New Crank Hub Solution to Market

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by DeividF80M3

I´m interested in buying this solution from VTT. But you say it's 8 or 9 hours of workshop and it's been eight or nine days, I'm confused.

Any updates?

Please see Post 113. Other items have been added to the build during crank hub install. We will post some pictures and update when finished.

[milk242]

Right now 50% off at Vargas with coupon code on their Instagram.

[avex8]

Originally Posted by milk242

Right now 50% off at Vargas with coupon code on their Instagram.

I just purchased it. $409 for the complete kit and that's damn cheap lol.

[moonshine89]

Originally Posted by avex8

I just purchased it. $409 for the complete kit and that's damn cheap lol.

Sounds like a great deal. I think everyone is a little wary since we still have no updates on the install status. We also don't have a confirmed install time/cost. 409 is realllll tempting though. However, if it ends up being a bust that's 409 dollars for nothing since it's a BF/CM deal-no refunds or exchanges.

[moonshine89]

Originally Posted by Railgun

Original Post, not original poster. I know you're the thread starter. However, my point stands.

In his defense, OP is a standard term for original poster....

[yjypm]

Just ordered the complete kit. Hope to see some updates from EAS soon.

[Bluer2]

Just ordered the kit for $409. I hope this shit works.

[hatepotholez]

I guess the only update we can get is when there's a failure. If it doesn't break there isn't any real update, car either drives normal or it doesn't.

[PhaedeDPGH]

So this hasn’t been tested by anyone but Vargas yet, correct?

Did they release any actually findings from testing this product?

Seems like a good idea but can’t risk this failing and costing me 5-10k..

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by PhaedeDPGH

So this hasn’t been tested by anyone but Vargas yet, correct?

Did they release any actually findings from testing this product?

Seems like a good idea but can’t risk this failing and costing me 5-10k..

The risk of it happening with no aftermarket solution is low - seems that this would only decrease those already small odds. However, there isn't a good way to test this in the real world. The only thing you can do is rely on the engineering and the reputation of the company.

[PhaedeDPGH]

Originally Posted by allinon72

The risk of it happening with no aftermarket solution is low - seems that this would only decrease those already small odds. However, there isn't a good way to test this in the real world. The only thing you can do is rely on the engineering and the reputation of the company.

Seems like a great idea and I would like to think this company is making good products these days as they don’t have the greatest reputation. Guess it’s cheap enough to buy today and wait for results.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by allinon72

The risk of it happening with no aftermarket solution is low - seems that this would only decrease those already small odds. However, there isn't a good way to test this in the real world. The only thing you can do is rely on the engineering and the reputation of the company.

The risk level is somewhere between medium to high for high boost/high HP (600+whp) cars.

This kit isn't needed for stock power level or even most Stage 2 FBO configurations.

[IK6SPEED]

11.05.2018

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Finishing up remaining items on this project this week and will update with photos.

11.15.2018

Originally Posted by guess2098

I ask them to do other part install 1st. Hub should start install today or tomorrow

11 days later. Is it tomorrow yet?

[PhaedeDPGH]

Originally Posted by nars3000

The risk level is somewhere between medium to high for high boost/high HP (600+whp) cars.

This kit isn't needed for stock power level or even most Stage 2 FBO configurations.

Ya I’m right at about 600hp now and thinking about upgrading turbos soon, so I def need something just wish we had more info on this.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

11.05.2018

11.15.2018

11 days later. Is it tomorrow yet?

We were closed for the holiday weekend, and will post when the work is completed.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We were closed for the holiday weekend, and will post when the work is completed.

For an estimated 6-8 hour install, this sure is not proceeding according to timelines posted, which is worrisome.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

For an estimated 6-8 hour install, this sure is not proceeding according to timelines posted, which is worrisome.

First install with this particular brand, taking pictures and installing additional parts takes time. We're wrapping up shortly.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We were closed for the holiday weekend, and will post when the work is completed.

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

First install with this particular brand, taking pictures and installing additional parts takes time. We're wrapping up shortly.

