View Full Version : NorCal: Interest in a LOCAL Aluminum Radiator Group Buy?
NakNak 03-23-2008, 11:37 PM With Summer coming around the corner I have been in talks with Ireland Engineering and they are willing to give us a discount if we have all the radiators shipped to one place. I already have some interest and the radiators will be shipped to Cupertino 95014 (near San Jose). The Aluminum Radiators are 45mm thick as opposed to the stock 33mm. They are a direct fit. The price new on them is $355+Shipping but with enough people we can get around 15% off or more depending on the amount of people. Who needs a new performance radiator :evil2
1.) NakNak
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http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=ireland&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=213527858&Count2=130668282&ProductID=705&Target=products.asp
allerac 03-23-2008, 11:51 PM maybe, i still have the stock radiatior so mine is due to blow sooner or later...
imo instead of a pickup, an install day :redspot
Synthetic Darkness 03-24-2008, 02:00 AM With Summer coming around the corner I have been in talks with Ireland Engineering and they are willing to give us a discount if we have all the radiators shipped to one place. I already have some interest and the radiators will be shipped to Cupertino 95014 (near San Jose). The Aluminum Radiators are 45mm thick as opposed to the stock 33mm. They are a direct fit. The price new on them is $355+Shipping but with enough people we can get around 15% off or more depending on the amount of people. Who needs a new performance radiator :evil2
1.) NakNak
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http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=ireland&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=213527858&Count2=130668282&ProductID=705&Target=products.asp
Can I just pick it up from them? If so I'm in.
llegos 03-24-2008, 02:03 AM im pretty interested, but what modification is needed to fit this in if its that much thicker?
yoda888 03-24-2008, 02:09 AM +1
Or will this thing bolt right in?
im pretty interested, but what modification is needed to fit this in if its that much thicker?
NakNak 03-24-2008, 02:19 AM It will bolt right in :D remember 12mm difference is only like 3/4 of an inch.
sisomphonE 03-24-2008, 02:37 AM only if i had a race car.
Baoser 03-24-2008, 02:50 AM work for me also? =D
motorsports321 03-24-2008, 02:53 AM only if i had a race car.
+1 :rofl
NakNak 03-24-2008, 09:42 PM only if i had a race car.
Great for DD as well :D
stanksbeamen 03-24-2008, 09:44 PM We only need 5 ppl to get 15% off? If so then ill do it, i want to do it soon so if this doesnt happen i will just go wiht a stock replacement...Thanks for setting this up.
NakNak 03-24-2008, 09:48 PM Come on guys only a few more. Don't miss your chance.
1.) NakNak
2.) Synthetic Darkness (Local Pickup)
3.) stanksbeamen
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Synthetic Darkness 03-25-2008, 06:14 AM Lets make this happen guys... Willow Springs + summertime = blown, plastic radiators and reservoirs.
WTFPENGUIN 03-25-2008, 05:27 PM Lets make this happen guys... Willow Springs + summertime = blown, plastic radiators and reservoirs.
are you going to be there on may 3rd and 4th. I was planning on driving to sb with the caravan, then bimmerfest on saturday followed by a track day on sunday, and taking monday off..
NakNak 03-26-2008, 11:21 AM :evil2
yoda888 03-26-2008, 11:27 AM Interested..However some questions...so with this Alum radiator, I never have to worry about broken plastic necks or anything related to cooling again (well I know waterpump)? Also, what's the price of a regular plastic radiator compared to this?
THanks!
NakNak 03-26-2008, 09:35 PM Interested..However some questions...so with this Alum radiator, I never have to worry about broken plastic necks or anything related to cooling again (well I know waterpump)? Also, what's the price of a regular plastic radiator compared to this?
THanks!
Yes, you won't have to worry about busting the flimsy neck anymore nor will you have to worry about it eroding away on you slowly. Since it is larger it also cools down the fluid much better and keeps your temps cooler. Stock M3 radiators go for around $190+Shipping so this is a great investment :D
Guys need to hurry and get in on this cause I will be closing it soon.
stanksbeamen 03-26-2008, 09:48 PM Guys need to hurry and get in on this cause I will be closing it soon.
