Active Autowerke Prima SC kit for Z4M - Florida car needed

eunosracr · 03-18-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fr8tdog

I hope it is that quick! but I think it always takes a bit longer X 2 , but worth it

I asked the same thing. A week seems too short but they said since there is little to no fabrication work (non-intercooled kit) it takes 1 day to install the kit and the rest is tuning.

Burn0utsRfun · 03-18-2011, 08:56 AM

Who do we contact for information about setting this whole thing up? Im completely willing to drive the car down and let them have at it. Price is definately a factor.

eunosracr · 03-18-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn0utsRfun

Who do we contact for information about setting this whole thing up? Im completely willing to drive the car down and let them have at it. Price is definately a factor.

Call Active. Ask for Jean or Omar.

Burn0utsRfun · 03-18-2011, 10:51 AM

Contacted Jean,

He said he will get back to me with details on when I can bring the car down, price, procedures, time frame, etc. He mentioned that they know how the motor will react to the upgrades, they just need to fine tune the software for the Z4M. This does worry me slightly since I am in NJ. If I have a problem up here, I'll have to pay to ship the car down there to get it worked out. Maybe a quick fix for that is to have them hold on to the car longer for at least a month - month 1/2 for testing to make sure no issues come up... I will post once he gives me a call back.

fr8tdog · 03-18-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn0utsRfun

Contacted Jean,

He said he will get back to me with details on when I can bring the car down, price, procedures, time frame, etc. He mentioned that they know how the motor will react to the upgrades, they just need to fine tune the software for the Z4M. This does worry me slightly since I am in NJ. If I have a problem up here, I'll have to pay to ship the car down there to get it worked out. Maybe a quick fix for that is to have them hold on to the car longer for at least a month - month 1/2 for testing to make sure no issues come up... I will post once he gives me a call back.

I think this would be a very wise decision

fr8tdog · 03-18-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eunosracr

I asked the same thing. A week seems too short but they said since there is little to no fabrication work (non-intercooled kit) it takes 1 day to install the kit and the rest is tuning.

Yea...the install should be very simple with no intercooler, but the tuning for this car is another story. I would want this kit carefully tuned and then tested for at least a week on and off the dyno . Either case I'm excited about this happening and I'm sure it will be an awesome kit. AA is a great company!

HOG4DNR · 03-18-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn0utsRfun

Contacted Jean,

He said he will get back to me with details on when I can bring the car down, price, procedures, time frame, etc. He mentioned that they know how the motor will react to the upgrades, they just need to fine tune the software for the Z4M. This does worry me slightly since I am in NJ. If I have a problem up here, I'll have to pay to ship the car down there to get it worked out. Maybe a quick fix for that is to have them hold on to the car longer for at least a month - month 1/2 for testing to make sure no issues come up... I will post once he gives me a call back.

I also talked to Jean and can confirm this, but since I live a few miles down the road from AA I would have no problems with them using my car.

Burn0utsRfun · 03-18-2011, 12:48 PM

"I also talked to Jean and can confirm this, but since I live a few miles down the road from AA I would have no problems with them using my car."

Nice! This would be perfect for you then! Have you discussed any details? Did you confirm having the work done yet, or are you still thinking about it?

HOG4DNR · 03-18-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn0utsRfun

"I also talked to Jean and can confirm this, but since I live a few miles down the road from AA I would have no problems with them using my car."

Nice! This would be perfect for you then! Have you discussed any details? Did you confirm having the work done yet, or are you still thinking about it?

Jean said he would contact me when AA is actually ready. I would like to know the total price, time, and whats involved before I commit, but in all honesty, I'm ready to go.

Burn0utsRfun · 03-18-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HOG4DNR

Jean said he would contact me when AA is actually ready. I would like to know the total price, time, and whats involved before I commit, but in all honesty, I'm ready to go.

I hope you get it done soon so ESS has some competition! Who knows, maybe prices on these kits may drop a bit.

Z4Murder · 03-18-2011, 03:16 PM

awesome! id love to see someone get in there, even if it isnt me!

chapako · 03-18-2011, 04:55 PM

I tried talking to Jean four times today, and was told he would call me back on all occasions. If this is a sign on how things are done at AA I will definitely will not be bringing my car there.

a_riddler · 03-18-2011, 06:18 PM

This is starting to sound very cool!

/subscribed

Burn0utsRfun · 03-18-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chapako

I tried talking to Jean four times today, and was told he would call me back on all occasions. If this is a sign on how things are done at AA I will definitely will not be bringing my car there.

