This is a revision of my previous "feeler" post with final details to the GB.

I've been looking for a replacement radiator for my s/c setup and found one that'll work perfectly, everything from factory fitment to a lifetime warranty!!! No more waiting to see if that custom radiator in development will work or not, and no paying upwards of $600 for a quality built radiator with a lifetime warranty. I've searched for the past few weeks trying to find a deal like this and now that I've found it, I'm passing it on to the first 10 people to respond. I'm not affiliated with Zionsville, just another BMW enthusiast looking to improve my M3. Here are the details:

These all-alloy radiators were exclusively custom built for Zionsville Autosport, a long-time trusted source for quality BMW parts. These high quality radiators offer:

• Increased Fluid Capacity by 50%
• High Efficiency European Fin Design
• Broad Application (See Below)
• Accepts All Original Equipment
(Shroud, Hoses, Overflow Tank, Sensor, etc.)
• Greatly Increased Life-span
• High Safety Margin
Tested at 4X Normal Operating Pressure
• Improved Serviceability with Petcock (metal adjustable drain)
• Impact Resistant
Will Not Break Like Plastic (used on factory radiator)
• Repairable All Alloy Construction
• Factory Radiators Are Known to
Have a Life-span of 60-80k Miles

These come with a Lifetime Warranty!

Visit Zionsville for more details and fitment guide: www.zionsvilleautosport.com

Here are the details to this GB:

The first 10 buyers will get one for only $429!!! With a lifetime warranty!!! Zionsville's introductory retail price is currently $459, which will probably be raised soon.
This is a ONE-TIME-ONLY deal, and we'll never see a price like this again!!! If you want one email me asap, because once we have 10 people, I'm closing the deal (I need mine yesterday).

To get yours at this ONE-TIME-ONLY group price, email me and then goto:

www.zionsvilleautosport.com

Place your order online and use this coupon code: ALLOYRAD

All payment types are accepted: Check, MO, Paypal, Visa, MC

Radiators won't be shipped until we have 10 paid orders.

Flat shipping rate of $15 will apply. Express shipping can be arranged.

This is an awesome deal for anyone looking to mod their car, anyone living in hot areas, or anyone wanting added protection against factory radiator failures.

If you want one, and you know you do, send me an email right now!: kmdlv@sbcglobal.net

Zionsville also offers a Hi-Po kit with same discount. Just use the kit coupon code: ALLOYRADK Shipping for the kit will be slightly more however (comes in two boxes).

Here's a pic:

http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/store/graphics/images/radiator2.jpg

We have 3 members in so far...7 spots left.

Will these work on cars with automatic trannies? I've heard they "could" possibly be different b/c there are auto tranny coolers that run in fron tof the radiator. I'm not sure if they just mount on the stock radiator or the radiator itself has the mounts on them. More info on this matter would be great!

Drea - Yes they will work on autos. Matter of fact, all the mounting points, including those for the transcooler, are the same as the factory radiator. That's one of the reasons why I'm going with this radiator...no fitment issues.

sounds good....I'm gonna have to give up on the new wheels now...

Bummer about the wheels. But wheels won't do any good unless your ride's running. :)

Please send me an email if you're gonna get in on the deal. Thanks.

What exactly is the "Hi-Po" kit?

Originally posted by Spencer
What exactly is the "Hi-Po" kit?

It's a kit that includes:

Alloy Radiator
Alloy Thermostat Housing
Thermostat w/ Seal
Fan Blade
Fan Clutch

We've got 3 people already and need 7 more.

If you source these parts, it will cost you over $204.

I used a well known parts warehouse in to look up some prices (took the liberty of averaging things).

Aluminum Housing is about $34
Thermostat w/seal about: $20
Fan Clutch is about: $115
Fan Blade is about: $35

$204+ Shipping for all of the above.

The radiator costs $429 with GB, for an extra $100 ($529 Hi-Po Kit) you get all the parts listed above. You can think of it like you are getting the radiator for $325 and going out and getting all these parts afterwards for $204.

-Justin

will this fit a Z3???

Dave - Unfortunately there isn't a model listed that will fit the Z3. I'll double check with Zionsville and get back to you.

On the Hi-Po version: is the fan clutch & blades just the stock parts or some improvement parts? If it's just stock stuff, I don't see the point (especially since I have mine removed). Any idea?

Jeremy - I know it comes with an alloy thermostat housing. I'll check on the other parts and get back to you as well.

As far as I know they are stock parts.

Fan Clutches do wear out, usually somewhere around the 100k mark if you are lucky.

Many people don't even notice they are worn out. The fan either freewheels or it ends up staying engaged all the time. A properly working fan clutch should disengage around 3500-4000 rpm when the car is completely hot. You can hear it.

