HPF INSTALLS THEIR SINGLE TURBO Z4M Kit on Alex's BMW Z4M - QUICK UPDATE VIDEO - Page 6

tikamak · 10-24-2012, 10:21 AM

Guys can someone please PM me pics of the engine bay ? i need pics of the piping, i need to see what's all the fuss about. how can a bunch of pipes be that hard.

If someone can illustrate on his car and show me, it will really help me take a decision if i go ESS + no warranty.

Beedub, I know you'll do me that favor (free tuning mayhem

)

tikamak · 10-24-2012, 10:33 AM

I bet if all ESS owners would give me their details of their installation and the things that went wrong or the things they paid attention to.
I can compile a list and give it to ESS to include in the manual and post it on the forum for people to consult with

Beedub · 10-24-2012, 11:02 AM

it isnt that bad tika!! your making it sound slightly worse than it is.... its just an invoved install... i guess they are all involved!!!

Re the evolve tune... i dont see how they can better the ESS item, i got perfect AFRs and a nice safe tune..... 11.5ish AFR is right where i wana be, im sure if i rang ESS and asked them to max out my 500 kit, i bet they easily could, a safe equilibrium is the difficulty imo.... ill call imran anyway and see what he thinks!!

byron

tikamak · 10-24-2012, 11:10 AM

Don't forget to send me pics inside your engine bay

The__J__Factor · 10-25-2012, 12:51 AM

Reading this thread now hurts my head.

Rated M Roadster · 10-26-2012, 12:35 PM

From bf.c

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPF Chris

We at HorsepowerFreaks are proud to announce our new business relationship with John Reed Racing (www.johnreedracing.com).
If you've ever heard of 1800rwhp Under Ground Racing Lamborghinis than you've heard of some of John's work. Feel free to check out
his blog at http://johnreedracing.blogspot.com/

John's first task here will be to finish all 4 stages of our HPF Turbo Z4M using an AEM "Gen 2" EMS. He has also been chartered with
the tuning, training and internal support of new HPF applications including our 135i and 335i single turbo kits and the growth of our
existing E46 M3 platform. This is an exciting time for us as we venture into 2013 with new capabilities and the ability to bring
products to market more quickly. If you want to hear more about what we're going to be doing next feel free to email us directly
at sales@horsepowerfreaks.com. Take care.

Chris.

Beedub · 10-26-2012, 01:58 PM

omg.... could this be the news we all wanted?????

HPF Chris · 10-26-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

omg.... could this be the news we all wanted?????

Yes yes yes!!! Starting the week after next John will be building an adapter harness for our current Z4M turbo kit to make it plug-n-play with AEM's Generation 2 EMS and will be developing a tune for all 5 stages of turbo systems. It feels really good to get this project back on the books since we already have kits in stock that can ship. I also can't wait to drive a 1,000rwhp Z4M, ha ha.

Chris.

Beedub · 10-26-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPF Chris

Yes yes yes!!! Starting the week after next John will be building an adapter harness for our current Z4M turbo kit to make it plug-n-play with AEM's Generation 2 EMS and will be developing a tune for all 5 stages of turbo systems. It feels really good to get this project back on the books since we already have kits in stock that can ship. I also can't wait to drive a 1,000rwhp Z4M, ha ha.

Chris.

any news on a rhd kit for the euro/ JDM scene??

HPF Chris · 10-26-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

any news on a rhd kit for the euro/ JDM scene??

No RHD kit now for the Z4M. If the LHD kits sell well, then we may make an RHD option for that car. There is considerably more room under the hood so it will be easier to do than the HPF RHD M3 turbo kit was.

Chris.

habitat412 · 10-28-2012, 03:02 AM

Shit really is going to get real!

dre99gsx · 11-05-2012, 10:15 PM

Chris, you guys will be stocking the AEM adapter harness as a separate part number? Also, this will be based on a AEM Series 2 PNP box correct?

And how in the world will you fit enough tire to handle 1000!

mfanatic325 · 11-05-2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dre99gsx

And how in the world will you fit enough tire to handle 1000!

I'm sure whomever can afford these turbo kits will also be able to afford custom widebody

HPF Chris · 11-09-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dre99gsx

Chris, you guys will be stocking the AEM adapter harness as a separate part number? Also, this will be based on a AEM Series 2 PNP box correct?

And how in the world will you fit enough tire to handle 1000!

Yes, we will sell the AEM and AEM adapter harness separately, but there are also other electronics you will need like our black jumper box, etc. John Reed is working on the adapter harness as we speak.

A 305 sized sticky tire does pretty well with 1,000rwhp.

Chris.

diehardtwo · 11-13-2012, 12:42 PM

The video of your car was amazing. Seems like a great mechanics operation you got going on there. The car sounded amazing. Would be very interested in seeing some more of your videos. Beautiful car.

HPF Chris · 11-14-2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diehardtwo

The video of your car was amazing. Seems like a great mechanics operation you got going on there. The car sounded amazing. Would be very interested in seeing some more of your videos. Beautiful car.

Thanks. We'll have videos of the Z4M shortly

Chris.

SmartBastard · 11-14-2012, 09:03 AM

And a lot of crashed Z4M videos 'll follow

... j/k really looking forward to this!

mexicobmw · 11-27-2012, 10:37 PM

Updates??!!

Beedub · 11-28-2012, 02:15 AM

sadly dont think With pro-efi this is going to happen :-( they need to go abck tot he drawing board on ECUs.... the stock DME is proving as we know insanely difficult to work with.

007MCoupe · 11-28-2012, 05:04 AM

*sigh* maybe too good to be true?

is anyone a software engineer or know about this stuff? how difficult would it be for someone to 'make' (for lack of a better word) a new DME that would work for our cars??

RobertRO · 11-28-2012, 08:10 AM

IF HPF needs to replace the original Z4M DME with a 3rd party one, then I think that their turbo project reached a dead end - at least as far as a roadworthy vehicle is concerned.
I doubt that a custom DME will be capable to properly take over all the tasks related to the original one. E.g.: emission control, instrument cluster datafeed, DSC, and so on.

It may worth investigating if the E46 M3 DME can be fitted and work properly on a Z4M.
It may be the most simple path, although it would also have some drawbacks - for example an E46 DMW would talke the Z4M from Euro4 down to Euro3 emission class.

Beedub · 11-28-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertRO

IF HPF needs to replace the original Z4M DME with a 3rd party one, then I think that their turbo project reached a dead end - at least as far as a roadworthy vehicle is concerned.
I doubt that a custom DME will be capable to properly take over all the tasks related to the original one. E.g.: emission control, instrument cluster datafeed, DSC, and so on.

It may worth investigating if the E46 M3 DME can be fitted and work properly on a Z4M.
It may be the most simple path, although it would also have some drawbacks - for example an E46 DMW would talke the Z4M from Euro4 down to Euro3 emission class.

chris... can you chime in and give us a detailed run down on whats causing the exact issues....

robert, good post.... Btw.

10-24-2012, 11:02 AM	#113
Beedub Brigadier General Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,058 iTrader: (0)	it isnt that bad tika!! your making it sound slightly worse than it is.... its just an invoved install... i guess they are all involved!!! Re the evolve tune... i dont see how they can better the ESS item, i got perfect AFRs and a nice safe tune..... 11.5ish AFR is right where i wana be, im sure if i rang ESS and asked them to max out my 500 kit, i bet they easily could, a safe equilibrium is the difficulty imo.... ill call imran anyway and see what he thinks!! byron __________________ Pristine Bi-colour Ti /Bsm...z4m roadster Ess vt2-500....Perfection on wheels.

