Mikewads - GT-R update

mikewads · 07-04-2011, 09:39 AM

Now that TopSpeed out of the Altanta area has the ability to tune the 2012 GT-R I selected the below parts and installed them on my car (already had a catback and midpipe). The amount of amount of torque this car is putting out now compared to supercharged/nitrous M3 is mind blowing!

AMS catless downpipes
Aeromotive 340 fuel pumps
AMS front mount intercooler
Cobb Accessport w/ TCM
AMS MAF sensors
ID2000 fuel injectors
TopSpeed E85 tune

Here are some photos of the install:

SilverII · 07-04-2011, 09:42 AM

what a monster

Crazy Bimmer · 07-04-2011, 10:35 AM

Damn!

NiVeDh · 07-04-2011, 11:37 AM

Nice upgrade Mike!

img · 07-04-2011, 11:44 AM

Any 60-130 yet ??

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-04-2011, 01:52 PM

Wow. Would 0-60 be in 2.6 sec with this??? What a beast.

bape_sta206 · 07-04-2011, 01:58 PM

daaaammmnn!

mdosu · 07-04-2011, 09:59 PM

fantastic...M3 forum.

Dan Halen · 07-05-2011, 12:13 AM

congrats! i bet its even sicker...
a little jealous i admit, as i shopped the '12s as well, but it just wasnt what i wanted all around. but who can argue with the power?!?! have fun, keep it between the ditches.

mikewads · 07-05-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverII

what a monster

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Damn!

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

Nice upgrade Mike!

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Originally Posted by bapesta206

daaaammmnn!

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Originally Posted by Dan Halen

congrats! i bet its even sicker...
a little jealous i admit, as i shopped the '12s as well, but it just wasnt what i wanted all around. but who can argue with the power?!?! have fun, keep it between the ditches.

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

Any 60-130 yet ??

I did. It was in 97 degree heat, but it still ran a 7.2.

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

Wow. Would 0-60 be in 2.6 sec with this??? What a beast.

Not with the OEM street tires. They hook pretty good at 2.8 seconds, but when I add more boost in first gear they let go. So right now I limit boost in first to 17psi and then let it have the full 20psi in second.

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-06-2011, 08:16 PM

Holy cow. I just saw the second GT-R I've seen this year and I've gotta say it's a lot more menacing and exciting than an M3

DD GT3 RD · 07-06-2011, 08:23 PM

beautiful parts. Nice stuff mike! Gonna hit the 1/4 with the new parts soon?

DiavelM3 · 07-06-2011, 09:33 PM

Dayum!

swamp2 · 07-07-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

fantastic...M3 forum.

Yes, sort of agree, however the OP was a long time M3 owner/modder/forum member. Knowing a tad bit about his modding obsession made me interested to see his post. Also - he did mention a comparion to his (ex) modded M3.

mikewads · 07-07-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

Holy cow. I just saw the second GT-R I've seen this year and I've gotta say it's a lot more menacing and exciting than an M3

The GT-R has many go fast goodies to choose from. Larger turbos, DCT transmission upgrades, software that allows you to tune your own ECU, etc.

The M3 is still a winner in my book. It's more refined and with a supercharger installed its a beast not to be taken lightly from a roll.

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Originally Posted by DD GT3 RD

beautiful parts. Nice stuff mike! Gonna hit the 1/4 with the new parts soon?

I would like to, but it's so damn hot! The heat makes it unenjoyable and the car will be down on some power.

If I had a guess though I think its going to run 10.4, maybe a 10.2 in great weather.

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Yes, sort of agree, however the OP was a long time M3 owner/modder/forum member. Knowing a tad bit about his modding obsession made me interested to see his post. Also - he did mention a comparion to his (ex) modded M3.

Thanks for expaining that.

Roman@ESS · 07-07-2011, 09:54 AM

Congrats Mike

erio · 07-07-2011, 10:55 AM

Nice. I just picked up my super silver 2012 a week ago. I normally buy black. However, the silver really brings out the lines and looks amazing at night. I will try to post some pics later.

Those times are amazing. I have yet to see the deep blue pearl in person....looks sick.

Even without mods, this thing is already like a freakin fighter jet. I initially hesitated as I love my e92 M3 and bmw in general, but I wanted a change for a while and once I test drove a 2010 I was sold. The 2012 has a comfort mode which is actually pretty good in my opinion. I'm in GA as well so I may be giving topspeed a call for an midpipe/catback setup at some point.

Andrew@IND · 07-07-2011, 11:07 AM

AMS is where it's at

YUN · 07-07-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelinIsRich08

Holy cow. I just saw the second GT-R I've seen this year and I've gotta say it's a lot more menacing and exciting than an M3

To each his own that car doesn't spark anything in me, like one of my buddies called it a big rice bowl

I'm sure its fast and perform great but....

