Garage recommendations to fit supercharger

gr3mlin · Post by **gr3mlin** » Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:52 pm

Looking for some recommendations for garages to fit G Power supercharger kit on my Z4M - can anyone recommend somewhere?

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:59 pm

General location you're looking might help narrow down some choices

I'm looking for someone a bit closer to home for my install, as I want to be able to visit if any problems arise, otherwise I was thinking of asking Ross at RBM.

gr3mlin · Post by **gr3mlin** » Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:52 pm

As long as it’s in England / Wales - excuse for a roadtrip. In Leamington, so midlands based ideally.

RMB is on the shortlist - he’s done a 3.0 supercharger install.

Martyn · Post by **Martyn** » Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:48 pm

Darragh at Everything M3s?

Vanne · Post by **Vanne** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:43 am

You thought about doing it yourself? It's quite easy and you'll learn a bit about the car which is always helpful.

It should come with very detailed instructions, and if anything like ESS, it's a pretty easy job. The hardest part was running the intercooler lines, which I am not sure your kit has?

gr3mlin · Post by **gr3mlin** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:25 am

Martyn wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:48 pm Darragh at Everything M3s?

gr3mlin · Post by **gr3mlin** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:32 am

Vanne wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:43 am You thought about doing it yourself? It's quite easy and you'll learn a bit about the car which is always helpful.

It should come with very detailed instructions, and if anything like ESS, it's a pretty easy job. The hardest part was running the intercooler lines, which I am not sure your kit has?

I still might attempt it myself, instructions are pretty good. There is an appeal in just getting it done vs. Having car off the road for a while (it’s my daily driver and I’d have to do the work in dads garage)

Joycey · Post by **Joycey** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:30 pm

I struggle to read these threads, I'm so close to pulling the trigger ordering myself an ESS kit.

Look forward to hearing your results.

Ilogik · Post by **Ilogik** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:40 pm

Maybe speak to Autobahn Racing? BMW Specialist who have quite a few race cars? They're based in Halesowen (Bham)
https://www.autobahnservicing.co.uk/motorsport/

Not a BMW specialist, but Rogue Motorsport also do a lot of race cars, engine swaped conversions, had 2GR V6 Charged MR2 in the Britcar which was pretty cool. Also they're really nice bunch. https://www.roguemotorsport.com

Barrett.d · Post by **Barrett.d** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:26 pm

Joycey wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:30 pm I struggle to read these threads, I'm so close to pulling the trigger ordering myself an ESS kit.

Look forward to hearing your results.

Mee too . Are you looking to buy direct from ess in USA or through a UK company , I see AReeve Performance do a supply and fit

Joycey · Post by **Joycey** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:50 pm

Barrett.d wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:26 pm
Joycey wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:30 pm I struggle to read these threads, I'm so close to pulling the trigger ordering myself an ESS kit.

Look forward to hearing your results.
Mee too . Are you looking to buy direct from ess in USA or through a UK company , I see AReeve Performance do a supply and fit

What ever option is cheaper, I often fly to the states so can pick it up personally if needed. I explored the ESS kit a few years ago with the Gen1 kit where they locked out the valvetronic, Glad to see with the gen 3 all the niggles have been sorted.

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:47 am

Joycey wrote: ↑Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:50 pmWhat ever option is cheaper, I often fly to the states so can pick it up personally if needed. I explored the ESS kit a few years ago with the Gen1 kit where they locked out the valvetronic, Glad to see with the gen 3 all the niggles have been sorted.

If it's anything like the size of the ASA/G-Power/Infinitas kit, then you are not getting that on a plane without paying for a pallet in the hold

My box was 42kg and 800x450x400mm

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 11:33 am

after removing mine twice for service / upgrade reasons i absolutely kick myself for paying someone hundreds to install this.... time consuming but not difficult at all. In my case i had a two year warranty if i got it installed at an approved centre which i actually used when the S/C spat its guts out so i guess when i think about it, it paid for itself as the blower in my case is over 2k.

Vanne · Post by **Vanne** » Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:02 am

i chucked my ESS 525 kit with IC in a stock sized suitcase, fitted easily. then again, i am pretty good with rubix cube/puzzle stuff..

Barrett.d · Post by **Barrett.d** » Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:07 pm

Apart from rod bearings and a general service , what other work is needed before installing a supercharger. Does the clutch need uprating or is oem up to the job ? Also drive shafts , diff . Or any other bits that need uprating apart from brakes and suspension? Ess 525 needs to happen in the summer , just need to know how much more I need to spend on other bits

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