Bump :)
WTFPENGUIN 03-26-2008, 10:23 PM Yes, you won't have to worry about busting the flimsy neck anymore nor will you have to worry about it eroding away on you slowly. Since it is larger it also cools down the fluid much better and keeps your temps cooler. Stock M3 radiators go for around $190+Shipping so this is a great investment :D
Guys need to hurry and get in on this cause I will be closing it soon.
dude, seriously there are many ip racers, even in texas that run the stock m3 radiator. This one is over kill, and still has issues. If you change the stock one every 60k miles like you should, you will never have a problem. And I don't know any place that charges $190+shipping for a radiator other than the dealer, I got an OEM Behr one for $109 overnight shipped to me.
I hardly see this as a great investment
NakNak 03-26-2008, 10:27 PM dude, seriously there are many ip racers, even in texas that run the stock m3 radiator. This one is over kill, and still has issues. If you change the stock one every 60k miles like you should, you will never have a problem. And I don't know any place that charges $190+shipping for a radiator other than the dealer, I got an OEM Behr one for $109 overnight shipped to me.
I hardly see this as a great investment
If you have a problem with it then don't get it, there was absolutely no need for your comments in this thread. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Congrats on your purchase but I'm not sure if you have ever heard of this place called bimmerworld.com but thats how much they sell it for :rolleyes
motorsports321 03-26-2008, 10:45 PM dude, seriously there are many ip racers, even in texas that run the stock m3 radiator. This one is over kill, and still has issues. If you change the stock one every 60k miles like you should, you will never have a problem. And I don't know any place that charges $190+shipping for a radiator other than the dealer, I got an OEM Behr one for $109 overnight shipped to me.
I hardly see this as a great investment
And whats wrong with having a radiator that will not fail...? And you realize IP is just one class in club racing right? There are many more club racers in different classes then just IP racers. And a lot of IP race cars I've seen have bigger aluminum radiators then one in this group buy.
Plus I don't see how reliability is a bad investment for a track car...
sisomphonE 03-26-2008, 10:49 PM And whats wrong with having a radiator that will not fail...? And you realize IP is just one class in club racing right? There are many more club racers in different classes then just IP racers. And a lot of IP race cars I've seen have bigger aluminum radiators then one in this group buy.
Plus I don't see how reliability is a bad investment for a track car...
qft
i would get one but i dont have a race car yet :devillook
Baoser 03-27-2008, 03:46 AM garrett no answer my question =(
WTFPENGUIN 03-27-2008, 04:13 AM If you have a problem with it then don't get it, there was absolutely no need for your comments in this thread. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Congrats on your purchase but I'm not sure if you have ever heard of this place called bimmerworld.com but thats how much they sell it for :rolleyes
actually there is, i was about to buy an aluminum radiator about 15k miles ago, when i was informed that they aren't any better than the stock one, unless maybe you're boosted. I feel like i should do the same for other potential buyer, since that's what the forum is all about:thumbup:
I guess i could see how a ptg wing and aluminum radiator go hand in hand for activities like autocross;)
sisomphonE 03-27-2008, 04:18 AM actually there is, i was about to buy an aluminum radiator about 15k miles ago, when i was informed that they aren't any better than the stock one, unless maybe you're boosted. I feel like i should do the same for other potential buyer, since that's what the forum is all about:thumbup:
I guess i could see how a ptg wing and aluminum radiator go hand in hand for activities like autocross;)
so they are better. you said it.
hes done more track days than your 1 track day....
Baoser 03-27-2008, 04:20 AM koyo radiators are like 450...fluidyne radiators are like 400...
WTFPENGUIN 03-27-2008, 04:36 AM so they are better. you said it.
hes done more track days than your 1 track day....
cool johhnny!!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_7_9v.gif
the people above however are not boosted therefore a waste of money, but good looking out at the number of track days i have:rolleyes
koyo radiators are like 450...fluidyne radiators are like 400...
