RGM Conversions

[bmw325i]

Hi Gents,

What are your thoughts on the latest news letter from RGM and the E46 supercharging package they have?

Cant seem to upload the PDF news letter that they sent me.

 

[Jakkals_F30]

i reckon they are way overpriced...

Ask burgy he can sort you out for way less than RGM...

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and proof of a great job done...

check Crash Nemisis car... Burgy did that one :thumbs:

 

[moranor@axis]

they quoted me 100k to supercharge my car :thumbdo: you can import a bolt on kit and get it fitted and working for almost half that...

 

[bmw325i]

Yes i know there are other better guys/companies out there, and no i dont want to modify my car as yet. Just asking what the others feel about RGM.

 

[moranor@axis]

well RGM seem to build reliable cars but it can be done cheaper without any corners cut...

 

[jeff_denning]

they quoted me 100k to supercharge my car :thumbdo: you can import a bolt on kit and get it fitted and working for almost half that...

I was quoted R175k for a supercharger kit.
RGM have done a stage 1 conversion on the M5 and it's a truly excellent job.

 

[dvst8]

well RGM seem to build reliable cars but it can be done cheaper without any corners cut...

Agree, I personally would not go to RGM for mods but do the other guys offer the same warranties as RGM ?

I know alot og guys would rather spend the extra cash at RGM because of the warranties RGM offer.

I remember when I had my Fezz ST and I wanted to fit a Dastek, I was quoted R750.00 per hour to set it up by them excluding the cost of the chip. When I asked how long it would take, they said maybe 3-4 hours. :fencelook:

Had it done by Shane from KAR for much much less !

 

[moranor@axis]

well RGM seem to build reliable cars but it can be done cheaper without any corners cut...

Agree, I personally would not go to RGM for mods but do the other guys offer the same warranties as RGM ?

I know alot og guys would rather spend the extra cash at RGM because of the warranties RGM offer.

I remember when I had my Fezz ST and I wanted to fit a Dastek, I was quoted R750.00 per hour to set it up by them excluding the cost of the chip. When I asked how long it would take, they said maybe 3-4 hours. :fencelook:

Had it done by Shane from KAR for much much less !

did not think of warranty guess you right it is good to have, but damn thats an expensive warranty...

do you know what the RGM warranty covers on a SC install? because the kits generally cover all the parts included in the kit so any other damage is not covered...

if RGM cover engine damage then it may be worth it but i still feel not worth the extra cost... if it was 20k extra it would be worth it...

 

[BMW 325ci]

R79 000 is what the news letter says for E46 models they are mad man:biglol:

 

[dvst8]

do you know what the RGM warranty covers on a SC install? because the kits generally cover all the parts included in the kit so any other damage is not covered...

if RGM cover engine damage then it may be worth it but i still feel not worth the extra cost... if it was 20k extra it would be worth it...

COMPONENTS COVERED

The following components are covered including removal and replacement:
1. ENGINE: (Petrol and Diesel) Block, Cyl. head, Crankshaft, Camshaft, Piston & pins, Bearings, Rings, Conrods, Rocker assembly, Hydraulic Lifters, Valves, Valve springs, Gears, Timing chain, Timing chain tensioners and guides, Oil pumps, Gasket Set.


2. GEARBOX: (Manual/Automatic) All internal components, including Torque Converter Gears, Shafts, Bearings, Synchros, Hubs, Valve unit, Servos, Valve body, Bands and Casings (All components inside casing.) (excl. Flex Plate and manual clutch components)

3. DIFFERENTIAL: All internal components. Crown Wheel, Pinion, Carrier Bearings, Pinion Bearings, Planetary gears and LSD components. (Excluding Side Shafts and Wheel Bearings)

4. TRANSAXLE: All internal components. Differential Unit, Gears, Bearings, Shafts, Synchros, Servos and Hubs.

5. 4X4 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL UNIT AND HUBS/DIFFERENTIAL
CARRIER: (Excluding Free-wheel Hubs)

6. SUPERCHARGER/TURBO

7. PROPSHAFT:: All components (excluding tube and balancing)

8. BRAKING SYSTEM: Master Cylinders, Wheel Cylinders, Callipers, ABS ECU and Servo Unit, (excluding rubber dust covers, piping and friction surfaces)

9. STEERING: Power Steering Pumps, All internal parts of Steering Box/Rack and Pinion (excluding rubber dust covers and piping)

