Fi For My 2011 E90 M3

JA///MES · 11-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Hey Guys,
I'm looking for some advice. I have a 2011 E90 M3 with about 26k on it and I am considering a supercharger. I have already spoken with ESS about their stage 1 and Gintani about their stage 2 (Gintani really doesn't make a stage 1 anymore). I really want to go with Gintani becuase I already have their catless x-pipe, hybrid exhaust, and ECU tune however, I am considering others because Gintani is asking 13,500.00 for the stage 2. I spoke with them and they claim to have a special for approximately 11,000.00 but I haven't heard back from them. Anyway, looking for suggestions or any advice as to what brand to go with.

SV Concepts II · 11-02-2011, 01:03 PM

You can also take a look at the Active Autowerke Stage I and Stage II Supercharger Kits.

JDM3 · 11-02-2011, 01:10 PM

I dont think you can go wrong with either of the 3 but you will find ESS sells A LOT more kits than Gintani and AA. Very simple kit, very reliable (no failures than I'm aware of). The 535 kit is the best bang for the buck. I've yet to dyno mine (next wk hopefully) but several board members are near 500whp if running catless. VT2 and your 50 to 100whp more but that comes at a cost. I will probably upgrade to the 625kit next year. Customer service at ESS is top notch! I dont think these guys sleep. AJ called me after 9pm while he was programming my ECU and Roman is ALWAYS available.

Green///Hell · 11-02-2011, 02:36 PM

Can't go wrong with ESS, just the feeling you get behind the wheel on street and track has impressed me every time.
The kit is extremely reliable and it makes me feel pretty confident where I have the power at all times. Especially knowing that I could get the wheels to slip all over with DSC off it still has an incredible feeling of complete control

The guys at ESS are amazing and would choose to go back to them again and again on future applications.

Liked it so much I bought another kit from them. Biggest mistake I made on my last car was selling the kit I already had in the first place

Longbow64 · 11-04-2011, 03:27 PM

We could work on getting a group discount if we all drive to AZ to get it installed from ESS. I have mine planned for late 2013.

Brosef · 11-04-2011, 05:26 PM

see my reviews of the ESS kit. HIGHLY recommended.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496580

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551151

JA///MES · 11-05-2011, 11:07 AM

Dyan,
Roger that man! They are so damn expensive so maybe if we got some guys together we could get it done. I think I will wait so that we can possibly get the group discount and also possibly get that Vishnu Meth kit if it ever comes out in the mean time. What do you think?

whats77inaname · 11-05-2011, 11:13 AM

I'm definitely down for a g/b if we can arrange that w/ESS, although I'd do my own install.

Longbow64 · 11-05-2011, 12:33 PM

We're only about 4 hours away. Every now and then they offer free installs. The Proceed and meth kit will hold me over until I get back. If it ever comes out.