E90///M3` · 07-07-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

AMS is where it's at

damned right! AMS FTMFW! I've been into their work and products since i got my Evo back in 2003... Now that they are working on GTR stuff, i'm definitely going though them when i get a GTR in the stables

Great job Mike... you haven't slowed down one bit

997GT3 · 07-07-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by YUN

To each his own that car doesn't spark anything in me, like one of my buddies called it a big rice bowl

I'm sure its fast and perform great but....

but what?
I get a kick out of driving my GTR I can only imagine the thrill of driving this beast.
Congrats mikewads!

ADV.1 Matt · 07-07-2011, 01:46 PM

You've picked out some great mods! Any chance of vids?

07-04-2011, 09:39 AM	#1
mikewads Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 470 iTrader: (3)	Mikewads - GT-R update Now that TopSpeed out of the Altanta area has the ability to tune the 2012 GT-R I selected the below parts and installed them on my car (already had a catback and midpipe). The amount of amount of torque this car is putting out now compared to supercharged/nitrous M3 is mind blowing! AMS catless downpipes Aeromotive 340 fuel pumps AMS front mount intercooler Cobb Accessport w/ TCM AMS MAF sensors ID2000 fuel injectors TopSpeed E85 tune Here are some photos of the install: __________________ 2012 Blue Pearl GT-R 1068whp & 906wtq on E85 / 60 - 130 MPH in 3.8 secs 2009 BMW M3 ESS Supercharged / Nitrous - 10.87 @ 131 MPH / 60 - 130 MPH in 6.23 secs
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07-04-2011, 10:35 AM	#3
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 5,727 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Damn! __________________ 2009 E90 M3

07-04-2011, 11:44 AM	#5
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,866 iTrader: (5)	Any 60-130 yet ?? __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

07-04-2011, 09:59 PM	#8
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,886 iTrader: (4)	fantastic...M3 forum. __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

07-06-2011, 08:23 PM	#12
DD GT3 RD Major Drives: 08 M3 DCT AW/Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Hollywood Posts: 1,252 iTrader: (1)	beautiful parts. Nice stuff mike! Gonna hit the 1/4 with the new parts soon? __________________ 13 E92 M3 ZCP - WSIR 1:34:5 / BW C13 2:03:6 (stock besides wheels/tires R-s3) Past: Boss 302 - WSIR 1:32:8 / BW C13 2:02:00 C63 w/P31 / 997.2 GT3 / E92 M3 / B7 RS4

07-04-2011, 09:42 AM	#2
SilverII Colonel Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 2,317 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [4.83]	what a monster

07-04-2011, 11:37 AM	#4
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	Nice upgrade Mike!

07-04-2011, 01:52 PM	#6
AngelinIsRich08 Banned Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Wow. Would 0-60 be in 2.6 sec with this??? What a beast.

07-04-2011, 01:58 PM	#7
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,566 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	daaaammmnn!

07-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#9
Dan Halen Sheetrock Intl. Drives: 2008 GT2... leaving soon. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Posts: 94 iTrader: (2)	congrats! i bet its even sicker... a little jealous i admit, as i shopped the '12s as well, but it just wasnt what i wanted all around. but who can argue with the power?!?! have fun, keep it between the ditches.

07-06-2011, 08:16 PM	#11
AngelinIsRich08 Banned Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Holy cow. I just saw the second GT-R I've seen this year and I've gotta say it's a lot more menacing and exciting than an M3

07-06-2011, 09:33 PM	#13
DiavelM3 4 Star General -Twilight Zone Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5280 Posts: 1,013 iTrader: (1)	Dayum! __________________ '12 Ducati Diavel '06 E46 M3 (sold) \| '97 325is - Dinan (sold) '02 Z3 3.0 coupe (sold) Past - '84 Ferrari 308 GTSI \| '88 Ferrari 328 GTS \| '05 Dodge Viper Copperhead Edition #180/300 \| Audi S4

07-07-2011, 09:54 AM	#16
Roman@ESS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: ESS Supercharged E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 2,145 iTrader: (5)	Congrats Mike __________________ Email: Roman@esstuning.com Phone: (480) 389-4377 Facebook: ESS Tuning

07-07-2011, 10:55 AM	#17
erio Captain Drives: e92 JB M3, 2012 GTR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GA Posts: 751 iTrader: (0)	Nice. I just picked up my super silver 2012 a week ago. I normally buy black. However, the silver really brings out the lines and looks amazing at night. I will try to post some pics later. Those times are amazing. I have yet to see the deep blue pearl in person....looks sick. Even without mods, this thing is already like a freakin fighter jet. I initially hesitated as I love my e92 M3 and bmw in general, but I wanted a change for a while and once I test drove a 2010 I was sold. The 2012 has a comfort mode which is actually pretty good in my opinion. I'm in GA as well so I may be giving topspeed a call for an midpipe/catback setup at some point.

07-07-2011, 11:07 AM	#18
Andrew@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,526 iTrader: (1)	AMS is where it's at __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

07-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#22
ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (0)	You've picked out some great mods! Any chance of vids?

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