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But I have some questions. I've owned my 2003 for 4 years or so and to date I've only added the Dinan exhaust. With it being several years before I could consider the new M5, I'm thinking about some modifications to the current car. ESS seems like a viable option but my problem is I don't want to add 100+ HP without also addressing the suspension and brakes. I still have the Original clutch so I don't consider putting a new clutch in as an issue with respect to the decision. It's probably time for one.
I just had my 120k mile inspection II and my car is in immaculate condition with all maintenance up to date on no issues to speak of. Interior is still in good shape. However, when I've read the threads on the ESS, several have said to "refresh the engine", including the rod bearings before the ESS install.
1) Would you make this big a modification to a car that has 120k miles?
2) Would you keep the car you have and know (that's paid for) or would you sell it and by a low mileage example to make the modification to? I recognize there is a risk going from a car I know to one I don't.
3) Just what else is considered part of "refreshing" the engine with respect to adding a supercharger?
4) Is replacing the bearings really necessary if there are no issues right now.
5)Will Brembo's or Stoptechs fit under the stock ChromeShadow rims? I like the stock look and don't necessarily want to change rims?
6) Would you look for an installer locally or spend the time and money to take the car to one of the installers that have a history with them? I'm thinking about the one in Arizona?
I'm asking all these questions because I'd like to make a decision knowing all the facts. Thinking I'm going to spend $9-10k for an ESS with install, then finding I've got to sink another $10k for the suspension, refresh, and brakes is something I'd like to take into consideration.
I just had my 120k mile inspection II and my car is in immaculate condition with all maintenance up to date on no issues to speak of. Interior is still in good shape. However, when I've read the threads on the ESS, several have said to "refresh the engine", including the rod bearings before the ESS install.
1) Would you make this big a modification to a car that has 120k miles?
2) Would you keep the car you have and know (that's paid for) or would you sell it and by a low mileage example to make the modification to? I recognize there is a risk going from a car I know to one I don't.
3) Just what else is considered part of "refreshing" the engine with respect to adding a supercharger?
4) Is replacing the bearings really necessary if there are no issues right now.
5)Will Brembo's or Stoptechs fit under the stock ChromeShadow rims? I like the stock look and don't necessarily want to change rims?
6) Would you look for an installer locally or spend the time and money to take the car to one of the installers that have a history with them? I'm thinking about the one in Arizona?
I'm asking all these questions because I'd like to make a decision knowing all the facts. Thinking I'm going to spend $9-10k for an ESS with install, then finding I've got to sink another $10k for the suspension, refresh, and brakes is something I'd like to take into consideration.