ESS VT1 Install

JFWM3 · 04-19-2013, 06:12 PM

As the thread says,

I was going to sell my M3 and buy a 2013, but decided to keep the car for another year and go the forced induction route. I appreciate some of the FI guys responding to my pm's prior to making the purchase.

I bought the unit from Roman at ESS and had it installed by Bimmersport in Mississauga, Ontario. Roman and the guys at Bimmersport where helpful all the way through the process. Both companies provide great service.

I went the VT1 route because I drive the car alot in the summer and wanted as little complication as possible.

My impressions are as follows. Visually, the unit is absolutely sexy looking. ESS did a great job on the design, styling and craftsmanship. Bimmersport's install was very clean. Good attention to detail.

The sound of the car is amazing. It turns heads. It has an Active Autorwerks signiture exhaust, and the car simply sounds raw now. I may swap out the exhaust for something quieter as it can be a little loud if I was taking it into the corporate office!

From a drivebility standpoint the car is great in all traffic situations. There is better throttle response all the way through the range. My car is a 6MT so I appreciate not having a lazy drive by wire throttle pedal. From a performance end at higher rpm, the car just pulls. You have to be aware of your surroundings and ensure that you have sufficient space if you are going to bury the throttle. It is also very easy to achieve some speeds that can have your car impounded or put you jail for the night if you are not careful. Kidding aside, ESS did a great job in this area.

I also changed the look of the car this year (Volks) and will include some better pictures later (Blackberry pictures attached).

Thanks again to Roman at ESS, Jon, Charlie and the rest of the guys at Bimmersport.

The only bad part - now I have to buy a BBK.

RingMeister01 · 04-19-2013, 06:20 PM

congrats dude! Nice write up. Enjoy!

DemolitionJim · 04-19-2013, 06:20 PM

car looks great. love the color and wheels.

personally i would get color matched reflectors and that would be about it.

awesome job.

S65V8 · 04-19-2013, 06:22 PM

nice, congrats on going FI!

tom @ eas · 04-19-2013, 06:28 PM

Congrats on the newfound power, be safe out there!

Alex07M3 · 04-19-2013, 06:30 PM

Good descision on keeping the 08 and supercharged it, a 2013 would've been the same not powerfull enough ride you already had!

Congrats and have fun!

PrometheusM3 · 04-19-2013, 06:51 PM

Congrats! Your car looks great. Two questions:

1) Which lip is that you have? Is it a painted Vorsteiner or a replica? (Or something else?)

2) Do you have any traction issues with the ESS kit and the 6MT?

Thanks!

sales@ESSTuning · 04-19-2013, 06:55 PM

Looks great

Have fun with your new power and be safe.

Stronghammer · 04-19-2013, 07:06 PM

Congrats, ESS rocks !

Jon@Bimmersport Automotive · 04-19-2013, 07:06 PM

As always it was our pleasure helping you with the mods on your beautiful M3. Thanks for the compliments and enjoy your car in good health!

jeff@autocouture · 04-19-2013, 07:14 PM

but you have a blackberry? jkjk

enjoy the power! and some lci tails will make your car perfect!

UBER ///M3 · 04-19-2013, 07:39 PM

SICK!!!

schnell325 · 04-19-2013, 07:59 PM

Awesome! Bimmersport is a great company to deal with.

Chriskm3 · 04-19-2013, 08:06 PM

The manifold is beautiful. I would love to see it paired with a black blower instead of stainless finish. Your car looks mean, can't wait to see the brakes on it aswell. Be safe

GOLFFRR · 04-19-2013, 08:18 PM

awesome OP! welcome to the ESS club. Enjoy and be safe out there

Chriskm3 · 04-19-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

awesome OP! welcome to the ESS club. Enjoy and be safe out there

How is the ESS kit treating you ? Upgrading soon to the vt3 ? Hp is very addictive

Titanium Silver · 04-19-2013, 11:01 PM

Clean...

brava09 · 04-19-2013, 11:53 PM

How is traction now with all this power? Can you put it down in 1st or 2nd gear?

mkPOTO · 04-20-2013, 12:27 AM

very nice, I was planning on upgrading my car as well, but am going the same route!

Superfly_M3 · 04-20-2013, 03:44 AM

Enjoy the power the 550 is a great kit.
What lip is that?

JFWM3 · 04-20-2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrometheusM3

Congrats! Your car looks great. Two questions:

1) Which lip is that you have? Is it a painted Vorsteiner or a replica? (Or something else?)

2) Do you have any traction issues with the ESS kit and the 6MT?

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brava09

How is traction now with all this power? Can you put it down in 1st or 2nd gear?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superfly_M3

Enjoy the power the 550 is a great kit.
What lip is that?

1. Lip is a JL Motoring carbon fiber Vorstiener rep. I bought it used just to try it. I wanted to see I'd I'd destroy it before I bought an authentic. I had it painted to match the car. So far so good.

