanness

MAybe you can get this to go with it http://www.tornadoair.com/buy1/

yeah i dont think so....I havent heard any real claims supported by any bmw forums about this....might be as good as an electric turbo.

Addeg · 05-08-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

no probs bro post all over this thread.......

honestly my VT1 feels strong....... simple as. its only when heat soak sets in it starts to struggle, have you checked the boost? honestly the hose clamps that come with the ess kit suck, im CONSTANTLY having to re torque them, i bet you any money your losing boost somewhere.

Check for -20 vaccum on warm idle and 5. psi @ redline, mine spikes to 5.5 if if clip the limiter.

VT1 is imo awesome BUT i need the cooler for the s/c, i also think the car would be perfect with 425 + rwhp......

i made over 455hp on my vt1 on a nice cold day :-) you really shouldnt be dissapointed with it.... look towards your boost ;-) also relay back your AFRs if you can please :-)

in the meanwhile i will give you a FULL run down of the vt2 once i drop the car off.

byron

I'll check into this, thanks for the info! Will perform a dyno within 2weeks with a couple of sensors / gauges hooked up. Hopefully I'll know more then!

One thing i also noticed after the install is a constant idle issue. Nothing big but pretty damn annoying. Put new spark plugs in yesterday but no improvement. Anyone else experienced this?

Beedub · 05-09-2011, 03:07 AM

Wahooo delivered the car to my shop @ 6.am this morning after a long drive!!! In a week ill be vt 2 spec!!!

Full report coming soon!!!

Beedub · 05-09-2011, 10:21 AM

Beedub · 05-09-2011, 10:22 AM

the install begins :-) a pic i took with my phone before i left :-)

ZStig · 05-09-2011, 10:25 AM

whats the cost to upgrade? $2500?

Beedub · 05-09-2011, 10:32 AM

$3000!!

Beedub · 05-09-2011, 10:34 AM

add import duty and install costs.... vt2 isnt cheap

Addeg · 05-09-2011, 11:39 AM

Awesome!!!

ZStig · 05-09-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

add import duty and install costs.... vt2 isnt cheap

no kidding! how many hours of labor were you quoted for the install? 6-8?

Beedub · 05-09-2011, 12:16 PM

the upgrade kit shouldnt take to long as all the hard bits are done during the VT-1 install, i guess ill get it back by thursday/friday as they are doing my gauge install and inspection 1 also.........

honestly i HATE leaving my pride and joy at tuners :-( didnt really want to leave it, theirs always a chance of them being damaged :-(

Beedub · 05-11-2011, 11:21 AM

im collecting my car this friday :-) looking forward to the LONG drive home.
Gauges are all working, the car needs a few other pieces to finish install, including insp 1 and ful alignment adding camber shims,.

the VT2 install is very intricate with all those exta pipes, alot required to be moved and modified to get this to look oem. Really looking forward to seeing the car and driving her home......

Addeg · 05-13-2011, 12:38 PM

Hows it going?! Anything new?

Beedub · 05-13-2011, 01:53 PM

installed......

vt2 is AWESOME

05-06-2011, 02:28 PM	#23
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	no probs bro post all over this thread....... honestly my VT1 feels strong....... simple as. its only when heat soak sets in it starts to struggle, have you checked the boost? honestly the hose clamps that come with the ess kit suck, im CONSTANTLY having to re torque them, i bet you any money your losing boost somewhere. Check for -20 vaccum on warm idle and 5. psi @ redline, mine spikes to 5.5 if if clip the limiter. VT1 is imo awesome BUT i need the cooler for the s/c, i also think the car would be perfect with 425 + rwhp...... i made over 455hp on my vt1 on a nice cold day :-) you really shouldnt be dissapointed with it.... look towards your boost ;-) also relay back your AFRs if you can please :-) in the meanwhile i will give you a FULL run down of the vt2 once i drop the car off. byron __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-07-2011, 01:44 PM	#28
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	wonder how much i'll notice from vt1 ?????????? __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-09-2011, 03:07 AM	#33
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Wahooo delivered the car to my shop @ 6.am this morning after a long drive!!! In a week ill be vt 2 spec!!! Full report coming soon!!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-09-2011, 10:22 AM	#35
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	the install begins :-) a pic i took with my phone before i left :-) __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-09-2011, 10:32 AM	#37
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	$3000!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-09-2011, 10:34 AM	#38
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	add import duty and install costs.... vt2 isnt cheap __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-09-2011, 11:39 AM	#39
Addeg Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 06 Z4 M Coupe ESS VT1-445 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Awesome!!!
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05-09-2011, 12:16 PM	#41
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	the upgrade kit shouldnt take to long as all the hard bits are done during the VT-1 install, i guess ill get it back by thursday/friday as they are doing my gauge install and inspection 1 also......... honestly i HATE leaving my pride and joy at tuners :-( didnt really want to leave it, theirs always a chance of them being damaged :-( __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-11-2011, 11:21 AM	#42
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	im collecting my car this friday :-) looking forward to the LONG drive home. Gauges are all working, the car needs a few other pieces to finish install, including insp 1 and ful alignment adding camber shims,. the VT2 install is very intricate with all those exta pipes, alot required to be moved and modified to get this to look oem. Really looking forward to seeing the car and driving her home...... __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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05-13-2011, 12:38 PM	#43
Addeg Enlisted Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 06 Z4 M Coupe ESS VT1-445 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hows it going?! Anything new?
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05-13-2011, 01:53 PM	#44
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	installed...... vt2 is AWESOME __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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