ESS VT2-625/Awron Gauge/Rod Bearing installed

jaawwdeen · 09-21-2016, 01:07 AM

Hey Everyone,

First off special thanks to EAS and Kevin for making this project happen. Their work is top notch!

So the modding continues...This time I decided to pull the trigger on a supercharger (ESS VT2-625). At 69,XXX miles I was worried about the rod bearings so for peace of mind I decided to go with WPC bearings. My old bearings were not that bad. Some did have some wear though(#7).

I also decided to add some extras as well since the car was in the hands of EAS. (awron gauge and michelin pss 275 for the rears).

This supercharger turned the car into an absolute beast! Makes me wonder why I didn't supercharge it sooner. I will try to post some vids later but for now enjoy some pretty cool pics taken by EAS

Added some videos. Just a cold start and another one driving off. Sorry for the quality of the second vid. Will try to get a better one.

Installsplus · 09-21-2016, 08:09 PM

that looks awesome love the gauge!

///MPower15 · 09-21-2016, 10:44 PM

How's traction with the 275 PSS? That's what I have now on my FBO car and the traction control light flashes like crazy all the time.

jaawwdeen · 09-21-2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

that looks awesome love the gauge!

Thanks!

jaawwdeen · 09-22-2016, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MPower15

How's traction with the 275 PSS? That's what I have now on my FBO car and the traction control light flashes like crazy all the time.

Its pretty good. I like them so far. The traction control still pops on for me. I plan on upping the size in the future though. Maybe 295's.

azndrunk74 · 09-29-2016, 12:00 AM

congrats! i have a space grey and am in the bay area too. can't wait to install my 625 kit..it's currently just sitting around lol. i'm on 295 michelin PSS with bolts on and i light up my traction control all the time. can't imagine how it'd be with the 625 kit..

hope to see you at the next meet!

jaawwdeen · 09-29-2016, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by azndrunk74

congrats! i have a space grey and am in the bay area too. can't wait to install my 625 kit..it's currently just sitting around lol. i'm on 295 michelin PSS with bolts on and i light up my traction control all the time. can't imagine how it'd be with the 625 kit..

hope to see you at the next meet!

Thanks! and nice!

gotta get that on there! car will be a beast lol I think 295 PSS will be my next set of rears. Im going to try to make it to the one in Fremont that ///MPower15 was telling me about!

Merlin_83 · 09-29-2016, 07:12 AM

Wow ! So well done and love the stealth look, I really want to S/C my E92 as well.
Quick question what's your exhaust set-up?

Thanks,
Merlin

Richsocal12 · 09-29-2016, 08:41 AM

congrats! i recently just had an ess 625 kit installed and RB's replaced as well. Are u doing the break in period on the RBs????

Patrón · 09-29-2016, 11:25 AM

I think the awron is one of the best mods for s/c vehicles. what an incredible product.

2turboz · 09-29-2016, 01:02 PM

Is that intake setup custom? I like how it shows through the duct.

MFL · 09-29-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2turboz

Is that intake setup custom? I like how it shows through the duct.

It's with all of the ESS kits IIRC.

Well done OP!

kevin @ eas · 09-29-2016, 04:40 PM

Jordan, as always its pleasure to work on your car. Hope you enjoy! Here are some more pictures from the install.

jaawwdeen · 09-29-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin_83

Wow ! So well done and love the stealth look, I really want to S/C my E92 as well.
Quick question what's your exhaust set-up?

Thanks,
Merlin

Thanks! you wont regret it

My setup is gintani x pipe (two resonators only) and gintani race exhaust.

jaawwdeen · 09-29-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Richsocal12

congrats! i recently just had an ess 625 kit installed and RB's replaced as well. Are u doing the break in period on the RBs????

Thank you!

and nice!

Yea im currently doing that now until I hit 1000miles then im changing the oil. including supercharger oil.

jaawwdeen · 09-29-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

Jordan, as always its pleasure to work on your car. Hope you enjoy! Here are some more pictures from the install.

Thanks again! I'll be in touch since I have some more plans for the car

Richsocal12 · 09-29-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jaawwdeen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richsocal12

congrats! i recently just had an ess 625 kit installed and RB's replaced as well. Are u doing the break in period on the RBs????

Thank you!

and nice!

Yea im currently doing that now until I hit 1000miles then im changing the oil. including supercharger oil.

Pmed

Installsplus · 09-30-2016, 09:25 PM

Really considering going back to my zcp wheels and having them powder coated. What colour do u have and suspension are you running?

jaawwdeen · 09-30-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

Really considering going back to my zcp wheels and having them powder coated. What colour do u have and suspension are you running?

Your BBS wheels are clean tho! my wheels are satin black. I am on a KW sleeve kit. With 15mm spacers in front and none in the back. The pics are when I had the 12mm in the rears as well but I was rubbing with those haha

Installsplus · 10-01-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jaawwdeen

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

Really considering going back to my zcp wheels and having them powder coated. What colour do u have and suspension are you running?

Your BBS wheels are clean tho! my wheels are satin black. I am on a KW sleeve kit. With 15mm spacers in front and none in the back. The pics are when I had the 12mm in the rears as well but I was rubbing with those haha

Ya with 275 u can get a way with 10mm at the rear bin there done that. Lm's are beautiful no doubt but now with the added power on falkens I would rather go with zcp on pss michelins. Not sure what I am going to do at this point. Kinda want the sleeper look. Satin blk looks great on space grey. My wheels are the original silver finish. Btw are u having any issues with dct when in manual mode and coming to a stop from 4th to 3rd do u get a harsh downshift. I had Dinan dct software and went with ess and still have issues. Only in manual mode. Can't figure it out.

Grayblack · 10-01-2016, 03:19 PM

Love space gray. Great build!

jaawwdeen · 10-01-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

Ya with 275 u can get a way with 10mm at the rear bin there done that. Lm's are beautiful no doubt but now with the added power on falkens I would rather go with zcp on pss michelins. Not sure what I am going to do at this point. Kinda want the sleeper look. Satin blk looks great on space grey. My wheels are the original silver finish. Btw are u having any issues with dct when in manual mode and coming to a stop from 4th to 3rd do u get a harsh downshift. I had Dinan dct software and went with ess and still have issues. Only in manual mode. Can't figure it out.

Hmmm so 10mm spacers huh? imma give that a shot. But I know what you mean. I love the sleeper look. But cant go wrong with satin black! Wish I could help ya there. But mine is a 6MT.

09-21-2016, 01:07 AM	#1
jaawwdeen Private 29 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	ESS VT2-625/Awron Gauge/Rod Bearing installed Hey Everyone, First off special thanks to EAS and Kevin for making this project happen. Their work is top notch! So the modding continues...This time I decided to pull the trigger on a supercharger (ESS VT2-625). At 69,XXX miles I was worried about the rod bearings so for peace of mind I decided to go with WPC bearings. My old bearings were not that bad. Some did have some wear though(#7). I also decided to add some extras as well since the car was in the hands of EAS. (awron gauge and michelin pss 275 for the rears). This supercharger turned the car into an absolute beast! Makes me wonder why I didn't supercharge it sooner. I will try to post some vids later but for now enjoy some pretty cool pics taken by EAS Added some videos. Just a cold start and another one driving off. Sorry for the quality of the second vid. Will try to get a better one. Attached Images Last edited by jaawwdeen; 05-05-2017 at 03:59 PM..
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