2. I am running 295's PSS's out back' and have kept the traction control on. It's a good balance, and I find it manageable all the way through the gears.

JFWM3 · 04-20-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex@dirtywerkz

but you have a blackberry? jkjk

enjoy the power! and some lci tails will make your car perfect!

Blackberry - Really, my staff was elated. I just upgaded them!

04-19-2013, 06:12 PM	#1
JFWM3 JFWE92M3 96 Rep 397 Posts Drives: F06 M6 Gran Coupe 6MT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: D'Town, Michigan iTrader: (2)	ESS VT1 Install - E92M3 As the thread says, I was going to sell my M3 and buy a 2013, but decided to keep the car for another year and go the forced induction route. I appreciate some of the FI guys responding to my pm's prior to making the purchase. I bought the unit from Roman at ESS and had it installed by Bimmersport in Mississauga, Ontario. Roman and the guys at Bimmersport where helpful all the way through the process. Both companies provide great service. I went the VT1 route because I drive the car alot in the summer and wanted as little complication as possible. My impressions are as follows. Visually, the unit is absolutely sexy looking. ESS did a great job on the design, styling and craftsmanship. Bimmersport's install was very clean. Good attention to detail. The sound of the car is amazing. It turns heads. It has an Active Autorwerks signiture exhaust, and the car simply sounds raw now. I may swap out the exhaust for something quieter as it can be a little loud if I was taking it into the corporate office! From a drivebility standpoint the car is great in all traffic situations. There is better throttle response all the way through the range. My car is a 6MT so I appreciate not having a lazy drive by wire throttle pedal. From a performance end at higher rpm, the car just pulls. You have to be aware of your surroundings and ensure that you have sufficient space if you are going to bury the throttle. It is also very easy to achieve some speeds that can have your car impounded or put you jail for the night if you are not careful. Kidding aside, ESS did a great job in this area. I also changed the look of the car this year (Volks) and will include some better pictures later (Blackberry pictures attached). Thanks again to Roman at ESS, Jon, Charlie and the rest of the guys at Bimmersport. The only bad part - now I have to buy a BBK. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________ E92 /// M3 6MT, 997.2 Porsche GT3, B8.5 Audi S4 6MT, WK2 Jeep SRT, 991.2 Targa TechArt 6MT - All Sold F06 /// M6 Gran Coupe Individual 6MT Last edited by JFWM3; 04-21-2013 at 09:57 PM..
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DemolitionJim Lieutenant 51 Rep 418 Posts Drives: E92 MW M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (5)	car looks great. love the color and wheels. personally i would get color matched reflectors and that would be about it. awesome job.
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Alex07M3 Banned 82 Rep 2,688 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Evo X MR, A4 Allroad Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau iTrader: (1)	Good descision on keeping the 08 and supercharged it, a 2013 would've been the same not powerfull enough ride you already had! Congrats and have fun!
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PrometheusM3 Aquarian 10 Rep 298 Posts Drives: LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Your car looks great. Two questions: 1) Which lip is that you have? Is it a painted Vorsteiner or a replica? (Or something else?) 2) Do you have any traction issues with the ESS kit and the 6MT? Thanks! __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe Individual \| Laguna Seca Blue \| 6MT \| Black Extended \| Piano Black \| Moonroof MS Stage II Intake + Test Pipes \| Dinan Pulley \| BPM Tune \| Racing Dynamics Springs \| IND painted accessories \| ZCP Knob \| OSS Angel Eyes
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sales@ESSTuning 390 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: ESS M3 / M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (6)	Looks great Have fun with your new power and be safe.
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Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	Congrats, ESS rocks ! __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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Jon@Bimmersport Automotive Banned 44 Rep 342 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Active Supercharged Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississauga, On Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003.5 BMW M3 [10.00]	As always it was our pleasure helping you with the mods on your beautiful M3. Thanks for the compliments and enjoy your car in good health!
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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)	but you have a blackberry? jkjk enjoy the power! and some lci tails will make your car perfect!
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Chriskm3 Colonel 59 Rep 2,186 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	The manifold is beautiful. I would love to see it paired with a black blower instead of stainless finish. Your car looks mean, can't wait to see the brakes on it aswell. Be safe __________________ Vf supercharger + tune/H&R coils/ Akra evolution exhaust/Volk te37/ Rs-3 tires/ Brembos /TIal BOV/ OSS blacked out headlights/LUX v3/Led taillights/ Challenge Front lip/ P3 vent gauge/ F10 m5 shift mob/Matte black front grills/ And a funky air fresher
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brava09 Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: M4C xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	How is traction now with all this power? Can you put it down in 1st or 2nd gear? __________________ 22 M4 Competition xdrive 19 M5 Competition sold 16 F-Type S AWD sold 11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
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04-20-2013, 03:44 AM	#20
Superfly_M3 Captain 72 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Enjoy the power the 550 is a great kit. What lip is that?
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