10. FUEL SYSTEM: Fuel pump, Airflow Meter, Fuel Accumulator, Fuel Distributor and Warm-up, Regulator (excluding Fuel Injectors, Glow Plugs, Throttle Bodies, Carburettor Assemblies and failures attributable to fuel)

11. COOLING SYSTEM: Radiator, Water Pump, Thermo Switch, Thermostat, Viscous Coupling and Engine Cooling Fan assembly (Excluding pipes, hoses and heater radiators)

12. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: Alternators, Starter Motor and Windscreen
Wiper motor

13. ELECTRONIC IGNITION: All solid-state control and trigger units (Excluding H.T. Leads and Spark Plugs)

14. MANAGEMENT UNITS: Central Electronic Control Units

15. AIR CONDITIONER: Compressor only (excluding regassing)

16. DRIVE SHAFTS: All components including CV joints (excluding rubber dust covers)

17. SUSPENSION: Wishbones, Bushes and Ball-joints

18. CAMBELT AND CAMBELT IDLER BEARINGS/CHAIN AND IDLERS:
Breakage and stripping of teeth. (Excluding replacement in normal maintenance
schedule and as a result of improper servicing)

19. CLUTCH: Release Bearings, Master Cylinder and Slave Cylinder. (Excludes Friction Surfaces and cables)

20. WHEEL BEARINGS:All sealed Wheel Bearings only.

21. CASINGS: Engine Block, Gearbox Casing, and Differential housing. (Excluded when covered under Major Component Benefit).

22. ALARMS AND IMMOBILISERS: Control units (Excl. Remotes and Batteries) Limited to one Claim per Policy Any number of failures or repairs occurring at the same time shall be treated as one claim. In this instance the liability will not exceed the amount of the major component benefit.

Any number of failures or repairs occurring at the same time shall be treated as one claim. In this instance the liability will not exceed the amount of the major component benefit.

raise:

Warranty is underwritten by Santam.

 

[Psymon69]

G-power?

 

[KSINGH]

but that warranty will only cover your stuff if the damage is caused by running the kit right?

on older cars those parts will go prematurely surely. doubt that would be covered due to previous wear and tear.

and they say 65% power gains. must be a modified pulley on that charger or am i wrong?

 

[moranor@axis]

but that warranty will only cover your stuff if the damage is caused by running the kit right?

on older cars those parts will go prematurely surely. doubt that would be covered due to previous wear and tear.

and they say 65% power gains. must be a modified pulley on that charger or am i wrong?

65% is definitely doable :rollsmile: im not sure what boost level the RGM system runs...

 

[dvst8]

but that warranty will only cover your stuff if the damage is caused by running the kit right?

on older cars those parts will go prematurely surely. doubt that would be covered due to previous wear and tear.

Not sure if this covers older cars.

Personally I would not go there, just checked up on the warranty cause I remember them saying they offer one.

Havent come accross n e one else that offers such a comprehensive warranty though.

:thumbs:

 

[Karthik]

I think even though you paying extra , they know what they do , it might just be worth it

 

[Johnny8Bit]

I think there comes a point where you sell your car, save the R150K for the supercharger (that's what I was quoted for my old A3 3.2) and just buy a faster car..

 

[moranor@axis]

I think there comes a point where you sell your car, save the R150K for the supercharger (that's what I was quoted for my old A3 3.2) and just buy a faster car..

but if you could have had the same thing for 40k? (not saying you should have kept the audi )

 

[Johnny8Bit]

but if you could have had the same thing for 40k?

Guess everyone has a price, and a budget.
Some can afford to just throw big dollar around, and others don't even consider that big dollar, you know?
But damn, if your upgrade is 50% of you car's price.. it would definitely make me check out Autotrader first..

 

[Crash_Nemesis]

But damn, if your upgrade is 50% of you car's price.. it would definitely make me check out Autotrader first..

At R95 000, thats the full price of my car...

I did my supercharger conversion, simple bolt on, for half of that.

 

[Karthik]

But damn, if your upgrade is 50% of you car's price.. it would definitely make me check out Autotrader first..

At R95 000, thats the full price of my car...

I did my supercharger conversion, simple bolt on, for half of that.

R47500 ? That's a good price :fencelook:

For such a price it makes sense , but when people are forced to pay R 150 000 , I can't see the reason behind it . Unless your car is something special to you , like me , its my first official car , so wanna give it as much umph and love . :rollsmile: