VF-Engineering Z4M Supercharger Kit - INSANE PRICING: Save up to $1,800!

Beedub · 08-18-2012, 04:12 PM

EAS were having issues with their VF s/c on the z4m.... this is why certain kits have been delayed while they work out tune issues.

VF hardware is imo as good as it gets...... im worried about their tunes however.... the z4m is a very different kettle of fish to get right!!!

Rated M Roadster · 08-18-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

EAS were having issues with their VF s/c on the z4m....

That was a 420 kit... which they're still working on now, I guess.

Curious to see if any problems arise on the 480.

Beedub · 08-19-2012, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

That was a 420 kit... which they're still working on now, I guess.

Curious to see if any problems arise on the 480.

great price though!!!! someone jump on this and be the guinea pig!! i did that once and was pretty scared! turned out to be the best decision i made!!

johanness · 08-19-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

EAS were having issues with their VF s/c on the z4m....

That was a 420 kit... which they're still working on now, I guess.

Curious to see if any problems arise on the 480.

So the 480 is available w/o tuning issues, but the other two are TBD? Is there ANYONE running the 480 that can share the results, or any proof from VAC? I'd like a unit, but not sure I want to pioneer it without any info at all.

Rated M Roadster · 08-19-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

great price though!!!! someone jump on this and be the guinea pig!! i did that once and was pretty scared! turned out to be the best decision i made!!

That's my plan in a month or so... We'll see what happens.

ajw45 · 08-19-2012, 11:41 PM

Immvery interested but would like to see some results as far as heat management goes. I've seen a lot of sc'ed cars have trouble especially with heat at the track....

Beedub · 08-20-2012, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajw45

Immvery interested but would like to see some results as far as heat management goes. I've seen a lot of sc'ed cars have trouble especially with heat at the track....

go a little further into the statement maybe???
what exactly was it that you experienced??

i think MOST if not all FI cars will heat soak at the track as will an N/A car..... its just different varying degrees of the issue...

my Ess set-up gets marginally slower throughout the day on a all day track-day in say 30 deg C heat BUT... it recovers quickly after a short break, never ever misses a beat, never goes into limp mode and always delivers, all i can ask for.... the inter-cooler is HUGE so the only way for really chill things is meth/water injection!!

Z4-VILLA · 08-21-2012, 05:29 PM

I dont trust it

Z4-VILLA · 08-21-2012, 05:30 PM

I think I need to see some videos

F360C · 08-22-2012, 06:14 PM

What is the approx weight of this system with full fluids? Has this been tested on the track for heat management over a long run?

I am interested in this system, normally I don't like forced induction on a track car but if you guys are selling this system it must have proved its worth. I have run you guys a couple times down at NJMP with the porches clubs when you were running the e46

Beedub · 08-24-2012, 02:11 AM

how does the fluid cooling system hold up in prolonged use??
OP sever lack of info in here to make people want to drop their hard earned!!

ajw45 · 08-24-2012, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

how does the fluid cooling system hold up in prolonged use??
OP sever lack of info in here to make people want to drop their hard earned!!

FWIW, I'm super excited to see VF offer a z4m option and was ready to buy until I talked to my shop about the install and they recommended against going with a supercharger. In their experience (one of the owners used to track a supercharged m3) heat is always be a problem on the track with the increase in power and it wasn't worth it. I've only personally seen one person at an HPDE with a S54 system where heat was forcing him to take the periodic cool down laps (have seen other S52 blowers have problems).

Given the VF system is an air/water cooler and a new system for the z4m, it would be great to see some actual usage results and expectations for heat management at the track. This looks like a great system, it would just be great to see some real world results of use on the z4m at the track with it's smaller than m3 radiator and frontal area. Alternately, I'm happy to be a beta tester if the kit comes at a beta tester discount

johanness · 08-27-2012, 09:10 PM

Update????

VinnieAces · 08-28-2012, 12:56 AM

i feel cuz zpost has less traffic than the 3series/m3 board we always get the shaft on updates

johanness · 08-28-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnieAces

i feel cuz zpost has less traffic than the 3series/m3 board we always get the shaft on updates

Yeah. But we're only 3 mouse-clicks away FFS

Beedub · 08-29-2012, 06:44 AM

maybe drop them a call or even better, drop VF and line to get the scoop.

mfanatic325 · 08-29-2012, 10:55 AM

I've emailed VF before. Haven't heard a single thing after like two months.

