M3 AA Supercharger Kit, is here! (w/ Pictures)

[AlpinaAl]

Had a call from the post office at 5pm to say that my super charger kit is there has cleared customs and is now ready to be collected... [banana [banana

Gona be up at the crack of dawn tommorow and down there as fast as my little legs will take me, Im well excited not long to go now and we should be up and running, and before anyone posts, I beat you to it :D
[needpicts

Ill take them as soon as I get home ;)

[BigFas]

Wow! First M3 supercharged in the UK? Congrats :) It's going to be a monster!

[lee330sport]

Is the engine stripped down ready for the install.............and enjoy your sleepless night;)

[Raj]

It's gonna be sweeeeet. I'd be camping out there over night :D . How long will it take to do the install? Really can't wait to see the pics of the kit and then the install [bow

[Jazz]

Cool, sounds awesome. [ok What are the specs? Are you changing anything on the M3 ie cams or is it a straight bolt on jobbie?

[AlpinaAl]

Fitting will comence on Monday we hope, along with the suspension and brakes, antiroll bars... De-cat pipes and centre pipe is on now.. Worst thing is I still have to come back to the UK for fittment as our workshop in jersey is on a 3 week lead time at the moment :rolleyes: means I have to keep looking at all these part before they go on its tourture

Basic spec of the kit is as follows: and no it does not require opening up the engine, however we will be uprating the motor later in the year to allow for a few power upgrades,and more boost, the kit at the moment is a straight bolt on install..

Rotrex C38-71 Trim Supercharger
Active Autowerke Cast Intake Manifold
Front Mounted air to air Intercooler
Active Autowerke By-Pass Valve
Larger Injectors and Spark Plugs
Active Autowerke Mass Air Meter Housing
Supercharger Oil Cooler
75mm Pulley
K&N Air Filter
All mounting Hardware, Plumbing, Hoses and Clamps
Generation 2 AA Custom Software
Active Autowerke Water Alcohol injection Kit

Kit runs at 7.5psi

[Chaos]

Dude it even SOUNDS fast, nevermind what it'll be like when it's finished. I really really hope you've seen the back of all your little bits of bad luck now mate, you deserve a clean run at this, it's gonna be fly when it's done.

PS: You lose points for posting your own Pics smiley, tsk tsk. ;)

[lee330sport]

How did you get around the de-cat? Did you throw any codes? Might have to give you a ring, see if i can do the same with mine, if thats okay.

[peppernick]

That is going to be an awesome adventure. I remembered my ASA supercharging adventure on my 330, but on an M3! Remember to post lots of pics....even those work in progress pics! ;)

[Ali]

Sounds awesome man. I'm with Nick on this one... loads of pics please!

Whats it going to be pushing?? 450bhp?? or a tad more?

Good luck with it all... I hope it all works out well!

Ali

[Tin]

nice one dude! bet your biting all ya nails! will be an awesome project! yep please post plenty of pics as the fitting commences... [jam

[cableguy]

nice one dude! bet your biting all ya nails! will be an awesome project! yep please post plenty of pics as the fitting commences... [jam

What he said [ok

[M5 SC]

I'd be counting the seconds let alone the hours!!! :D [cool

[Durgesh]

This is going to be so SICK.

You have to bring her to some meets, and take us for a drive.

Durgesh

[AlpinaAl]

right I think Ive kept you in suspense long enough now :D

Went don this morning and picked it up, at this point there isnt a load of pics I only took ones of the intresting bits for you as I still have to transport all the parts to our workshop to be fitted and I dont want anything damaged plus its all labeled as well so sorry.

One thing that I thought was cool is that you get a little plaque for inside of the car [cool

Its amazing quality, all finished to a very high standard, I cant wait to get started, (fights the urge to whip out the tools [fight )

enjoy

parts arrive
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/alpinaal/102_0246.jpg

front mounted intercooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/alpinaal/102_0247.jpg

the blower :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/alpinaal/102_0248.jpg

latest intake manifold
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/alpinaal/102_0249.jpg

blow off valve
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/alpinaal/102_0250.jpg

MORE PICS WILL BE POSTED AS WORK PROGRESS'S

PS Roy hasnt seen these yet so you guys are the first ;)

[Jazz]

Great Stuff :cool:

Will you be uprating any of the tranny or will the stock box & clutch be OK?

[AlpinaAl]

Stock clutch will not last very long im afraid so yes we will be putting an uprated one in.. As for the box, should be fine.