Where have you seen Fluidyne radiators for $400? I was planning on selling mine since it's just sitting around, but haven't decided on a price. I figured that I would find the lowest legit price and knock some off of that.
motorsports321 03-27-2008, 04:22 PM actually there is, i was about to buy an aluminum radiator about 15k miles ago, when i was informed that they aren't any better than the stock one, unless maybe you're boosted. I feel like i should do the same for other potential buyer, since that's what the forum is all about:thumbup:
I guess i could see how a ptg wing and aluminum radiator go hand in hand for activities like autocross;)
So by your logic, then your roll bar, racing seats, and ltw wing is also pointless. I've seen instructors with near stock m3's that will lap you on track. So maybe those mods aren't much better then stock... unless you track a lot... So why do you have them? Because they are quite handy on the streets right?
Maybe you should spend more time at olive garden to buy that gt3 and less on bf.c looking like a tool.
MSFIT 03-27-2008, 05:18 PM Garret, you get my fee's reversed and you can put me on that list.
You know my car needs a new radiator.
sisomphonE 03-27-2008, 06:01 PM So by your logic, then your roll bar, racing seats, and ltw wing is also pointless. I've seen instructors with near stock m3's that will lap you on track. So maybe those mods aren't much better then stock... unless you track a lot... So why do you have them? Because they are quite handy on the streets right?
Maybe you should spend more time at olive garden to buy that gt3 and less on bf.c looking like a tool.
exactly. :handclap
MSFIT 03-27-2008, 06:37 PM WTF is going on here, just read through this entire thread.
My M3 was always getting too hot just running at capcom, hence why my expansion tank blew to pieces one time.
If the aftermarket radi didn't cool better than stock then they wouldn't make it, or they would redesign it.
NakNak 03-27-2008, 06:56 PM actually there is, i was about to buy an aluminum radiator about 15k miles ago, when i was informed that they aren't any better than the stock one, unless maybe you're boosted. I feel like i should do the same for other potential buyer, since that's what the forum is all about:thumbup:
I guess i could see how a ptg wing and aluminum radiator go hand in hand for activities like autocross;)
First of all how I justify spending my money is my business. Second of all seeing how you are the one that wanted to run R-Comps on the street like an idiot and drive around without a license plate just so you could go faster pretty much shows how much you know. Like I said before, just stay out of the thread already.
Rennsports121 03-27-2008, 09:03 PM So by your logic, then your roll bar, racing seats, and ltw wing is also pointless. I've seen instructors with near stock m3's that will lap you on track. So maybe those mods aren't much better then stock... unless you track a lot... So why do you have them? Because they are quite handy on the streets right?
Maybe you should spend more time at olive garden to buy that gt3 and less on bf.c looking like a tool.
+1 :lol
NakNak 03-28-2008, 12:13 PM Anyways, bump for more people to join the GB :)
Baoser 03-28-2008, 12:53 PM Where have you seen Fluidyne radiators for $400? I was planning on selling mine since it's just sitting around, but haven't decided on a price. I figured that I would find the lowest legit price and knock some off of that.
Sorry its near 500...but it's for my car though
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateM7.asp?SubFolderID=3930&SearchYN=N
ROFL at thread...Garrett are the radiators E36 exclusive?!?! or do they make one for my car/MKIV???
NakNak 03-31-2008, 02:18 AM Well I found us a fourth but he can't pay till next week. As soon as he gives me the OK I will contact IE and get the final prices.
NakNak 04-03-2008, 10:01 PM Sorry its near 500...but it's for my car though
http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateM7.asp?SubFolderID=3930&SearchYN=N
ROFL at thread...Garrett are the radiators E36 exclusive?!?! or do they make one for my car/MKIV???
BMW Only. Should have our 4th and possibly 5th this weekend :buttrock
SLEEK.STATIK 04-04-2008, 01:33 PM will the engine run cooler if i pee in it?
NakNak 04-04-2008, 09:58 PM will the engine run cooler if i pee in it?
Only in Kragen Radiators :devillook
e36Kevin 04-05-2008, 05:03 AM hmmmmm :devillook
NakNak 04-06-2008, 05:50 PM hmmmmm :devillook
You know you want it :stickoutt
MSFIT 04-07-2008, 01:51 PM Garrett I gotta back out =/ I'll take one of your m3 radi's =P
I came across some suspension that I can't pass up.
If this guy that wants my whole interior buys it like this week then count me back in
RevMo 04-08-2008, 02:20 AM dibs
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