Leaf Blower. .teaser.

Gavin@MMW · 02-23-2012, 09:34 PM

It's getting late, but more tomorrow

UPDATE::

Some fresh parts, seeing some production material now

Official shots will be done soon once fully installed, until then here are some quickies:

SavvyByNature · 02-23-2012, 09:38 PM

:-) Looks good!

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 02-23-2012, 09:40 PM

I spy billet

MediaHI · 02-23-2012, 10:34 PM

just4kickz · 02-23-2012, 10:35 PM

how long has it been running on the first test car?

drek20 · 02-23-2012, 10:49 PM

How much will this cost?

Gavin@MMW · 02-23-2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kickz

how long has it been running on the first test car?

This is a new variation that you guys are going to get to see a lot of before we officially let it out, that's my own car. More stuff coming tomorrow and Monday

Quote:

Originally Posted by drek20

How much will this cost?

That's TBA, but stage 1 will not be as expensive as some might think.

jfisher160 · 02-24-2012, 10:56 AM

Looking good Gavin. Cant wait to see the car hopefully this weekend or next week and go for a ride. This thing is going to be CRAZY.

Happy to finally see the SC get finished. It's been a long time coming you have been working on it. Congrats.

darkrom · 02-24-2012, 01:01 PM

Gavin fucking pulling through. I give you shit for not being vocal enough...this fixes that

Can you even give us a ballpark range within say $1k of the final number on the stage 1? Are we looking at like $5k? Whats the plan for engine management.

Seriously don't keep too much of a secret, if this is gunna happen I need to save up!

darkrom · 02-24-2012, 01:13 PM

"Supercharged N52 Debuts This Week."

Well it's Friday now...

!

Seriously I need to know how many thousands I'm going to need and what organs I'll have to sell.

Gavin@MMW · 02-24-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrom

Gavin fucking pulling through. I give you shit for not being vocal enough...this fixes that

Can you even give us a ballpark range within say $1k of the final number on the stage 1? Are we looking at like $5k? Whats the plan for engine management.

Seriously don't keep too much of a secret, if this is gunna happen I need to save up!

Lol sorry, been busy for you guys

A ballpark* not set in stone, is $6k or under. - again, ballpark and not solid.

Engine management is done via a standalone computer that runs in tandem with the OEM ECU, it has the ability to control far more then we ever need for this car.. Meth injection, errors, timing, fueling, valve lift, up to 16 injectors - it is a little overkill, but its a great piece of hardware and holds the software to run us cleanly and safely.

So its not a flash, its a resellable kit.

And yes, it's already happening, tuning runs next week and other goodies. Today i hope to get you guys a shot of the final parts with the cold air intake installed and our branded Bracket, Black V3-Si trim blower (just got it back from being anodized)

**Note**

The blower color for the kits will be an option of polished and satin, black is just something i personally wanted in the car.

darkrom · 02-24-2012, 01:28 PM

Gavin Gavin Gavin! Yes lol.

Can you give me any info about what this overkill management is called? I want to start planning this with my installer informally. It'll take me a while to bank 6k, but I can get most of the install done free, so this is actually a strong possibility of something I may really be able to do. If this mystery engine management comes with a basemap for a stock 325i and your stage 1 kit, we wouldn't even NEED a tune other than to compensate for specific mods and more power...

Things are looking up for this car, I just have a bank or 2 to rob on the way home.

Gavin@MMW · 02-24-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkrom

Gavin Gavin Gavin! Yes lol.

Can you give me any info about what this overkill management is called? I want to start planning this with my installer informally. It'll take me a while to bank 6k, but I can get most of the install done free, so this is actually a strong possibility of something I may really be able to do. If this mystery engine management comes with a basemap for a stock 325i and your stage 1 kit, we wouldn't even NEED a tune other than to compensate for specific mods and more power...

Things are looking up for this car, I just have a bank or 2 to rob on the way home.

Lol, the computer is proprietary - its not something you can just go buy, and we preload the tuning to the computer - so there is no need to have it tuned after the fact. Just install the kit, allow for a few miles of break in time (200+) - and go.

darkrom · 02-24-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin@MMW

Lol, the computer is proprietary - its not something you can just go buy, and we preload the tuning to the computer - so there is no need to have it tuned after the fact. Just install the kit, allow for a few miles of break in time (200+) - and go.

Ohh I see. I am used to Kpro/Flashpro on the hondas...we had LOTS of tuning options, but of course had to pay for a pro tune or really know your shit.

Less money spent and who gives a damn about a few more horse (~5 maybe?!) on a custom tune over a basemap

well done!

C ///M · 02-24-2012, 02:08 PM

Come on Gavin, you're so full of it. Anybody can draw up a bracket for the blower and have it machined out of a block of aluminum...

What, you don't have a price for the kit yet?? Or dyno charts?? Please, then it's never going to happen. Stop lying to every N52 owner and trying to steal their money..

Next thing you know you're going to setup a special group buy with discount pricing better than you can find anywhere else. Yea, then you're definitely going to take all the money and run. The header group buy was just a ploy to fool people into thinking they could give you money for a product you design, and create, and actually receive it!

EDIT: [/sarcasm]

ttam · 02-24-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C ///M

Come on Gavin, you're so full of it. Anybody can draw up a bracket for the blower and have it machined out of a block of aluminum...

What, you don't have a price for the kit yet?? Or dyno charts?? Please, then it's never going to happen. Stop lying to every N52 owner and trying to steal their money..

Next thing you know you're going to setup a special group buy with discount pricing better than you can find anywhere else. Yea, then you're definitely going to take all the money and run. The header group buy was just a ploy to fool people into thinking they could give you money for a product you design, and create, and actually receive it!

EDIT: [/sarcasm]

Gavin@MMW · 02-24-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C ///M

Come on Gavin, you're so full of it. Anybody can draw up a bracket for the blower and have it machined out of a block of aluminum...

What, you don't have a price for the kit yet?? Or dyno charts?? Please, then it's never going to happen. Stop lying to every N52 owner and trying to steal their money..

Next thing you know you're going to setup a special group buy with discount pricing better than you can find anywhere else. Yea, then you're definitely going to take all the money and run. The header group buy was just a ploy to fool people into thinking they could give you money for a product you design, and create, and actually receive it!

EDIT: [/sarcasm]

Lol Love your sarcasm

But no I wont offer a GB on this, It will be within reach on its own.

darkrom · 02-24-2012, 05:59 PM

I talked it over with my car itself, and it says it'll consider letting you pay me the $6k to install it. You can send payment now. I'll be expecting the blower in the mail by tomorrow

RupertPupkin · 02-25-2012, 04:49 PM

Its now the day after "tomorrow " thought there was going to be more info and photos? .......

On a side note I saw a squatch in my woods today. More updates tomorrow.

kiwi29 · 02-25-2012, 09:59 PM

I need my money already

I need one of these and a set of your headers :'( why does god hate me lol! Consider a group buy if there's at least 500 people leaving deposits? :3

axis · 02-27-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydever

Its now the day after "tomorrow " thought there was going to be more info and photos? .......

On a side note I saw a squatch in my woods today. More updates tomorrow.

Eagerly awaiting pics!!

AlpineSwift · 02-27-2012, 12:38 PM

As much as I've supported this project and Gavin's work, I think I've pretty much decided to step up to a 335 when I return from Air Force training. Going to want 4 doors in the not too distant future for a DD so I figure its a good opportunity to upgrade at the same time.

I'm excited to see numbers on this though. Good stuff Gavin.

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darkrom Colonel 261 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Gavin Gavin Gavin! Yes lol. Can you give me any info about what this overkill management is called? I want to start planning this with my installer informally. It'll take me a while to bank 6k, but I can get most of the install done free, so this is actually a strong possibility of something I may really be able to do. If this mystery engine management comes with a basemap for a stock 325i and your stage 1 kit, we wouldn't even NEED a tune other than to compensate for specific mods and more power... Things are looking up for this car, I just have a bank or 2 to rob on the way home.
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