Summer Group Buy -- May 2006
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General information:
First, Maxx-Automotive would like to adress a couple of common questions and
also provide some assurance:
Q: Who is handling the group buy?
A: Maxx-Automotive (www.maxx-automotive.com). However, we sometimes
allow trusted individuals to assist in handling group buy related
activities/tasks, those individuals are named and are usually the
initiator of the group buy.
Q: Does Maxx-Automotive have a good track record handling group buys?
A: Maxx has an excellent track record and additionally good pre & post
product support. However, due to the hand made nature of some
products, and depending upon volume, it is not always easy to
accurately predict the time frame between first order and last
delivery. One should generally allow 2 months to handle everyones order
in a group buy. Deliveries are performed in the order that payments
were received. Every AN unit that goes out the door has been field
tested to minimize the risk of faults. So, dont worry and please have
some trust that your order will be processed as fast as reasonably
possible. Many people tend to post on the forums when they have
received their package, so this is usually a general indicator that
orders are being fulfilled. The first guys who have their stuff are
not the ones who wait for 2 weeks after the cutoff date to get their
order in stating that they have a race in 3 weeks ;)
Q: How is Alpha N tuned?
A: AN comes with base maps. The car will start
right up. But it NEEDS to be tuned to YOUR engine. While a knowledgeable
DIYer can typically perform installation and tuning himself, Maxx-automotive
recommends professional installation and tuning. The product provides
the means to tune your engine, the actual tuning requires some basic
knowledge of engines. It is also recommended that your engine, electronics
and sensors are in good shape to start with. Maxx-automotive assists in
diagnosis, but please be aware that long distant diagnosis can be difficult.
Sometimes you need to visit a local professional and the problem is easily
resolved. There may be a slight learning curve for the DIYer, but if you
like this sort of stuff, it is fun.
Q: Should I get a wideband O2 sensor (WBO2)?
A: Yes, it is HIGHLY recommended, not just to assist the DIYer while
tuning, but also to allow *constant* monitoring of AFR (Air Fuel Ratio)
on a daily basis. It is a very good tool/guage to have.
Maxx-AN will work with basically any WBO2, but the commonly used ones are
from Innovate Motorsport and Techedge. The best type to get is
with the remote display (allows permanent install into vehicle).
Q: What does a carbon airbox do for me?
A: These are actually full intake systems (from the racing world),
in Europe called an "Airbox", not to be confused with your
"air filter box" -- often called an airbox as well. It is also not
like any of the common CAI (Cold Air Intake) setups (heat shielded
cone filter in front of the AFM/MAF or e.g. "gruppe M" intake).
A CF Airbox generally has tuned intake runners, a large plenum volume
(an S14 18 cm runner airbox has over 15l volume), no AFM or MAF in the
intake path, a snorkel routing cold air from the front grill or bumper
area. Carbon Fiber is an excellent heat insulator and keeps the cold
intake air cold until it gets into the throttle bodies. The airboxes
are very light and take weight off the engine and front end of the car.
If you have ever removed your plenum/runners/airfilter box assembly;
you will understand just how heavy this stuff is.
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What is offered?
There are various carbon fiber airboxes (air plenum intakes) available.
Quoted below are prices for:
-- S14 CF replica plenum weighs just 1.5 lbs
-- S14 DTM airbox for 46 or 48 mm throttle bodies
-- S14 DTM airbox for S38 50 mm throttle bodies
-- CF airbox for 2002 with S14 engine transplant
Additionally, these airbox setups are also available, not priced
below but allowed in the GB. Inquire for details.
-- E36 M3 euro with various runner lengths available
-- E36 M3 euro with integrated MAF (HFM)
-- E36 M3 USA with 6 ITB* (individual throttle body) conversion
-- E46 M3 CSL style with either 200 mm or 120 mm necked down snorkel
-- E46 M3 with integrated MAF (HFM)
-- M50 powered vehicles with 6 ITB conversion
-- (almost ready) M20 powered with 6 ITB conversion
-- (almost ready) CF intake for S38 in E34 chassis
-- (almost ready) CF intake for S50B30/32 Euro in E30 M3 chassis
*Maxx-automotive also supplies ITBs at reduced pricing (inquire for details)
pictures of many of the airbox setups can be found here:
http://john.gmstech.de
There is a separate Shrick cam group buy that Maxx-automotive has
started with the Australian BMW enthusiasts (with the help of Dave), and
these cams are allowed in the GB as well for those interested in a
more complete topend setup. Pricing and further info can be found here:
http://john.gmstech.de/schrick.html
Maxx-Automotive Alpha N systems are piggy back units for use with
the stock motronic. A picture of a typical kit can be seen here:
http://john.gmstech.de/e30airbox/ankit1.jpg
Download software (for testing) and documentation here:
http://www.maxx-automotive.de/dl.html
Note: not all features can be tested in the software if not
connected and online with an alpha N unit.
The Alpha N is proven to work with the following motors:
-- S14, M88, S38 (3.5l, 3.6l), M50, M20, M30
Please adress any inquiries to:
sales@maxx-automotive.com
or you can contact me at:
m3pilot@gmx.de
please use as email subject "Summer Group Buy"
this assists in answering your email as quickly as possible (and
gets it past any spam filters!).
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Prices in euro:
# S14 CF airbox orders:
Brake resevoir kit: 49 euro
CF snorkel kit: 136 euro
CF airbox + install kit: 930 euro
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Total CF airbox: 1115 euro
options:
CF air-filter housing: 150 euro
alpha N kit: 700 euro
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Prices in USD (current exchange rate local banks: $1.28=1 euro):
# S14 CF airbox orders:
Brake resevoir kit: $63
CF snorkel kit: $174
CF airbox + install kit: $1190
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Total CF airbox: $1427
options:
CF air-filter housing: $192
*50 mm throttle body airbox for M5 TBs, add 80 euro ($102)
alpha N kit: $896
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other:
*2002tii airbox same price as above minus snorkel kit.
CF replica plenum for stock (AFM) installations: 480 euro ($615)
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shipping rates:
via insured DHL airmail (basic insurance for 500 euro value)
48 euro ($62) for small package up to 6 kg (13.2 lbs)
75 euro ($96) for large package up to 12 kg (26.4 lbs)
fedex possible, contact
sales@maxx-automotive.com
for options.
please use as email subject "Summer Group Buy"
this assists in answering your email as quickly as possible (and
gets it past any spam filters!).