You guys don't owe anyone jack shit in this thread, so I wouldn't sweat any pesky quote responses hassling you for a product installation update. Most especially for a critical component and relatively new aftermarket part that requires time and patience for proper installation...

You know anyone seriously interested would:

1. Call your business to discuss matters, and possibly arrange a time to drop off their car

2. Actually be local to your shop

I haven't always agreed with some of the things you guys promote on the forums, but I did take my car to your shop for the initial JB4/CPs/DPs installation. After taking the same items apart a few times on my own, I know whichever tech performed the installation on my car was a pro's pro with extremely high attention to detail.

That being said, I wouldn't hold anything against you should you decide to refrain from sharing any further information on VTT's crank hub solution.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by nars3000

You guys don't owe anyone jack shit in this thread, so I wouldn't sweat any pesky quote responses hassling you for a product installation update. Most especially for a critical component and relatively new aftermarket part that requires time and patience for proper installation...

You know anyone seriously interested would:

1. Call your business to discuss matters, and possibly arrange a time to drop off their car

2. Actually be local to your shop

I haven't always agreed with some of the things you guys promote on the forums, but I did take my car to your shop for the initial JB4/CPs/DPs installation. After taking the same items apart a few times on my own, I know whichever tech performed the installation on my car was a pro's pro with extremely high attention to detail.

The difference being they already offered info on install that by their quotes were in progress prior to my first post.

And they also set the install dates, both long since have passed.

If this takes 8 days instead of 8 hours, that seriously affects labor.

And what makes you think any local mechanic will not have the same if not more complications as clearly they have not done it either.

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

The difference being they already offered info on install that by their quotes were in progress prior to my first post.

And they also set the install dates, both long since have passed.

If this takes 8 days instead of 8 hours, that seriously affects labor.

And what makes you think any local mechanic will not have the same if not more complications as clearly they have not done it either.

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

The difference being they already offered info on install before I first posted.

And they also set 2 deadlines, both long since have passed.

I'm not denying that, but how much is anyone paying EAS to meet their soft deadlines?

Considering that you've done several salvage car restoration on many different BMW chassis, you out of all people should understand what it's like to move projects around based on priority and available resources.

EAS is a tuning shop business that needs to prioritize paying customers first; shop projects should always come second. Anyone curious about the installation should be grateful that any tuning shop is even considering taking on this project in order to better educate the rest of the community.

Update on your edit: Don't think for one second that a local shop in Sacramento will be able to match not only EAS or VTT's time and pricing on labor, but also the experience they offer with having done the installation at least once. I'd recommend reaching out directly to VTT instead. Their shop is based in Hayward, which is not that far from you compared to Anaheim.

[coldsteelrain]

Just saw this deal and ordered one too
Great price
If someone installs one successfully in NJ are Pm me or post on here details on where and how much install is
Thx

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by nars3000

I'm not denying that, but how much is anyone paying EAS to meet their soft deadlines?

You would need to ask owner who has also posted that. As EAS seems to be doing ALOT to owners car given what has been posted, this isn’t a “shop project”

Originally Posted by nars3000

Considering that you've done several salvage car restoration on many different BMW chassis, you out of all people should understand what it's like to move projects around based on priority and available resources.

I don’t move things around and change deadlines (primarily as I do it for fun).

Originally Posted by nars3000

EAS is a tuning shop business that needs to prioritize paying customers first; shop projects should always come second. Anyone curious about the installation should be grateful that any tuning shop is even considering taking on this project in order to better educate the rest of the community.

Again, given previous quotes, it’s pretty obvious that owner is spending ALOT on his car with EAS. This is clearly not a freebie Shop Project.

Originally Posted by nars3000

Update on your edit: Don't think for one second that a local shop in Sacramento will be able to match not only EAS or VTT's time and pricing on labor, but also the experience they offer with having done the installation at least once. I'd recommend reaching out directly to VTT instead. Their shop is based in Hayward, which is not that far from you compared to Anaheim.

If anyone actually believed a word out of VTT’s mouth, that would make sense. But that’s why everyone wants to know from a respected party like EAS.

While EAS might miss deadlines by weeks, it’s not years like VTT.