I was just about to post the same thing, I have heard mixed reviews about this place and have had my own mixed experiences. I'm all about second chances but sometimes AA just doesn't feel right

pokeybritches · 03-18-2011, 09:19 PM

I've been more than happy with my AA tune, but the oversight on the small things bothers me.

http://store.activeautowerke.com/act...ware-p139.aspx

SMG lights / sport button modification are still listed as options, even though they've known for months that this isn't possible.

habitat412 · 03-18-2011, 10:56 PM

Are they still looking for testing cars? Mine is just sitting around since I have another car as a daily. Wouldn't mind getting a tune out of it or the new kit.

Z4Murder · 03-19-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by habitat412

Are they still looking for testing cars? Mine is just sitting around since I have another car as a daily. Wouldn't mind getting a tune out of it or the new kit.

contact them

VinnieAces · 03-19-2011, 06:22 PM

whats ESS' pricing compared to what AA's would be? Is AA a higher reputable company which is why every is so excited about this? I feel like im missing out on something here as to why people wouldnt just go the ESS route

Burn0utsRfun · 03-19-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

whats ESS' pricing compared to what AA's would be? Is AA a higher reputable company which is why every is so excited about this? I feel like im missing out on something here as to why people wouldnt just go the ESS route

I think the excitement has more to do with the fact that they may give this kit away at a greatly reduced price, if not free.

BTW day 3, still no contact from Jean @ AA. Honestly, I rather someone call me and say hey listen we aren't ready or someone else has filled the spot.... Okay you're busy, but you weren't busy enough to take my phone call in the first place right? At work I'd lose a client if I didn't follow up with them. AA = -1pt

habitat412 · 03-20-2011, 12:20 AM

BTW day 3, still no contact from Jean @ AA. Honestly, I rather someone call me and say hey listen we aren't ready or someone else has filled the spot.... Okay you're busy, but you weren't busy enough to take my phone call in the first place right? At work I'd lose a client if I didn't follow up with them. AA = -1pt[/QUOTE]

Yeah, apparently they are not the greatest at customer service. I decided it would be a wise decision to NOT let them do work on my car based on how people are talking about them on this forum for simply trying to get a call back.

Z4Murder · 03-22-2011, 08:52 AM

it sucks that two big vendors for our cars, ess and aa, seem to be lacking in customer service

blender · 03-23-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4Murder

it sucks that two big vendors for our cars, ess and aa, seem to be lacking in customer service

it does seem that way, but Z4Ms are a niche market compared to all the new N54 equipped cars out there begging for tuning...they have to prioritize their efforts based on likely return. I believe AA will eventually come through as the additional investment is small and the return is another 100-300(approx) kits sold.

A group buy might motivate them more?? Maybe $6000 installed, out the door?

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Burn0utsRfun Private First Class 17 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Z3 M Rdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Who do we contact for information about setting this whole thing up? Im completely willing to drive the car down and let them have at it. Price is definately a factor.
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Burn0utsRfun Private First Class 17 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Z3 M Rdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Contacted Jean, He said he will get back to me with details on when I can bring the car down, price, procedures, time frame, etc. He mentioned that they know how the motor will react to the upgrades, they just need to fine tune the software for the Z4M. This does worry me slightly since I am in NJ. If I have a problem up here, I'll have to pay to ship the car down there to get it worked out. Maybe a quick fix for that is to have them hold on to the car longer for at least a month - month 1/2 for testing to make sure no issues come up... I will post once he gives me a call back.
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Burn0utsRfun Private First Class 17 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Z3 M Rdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	"I also talked to Jean and can confirm this, but since I live a few miles down the road from AA I would have no problems with them using my car." Nice! This would be perfect for you then! Have you discussed any details? Did you confirm having the work done yet, or are you still thinking about it?
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habitat412 Private First Class 8 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (2)	Are they still looking for testing cars? Mine is just sitting around since I have another car as a daily. Wouldn't mind getting a tune out of it or the new kit.
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	whats ESS' pricing compared to what AA's would be? Is AA a higher reputable company which is why every is so excited about this? I feel like im missing out on something here as to why people wouldnt just go the ESS route __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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habitat412 Private First Class 8 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (2)	BTW day 3, still no contact from Jean @ AA. Honestly, I rather someone call me and say hey listen we aren't ready or someone else has filled the spot.... Okay you're busy, but you weren't busy enough to take my phone call in the first place right? At work I'd lose a client if I didn't follow up with them. AA = -1pt[/QUOTE] Yeah, apparently they are not the greatest at customer service. I decided it would be a wise decision to NOT let them do work on my car based on how people are talking about them on this forum for simply trying to get a call back.
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