im going supercharger, ess tuning vt2-500

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by Starscream

You have to re tune the DME for the 445 kit anyway so I still don't see how this is different?

If you can go as far as install the 445 kit I'm sure the 500 isn't rocket science!

So why is only available through dealers?
Of which there are none!

IDK why, I can't even come up with something feasible.

[Beedub]

Originally Posted by O-cha

IDK why, I can't even come up with something feasible.

it doesnt make sense at all imo.

[boydgti]

$$ need I say more

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by boydgti

$$ need I say more

They would make more selling direct to customers. Maybe it's to try and force a larger dealer network since it's pretty lacking by being an incentive that the kits are shop installed only. IDK.

[rabbit69]

to be honest guys whats really pissing me off right now, is that tunerworks is showing me 0 attention, sent them a couple of emails and not one reply, the last time i talked to bobby i was still just asking about the kit and i told him how serious i was, and since they are renovating their shop til about jan 14, the only way i can contact them is through email... im ready to pay for it, and this waiting game is ticking me off. i dont know maybe im overreacting and i should give them some time

[ZStig]

like I said, be prepared for that kind of shit

[Starscream]

This is why I'd want to install it myself,
This is something I am looking into once it becomes a little more mainstream,

But there's no way I am having it installed,

[rabbit69]

Originally Posted by Starscream

This is why I'd want to install it myself,
This is something I am looking into once it becomes a little more mainstream,

But there's no way I am having it installed,

I'm really mechanically inclined too, and I wanted to install it myself and send my ecu to ess, but there's nothing I can do about it, the kit has to be installed by ess or one of their dealers

[CFoote]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

like I said, be prepared for that kind of shit

Exactly, right? ...give someone like this 10 grand of my money to get service like that? No thanks...

I wish you the best Rabbit, just becareful...

If ESS won't sell direct, then forget them.

Chris

[esqu1re]

M5 power in a z4. Lucky you!

[rabbit69]

thanks guys, i just wish i could of lived in arizona so i could purchase the kit directly from ess, i fully trust them. but wel see how it goes, its going to be a long and painfull process

[ZStig]

for the amount of money you're ready to dish out on shipping, you might as well ship it to ess

[rabbit69]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

for the amount of money you're ready to dish out on shipping, you might as well ship it to ess

lol its not thaat bad... well 1800 bucks each way on a double stacker 18 wheeler

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by rabbit69

to be honest guys whats really pissing me off right now, is that tunerworks is showing me 0 attention, sent them a couple of emails and not one reply, the last time i talked to bobby i was still just asking about the kit and i told him how serious i was, and since they are renovating their shop til about jan 14, the only way i can contact them is through email... im ready to pay for it, and this waiting game is ticking me off. i dont know maybe im overreacting and i should give them some time

If they are paying you that little attention when you're waving money in their face, imagine how little attention they are going to pay you once they have your money....

If I were you I would not use a shop as you described.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by rabbit69

lol its not thaat bad... well 1800 bucks each way on a double stacker 18 wheeler

Why are you shipping your car that far? Can;t ship to states?

[bol]

Originally Posted by rabbit69

to be honest guys whats really pissing me off right now, is that tunerworks is showing me 0 attention, sent them a couple of emails and not one reply, the last time i talked to bobby i was still just asking about the kit and i told him how serious i was, and since they are renovating their shop til about jan 14, the only way i can contact them is through email... im ready to pay for it, and this waiting game is ticking me off. i dont know maybe im overreacting and i should give them some time

I used to live in Calgary and the Tunerworks guys are good people. Rob (owner) and Bobby will take care of you - they've been in business for nearly 11 years.

It's frustrating when you want to pay and people are busy or seem disinterested in your business. Usually it means the company is just busy and if they're closed for renos for two weeks that is perfectly understandable. If they're serious about your business and you're serious as a customer both of you should be able to pick up the phone and call.

[Finnegan]

I'm probably in the minority, but I'd give them a few days this week to get back to you. If they don't, then consider other options.

Lots of businesses take time off or have limited hours over the holidays--they may not be ignoring you but simply may be spending time with family or traveling.

Just my two cents on that.

I know ESS has a good reputation, but just like the rest of you this "policy" makes no sense. If you're willing to do the install and incur whatever "risks" there may be then why the hell not sell the damn thing?

[CFoote]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

I know ESS has a good reputation, but just like the rest of you this "policy" makes no sense. If you're willing to do the install and incur whatever "risks" there may be then why the hell not sell the damn thing?

Does anyone know for sure if ESS will sell to DIYers? I saw a lot of threads over the past few years about DIY installs of this kit, but now I hear folks say that you must have it installed be a ESS dealer (I think there's two dealers in the US? lol)

I've tried emailing Roman without any response for the past 3 weeks.

Chris

[CFoote]

I live close to Turner Motorsport in Massachusetts and talked with some folks there about supercharging.

While they don't offer the ESS Twin Screw kit, they do have a Active Autowerke C38 kit with uses a Rotrex C38 blower.

While this kit will not have the low RPM torque that a twin screw unit has, it's also $2k cheaper, so that's something to consider Rabbit...I don't know if the C38 Rotrex unit is used on the S54, but I know its used on the M54.

Chris

[ZStig]

I don't think the ess kit uses a twinscew charger for the s54 either

[Beedub]

the z4m kit uses the far far far better centrifugal V3si....... capable of 775bhp... the boost were using on these units isnt even begining to show what this unit can do.

[rabbit69]

Update*** everything is back on track now, I had a feeling it was the holidays and what not, bobby called me today, payment will be sent tommorow, and were going to start this project, the company is very proffessional, you guys should see some of the projects they did. Car should be done end of feb or beginning of march