Brilliant White and ESS Supercharger... Teaser

biglare · 10-25-2009, 11:57 PM

Well as some of you are aware I have been working with ESS to be one of their first U.S. customers for the new E9x M3 Supercharger. This past week Goodspeed Performance Lab installed the production ESS E9x M3 Supercharger on my E90 M3.

Here is a short summary. A full post to follow in the next few days.

My first impressions put a grin on my face ear to ear!

I was more than impressed and love the added power that is available whenever I want it. The lower RPM's really launch the car, but the SC really comes alive when it hits 5,000rpms and then it just climbs from there. It begs you to keep pushing to the redline. The power is amazing and whats just as impressive is the kit's standard software to make the SC work with the DCT. The DCT is even more smooth than compared to stock. In normal traffic in auto mode it shifts effortlessly and acts just like the stock M3 only it shifts smoother. In manual mode the car pounds you into the seat with each pull of the paddle! The power is just there when you want it. I want to drive this thing all day long!!!

Special Thanks to:
Roman and AJ at ESS
Jon at Goodspeed Performance Lab in Tempe, AZ

I promise to follow up another FULL post soon, with more pics and dyno charts.

Here are a couple of teaser pics!

Crazy Bimmer · 10-26-2009, 12:06 AM

Wow you are insane, in a good way!

KWY91 · 10-26-2009, 12:13 AM

Looks good!!

tim3less · 10-26-2009, 12:25 AM

WOW.

powertrip · 10-26-2009, 12:35 AM

Looks great bro! I'm sure that thing just rockets away with the level of the DCT's response

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Eugene-TAIWAN · 10-26-2009, 12:42 AM

must feel like driving everywhere you go.
and flooring it everywhere your going.

DLSJ5 · 10-26-2009, 12:45 AM

Congrats, I've heard nothing but good stuff about Goodspeed from my friend in AZ, can't wait to see some performance #'s or vids.

TheKosherStogie · 10-26-2009, 12:59 AM

Congrats..looks great...glad to hear all is well with the dct/sc ...i should have mine back this week!

doba_s · 10-26-2009, 01:05 AM

good job man ! but that plenum with the crooked "ESS TUNIG" letters doesn't look very appealing ...

I think ESS needs to redesign it or something ...

M3_LIN · 10-26-2009, 01:17 AM

wow... congrats. i demand vidssss

Ed Lin

RGuard250 · 10-26-2009, 02:09 AM

Although the ESS kit is the most appealing in terms of performance and value, they definitely need to redesign the plenum cover. Some powder coating, or all carbon fiber or something.

zenderm3 · 10-26-2009, 02:10 AM

You crazy S.O.B., I'm jealous!

FStop7 · 10-26-2009, 02:10 AM

How many PSI? Pump or race gas? Estimated HP?

tightie · 10-26-2009, 02:28 AM

congrats.

Jonmartin · 10-26-2009, 02:37 AM

It seems so plain.. They need to add some carbon or something..

Checkcaptain · 10-26-2009, 02:41 AM

I know about 4 G Power blows already - let´s see how long this will last...

Jonmartin · 10-26-2009, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

I know about 4 G Power blows already - let´s see how long this will last...

Checkcaptain · 10-26-2009, 03:05 AM

Does it mean you too???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonmartin

TheKosherStogie · 10-26-2009, 03:07 AM

not to sound like a bitter guy...maybe its just that im not that into esthetics...but this guy just got his car supercharged and all anyone can say is that the fucking writing on the manifold doesnt look good enough..or that the plenum looks wierd ect...(not to mention same thing on post of my manifold). For 1 who gives shit about the writing...the hood is closed 99 percent of the time...and 2 its a fucking supercharger! thats badass...its made for power! maybe its just me...

sorry if thats a rant or offends anyone...

but i say mazel tov! enjoy it! put up some vids..smoking some cool cars preferably

M3WC · 10-26-2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonmartin

It seems so plain.. They need to add some carbon or something..

To me, that is why this kit looks the best.

BMWCadet · 10-26-2009, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyrusso

not to sound like a bitter guy...maybe its just that im not that into esthetics...but this guy just got his car supercharged and all anyone can say is that the fucking writing on the manifold doesnt look good enough..or that the plenum looks wierd ect...(not to mention same thing on post of my manifold). For 1 who gives shit about the writing...the hood is closed 99 percent of the time...and 2 its a fucking supercharger! thats badass...its made for power! maybe its just me...

sorry if thats a rant or offends anyone...

but i say mazel tov! enjoy it! put up some vids..smoking some cool cars preferably

I agree with you. Who gives a damn about the lettering on the Plemum? If the owner wants to take care of that later, i doubt it'll be a problem. His car is Supercharged. Congrats man!

BMWCadet · 10-26-2009, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

Does it mean you too???

Yes

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TheKosherStogie Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: 08 M3 DCT AW/Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Hollywood iTrader: (1)	not to sound like a bitter guy...maybe its just that im not that into esthetics...but this guy just got his car supercharged and all anyone can say is that the fucking writing on the manifold doesnt look good enough..or that the plenum looks wierd ect...(not to mention same thing on post of my manifold). For 1 who gives shit about the writing...the hood is closed 99 percent of the time...and 2 its a fucking supercharger! thats badass...its made for power! maybe its just me... sorry if thats a rant or offends anyone... but i say mazel tov! enjoy it! put up some vids..smoking some cool cars preferably __________________ 17' M2 DCT - KW CS - Re71r - Carbotech BW C13 - 1:57:2 ACS - 1:49:6 WSIR - 1:30:6
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