Charging kits for a 325i?

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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:41 pm

Probably millions of posts about this so saying sorry in advance. The search isn't working on the computers i'm using this week.

Are there any "bolt on" kits for super/turbo charging a 325i (pref one to work with high comp, if it makes a difference to setting up).

Either that, or is there a site that makes or has the required things for a turbo project? Thinking about doing it, but dont really have the knowledge to source everything needed from a random collection of parts.
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:49 pm

Ant does them, not cheap though.

£3k for everything iirc except management and a few other bits and bobs needed.
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:02 pm

mine came from u.s it was ag just 4 the turbo and piping add to that inter cooler manifold megasquirt and shippin plus exhaust and the work itself your prob better off goin to ant .much less of a headache dude remember nothin is easy over here m8!!unless u loaded of course or know the right people
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:02 pm

I know this is expensive, but what would it then take to fit. Litterally just fitting it, or would you need to modify things, run lots of tests to check over things...
Are these relatively safe, and will this cause all sorts of issues. Not really knowledgable with turboing/supercharging...
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:37 pm

nay!! you havent even got the car, and you dont even know if u can get insured and for how much, and your already think bout turboing it!!

naaaaaaaaa mate
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:42 pm

curious... thats all. Who ever said i may even use it on the road winkeye.

Well i will be. insurance seems to be roughly 1k atm.

Not sure what rossbouroughs will offer me tho! But its 1K online if i switch.
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:49 pm

rossboroughs wont want to know man trust me i tried and im 25 and know the guys there . sorted me out a lot but turbo mod ano go
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:50 pm

not too bad, and thers no where to drive it 'off road' over here, unless u class the recquier, but the u get and angry guy with a telephone coming out lol
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:51 pm

thought so anyway. It was more for thinking about tracking the car! dont really need a 325i in jersey tbh.
What do they charge you for your 325i?
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:53 pm

na rossoroughs dont like moded car, bet off goin for a specific uk moded car one eh
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:54 pm

Ye, as i said in another post, may even be goin for UK insurance.
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:56 pm

na mean when u, sorry if u turbo the beast
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:58 pm

Ye. Rossbouroughs aren't good with mods. so it would be UK if need be. same if they want lots off me for my 325i...
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:00 pm

ye, 1k snot too bad, i wanna find out how much it would be for me lol
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:01 pm

btw wat site u use?
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:04 pm

might just have a little looky lol
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:18 pm

moneysupermarket.com gave me clasic car insurance,

320
6 points to claims and no no-clamis bonus
im 23 and like in kent

£365

which i think isnt bad winkeye
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:47 pm

but thats a 320, i'm 20 and paying £20 more than you! 320i's are nice an cheap in that respect!
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:01 pm

clegg griffod or somethin is who i just gone wit 580 for 320 and 325 . gona have to get insurane from main land cause it wont happen locally
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:01 pm

clegg griffod or somethin is who i just gone wit 580 for 320 and 325 . gona have to get insurane from main land cause it wont happen locally
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Post Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:19 pm

NayC wrote:but thats a 320, i'm 20 and paying £20 more than you! 320i's are nice an cheap in that respect!
that cause your is an auto, dumbass
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Post Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:13 pm

Tis only 30 more for a manual! looked into it when i was getting insured :) They're old cars, and the 320 is not very powerful so they aint too bad!
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