I've fallen in love all over again - VF540, e92 M3 DCT

M3PO · 10-29-2012, 03:06 PM

Congrats man!

I'm too scared of the already questionable bearings to do it. My used oil analyses have not been great.

M3sicko · 10-29-2012, 03:28 PM

Congrats on the new found love, I've got the ESS vt1 535 and i can't wait to move up to vt2 myself soon.

V8+ Aftermarket exhausts+ Supercharger make this car a keeper no doubt for me, I always find excuses to drive the car more now even thou it's not my daily driver.

IMG · 10-29-2012, 03:32 PM

Very nice,Congrats !

Superfly_M3 · 10-29-2012, 04:50 PM

Nice numbers. Keep us posted how the 540 kit copes with the heat.

sensi09 · 10-29-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by M3PO

Congrats man!

I'm too scared of the already questionable bearings to do it. My used oil analyses have not been great.

Did you ever post this info somewhere?

Giggs · 10-29-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

Nice numbers. Keep us posted how the 540 kit copes with the heat.

So far so good, and its been hot out lately!

Giggs · 10-29-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Peahi

Congrats man!!!! You need to put a superman sticker on your hood now!!!

I think you'll be practicing your drifting skills a ton in the near future.

Haha love it! and put a cape on the trunk! LOL

The drifting practice has already begun

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Originally Posted by kchu221

damn vinny! looks great! haha hopefully i get to see it soon...

I'll see you on Thursday at Five Guys in El Segundo!

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Congrats, I know you've been waiting a long time for this moment.

Enjoy the newfound power!

Thanks Tom and I appreciate the dyno time slot buddy. I definitely have a whole new appreciation for this car!

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Originally Posted by McKenna Performance

Congratz Giggs! The white manifold looks stunning. Enjoy the power sir!

Thank you. I hadn't seen a white manifold before so I went for it

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Originally Posted by M3sicko

Congrats on the new found love, I've got the ESS vt1 535 and i can't wait to move up to vt2 myself soon.

V8+ Aftermarket exhausts+ Supercharger make this car a keeper no doubt for me, I always find excuses to drive the car more now even thou it's not my daily driver.

Nice. I've heard the VT2 kit puts out slightly more power than the vt1. Might as well go straight to the 3?? Have you just gotten used to the power now and want more?

Me too with finding excuses to drive it more! My truck is sitting at home getting lonely. Poor thing, he better get used to it!

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Originally Posted by img

Very nice,Congrats !

Thanks!

Longboarder · 10-29-2012, 05:49 PM

Congrats on the blower. Sounds like you are having a blast with it.

You should be able to fix your traction issues with some practice and modified settings. Don't drive with the Power button on - even in M mode as the throttle is just too sensitive. I fiddled with EDC as well and now I can't get the car to break loose in any gear except first, and I'm making 570 RWHP with stock suspension and tires.

Giggs · 10-29-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Congrats on the blower. Sounds like you are having a blast with it.

You should be able to fix your traction issues with some practice and modified settings. Don't drive with the Power button on - even in M mode as the throttle is just too sensitive. I fiddled with EDC as well and now I can't get the car to break loose in any gear except first, and I'm making 570 RWHP with stock suspension and tires.

wow thats awesome. what settings do you find work best? I dont have EDC as im on coils

Longboarder · 10-29-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Giggs

wow thats awesome. what settings do you find work best? I dont have EDC as im on coils

Oh i see. The coils likely stiffen it up a lot. I'm not sure about the settings for a non EDC car...I guess you could do some experimenting to see what works...but most definitely keep the power button off. Good luck.

info@trinityautosport · 10-29-2012, 06:09 PM

congrats =)

GIdriver · 10-29-2012, 06:35 PM

Congrats!! Enjoy the newfound power!!

datbimmerdoe · 10-29-2012, 08:10 PM

awesome! nice review

M3ryder55 · 10-29-2012, 11:33 PM

Congrats....can't wait to see it at the next event. I know my brother will be excited to see it

(Super charged Interlagos E46)

Giggs · 10-29-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M3ryder55

Congrats....can't wait to see it at the next event. I know my brother will be excited to see it

(Super charged Interlagos E46)

Rshane · 10-30-2012, 01:21 AM

Congrats! This is the route I plan on taking when I get back to the states.

e92involved · 10-30-2012, 01:41 AM

I think you will notice that your MPG will get better as well!

Orange fever · 10-30-2012, 02:09 PM

Congrats on the new power .

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Originally Posted by e92involved

I think you will notice that your MPG will get better as well!

Yea. On the hwys not the city...lol

CarbonFoot · 10-30-2012, 02:18 PM

Nice write up. You're on the mark about everything - especially about the increase in torque and the changes to the exhaust note w/Akra. I wasn't prepared for the latter myself.

M3PO · 10-30-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

Did you ever post this info somewhere?

Yep, right here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=blackstone

I'm almost due for another change (6K miles) so hopefully it will be better.

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10-29-2012, 03:32 PM	#25
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10-29-2012, 04:50 PM	#26
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10-29-2012, 05:49 PM	#30
Longboarder Major General 3427 Rep 6,769 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW i8 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monarch Beach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW e92 M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW X5M [10.00] 2015 Porsche 991 Tu ... [10.00] 2015 Porsche 991 GT3 [10.00]	Congrats on the blower. Sounds like you are having a blast with it. You should be able to fix your traction issues with some practice and modified settings. Don't drive with the Power button on - even in M mode as the throttle is just too sensitive. I fiddled with EDC as well and now I can't get the car to break loose in any gear except first, and I'm making 570 RWHP with stock suspension and tires. __________________ Current BMWs: 2022 X5 40i, 2016 X5 50i 2015 Porsche 991 Turbo S 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo a couple others IG: longboarder949; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1...eoFBszPIK0gf9w
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10-29-2012, 11:33 PM	#36
M3ryder55 Major 191 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: 15' MW/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA iTrader: (3)	Congrats....can't wait to see it at the next event. I know my brother will be excited to see it (Super charged Interlagos E46)
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Rshane M-Flight Member 37 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Congrats! This is the route I plan on taking when I get back to the states. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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CarbonFoot Lieutenant 37 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA - Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Nice write up. You're on the mark about everything - especially about the increase in torque and the changes to the exhaust note w/Akra. I wasn't prepared for the latter myself.
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