UNNATRAL's M3 build is finally done!!

UNNATRAL · 02-12-2011, 05:57 PM

Hey everyone,

I know IND's tradition is to write up an elaborate build story, but I thought i would just keep this one simple. I arrived in Chicago yesterday morning with massive anticipation. I could not wait to get to IND to see what my car would look like. I walked in and there it was. Ilia tossed me the keys and off we went. I was absolutely stunned by the power upgrade. Its been said many times, but seriously, the M3 should have been this fast from factory. the power delivery is just so linear and its readily available. the great thing is that the car behaves like a stock M3 until you weld the peddle to the floor. then you take off like a bat out of hell! the brembos are tremendously strong brakes, the Akrapovic EVO full system has a very deep tone, but one that sends shivers down your spine everytime you hear it. ESS truly deserves their reputation for making the best blower kits for our cars. you can beat the sh*t out of the car, and it wont even flinch. I am pleased with every penny spent on this car and of course IND has yet to disappoint.

I had a 10.5 hour drive back home from chicago to Toronto, and I must say that every car that passed me, young or old, would rubberneck until they would be too far away to see me.

I love this car more than ever, and now everytime I look at it, I get the same shivers as when I first got my car. I dont think itll ever wear out

For those of you wondering about the Blow off Valve...
--> it sounds fantastic and very badass. It does not harm the power at all. it is a great add on for those who love to hear the flutter when letting off the throttle and is sure to scare the living daylights out of a would-be challenger. I believe I am the first in North America to put the BOV on an ESS system.

I will most liekly put on my BBS CH-R's in a week. I will take some photos myself and post them asap.

not one person who has seen the car since i got back has had anything bad to say. Everyone's jaw has dropped.

I would like to thank the boys @ IND for yet another great project car and ESS, for making arguably the best supercharging kit out there!!

if you would like to see some of the few pics I have of my car/parts, check this thread out.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=484898&page=4

Flip through all the pages in the thread..there are 3-4 pics.

EDIT: new pics!

My Full Mods List...

-ESS VT2-625 w/blow off valve (manifold painted atlantis blue)
-OSS LED Angel Eyes, Corner Delete, H3 LED bulb, Blacked out Interior Housing, LED turn signals
-Akrapovic EVO
-Brembo 380mm Front/rear (both painted Atlantis blue)
-Vorsteiner Single Sided Carbon Trunk
-Vorsteiner Diffuser
-Carbon front splitters
-LCI LED 2011 taillights
-OEM painted Reflectors
-M3 Side markers painted Atlantis Blue
-Matte black M3 badge + BMW Performance pedals
-carbon Fibre Hood Vents
-BBS CH-R 19x9 front, 19x10.5 rear (painted gloss black) wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, 255/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear.
-LCI 2011 I-Drive Control Knob
-Eibach Springs

EDIT: Ilia @ IND just sent their photoshoot pics over! enjoy guys!

THe first 9 pics are ones that I took with a shitty cellphone cam, the rest are IND's..

Gearhead999s · 02-12-2011, 06:06 PM

Congrats!Looking forward to see it at one of our meets

jonasaurus · 02-12-2011, 06:11 PM

Congrats! Sounds amazing look forward to the pics!

BMRLVR · 02-12-2011, 07:20 PM

Congrats!!! Looks good!!!

Maybe I will give IND a call sometime, I hear they do pretty good work

w00tw00t · 02-12-2011, 08:06 PM

wow congratulations...!! Wish I had teh balls and the cash to get an ESS supercharger install

NYCMCBM3 · 02-12-2011, 08:52 PM

nice pics!!, get some day time shots

UNNATRAL · 02-12-2011, 09:34 PM

):

NYCMCBM3 · 02-12-2011, 09:59 PM

and you stole my color theme!!!

E90///M3` · 02-12-2011, 10:06 PM

congrats... can't wait to hear video of the BOV

Prince_of_Persia · 02-12-2011, 10:24 PM

Congrats man! That looks SICK! Making me wonder if I should do it too ....

Das M · 02-12-2011, 10:28 PM

Can't wait for some quality photos.

aus · 02-12-2011, 11:37 PM

Congrats.

What does a BOV do in a supercharged car? What's the advantage?

Gkap · 02-12-2011, 11:57 PM

epic! when are you picking me up? LOL

tossing your summers on in a week? your crazy lol
theres still plenty of snow, the roads are dry right now but
you know how it goes. Overnight we could get dumped on.

UNNATRAL · 02-13-2011, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Congrats.

What does a BOV do in a supercharged car? What's the advantage?

