ESS VT3-700 Supercharged, SSP DCT Clutch Discs Installed...

DLSJ5 · 02-01-2012, 03:26 PM

Thought this was worthy of it's own thread.

So now with 600whp, over 400WTQ and more boost to come, the clutch was starting to slip, you can actually hear it in the below speedo vid, between the shifts. The car went back to ESS a few weeks ago for a few more upgrades, one of which included the SSP Kevlar DCT clutch discs.

BIG THANK YOU to Kris and Jeremy from SSP, can't wait to run the car with this new clutch of yours at the upcoming shift-s3ctor airstrip event, this product is so important and imperative for those with DCT and FI, looking for more reliable big power.

You can see from a few of the pics, the stock clutch discs were worn, along with some burn marks, not terrible, but needed an upgrade for sure. They also looked over the entire tranny and it was in great condition.

Here's some pics -

klammer · 02-01-2012, 04:14 PM

Great photos, who needs mechanical engineering classes anyway

Can't wait to see some vids from the airstrip

Beedub · 02-01-2012, 04:27 PM

wow........ plain awesomeness

stega · 02-01-2012, 05:01 PM

Awesome, boy is Sticky gonna be pissed now...

LOL!!!!

Krozi · 02-01-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stega

Awesome, boy is Sticky gonna be pissed now...

LOL!!!!

LOL

1sikbmr · 02-01-2012, 05:44 PM

so much win!

OM VT3 · 02-01-2012, 06:18 PM

Think u would need to change them with the 650kit or is it all the added tq of the vt-3?

GIdriver · 02-01-2012, 06:19 PM

GOLFFRR · 02-01-2012, 06:23 PM

sales@ESSTuning · 02-01-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by leigh

Think u would need to change them with the 650kit or is it all the added tq of the vt-3?

With normal use the VT2-625 kits and below have no problem working with the stock DCT transmission. We do not offer the VT2-650 to DCT customers unless they run our DCT performance software as the power the 650 kit makes takes the stock transmission software to its limits when pushed hard. We are looking forward to testing this product on Drews car as it would be a nice option to have for high HP DCT M3's.

spdy330 · 02-01-2012, 06:51 PM

Dang... I am not sure you want to disclose but I am curious as to how much $$$ you have in this beast. I think this may be your forever car!

m33 · 02-01-2012, 06:57 PM

Sticky's car is gonna be sick !!! Wait until he's finished you'll see .
It's gonna be the badest thing to hit the streets !!
Your dual clutch will be no match for his tri clutch !!!
Pssstttt you just don't know but will soon know , not sure when though as its been 3 years since his car saw daylight .......

E90///M3` · 02-01-2012, 07:09 PM

awesome Drew... when are you gonna go pick up the beast?

OM VT3 · 02-01-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

With normal use the VT2-625 kits and below have no problem working with the stock DCT transmission. We do not offer the VT2-650 to DCT customers unless they run our DCT performance software as the power the 650 kit makes takes the stock transmission software to its limits when pushed hard. We are looking forward to testing this product on Drews car as it would be a nice option to have for high HP DCT M3's.

I'm having my vt2-650 kit put on my car at southern Bm in Australia right now should be done soon

my cars dct so we will see how it goes haha

Elementary · 02-01-2012, 07:28 PM

Will you be tracking at all? Kevlar is not a good material if you're looking to run the car hard for extended periods of time. When they start to overheat they stick, which does not allow you to shift into the next gear. In a 6spd its not as big of a problem, just pump clutch and it'll release. I don't think the DCT will be very happy when that happens.

Speaking from experience.

Mbauer · 02-01-2012, 07:35 PM

Looks like a really simple install.... your clutches were fried for sure

IMG · 02-01-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stega

Awesome, boy is Sticky gonna be pissed now...

LOL!!!!

,Stinkys car hasn't ran since he blew it up in pieces back in 08 lmao, Don't know where to start,tranny or motor but can't wait to see that shitbox at least running.