10-25-2012, 12:51 AM	#115
The__J__Factor Major Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 1,021 iTrader: (0)	Reading this thread now hurts my head. __________________ EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - 206kws 12.8sec Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold

10-26-2012, 01:58 PM	#117
Beedub Brigadier General Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,058 iTrader: (0)	omg.... could this be the news we all wanted????? __________________ Pristine Bi-colour Ti /Bsm...z4m roadster Ess vt2-500....Perfection on wheels.

11-05-2012, 10:15 PM	#122
dre99gsx Private First Class Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Chris, you guys will be stocking the AEM adapter harness as a separate part number? Also, this will be based on a AEM Series 2 PNP box correct? And how in the world will you fit enough tire to handle 1000! __________________ Andre DIY 1000whp build!

11-13-2012, 12:42 PM	#125
diehardtwo Registered Drives: Subaru Impreza Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	The video of your car was amazing. Seems like a great mechanics operation you got going on there. The car sounded amazing. Would be very interested in seeing some more of your videos. Beautiful car. __________________ northampton mechanic bedford mechanic

10-24-2012, 10:21 AM	#111
tikamak Lieutenant Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster TiAG/black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beirut Posts: 568 iTrader: (0)	Guys can someone please PM me pics of the engine bay ? i need pics of the piping, i need to see what's all the fuss about. how can a bunch of pipes be that hard. If someone can illustrate on his car and show me, it will really help me take a decision if i go ESS + no warranty. Beedub, I know you'll do me that favor (free tuning mayhem )

10-24-2012, 10:33 AM	#112
tikamak Lieutenant Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster TiAG/black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beirut Posts: 568 iTrader: (0)	I bet if all ESS owners would give me their details of their installation and the things that went wrong or the things they paid attention to. I can compile a list and give it to ESS to include in the manual and post it on the forum for people to consult with

10-24-2012, 11:10 AM	#114
tikamak Lieutenant Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster TiAG/black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beirut Posts: 568 iTrader: (0)	Don't forget to send me pics inside your engine bay

10-28-2012, 03:02 AM	#121
habitat412 Private Drives: 2008 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 98 iTrader: (1)	Shit really is going to get real!

11-14-2012, 09:03 AM	#127
SmartBastard Stupid as shit Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 363 iTrader: (0)	And a lot of crashed Z4M videos 'll follow ... j/k really looking forward to this!

11-27-2012, 10:37 PM	#128
mexicobmw Second Lieutenant Drives: car Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mexico city Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	Updates??!!

11-28-2012, 02:15 AM	#129
Beedub Brigadier General Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,058 iTrader: (0)	sadly dont think With pro-efi this is going to happen :-( they need to go abck tot he drawing board on ECUs.... the stock DME is proving as we know insanely difficult to work with. __________________ Pristine Bi-colour Ti /Bsm...z4m roadster Ess vt2-500....Perfection on wheels.

11-28-2012, 05:04 AM	#130
007MCoupe Major Drives: das Bierwagen Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the 'Ring Posts: 1,329 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 Z4 M Coupe [0.00]	sigh maybe too good to be true? is anyone a software engineer or know about this stuff? how difficult would it be for someone to 'make' (for lack of a better word) a new DME that would work for our cars?? __________________ RPI scoop///VB3///75mm wheel studs//////Stubby///GoMiniGo///GC front sway bar///AKG Engine Mounts///AKG Trans Mounts///SS brake lines Harris Hill Road, LVMS, Ring...

11-28-2012, 08:10 AM	#131
RobertRO Enlisted Member Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	IF HPF needs to replace the original Z4M DME with a 3rd party one, then I think that their turbo project reached a dead end - at least as far as a roadworthy vehicle is concerned. I doubt that a custom DME will be capable to properly take over all the tasks related to the original one. E.g.: emission control, instrument cluster datafeed, DSC, and so on. It may worth investigating if the E46 M3 DME can be fitted and work properly on a Z4M. It may be the most simple path, although it would also have some drawbacks - for example an E46 DMW would talke the Z4M from Euro4 down to Euro3 emission class.

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