Is methanol a bad idea for a daily driven car?

AndyR83 · 06-04-2013, 03:43 PM

Hey guys,

I've been reading up on meth kits over the past week, and I am still not sure if it's something I should add to my car or not. This is my only vehicle, and I drive it about 24 miles each way to work 5 days a week. I have pretty much all the other common mods for the N54 (listed below in my sig.)

The closest E85 is about an hour and a half away, so that option is not particularly attractive to me. Off the shelf boosters like Torco are also not a direction I really want to go in. I'm considering methanol after reading so many great reviews here on the forums.

Am I setting myself up for problems by adding this mod to a daily driven car? Will I constantly be refilling the tank and dumping loads of money into purchasing methanol? I'm just looking to hear from some people that actually have this mod and can comment on how easy it is to "live with." I've read up on all the technical specs and I understand the mod and its potential risks and benefits. I'm just curious about the actual day to day ownership considerations.

robc1976 · 06-04-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyR83

Hey guys,

I've been reading up on meth kits over the past week, and I am still not sure if it's something I should add to my car or not. This is my only vehicle, and I drive it about 24 miles each way to work 5 days a week. I have pretty much all the other common mods for the N54 (listed below in my sig.)

The closest E85 is about an hour and a half away, so that option is not particularly attractive to me. Off the shelf boosters like Torco are also not a direction I really want to go in. I'm considering methanol after reading so many great reviews here on the forums.

Am I setting myself up for problems by adding this mod to a daily driven car? Will I constantly be refilling the tank and dumping loads of money into purchasing methanol? I'm just looking to hear from some people that actually have this mod and can comment on how easy it is to "live with." I've read up on all the technical specs and I understand the mod and its potential risks and benefits. I'm just curious about the actual day to day ownership considerations.

not at all, just get the right kit (stainless lines, 4-AN fittings, trunk mount ECT). I daily drive my car and zero issues.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-04-2013, 04:27 PM

I did daily drive my car on methanol. I filled it up about once a month. You can easily burn through it in a day though if you have a heavy foot. (1 gallon trunk mount).

They all come with their problems though. They require maintenance and upkeep.

That said, i don't recommended it for everyone. As I mentioned through PM, it's not for beginners.

Roll the dice and if you dont like it sell it.

cwarren · 06-04-2013, 04:48 PM

daily drive with meth for 2 years now and have had zero problems .
2gal trunk mount tank and I top it off prob once every few weeks.
and if your running a 50/50 mix its cheap.

135Hoser · 06-04-2013, 05:08 PM

I have a 5 gal trunk mount and run 100% meth. My STi also runs meth, both are daily driven.

Other than having to occasionally check the trunk on the bmw as it doesn't have a level sensor, it's no big deal.

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AndyR83 Major 65 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	Is methanol a bad idea for a daily driven car? Hey guys, I've been reading up on meth kits over the past week, and I am still not sure if it's something I should add to my car or not. This is my only vehicle, and I drive it about 24 miles each way to work 5 days a week. I have pretty much all the other common mods for the N54 (listed below in my sig.) The closest E85 is about an hour and a half away, so that option is not particularly attractive to me. Off the shelf boosters like Torco are also not a direction I really want to go in. I'm considering methanol after reading so many great reviews here on the forums. Am I setting myself up for problems by adding this mod to a daily driven car? Will I constantly be refilling the tank and dumping loads of money into purchasing methanol? I'm just looking to hear from some people that actually have this mod and can comment on how easy it is to "live with." I've read up on all the technical specs and I understand the mod and its potential risks and benefits. I'm just curious about the actual day to day ownership considerations. __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3472 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I did daily drive my car on methanol. I filled it up about once a month. You can easily burn through it in a day though if you have a heavy foot. (1 gallon trunk mount). They all come with their problems though. They require maintenance and upkeep. That said, i don't recommended it for everyone. As I mentioned through PM, it's not for beginners. Roll the dice and if you dont like it sell it. Last edited by Jeff@TopGearSolutions; 06-04-2013 at 04:34 PM..
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cwarren Captain 83 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	daily drive with meth for 2 years now and have had zero problems . 2gal trunk mount tank and I top it off prob once every few weeks. and if your running a 50/50 mix its cheap. __________________ ptf MHD E85 /Hexon rr550 turbo's/PRE custom intakes/CP / bms dp's/hfs4 / er fmic/PSS/spec stage 2+/kwv2/steveAZ stage 3 lpfp /m3 control arms/powerflex black/MF LSD /fuel it port injection
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135Hoser Banned 39 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '16 m4 zcp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada, Eh iTrader: (0)	I have a 5 gal trunk mount and run 100% meth. My STi also runs meth, both are daily driven. Other than having to occasionally check the trunk on the bmw as it doesn't have a level sensor, it's no big deal.
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