IMG · 02-01-2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Thought this was worthy of it's own thread.

So now with 600whp, over 400WTQ and more boost to come, the clutch was starting to slip, you can actually hear it in the below speedo vid, between the shifts. The car went back to ESS a few weeks ago for a few more upgrades, one of which included the SSP Kevlar DCT clutch discs.

BIG THANK YOU to Kris and Jeremy from SSP, can't wait to run the car with this new clutch of yours at the upcoming shift-s3ctor airstrip event, this product is so important and imperative for those with DCT and FI, looking for more reliable big power. :woot:

You can see from a few of the pics, the stock clutch discs were worn, along with some burn marks, not terrible, but needed an upgrade for sure. They also looked over the entire tranny and it was in great condition.

Here's some pics -

Looking good Broski,cant wait to see it in Action

sorry for the

DLSJ5 · 02-01-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

so much win!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

wow........ plain awesomeness

Quote:

Originally Posted by klammer

Great photos, who needs mechanical engineering classes anyway

Can't wait to see some vids from the airstrip

Thanks guys, can't wait for the event.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

awesome Drew... when are you gonna go pick up the beast?

Thanks J, should be next week sometime.

biglare · 02-01-2012, 10:58 PM

Frikken sweeeeet!!!

Cannot wait to see this animal in action!

biglare · 02-01-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

Quote:

Originally Posted by stega

Awesome, boy is Sticky gonna be pissed now...

LOL!!!!

,Stinkys car hasn't ran since he blew it up in pieces back in 08 lmao, Don't know where to start,tranny or motor but can't wait to see that shitbox at least running.

He can go f himself!

Alekshop · 02-02-2012, 01:41 AM

I guess your are bringing some heavy artillery to the SS event Lol ! Good job man!

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DLSJ5 Brigadier General 501 Rep 4,033 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	ESS VT3-700 Supercharged, SSP DCT Clutch Discs Installed... Thought this was worthy of it's own thread. So now with 600whp, over 400WTQ and more boost to come, the clutch was starting to slip, you can actually hear it in the below speedo vid, between the shifts. The car went back to ESS a few weeks ago for a few more upgrades, one of which included the SSP Kevlar DCT clutch discs. BIG THANK YOU to Kris and Jeremy from SSP, can't wait to run the car with this new clutch of yours at the upcoming shift-s3ctor airstrip event, this product is so important and imperative for those with DCT and FI, looking for more reliable big power. You can see from a few of the pics, the stock clutch discs were worn, along with some burn marks, not terrible, but needed an upgrade for sure. They also looked over the entire tranny and it was in great condition. Here's some pics - __________________ 16 F82 M4 DCT - ZCP - JB4 - 556WHP / 570WTQ 08 E92 M3 DCT - Bolt Ons - 60-130MPH 10.71s - 11.88 @ 118MPH - 377WHP ESS VT2-625 SC 60-130MPH 6.80s - 11.30 @ 129.3 MPH 586WHP / 379WTQ ESS VT3-750 - 60-130MPH 6.14s - 10.81 @ 135.13 MPH 690WHP/463WTQ Shift-S3ctor E92 M3 - 1/2 Mile Trap Speed WR - 174.13 MPH Last edited by DLSJ5; 02-03-2012 at 11:21 PM..
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OM VT3 Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,665 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 zcp m3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (1)	Think u would need to change them with the 650kit or is it all the added tq of the vt-3?
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Elementary If you ain't first, you're last! 9 Rep 149 Posts Drives: M Drei Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Will you be tracking at all? Kevlar is not a good material if you're looking to run the car hard for extended periods of time. When they start to overheat they stick, which does not allow you to shift into the next gear. In a 6spd its not as big of a problem, just pump clutch and it'll release. I don't think the DCT will be very happy when that happens. Speaking from experience.
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