FS (in Bay Area): ESS VT535 Supercharger (Black Edition manifold)

radiantm3 · 01-23-2013, 10:27 PM

I mentioned a few months ago that I was planning to put this kit on sale, but it is now officially off of the car. I've put almost 10k miles on the kit and it's been running great since day one. I'm selling because I'm not that happy with the kit at the track, but I love it on the street. With that said I should mention that I've been extremely impressed with how the kit handles heat at the track. My temps have always been normal even when driven at the track in 104 degree weather. I'll compare temps with the NA M3's and our temps have always been the same. It's pretty impressive (at least to me).

I'm selling this kit for $4900. You'll have to buy the software direct from ESS. I think this is a pretty good deal considering you are also getting the polished black manifold which is a $1000 upgrade when new. I've already placed an order for a brand new air filter so you'll be good there. I'm also ordering a new intake hose and supercharger oil so you'll have everything you need aside from the software.

Feel free to ask any questions about the kit here or via PM. Local buyers only because I don't want to deal with shipping and I prefer the buyer to inspect the kit before purchasing when spending this kind of cash.

radiantm3 · 01-28-2013, 12:22 PM

Price drop to $5000. This is as low as I can go.

warranty · 01-29-2013, 03:41 PM

Those velocity stacks are sooooooo sexy!!!

Roman@ESS · 01-29-2013, 03:42 PM

That is a good price. GLWS

alynM3 · 01-29-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

That is a good price. GLWS

Roman

Can you chime in a little on this kit. Everyone knows they will need the software/tune and install.

What else if anything can be done for this kit to upgrade it to a more powerful kit? People have speculated that an upgraded pully can be added from the new kit version. I thought I recalled you telling me before that the manifolds are different and therefore it cant really be upgraded. Perhaps I misunderstood. Can the intercooler be added to the 535 or is it completely unnecessary and a waste of money? Thanks

Also GLWS... this is such a good price.

Roman@ESS · 01-30-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alynM3

Roman

Can you chime in a little on this kit. Everyone knows they will need the software/tune and install.

What else if anything can be done for this kit to upgrade it to a more powerful kit? People have speculated that an upgraded pully can be added from the new kit version. I thought I recalled you telling me before that the manifolds are different and therefore it cant really be upgraded. Perhaps I misunderstood. Can the intercooler be added to the 535 or is it completely unnecessary and a waste of money? Thanks

Also GLWS... this is such a good price.

You will need to buy software from us for any kit that is being moved to a new owner / car. The most power this kit can make is 550 hp. This requires a new belt / pulley and tune VS the VT1-535 setup.

lenzm3edan · 01-30-2013, 07:18 PM

Great price for a solid kit.

Powerbeast · 01-30-2013, 08:42 PM

Awesome price man. GLWS!

spdy330 · 01-30-2013, 08:52 PM

I like how the seller is being honest about why he is selling and wanting someone to inspect the kit before purchasing. Sounds like a great guy. If I was not a poor M3 owner I would be all over this kit

. Actually if my factory warranty was over I would have seriously thiought about it.

GLWS OP as this is a beautiful kit!

Merked M3 · 01-30-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spdy330

I like how the seller is being honest about why he is selling and wanting someone to inspect the kit before purchasing. Sounds like a great guy. If I was not a poor M3 owner I would be all over this kit

. Actually if my factory warranty was over I would have seriously thiought about it.

GLWS OP as this is a beautiful kit!

Yes, he is a good guy! There are a bunch of people on the forum that have met and know Mark, as he goes to a lot of M3 events in the area! Buy with confidence!!!!

radiantm3 · 01-30-2013, 09:05 PM

Thanks guys.

I'm sure someone will pick this up as soon as they get a return from their taxes.

Alekshop · 01-31-2013, 01:56 AM

We installed this kit on Mark's car and it recently was removed.

All the parts were inspected and are in good shape and can be installed on the next car.

GLWS Mark!

blast1st · 02-04-2013, 09:39 AM

good price! bump to the top for the seller. :-)

radiantm3 · 02-08-2013, 03:46 AM

Still for sale.

No one with a big tax return yet?

tightie · 02-09-2013, 07:06 PM

that is a steal.

radiantm3 · 02-18-2013, 07:58 AM

$4900!

dmk08 · 02-18-2013, 08:14 AM

When ya gonna be ready to ship? That manifold would look perfect on my Jet Black car

VividPrecision · 02-23-2013, 11:32 AM

im willing to buy it too but im in socal (orange county)

spdy330 · 02-23-2013, 12:10 PM

It's called weekend trip to Alekshop. Then drive for home with more power. Would be a great roadtrip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VividPrecision

im willing to buy it too but im in socal (orange county)

VividPrecision · 02-25-2013, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdy330

It's called weekend trip to Alekshop. Then drive for home with more power. Would be a great roadtrip!

sounds tempting actually. weekend trip doesnt sound too shabby, i wonder though if ALEKshop can do it in a weekend while im up there

perhaps i can give them a call

radiantm3 · 03-01-2013, 05:05 PM

I'm shipping now guys. 5200 shipped or 4900 pickup.

m3anAPPLE · 04-12-2013, 12:25 AM

Where in the Bay are you??

01-23-2013, 10:27 PM	#1
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	FS (in Bay Area): ESS VT535 Supercharger (Black Edition manifold) I mentioned a few months ago that I was planning to put this kit on sale, but it is now officially off of the car. I've put almost 10k miles on the kit and it's been running great since day one. I'm selling because I'm not that happy with the kit at the track, but I love it on the street. With that said I should mention that I've been extremely impressed with how the kit handles heat at the track. My temps have always been normal even when driven at the track in 104 degree weather. I'll compare temps with the NA M3's and our temps have always been the same. It's pretty impressive (at least to me). I'm selling this kit for $4900. You'll have to buy the software direct from ESS. I think this is a pretty good deal considering you are also getting the polished black manifold which is a $1000 upgrade when new. I've already placed an order for a brand new air filter so you'll be good there. I'm also ordering a new intake hose and supercharger oil so you'll have everything you need aside from the software. Feel free to ask any questions about the kit here or via PM. Local buyers only because I don't want to deal with shipping and I prefer the buyer to inspect the kit before purchasing when spending this kind of cash. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon) Last edited by radiantm3; 02-18-2013 at 07:57 AM.
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01-28-2013, 12:22 PM	#2
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Price drop to $5000. This is as low as I can go. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

01-29-2013, 03:41 PM	#3
warranty New Member Drives: 2008 M3 sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 16 iTrader: (1)	Those velocity stacks are sooooooo sexy!!! __________________ 2008 6MT M3 sedan

01-29-2013, 03:42 PM	#4
Roman@ESS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: ESS Supercharged E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 2,145 iTrader: (5)	That is a good price. GLWS __________________ Email: Roman@esstuning.com Phone: (480) 389-4377 Facebook: ESS Tuning

01-30-2013, 07:18 PM	#7
lenzm3edan First Pride Drives: E90, Mercedes ML 350, Outback Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 948 iTrader: (6)	Great price for a solid kit. __________________ ESS VT-1 550 silverstone E90 /// M3 - 6spd - AD08 - Spacers - H&R - AA exhaust - Primary cat delete - Custom test pipes - ESS tune - Lighted ZHP.

01-30-2013, 08:42 PM	#8
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,393 iTrader: (4)	Awesome price man. GLWS!

01-30-2013, 08:52 PM	#9
spdy330 Major General Drives: 05 Tundra, 11 M3, 08 Odyssey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,491 iTrader: (136) Garage List 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.40] 2006 BMW 330i - SOLD [5.00]	I like how the seller is being honest about why he is selling and wanting someone to inspect the kit before purchasing. Sounds like a great guy. If I was not a poor M3 owner I would be all over this kit . Actually if my factory warranty was over I would have seriously thiought about it. GLWS OP as this is a beautiful kit! __________________ - 2006 E90 330i TiAG retired. - 2011.75 E90 M3 - BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills, Lux H8 V3, IND Reflectors, Ceramic Tint 58%, Brembo 380mm BBK, V1 with custom multi-color display by www.Radar-Mirror.com - custom radar mount by www.performancepackage.com.

01-30-2013, 09:05 PM	#11
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Thanks guys. I'm sure someone will pick this up as soon as they get a return from their taxes. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

01-31-2013, 01:56 AM	#12
Alekshop BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3LR l 1M l X5 l GT-R Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,110 iTrader: (7)	We installed this kit on Mark's car and it recently was removed. All the parts were inspected and are in good shape and can be installed on the next car. GLWS Mark! __________________ Like us on Facebook ✆ 925.609.4559 ✉ info@alekshop.com

02-04-2013, 09:39 AM	#13
blast1st Private Drives: DAILY DRIVER IMFAMOUS 'H-FIT' Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SO-CAL! Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	good price! bump to the top for the seller. :-)

02-08-2013, 03:46 AM	#14
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Still for sale. No one with a big tax return yet? __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

02-09-2013, 07:06 PM	#15
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,828 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	that is a steal. __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

02-18-2013, 07:58 AM	#16
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	$4900! __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

02-18-2013, 08:14 AM	#17
dmk08 ///Maniac Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 533 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	When ya gonna be ready to ship? That manifold would look perfect on my Jet Black car

02-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#18
VividPrecision Registered Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	im willing to buy it too but im in socal (orange county)

03-01-2013, 05:05 PM	#21
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	I'm shipping now guys. 5200 shipped or 4900 pickup. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

04-12-2013, 12:25 AM	#22
m3anAPPLE Private Drives: Silver Surfboard Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Burlingame Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Where in the Bay are you??

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