You are right, it is not worth it if you remove your fan though. Just get a base radiator and get the alumium housing for an extra ~$35.

I prefer some redundancy (I am a network administrator so I think it comes with the territory). If your electric fan fails (and why is it always in the middle of a traffic jam?) you will overheat in a hurry without a mechanical backup.

-Justin

Justin - Just noticed we have the same daytime jobs and drive the same cars. :buttrock Redundancy...it's a beautiful thing...it's a beautiful thing! :boobies <---*wonders if the firewall will filter out those beauties*

4 takers...6 more to go....:clap:

Originally posted by DakarDave
will this fit a Z3???

Dave - just found out that the radiators will work on the following Z3 models:

models with the 3.2 M engines and the 2.8 M52
motors.

To be certain, we'd need to know the exact year and engine for your car. Let me know. Thanks!

Originally posted by Jeremy Lucas
On the Hi-Po version: is the fan clutch & blades just the stock parts or some improvement parts? If it's just stock stuff, I don't see the point (especially since I have mine removed). Any idea?

Jeremy - just got a response from Zionsville. Essentially, the parts are original bmw parts, but they are the "European"
application of the E36 (slightly smaller fan blade design that makes it easier to fit in the car. They are new, factory parts though.

Let me know if you're in. Thanks!

Anyone going in on the deal...make sure you use the coupon codes given in the original post! Thanks!

Yea, tell me about redundency. I need to have two of everything now. Check out my mouse pad:

<img src="http://www.bmw2002.net/link/digital-small.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="218" border="0">

Good to note about the fan blade. Wonder how many mm difference between that and the USA one? Would this be the blade they use on the E36 6 cylinder Diesels? I've heard its a bit smaller. I can't seem to find anything in the ETK but a 420mm fan.

Nice to hear that it is factory parts, this does make a difference.

-Justin

I have a 1998 Z3 2.8..... what are the dimensions of this radiator? I have an supercharger installed, so if it is much wider than stock, I may have an issue......

-Dave

Originally posted by DakarDave
I have a 1998 Z3 2.8..... what are the dimensions of this radiator? I have an supercharger installed, so if it is much wider than stock, I may have an issue......

-Dave

Dave - this is what was relayed to me from Zionsville:

it's a direct fit and "...it fits the models with the 3.2 M engines and the 2.8 M52 motors."

So, if your current setup is with a stock radiator, then there shouldn't be any issues. However, I will get the exact dimensions for you tommorrow (my contact there is out having a baby).

Dom

sounds good..... keep me informed.....

hey I found more information regarding the z3 platform

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=92790&highlight=alloy+radiator+z3%2A

and

http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/z3_alloyrad.htm

Dave - you are one resourceful guy aren't you! :boink Looks like you answered your own questions. So does this mean you're in??? We only need 6 more people...5 with you in! :D Thanks!

I'm still need to give them a call to find out if the width of raditor is the same as stock... With my SC setup and spal electric fan, I have very little room to play with!

-Dave

Originally posted by DakarDave
I'm still need to give them a call to find out if the width of raditor is the same as stock... With my SC setup and spal electric fan, I have very little room to play with!

-Dave

That's the same setup I'm gonna run with my E36 M3. I sure everything will fit just fine. Let me know.

How close to 10 are you ?

Originally posted by jmargo
How close to 10 are you ?

We've got 4 paid....two still deciding. However, if you need the item asap, Zionsville will ship them out earlier with some conditions. Let me know if you want in. Thanks.

Update...We now have 5 people in on this deal, only 5 spots left available. There are 2 still deciding.

Also, if anyone wants to take advantage of the one-time-only group pricing and need the radiator asap, there is an option for you. PM/Email me for more info. Thanks!

E-mailed you.

Originally posted by Balthazarr
E-mailed you.

Email received and reply sent. Thanks Balthazarr!

We are at 7 with only 3 more spots open!

PM'd you.

O.K I am down for one.
Shoot me the info.
Thanks
Jason
Do they sell the coolant also ?

I placed my order, Should be up to number 9.

I just paid. So it should be 9

Same here. It's 10 now.

Man, where were you guys at last week!?!?!?:confused:

OK, we're actually at 9 right now, unless I left someone off. Please check to see that your name is on the list below. You will only be on the list if you've paid. If you haven't paid, please do so asap and send me an email. Of course, I'll have to confirm payments with Jason @ Zionsville.

1) Dom
2) Justin
3) Kim
4) Josh
5) Alfred
6) Alan
7) Gary
8) SC-M3
9) Serge

ONLY 1 MORE SPOT!!!

