to supercharge or not to supercharge

[wildwing]

I have a new 330xi (1500 mi.) I was wondering if anyone could describe their experiences supercharging their cars. I get the feeling the host gets alot of free stuff from diff. co's and may be a little bias. If anyone has done this with their xi I would love to hear it. By the way Marvel you have done a great job with this site.

[Darius]

I wouldn't supercharge until after expiration of a warranty. I do not know anyone who has supercharger on Xi. I can let you know how the ESS SC works on my car in a week or so (ater I receive my reprogrammed DME back)

BTW, I don't think that Todd ( the host ) is giving us a biased info. Read his reviews. I think he is doing a good job on giving us his honnest opinions.

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[JohnnyM]

I second that notion that todd is giving honest opinions.

[MarvelPhx]

I appreciate that. I do my best to give accurate, honest, and unbiased information.

[wildwing]

Thnx guys. I am more interested in hearing about peoples long term experiences with supercharging. Has anyone installed rms? They are more expensive than ess but they supposedly offer some important differences.

[MarvelPhx]

In my experience, their "benefits" (supposedly more power, carbon fiber tubing, etc) do not justify their lack of software or service.

[Alex330ci]

See the E46fanatics site for a group buy on an ASA supercharger. It's under classifieds, group buys.

[Darius]

wildwing, If you want to supercharge I definetly recomend ESS. I got it. It's great! The power is awsome.

[tingzilla]

I personally say yes if you have 8k in your pocket and you have a clutch.

If you don't have the money and you looking for alternatives. You could do the followings:

1)wait for 6speed convertion (probably around 6~7k)
2)get Technik Stage II kit with exhaust (puts you dyno around 210lb of torque on wheel). http://www.renn-sport.net