✪ Alekshop | "Daily-Driver" You Can't Miss

Alekshop · 12-07-2011, 01:02 AM

The concept of a "daily driver" means different things to each of us.

One of our customers wanted to do some very minor modifications to his 2011 M3. His intention was to keep the car stock as it was being used as his "daily driver" and he was happy with the way it looked.

We started the minor modifications with carbon fiber bits, but right away we felt like something was missing and after a few discussions we decided to add a bit more power to the car, so it matched it's new appearance. The ESS Supercharger kit and Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system turned out to be the perfect fit.

Having it professionally detailed by our neighbor Robert@AutoConcierge was just the icing on the cake.

A week later, the "daily driver" was completed and ready to hit the streets of Cali!

A small list of modifications:

ESS VT1 Supercharger
Akrapovic Evolution
Eibach Springs
Arkym Front Lip
BMW Performance Spoiler
BBS CH-R Wheels
Black Kidney and Side Grilles
and some other parts

Aleks.

S65V8 · 12-07-2011, 05:12 AM

I love how an ESS VT1 is considered a daily drive modification

FormulaMMM · 12-07-2011, 05:39 AM

He came in for some carbon fiber and left with a supercharger and akra evo...

That's awesome.

VegasEgg · 12-07-2011, 05:41 AM

Now that's what I call a Daily Driver!!!!

Stormtroooper · 12-07-2011, 06:51 AM

Parts and detail look good. Good job fellas.

MR///M3 · 12-07-2011, 09:18 AM

How do you convince a man that comes in for minor cosmetic mods, to drop $15k in mods??

sales@ESSTuning · 12-07-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR///M3

How do you convince a man that comes in for minor cosmetic mods, to drop $15k in mods??

Take him for a ride in a superchargerd M3

MR///M3 · 12-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

Take him for a ride in a superchargerd M3

lol true, that'd probably work.

Roman, I'll probably be ordering a VT-1 kit in the next year or so. I just got my M3 this past weekend and I want to enjoy the N/A engine for a while and then I'll move up to your kit.

kthxbye · 12-07-2011, 10:32 AM

Speaking of daily driven and superchargers, how does that ESS kit hold up long term?

I know this has been covered many times and likely no E9X with FI has hit 100,000 miles - but what are the expectations?

Beautiful car btw, I love the subtleness

JZBDCT · 12-07-2011, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LM3

He came in for some carbon fiber and left with a supercharger and akra evo...

That's awesome.

J08M3 · 12-07-2011, 11:53 AM

perfect build

Alekshop · 12-07-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SROC5

I love how an ESS VT1 is considered a daily drive modification

Our customer has 7.51 Drag car and 1500whp UGR Lamborghini SL . The increase in power that VT1 gives to M3 is pretty nice for a daily driver. I guess 1500whp is too much to handle on the street

GOLFFRR · 12-07-2011, 01:29 PM

Ryan@IND · 12-07-2011, 01:51 PM

car looks great! Nice work as always guys

jeff@autocouture · 12-07-2011, 01:55 PM

Looking good, can't wait to get back into a ess kit

Nine · 12-07-2011, 02:02 PM

I want those mirror caps!

sales@ESSTuning · 12-07-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR///M3

lol true, that'd probably work.

Roman, I'll probably be ordering a VT-1 kit in the next year or so. I just got my M3 this past weekend and I want to enjoy the N/A engine for a while and then I'll move up to your kit.

creaminz · 12-07-2011, 05:56 PM

Absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to have one of those for my DD!

disapr · 12-07-2011, 09:12 PM

I really (really) like that manifold...

The car looks great, good work!

Alekshop · 12-08-2011, 12:01 AM

Thank you guys! With your help and support we are able to do what we love !

Tony135 · 12-08-2011, 02:59 PM

Sounds like he has quite the taste in vehicles. I can't imagine driving anything but a UGR lambo. Like what really compares to 1500whp?

IMG · 12-09-2011, 07:55 AM

Looking good as always and great work !

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FormulaMMM Brigadier General 3663 Rep 3,422 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (2)	He came in for some carbon fiber and left with a supercharger and akra evo... That's awesome.
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Stormtroooper The General 34 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [10.00]	Parts and detail look good. Good job fellas. __________________ E92 M3 2011.5 AW / DCT / ZCV / ZP2 / Heated Seats (SOLD) 2018 M3CS
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12-07-2011, 09:18 AM	#6
MR///M3 e90post veteran 58 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: Past: '12 M3, '09 335 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central NJ iTrader: (5)	How do you convince a man that comes in for minor cosmetic mods, to drop $15k in mods?? __________________ 2012 Melbourne Red/Bamboo Novillo E92 M3 - ZCP, ZPP, DCT, BMW Apps, Sat Radio, Heated Seats Mods- 20" BBS LM DBK, 18" Volk TE37SL, iPE F1 Exhaust, OSS, Arkym, RD Sport, and much more... Thanks to- PYSpeed -- Morr Wheels -- OSS Designs -- iND-Distribution
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kthxbye Banned 48 Rep 454 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Central & North NJ iTrader: (0)	Speaking of daily driven and superchargers, how does that ESS kit hold up long term? I know this has been covered many times and likely no E9X with FI has hit 100,000 miles - but what are the expectations? Beautiful car btw, I love the subtleness
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	perfect build __________________
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Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1763 Rep 7,650 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	car looks great! Nice work as always guys __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Looking good, can't wait to get back into a ess kit
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	I want those mirror caps!
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disapr drop a gear and... 79 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	I really (really) like that manifold... The car looks great, good work! __________________ WTB - 2006/05 ZCP 6MT M3 w/ under 85k (Link to WTB)
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Tony135 Lieutenant Colonel 178 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: ‘22 Model 3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Sounds like he has quite the taste in vehicles. I can't imagine driving anything but a UGR lambo. Like what really compares to 1500whp?
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12-09-2011, 07:55 AM	#22
IMG 1122 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (6)	Looking good as always and great work !
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