[Tin]

nice one dude! love the label in the pic.. "small box" haha
is there any ecu mapping involved? complete bolton kit? does it retain the oem maf?

[CA Automotive UK]

Active quality just ROCKS !! It truly does.......

system still usess MAF , and includes new software map onto the DME .

The kit i scomplete withevery last nut and washer too .

We will be installing this at our place in Park Royal , the work will be carried out by our own Michael .

I will be in Portugal and Italy working and trying to rest a bit over next 2 weeks but alex and michael will be holding the fort .

I will still be reachable on mobile if anyone needs .

Alex , the water injection is in upstairs room at mine btw .

regards to all

[peppernick]

SICK!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Congrats bro.....finally we have a CSL waster :D :D

[Chaos]

Momma that manifold looks the dog's danglies! [bow I can't wait to see it all under the bonnet!

[uberbmw]

SICK!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Congrats bro.....finally we have a CSL waster :D :D

whoes just bought a CSL? [writesmil :p

gonna be nuts! [ok

[Tin]

whoes just bought a CSL? [writesmil :p


Durgesh now has a CSL... in sapphire black.. [jam

[AlpinaAl]

Durgesh now has a CSL... in sapphire black.. [jam


Stunning car,and not doubt with Durgesh's influence it will be a show stopper

[lee330sport]

Just to tease you Alex

0-145mph 7.5psi[jam

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=In-car-video

[AlpinaAl]

Just to tease you Alex

0-145mph 7.5psi[jam

http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=In-car-video



:eek: :eek: [nana [nana [banana [banana [jam

This things gona be a monster, Lee you a member of 46psi

[lee330sport]

No not a member yet, keep meaning to but never do.

Yes yours is gonna be a monster. Should be slightly quicker with 98Ron fuel too. That car is only 93-95 Ron.

Also can you tell me how to get around the de-cat?

[Shuriken]

That box "Small Box" - brilliant labelling. Looks good though, this is going onto the car in a few weeks yeah?

Shuriken.

[AlpinaAl]

That box "Small Box" - brilliant labelling. Looks good though, this is going onto the car in a few weeks yeah?

Shuriken.


Going in the workshop on monday to be done [cool

Lee im not sure mate, I havnt had light come on yet, I dropped it in to my fitter and let him do it as I was busy, I see if I can find out what he did,

[Nickleback]

Alex,
Good luck with the project, should be awesome [jam [jam [ok

[adood84]

nice kit , some sound clips too please when all done.
One thing I wanted to ask you when you say jersey , you mean in US , or is there a UK jersey?

[AlpinaAl]

UK jersey...

[Shuriken]

One thing I wanted to ask you when you say jersey , you mean in US , or is there a UK jersey? Cheeky ba****d lol.

Jersey and Guernsey are outlying UK islands Adood. :)

Shuriken.

[AlpinaAl]

We have an office in jersey should any of you feel like a trip over, also take advantage of Jerseys NO VAT while your here ;)

[Raja_SMGII]

Wow! Many congrats - I cannot wait to see pics once this thing goes on. Please, do try to post some pics during install as well or even a video of the install. What is the projected install time? Is this DIY?

[AlpinaAl]

Wow! Many congrats - I cannot wait to see pics once this thing goes on. Please, do try to post some pics during install as well or even a video of the install. What is the projected install time? Is this DIY?


Hi Raja

The projected install for the Super charger kit is around 20hrs with the water/alcohol injection, yes the kit is DIY and comes with neat CD that gives clear and detailed instructions, also Phone support is also offered should you encounter any problems ( were always there to help [ok )

[lee330sport]

We have an office in jersey should any of you feel like a trip over, also take advantage of Jerseys NO VAT while your here ;)
Are you kidding dude? So if i drive to you and get my parts fitted there, i dont pay VAT?

[AlpinaAl]

Are you kidding dude? So if i drive to you and get my parts fitted there, i dont pay VAT?

I meant beer and fags ( but you know ;) )

[CA Automotive UK]

just to clear up the situation on getting stuff fitted in jersey

- if we send products to jersey and you buy / fit in jersey then this is all VAT free , as long as you actually transact the payment whilst on jersey soil .
- strictly speaking , if you have bought something in jersey / channel isles in last 6 months and are bringing it back to the UK you have to pay VAT and duty ( aprox 20% ) on the jeesey purchase price on entering the UK / Europe .
- HOWEVER ...in practice it is perfectly feasible to drive your car over to jersey and purchase and have fitted there performance parts VAT FREE, then drive the car back to UK without paying any VAT etc...who is to know any different ? The only caution I would adivise is not to bring back any of the oem parts that have been replaced with you in your boot etc , as this may raise eyebrows at customs . We can post these oem items back to you or dispose of them.

