ESS VT1 Install - E92M3

JFWM3 · 04-20-2013, 10:12 AM

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I did some small things to the exterior since the last shots (ie. painted reflectors).

I hope to put on a BBK in the next few weeks.

The look of the car really changed over the last couple of years, I will post some better pictures soon.

AlteredBe4st · 04-20-2013, 11:26 AM

Congrats on the heart transplant. Car looks great!

PrometheusM3 · 04-20-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JFWM3

1. Lip is a JL Motoring carbon fiber Vorstiener rep. I bought it used just to try it. I wanted to see I'd I'd destroy it before I bought an authentic. I had it painted to match the car. So far so good.

2. I am running 295's PSS's out back' and have kept the traction control on. It's a good balance, and I find it manageable all the way through the gears.

Thanks for the reply. Couple of follow-ups:

1. Any fitment issues with the lip? I have heard some questionable things with other JL products, but others seem fine.

2. Does leaving traction control on still allow you to make quick shifts, especially 1-2? Or do you have to modulate the throttle to adjust and prevent it from kicking in?

I appreciate the info, as I'm planning the same setup. Thanks!

BLACK OPS · 04-20-2013, 03:46 PM

Sweet! Must feel amazing. After the BBK the rear would look wicked with some LCI's and diffuser...

jeff@autocouture · 04-20-2013, 06:02 PM

I was jk

looks good man!

RogeM3 · 04-20-2013, 06:07 PM

looks really nice... what's the HP and Torque on a system like that?

GIdriver · 04-20-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RogeM3

looks really nice... what's the HP and Torque on a system like that?

http://www.esstuning.com/products/E9...er-System.html

BTW, congrats OP!!!

RogeM3 · 04-20-2013, 06:50 PM

Thanks GI

GIdriver · 04-21-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RogeM3

Thanks GI

JFWM3 · 04-21-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PrometheusM3

Thanks for the reply. Couple of follow-ups:

1. Any fitment issues with the lip? I have heard some questionable things with other JL products, but others seem fine.

2. Does leaving traction control on still allow you to make quick shifts, especially 1-2? Or do you have to modulate the throttle to adjust and prevent it from kicking in?

I appreciate the info, as I'm planning the same setup. Thanks!

1. The JL fits s well. No gaps. But Vorsteiner fits like it's an OEM part. If you've never had a lip before I'd go the cheap route first! They are easy to destroy.

2. I had to modulate the throttle even before the ESS install. You just have to do it a little more with the kit. The area that feels really good is 3rd gear pulls, highway on ramps are such a joy.

Hope this helps.

JEllis · 04-21-2013, 11:22 AM

Well done! I personally think the 535/550 kit is probably the best!

Jason

didithepest · 04-21-2013, 06:55 PM

Complete system install ran you? Looking into doing the same thing.

Chriskm3 · 04-21-2013, 08:24 PM

Feed back on the power after few hundred miles please ?

JFWM3 · 04-21-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriskm3

Feed back on the power after few hundred miles please ?

It's still there!

Kidding aside, I put a few hundred kilometers on, and I really could not tell the difference. Performance is amazing.

I listened to my car go up the street and sounded just wicked with the AA exhaust. But I am pretty sure I am going to go the Akra route. I just want a little less cabin bass.

JFWM3 · 04-21-2013, 09:44 PM

A little bit sunny for SG, but some better pics!

ashtaron14 · 04-21-2013, 10:11 PM

What are you size of wheels and tires?

JFWM3 · 04-22-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ashtaron14

What are you size of wheels and tires?

Volk Te37SL Pressed Graphite

Front - 19" x 9.5" - P255/35/19 Michelin PSS
Rear - 19" x 10.5" - P295/30/19 Michelin PSS

W/// · 04-22-2013, 08:11 AM

Good call on keeping the 08!! Get LCI taillights and you'll be good to go. Car looks beautiful.

ashtaron14 · 04-22-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JFWM3

Volk Te37SL Pressed Graphite

Front - 19" x 9.5" - P255/35/19 Michelin PSS
Rear - 19" x 10.5" - P295/30/19 Michelin PSS

I have RE30 Clubsports coming, they're 18x9.5" & 18x11"

Planning to get 265/35 & 285/35 PSS. Since I don't have a blower, I think it's plenty of tire for me.

JFWM3 · 04-22-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ashtaron14

I have RE30 Clubsports coming, they're 18x9.5" & 18x11"

Planning to get 265/35 & 285/35 PSS. Since I don't have a blower, I think it's plenty of tire for me.

I am sure it would look nice.

I will go the 265/30/19 front and 285/30/19 rear next. The 295 PSS just looks a little too meaty from the back of the car.

BuckRodgers · 04-23-2013, 11:48 AM

Great choice, the VT1 is a really good kit. I like the gloss black manifold.

AlteredBe4st · 04-23-2013, 11:58 AM

Now all you have to do is cat delete test pipes/mid pipes to add some additional hp power.

04-20-2013, 10:12 AM	#23
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