If thats 10 does that mean shipping goes out tomorrow ?:redspot


Hey you forgot me !
Jason is #10 err #1 :buttrock

Originally posted by jmargo
If thats 10 does that mean shipping goes out tomorrow ?:redspot

^^^ We're at 9 with confirmed payments.

In any event, if you need yours asap, send me an email.

Originally posted by jmargo
If thats 10 does that mean shipping goes out tomorrow ?:redspot


Hey you forgot me !
Jason is #10 err #1 :buttrock

My apologies for leaving you off Jason. But thank goodness you chimed in! :clap:

I think that makes 10 folks! :redspot I'll confirm payments with Jason tomorrow. The radiators should be shipped out shortly after that!!!

Thanks y'all!

I was just about to pay for the Hipo kit when I decided to read their policy statement.
No returns after 10 days from invoice.
I figure it will take at least 5-6 days to reach me.
So, if I return the kit, for whatever reason, say, it doesn't fit properly.
It'll take another 5-6 days to return to Zionsville, in which case it will be out of the grace period.
Then what?

I want a reassurance that I can get this exchanged for one that fits even if it is a day or two late.

I don't think I'm being unreasonable here.

What say you?

F***it, payment sent.

I still want an answer.:)

Originally posted by Balthazarr
I was just about to pay for the Hipo kit when I decided to read their policy statement.
No returns after 10 days from invoice.
I figure it will take at least 5-6 days to reach me.
So, if I return the kit, for whatever reason, say, it doesn't fit properly.
It'll take another 5-6 days to return to Zionsville, in which case it will be out of the grace period.
Then what?

I want a reassurance that I can get this exchanged for one that fits even if it is a day or two late.

I don't think I'm being unreasonable here.

What say you?

I don't think it'll be a problem with fitment, nor should it be a problem with the return. They seem to be very reasonable people at Zionsville. I'll check with Jason in the morning. Thanks!

THANKS.
:)

Uh-oh, hold your horses...We are still at 9. Unfortunately, one participant used two different email addresses, and our communications got crossed up. My apologies, for the mix up. :dunno

But hey, we're at 9!!! Almost there! Heck it only took 1 day to go from 5 to 9!!! Surely there's one more person on the fence who won't want to miss out on this one-time-only GB pricing! :b_blue:

ONLY ONE MORE SPOT LEFT FOLKS!!!

Flash! Just got a PM at the dtmpower forum. I think we have our 10th person...pending email info and payment, of course! :alright

OK, it is confirmed...we have ten people and this GB is now CLOSED!!! :buttrock

Spoke to Jason who said they will start shipping the radiators out today! :redspot

Thanks everyone for participating and enjoy your new radiators! I'll catch y'all on the forums. Anyone interested in starting a GB for Big Brake Kits?!?!? Just kidding! :wave:

Best to you all,
Dom

PS - the coupon codes are good through TODAY ONLY for anyone stumbling accross this.

is this still on?

never mind :(

Originally posted by ///M LIFE©
never mind :(

Sorry, it was closed yesterday. But, you can always call Zionsville and ask for Jason. He might be able to help you. It's worth a try. :awink:

I look forward to hearing reviews / comments, maybe seeing some pictures. I've been considering getting an all aluminum rad for a while but haven't seen one in person or heard from anyone who picked one up previously. Thanks in advance!!

Originally posted by estorilblau
Flat shipping rate of $15 will apply. Express shipping can be arranged.





They charged me $22 for shipping. I thought it was a flat rate.
Jason

Originally posted by jmargo
They charged me $22 for shipping. I thought it was a flat rate.
Jason

Did you get the kit or just the rad?

How much was your total?

I ordered the kit and is coming in two separate packages from two sources.

I got just the Rad.
It was 451.73 total.

Originally posted by jmargo
I got just the Rad.
It was 451.73 total.

Jason,

Call Zionsville and ask for Jason. He should be able to take care of it. Let me know if I can further assist.

Dom

I'm in!

My ride has 80K and I'm adding a S/C after the radiator.

Thanks...

I hate to burst your bubble but this ended last year I think.

I'm in for the High-Pro kit for $529.00.

ALLOYRAD doesn't work for the High-Pro kit.

Shipping is a flat $15.00 fee right? How can you order it for the $529.00 price online?

Thanks,

Todd

Thanks Slowpoke, I should have your username!

Well, now i need a new one since i destroyed mine today.
Probably the whole Z kit.

Can we get a GB going within the next 2 days?

Heres another GB, but for a SPEARCO radiators. More info here:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187658

Thanks Jon, but they have only a 1 yr warranty.