[lee330sport]

just to clear up the situation on getting stuff fitted in jersey

- if we send products to jersey and you buy / fit in jersey then this is all VAT free , as long as you actually transact the payment whilst on jersey soil .
- strictly speaking , if you have bought something in jersey / channel isles in last 6 months and are bringing it back to the UK you have to pay VAT and duty ( aprox 20% ) on the jeesey purchase price on entering the UK / Europe .
- HOWEVER ...in practice it is perfectly feasible to drive your car over to jersey and purchase and have fitted there performance parts VAT FREE, then drive the car back to UK without paying any VAT etc...who is to know any different ? The only caution I would adivise is not to bring back any of the oem parts that have been replaced with you in your boot etc , as this may raise eyebrows at customs . We can post these oem items back to you or dispose of them.
Nice.......hoe much is the Ferry:D

[444bhp Ray]

Well i have missed a bit since i've been away on holiday. That AA S/C looks the nuts and to know you can have a ride if you want to, ;) as Roy is saying to Jersey to save some money if you know what i mean is great. ;)

[Raja_SMGII]

Any update on this install? AA kits have shown remarkable durability from what I've read on M3forum.net - I am suprised that the install is so long, I'm sure I read somewhere closer to 10hrs. Either way - get that thing up and running! [cool

[paulm3]

wow, just saw this thread. i must be sooo behind. lol

looks the nuts, the quality looks top notch to :):)
if you're worried about it on your car.. u can always put it on mine to test it ;);) he he

bet u cant wait to get it all running :):) good luck and cant wait to see it finished :):)

[CA Automotive UK]

Hi Guys

Its Alex here, Sorry that havnt posted for a bit but anyone whos spoken to me the past couple of days will know that Im flat out at the moment


Cars nearly done, got the ECU from Active today so straight in the car. The kits taken a ittle longer to fit because it was designed for a left hand drive car so we had to make brackets and templates so it all fitted correctly and to make sure that we had templates for any further cars we do, the suspension is going on today I hope, and then just the carbon to do on the doors and put the short shift in.. I will post up some pics but it will take a few days for me to do so ok... Im really excited about getting it back, got a couple of days over here when I get it back then its home for the exhaust and the BBK conversion to do, then back for a trip round bruntingthorpe (thats gona be entertaning) and a bit of track time

I wil keep you all updated, not long to go know :)

Cheers guys

Alex

[444bhp Ray]

Can't wait for this Alex,thats for sure sounds [cool ;)

[lee330sport]

Slacker, get it finished:p .

I wanna race.:D Bruntingthorpe round 2.

[CA Automotive UK]

bring it on :D

Just had a call at 7:30 (see the lengths we go to) to say that the ECU is back in the car and she fired up first turn of the key [banana [banana

Suspension to go on tommorow with the other bits and just final checks, looking good for friday though boys and girls if not sat

Alex

[CA Automotive UK]

Hi guys

the car is actually running now , and Alex is so busy salivating and masturbating on this point he has asked Uncle Roy to do the update post ( make sure you wipe any mess off my sofa Al :p )

reason we are taking so long is :

1. Alex will shoot me and Mick if all is not perfect
2. we are taking note of all the myriad small changes required to fit to a right hand drive car, so we can soon offer a true bolt on RHD kit layout .

We are halfway through setting up a dealership in South Africa , in conjunction with a friend john christou , regular visitors to CA website may have seen details of his yellow E36 M3 turbo . Anyway , a few weeks ago we sent John an E46 M3 supercharger kit for his new car , he completed installation yesteday and is very happy .Even though he lives 1.4 km above sea level *( air less dense ) the software is working fine and just check the power / torque !!

The power graph below is for Johns car , the extra power is down we think to previously supplied CA parts as follows :

- CA profile Schrick cams with extra duration and lift ( but no extra overlap as this tends to blow unburnt charge out the exhaust ports on force inducted aplications )
- dekat , x pipe and eisenmann le mans back box
- custom headers ( not CA )

we hope to have more pics and updates soon , once all the road testing is done we will get dyno plots posted for Alex 's car .

regards to all from Portugal :)

[CA Automotive UK]

power graph


and as independantly fitted and tested thousands of miles away , we cant be accused of "cooking " the results :rolleyes:

[lee330sport]

Nice!..................but no graphs:p

[lee330sport]

Fookin Hell:eek: Check that torque out! Thats way more than the US guys are getting. What Fuel did he use?