Brian_VACsales · 08-29-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

EAS were having issues with their VF s/c on the z4m.... this is why certain kits have been delayed while they work out tune issues. VF hardware is imo as good as it gets...... im worried about their tunes however.... the z4m is a very different kettle of fish to get right!!!

Why are you worried? Are you looking to change from ESS?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

how does the fluid cooling system hold up in prolonged use?? OP sever lack of info in here to make people want to drop their hard earned!!

It holds up quite well. We track our car often and we know of a few others that are tracked often that keep on rocking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajw45

FWIW, I'm super excited to see VF offer a z4m option and was ready to buy until I talked to my shop about the install and they recommended against going with a supercharger. In their experience (one of the owners used to track a supercharged m3) heat is always be a problem on the track with the increase in power and it wasn't worth it. I've only personally seen one person at an HPDE with a S54 system where heat was forcing him to take the periodic cool down laps (have seen other S52 blowers have problems).

Given the VF system is an air/water cooler and a new system for the z4m, it would be great to see some actual usage results and expectations for heat management at the track. This looks like a great system, it would just be great to see some real world results of use on the z4m at the track with it's smaller than m3 radiator and frontal area. Alternately, I'm happy to be a beta tester if the kit comes at a beta tester discount

As soon as more Z4 kits get out there and on track, there will be more info. I know for a fact that the E46 and E9X kits have put up to our abuse.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

Update????

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnieAces

i feel cuz zpost has less traffic than the 3series/m3 board we always get the shaft on updates

There isn't much more to say. Between this thread, our site and VF's site all info is up. As soon as I get more, it will be posted

Rated M Roadster · 08-29-2012, 01:58 PM

I'll have a build thread in a month or so on the 480 kit... VF and VAC have been great to work with so far!

Finnegan · 08-29-2012, 02:11 PM

Can't wait to see how you like it! Must be terribly exciting waiting for the install. Ah, the suspense!

johanness · 09-10-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

I'll have a build thread in a month or so on the 480 kit... VF and VAC have been great to work with so far!

Looking forward to it!

Because from this thread it seems we're expected to make an $8k purchase with next to no info to go on (except price).

nekky · 09-12-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

I'll have a build thread in a month or so on the 480 kit... VF and VAC have been great to work with so far!

THIS is one car I'm looking forward to seeing with a charger on it.

I think you have the best stance on ARC-8s, and I will be fitting a set in the future because of the way they look on your car! Charge that bitch.

08-18-2012, 04:12 PM	#23
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,328 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	EAS were having issues with their VF s/c on the z4m.... this is why certain kits have been delayed while they work out tune issues. VF hardware is imo as good as it gets...... im worried about their tunes however.... the z4m is a very different kettle of fish to get right!!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-19-2012, 11:41 PM	#28
ajw45 Private First Class 32 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Immvery interested but would like to see some results as far as heat management goes. I've seen a lot of sc'ed cars have trouble especially with heat at the track....
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-21-2012, 05:29 PM	#30
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	I dont trust it
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-21-2012, 05:30 PM	#31
Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	I think I need to see some videos
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-22-2012, 06:14 PM	#32
F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	What is the approx weight of this system with full fluids? Has this been tested on the track for heat management over a long run? I am interested in this system, normally I don't like forced induction on a track car but if you guys are selling this system it must have proved its worth. I have run you guys a couple times down at NJMP with the porches clubs when you were running the e46 __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-24-2012, 02:11 AM	#33
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,328 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	how does the fluid cooling system hold up in prolonged use?? OP sever lack of info in here to make people want to drop their hard earned!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2012, 09:10 PM	#35
johanness Banned 56 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [7.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [9.00]	Update????
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2012, 12:56 AM	#36
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]	i feel cuz zpost has less traffic than the 3series/m3 board we always get the shaft on updates __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2012, 06:44 AM	#38
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,328 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	maybe drop them a call or even better, drop VF and line to get the scoop. __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2012, 10:55 AM	#39
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I've emailed VF before. Haven't heard a single thing after like two months.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2012, 01:58 PM	#41
Rated M Roadster Captain 160 Rep 892 Posts Drives: F10 M5, i3, Z4M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PDX iTrader: (9)	I'll have a build thread in a month or so on the 480 kit... VF and VAC have been great to work with so far! __________________ CURRENT ll F10 M5 l E85 Z4MR l I01 i3 REX SOLD ll E70 X5M l E85 Z4MR VF570 l E36/7 Z3MR l E36 328i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2012, 02:11 PM	#42
Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Can't wait to see how you like it! Must be terribly exciting waiting for the install. Ah, the suspense!
	Appreciate 0 Quote