11-02-2011, 12:05 PM	#1
JA///MES PLZRACE 29 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico now fml... iTrader: (3)	Fi For My 2011 E90 M3 Hey Guys, I'm looking for some advice. I have a 2011 E90 M3 with about 26k on it and I am considering a supercharger. I have already spoken with ESS about their stage 1 and Gintani about their stage 2 (Gintani really doesn't make a stage 1 anymore). I really want to go with Gintani becuase I already have their catless x-pipe, hybrid exhaust, and ECU tune however, I am considering others because Gintani is asking 13,500.00 for the stage 2. I spoke with them and they claim to have a special for approximately 11,000.00 but I haven't heard back from them. Anyway, looking for suggestions or any advice as to what brand to go with. __________________ 2011 E90 JBM ///M3 DCT l Gintani Catless X-Pipe w/ Hybrid Exhaust l Vishnu Procede V5 with Meth l l RE Pulleys l Tecnocraft Envy l Arkym CF Diffuser l CF BMW Spoiler l Arkym CF Front Bumper l GB ///M Badge l GB Side Markers l GB Kidney Grills l PSS 275/255/35/19s l VMR VB3s in Hyper Black l CF Steering Wheel Trim l ///M Pedals l Black Tow Hooks l Eibach Springs l GP Thunder Bulbs l IND Key Hole Cover l BMW PSW l Verstrabe Paddles
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11-02-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	You can also take a look at the Active Autowerke Stage I and Stage II Supercharger Kits.
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11-02-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
JDM3 Major 109 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Valley, NJ iTrader: (7)	I dont think you can go wrong with either of the 3 but you will find ESS sells A LOT more kits than Gintani and AA. Very simple kit, very reliable (no failures than I'm aware of). The 535 kit is the best bang for the buck. I've yet to dyno mine (next wk hopefully) but several board members are near 500whp if running catless. VT2 and your 50 to 100whp more but that comes at a cost. I will probably upgrade to the 625kit next year. Customer service at ESS is top notch! I dont think these guys sleep. AJ called me after 9pm while he was programming my ECU and Roman is ALWAYS available.
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11-02-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Can't go wrong with ESS, just the feeling you get behind the wheel on street and track has impressed me every time. The kit is extremely reliable and it makes me feel pretty confident where I have the power at all times. Especially knowing that I could get the wheels to slip all over with DSC off it still has an incredible feeling of complete control The guys at ESS are amazing and would choose to go back to them again and again on future applications. Liked it so much I bought another kit from them. Biggest mistake I made on my last car was selling the kit I already had in the first place
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11-04-2011, 03:27 PM	#5
Longbow64 _______ 169 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 15 M3, 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (4)	We could work on getting a group discount if we all drive to AZ to get it installed from ESS. I have mine planned for late 2013. __________________ '13 35i M-Sport X3 \| JB4 Stage 1 \| BMS Intake \| H&R Springs \| Gloss black grill \| CF Wrap and Coded by me \| Recaro Child Seats '15 M3 DCT AW/SO \| JB Stage 1 \| RKP Diffuser \| P3 \| M Perf Spoiler \| iND Exterior Trim \| Recaro Child Seat
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11-04-2011, 05:26 PM	#6
Brosef Brigadier General 875 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	see my reviews of the ESS kit. HIGHLY recommended. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496580 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551151
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11-05-2011, 11:07 AM	#7
JA///MES PLZRACE 29 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico now fml... iTrader: (3)	Dyan, Roger that man! They are so damn expensive so maybe if we got some guys together we could get it done. I think I will wait so that we can possibly get the group discount and also possibly get that Vishnu Meth kit if it ever comes out in the mean time. What do you think? __________________ 2011 E90 JBM ///M3 DCT l Gintani Catless X-Pipe w/ Hybrid Exhaust l Vishnu Procede V5 with Meth l l RE Pulleys l Tecnocraft Envy l Arkym CF Diffuser l CF BMW Spoiler l Arkym CF Front Bumper l GB ///M Badge l GB Side Markers l GB Kidney Grills l PSS 275/255/35/19s l VMR VB3s in Hyper Black l CF Steering Wheel Trim l ///M Pedals l Black Tow Hooks l Eibach Springs l GP Thunder Bulbs l IND Key Hole Cover l BMW PSW l Verstrabe Paddles
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11-05-2011, 11:13 AM	#8
whats77inaname Banned 825 Rep 3,387 Posts Drives: when at all possible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tx iTrader: (25)	I'm definitely down for a g/b if we can arrange that w/ESS, although I'd do my own install.
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11-05-2011, 12:33 PM	#9
Longbow64 _______ 169 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 15 M3, 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (4)	We're only about 4 hours away. Every now and then they offer free installs. The Proceed and meth kit will hold me over until I get back. If it ever comes out. __________________ '13 35i M-Sport X3 \| JB4 Stage 1 \| BMS Intake \| H&R Springs \| Gloss black grill \| CF Wrap and Coded by me \| Recaro Child Seats '15 M3 DCT AW/SO \| JB Stage 1 \| RKP Diffuser \| P3 \| M Perf Spoiler \| iND Exterior Trim \| Recaro Child Seat
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