[cableguy]

Looks Awesome [bow Very neat installation if you don't mind me saying so, looks factory fresh [cool

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on how she drives & feels compared to stock, pretty sure this will blow your mind [bang

[CA Automotive UK]

Nice!..................but no graphs:p

shall I order you some eye glasses then Lee :) ;)

I have to be honest , as a rule I like to think I am quite conservative/ skeptical on ( big ) power claims , and even tho ' I know John well personally , i find the dyno figures a little high , especially at that altitude ...but there could be so many reasons .

You just cant compare power readings from different dynos with each other ....I have seen as much as 40 bhp variation on same day , same car , same ambient conditions but different dyno / operator.

The car does run a C13 avgas / pertol mix , 1:4 ,which will certainly help to more fully ignite all the charge in the cylinder . Sometimes with high boost pressures normal fuel does not burn completey thro whilst in the cylinder , thus some of it is ejected out the exhaust ports .

Thanks for your kind comments cable guy , and btw I will have your BPUK wheel quote for you hopefully tomorrow , just awaiting shipping confirmation from Daniel ;)

all the best
roy

[cableguy]

Cheers Roy [ok

[Ali_]

Thats just a fantastic looking install, congrats team, a job well done..... frecken hell what a ride that would be.

[peppernick]

WOW! Can't wait to see the finished product. Intercooler shot? :D

[lee330sport]

shall I order you some eye glasses then Lee :) ;)

I have to be honest , as a rule I like to think I am quite conservative/ skeptical on ( big ) power claims , and even tho ' I know John well personally , i find the dyno figures a little high , especially at that altitude ...but there could be so many reasons .

You just cant compare power readings from different dynos with each other ....I have seen as much as 40 bhp variation on same day , same car , same ambient conditions but different dyno / operator.

The car does run a C13 avgas / pertol mix , 1:4 ,which will certainly help to more fully ignite all the charge in the cylinder . Sometimes with high boost pressures normal fuel does not burn completey thro whilst in the cylinder , thus some of it is ejected out the exhaust ports .

Thanks for your kind comments cable guy , and btw I will have your BPUK wheel quote for you hopefully tomorrow , just awaiting shipping confirmation from Daniel ;)

all the best
roy
Yeah yeah i posted at the same time, didnt see the graph at first. Although you could prob make me some CF glasses? lol

Even if the dyno is a little off. You should probably get the same result at a lower altitude.

Is it the same spec as Alex?

[CA Automotive UK]

LOL ..sorry lee I could not resist :)

spoke to Iain at PBMW today , he was well impressed with your car , thanks VERY much for thge CA plug mate , you are a star as always . Feature will be in next issue .

Yes , the SA car is same spec as Alex / CA car .

we will be entering this car in the Tuner Grand prix on 17 september at Donny , we are doing this in conjunction with PBMW , if anyone would want to come along with us let me know , you only have to pay hotel , CA will sort entry .

all the best

[lee330sport]

Oooo ill have a tuner GP ticket please!

[CA Automotive UK]

Hi guys

Alex here, right quick update we now have the car back.............. :o






















And its mental, ;)


drove it back from Wembly at 1am last night after picking up Roy and Laura been taking it easy at the moment to let everything bed in, first impressions car is very smooth through out the rev range and pulls hard once you get to around 3600 rpm and it just doesnt stop pulling meaning three figure speed come very quickly even in 6th gear. Gave it a little bit just coming home in the lower gears and boy oh boy its fun and so quick im gona have a riot at Donny and Brunters, the Bilstiens ride are excellent really comfy but the car feels really planted even when pushed. We are gona take some pics and a vid tommorw when it stops raining.

watch this space

[cableguy]

Congrats on the finished product Alex [ok

Sounds awesome, can't wait for a bit of footage & some piccies [banana

[444bhp Ray]

come on its killing us,get pics up and vid. :)

[Jazz]

Sounds fantastics, get those pics up [needpicts

[lee330sport]

Vids, vids, vids:D

[CA Automotive UK]

we tried to do some vids yesterday but rain stopped play !

car is running sweet though , but we need more supercharger oil , trying to find some

meanwhile couple more pics taken today

[lee330sport]

How come you need more SC oil, i thought the Rotrex was a sealed unit? Or do you have to change it after the 'run in' period?