Category: Drivetrain
Price: $0
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part fits (you may select multiples): R50, R52, R53, R55, R56
Location (Region): Midwestern
Item Condition: Used

Howerton Engineering / Aquamist 2014 Group Buy

This GB is being run through Howerton Engineering with the approval of the Aquamist factory. This is the only time you will be able to buy a discounted system this year and have a full factory warranty.

If you have any questions, please respond in this thread for general info, or email me at jeff@howertonengineering.com

This post will be updated throughout the group buy for up to date information.

TERMS and CONDITIONS

1) Minimum 10 paid signup s needed for the GB to proceed.
2) GB signup to run April 4th through 9pm Pacific time on the 19th
3) After close of GB signup, an PM/email will be sent to each person requesting full all relevant information. Shipping address, payment info, etc.
4) Pricing and shipping options described within each option.
5) Shipments to commence upon close of the GB on the 19th, and in order signup and fully paid invoice.
6) To lock in your spot, a $100 non refundable deposit to be paid by 6pm Pacific time April 21st
7) Payment accepted by Paypal invoice or verbal credit card info.
8) Any shipping not included below will be added to the total.
9) CA taxes will be added to CA shipments
10) All kits are as is except for jetting size changes. No deletions or substitutions.
11) We reserve the right to amend the terms/conditions of the GB at any time.

List Prices) HFS-4 $939 / HFS-3 $792 / HFS-2 $591 / Twin Tank $299 / Mini Cooper Tank $229

Group Buy Prices below. Any combination of 10 signups from below makes the GB move forward.

To purchase the kit:

http://www.howertonengineering.net/clearance-sale/

Option 1) HFS-2 with MINI tank for R53 $680 including shipping in lower 48
Option 2) HFS-3 with MINI tank for R53 $850 including shipping in lower 48
Option 3) HFS-4 with MINI tank for R53 $975 including shipping in lower 48
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Option 4) HFS-2 with MINI tank for R56 $705 including shipping in lower 48
Option 5) HFS-3 with MINI Tank for R56 $875 including shipping in lower 48
Option 6) HFS-4 with MINI tank for R56 $1000 including shipping in lower 48

Option 7) HFS-4 Only $845 Including shipping in Lower 48
Option 8) HFS-3 Only $713 including shipping in Lower 48

Option 9) HFS-3 with Twin Tank $899 including shipping in lower 48
Option 10) HFS-4 with Twin Tank $1025 including shipping in lower 48

 

You can post here and I will tabulate your names below.

1. Flynhawaiian
2. LüDICRöüS

 

Pretty good deal on the HFS-4. I'd suspect that if you live in CA you'd get hit with tax on top?

Edit: saw tax info in terms and conditions...

 

ra2, what exactly is the benefit of getting a 4 over the 3? 135 bucks is not an insignificant amount of money.

Also, can someone kindly explain what all these jet sizes are and why I would need a 2nd or 3rd jet?

 

$135 isn't so bad I think if you're already going to spend nearly $1k anyways but if you want to know the difference between the 2 I'd suggest going to Howerton's website to see the difference between the 2.

Jet sizes are good to have for certain applications such as daily use or track use. I just use one for all and keep it that way though. They have restrictors also but I don't bother with those.

 

In for option 9.

 

Where does one buy meth anyway? And how much is it per gallon?

 

Plenty of places in LA. Hot Rod Performance in Torrance. I go to Blair's Speed Shop in Pasadena. It was around $7/gal

 

And how often do you fill up the tank? (and with how much?)

Sorry about the noob questions, but I'd like to have a general idea of what I'm getting into if I'm going to spend a thousand dollars on something.

 

Don't fill up that often. I check it maybe once a month or so. Tank only takes 1 gallon.

 

Personally I go to Heisenberg...

 

I can not tell you that much about the diff between the 3 and the 4 but what I can tell you about the (3) jets included in the kit is this. AquaMist/Jeff includes three jets, (example .7 .8 & .9mm) Your car will most likely need only the middle one (.8) but you have one up and one down if you need to adjust the size. They also include a T-fitting in case you need to go really large.

I personally am running the .8 on an R53 with a RMW Tune.

Buy VP M1 which is 99% Methanol I about 35$ for 5 gallons local, One AquaMist Tank (~.9 Gallons) runs me 4 tanks full of gas, without turning on the Low Level Light (but is really close to that), with spirited Street/Hwy and some 1/4 tracking.

I am running 90% Meth in an R53, the R53 likes More Meth the R56 you can get away with 50/50 blend.

 

Just bought in. I did ask about the the slight price difference from what was posted vs the cart price. It's only 13 bucks but it doesn't hurt to ask.

 

Yeah I'm not sure about that but he lowered the pricing to adjust for the shipping by $10.

 

These are great prices. When you do the math, this GB is slightly over vendors costs. I seriously doubt you could get a better price except if you were to get it at dealer cost.

 

Everyone,

I started a thread to help with the configuration and setup/installation of the Aquamist systems. Now buy it. It's a great deal and your MINI will love you for it.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3909362

 

Jeff worked with us and got us the lowest price possible. $150 off a system is amazing pricing.

 

I'm thinking of moving up to a twin tank, anyone interested in my single tank let me know and we'll work something out!

 

The HFS-4 without a tank isn't available on their link?

 

You could be reducing IAT a great deal more by just increasing the water content in your mix. Water can absorb far more heat before changing phases, when compared to methanol. By using 90% methanol, you're almost exclusively increasing octane rating rather than significantly reducing IAT. And unless your tune is highly dependent on Meth (leaned-out fueling + aggressive timing advance) you're wasting Methanol. There's a reason that pretty much every pre-mix offering is either 50/50 or 30m/70w.

Nice to see improved pricing on the Aquamist Kits.

 

Just an up date. They refunded the difference on the shipping. I did not ask again. I left it as is was and was ok with the price as it was. Pretty stand up!

 

Evidently, Howerton E. is no longer offering the HFS 3 or 4 (without a tank) at the discounted price due to constraints from Aquamist. For the disount one has to buy the HSF with a tank. That's a bummer.

 

Add me for an HSF-3 W/tank please.

 

Buy it via the website! Link is above.

 

Someone sell me their kit! I missed the group buy ;(