No advantage, just sounds nice

Maseroche · 02-13-2011, 02:17 AM

Congratulations on the new found power. Looking forward to IND's photoshoot.

UNNATRAL · 02-13-2011, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maseroche

Congratulations on the new found power. Looking forward to IND's photoshoot.

tha_good_life · 02-13-2011, 02:20 AM

Sick!

ManAndMachine · 02-13-2011, 03:14 AM

Very,very NICE! Congrats on the setup!!

ooowowizstev · 02-13-2011, 03:18 AM

Nice! Quite the sleeper with those OEM wheels.

Arthur · 02-13-2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNNATRAL

No advantage, just sounds nice

video plz:

MaxL · 02-13-2011, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNNATRAL

I must say that every car that passed me, young or old, would rubberneck until they would be too far away to see me.

Let me make sure I got it right - you got a supercharged M3, and cars with OLD PEOPLE were passing you?

Just messing with you - looking forward to seeing the car at one of the meets or track days!

Jaypod · 02-13-2011, 06:54 AM

Congrats! Looks great, like the colour.

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UNNATRAL Banned 51 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3, 09 Ford Explorer V8 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	UNNATRAL's M3 build is finally done!! - feedback on ESS system Hey everyone, I know IND's tradition is to write up an elaborate build story, but I thought i would just keep this one simple. I arrived in Chicago yesterday morning with massive anticipation. I could not wait to get to IND to see what my car would look like. I walked in and there it was. Ilia tossed me the keys and off we went. I was absolutely stunned by the power upgrade. Its been said many times, but seriously, the M3 should have been this fast from factory. the power delivery is just so linear and its readily available. the great thing is that the car behaves like a stock M3 until you weld the peddle to the floor. then you take off like a bat out of hell! the brembos are tremendously strong brakes, the Akrapovic EVO full system has a very deep tone, but one that sends shivers down your spine everytime you hear it. ESS truly deserves their reputation for making the best blower kits for our cars. you can beat the sht out of the car, and it wont even flinch. I am pleased with every penny spent on this car and of course IND has yet to disappoint. I had a 10.5 hour drive back home from chicago to Toronto, and I must say that every car that passed me, young or old, would rubberneck until they would be too far away to see me. I love this car more than ever, and now everytime I look at it, I get the same shivers as when I first got my car. I dont think itll ever wear out For those of you wondering about the Blow off Valve... --> it sounds fantastic and very badass. It does not harm the power at all. it is a great add on for those who love to hear the flutter when letting off the throttle and is sure to scare the living daylights out of a would-be challenger. I believe I am the first in North America to put the BOV on an ESS system. I will most liekly put on my BBS CH-R's in a week. I will take some photos myself and post them asap. not one person who has seen the car since i got back has had anything bad to say. Everyone's jaw has dropped. I would like to thank the boys @ IND for yet another great project car and ESS, for making arguably the best supercharging kit out there!! if you would like to see some of the few pics I have of my car/parts, check this thread out. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=484898&page=4 Flip through all the pages in the thread..there are 3-4 pics. EDIT: new pics! My Full Mods List... -ESS VT2-625 w/blow off valve (manifold painted atlantis blue) -OSS LED Angel Eyes, Corner Delete, H3 LED bulb, Blacked out Interior Housing, LED turn signals -Akrapovic EVO -Brembo 380mm Front/rear (both painted Atlantis blue) -Vorsteiner Single Sided Carbon Trunk -Vorsteiner Diffuser -Carbon front splitters -LCI LED 2011 taillights -OEM painted Reflectors -M3 Side markers painted Atlantis Blue -Matte black M3 badge + BMW Performance pedals -carbon Fibre Hood Vents -BBS CH-R 19x9 front, 19x10.5 rear (painted gloss black) wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, 255/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear. -LCI 2011 I-Drive Control Knob -Eibach Springs EDIT: Ilia @ IND just sent their photoshoot pics over! enjoy guys! THe first 9 pics are ones that I took with a shitty cellphone cam, the rest are IND's.. Attached Images Last edited by UNNATRAL; 02-15-2011 at 02:48 PM..*
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w00tw00t Colonel 408 Rep 2,171 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (13)	wow congratulations...!! Wish I had teh balls and the cash to get an ESS supercharger install
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Congrats. What does a BOV do in a supercharged car? What's the advantage? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	epic! when are you picking me up? LOL tossing your summers on in a week? your crazy lol theres still plenty of snow, the roads are dry right now but you know how it goes. Overnight we could get dumped on.
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