IND, ESS, Eisenmann, Challange and a M3

Windy City · 05-20-2013, 05:27 PM

Just wanted to share my experiences with IND and the winning products they install/distribute.
I bought a 2013 drop top M3 late last year (on a whim) and as much as I liked some things about the car, I was very upset with the power.

I found IND and and contacted them for info on an ESS install to try to get this thing to proper power levels.
After meeting with Ilia at IND the decision was easy! Ilia's knowledge of all aspects of the M3 was comforting, and as I found out correct. Correct being the most important part of the story to me!
Once the ESS install was complete, we bantered back and forth on an exhaust upgrade (of which I had not considered) and I decided to install an Eisenmann Sport exhaust/connecting pipes and a Challenge Race X pipe. The end results are phenomenal!
The car now has proper power and the sound is incredible! Every person I have come into contact with (after they heard a sample) has expressed the same emotion as to the sound! Awesome!
With the drop top stored the sound from in the car cant be beat! It sounds more Italian than German.

More importantly the power has made the car much more enjoyable. I recently joined a group for a "spirited drive" through the Wisconsin countryside. It was GOOD! When the guy in the Porsche behind you says, " I didn't want to take my eyes off the road to see how fast we were going, but I know you were pulling away!" you know it was good!

Kudos to ESS, Eisenmann, Challenge, and most of all IND for bringing them all together in perfect harmony!

I'm happy to share my experiences with anyone here via public forum or PM.

Keep an eye out for the Space Gray Metallic M3 drop top around Chicagoland and say Hi.

Nate@IND · 05-20-2013, 05:41 PM

Thanks again!

Here are some photos of "Wind City's" M3

GOLFFRR · 05-20-2013, 05:42 PM

Lets see some pics!!

congrats on all the new upgrades

**looks like iND just posted them,

thank mani looks awesome!!

Windy City · 05-20-2013, 05:46 PM

Thanks Nate!
Too bad you can't post the sound!
I can't tell you how many people (car people) have comment about how sweet it is!

SilentAttack · 05-20-2013, 05:57 PM

Nice car. A vid of the exhaust would be wonderful!!!!

N1COM3 · 05-20-2013, 06:07 PM

nice. someday I'll get to do this to my car...someday. And a vid of the car would be awesome too!

Roman@ESS · 05-20-2013, 06:29 PM

Glad you are happy with our product. Your car was put together by a great group of guys

///Matthew · 05-20-2013, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Thanks again!

Here are some photos of "Wind City's" M3

You guys do such beautiful work, and your photography never fails to impress.

Nate@IND · 05-21-2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windy City

Thanks Nate!
Too bad you can't post the sound!
I can't tell you how many people (car people) have comment about how sweet it is!

Let's setup a video shoot. You have my favorite exhaust setup for the E9x M3.

mkPOTO · 05-21-2013, 09:16 AM

very nice, saw your car at IND when they were putting it in!

BuckRodgers · 05-21-2013, 11:45 AM

Very nice looking manifold.

Windy City · 05-21-2013, 04:35 PM

Nate, I have to schedule a time to get the car by you for the Stack gauges and SC oil change. You or Ilia can let me know what works.

I can drop the car or whatever.

I'm also taking my car to Joliet Autobahn for BMW North America's event there on 6/14.

They talk about hot laps in the 2013 BMW Performance Fleet, but I think I'll stick with the fast car!

Windy City · 05-21-2013, 04:36 PM

Oh, Hey! You might want to post the pic of the exhaust from under the car someone sent me!

Nate@IND · 05-22-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windy City

Oh, Hey! You might want to post the pic of the exhaust from under the car someone sent me!

Here you go

GTM_Challenge · 05-23-2013, 10:15 AM

Thanks for choosing our Challenge parts for your M3! Glad you are happy with the way the car performs and sounds.

05-20-2013, 05:27 PM	#1
Windy City New Member Drives: 2013 M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	IND, ESS, Eisenmann, Challange and a M3 Just wanted to share my experiences with IND and the winning products they install/distribute. I bought a 2013 drop top M3 late last year (on a whim) and as much as I liked some things about the car, I was very upset with the power. I found IND and and contacted them for info on an ESS install to try to get this thing to proper power levels. After meeting with Ilia at IND the decision was easy! Ilia's knowledge of all aspects of the M3 was comforting, and as I found out correct. Correct being the most important part of the story to me! Once the ESS install was complete, we bantered back and forth on an exhaust upgrade (of which I had not considered) and I decided to install an Eisenmann Sport exhaust/connecting pipes and a Challenge Race X pipe. The end results are phenomenal! The car now has proper power and the sound is incredible! Every person I have come into contact with (after they heard a sample) has expressed the same emotion as to the sound! Awesome! With the drop top stored the sound from in the car cant be beat! It sounds more Italian than German. More importantly the power has made the car much more enjoyable. I recently joined a group for a "spirited drive" through the Wisconsin countryside. It was GOOD! When the guy in the Porsche behind you says, " I didn't want to take my eyes off the road to see how fast we were going, but I know you were pulling away!" you know it was good! Kudos to ESS, Eisenmann, Challenge, and most of all IND for bringing them all together in perfect harmony! I'm happy to share my experiences with anyone here via public forum or PM. Keep an eye out for the Space Gray Metallic M3 drop top around Chicagoland and say Hi.
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05-20-2013, 05:41 PM	#2
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,855 iTrader: (16)	Thanks again! Here are some photos of "Wind City's" M3 __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

05-20-2013, 05:42 PM	#3
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 11,081 iTrader: (4)	Lets see some pics!! congrats on all the new upgrades looks like iND just posted them, thank mani looks awesome!! __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE** \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

05-20-2013, 06:29 PM	#7
Roman@ESS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: ESS Supercharged E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 2,211 iTrader: (5)	Glad you are happy with our product. Your car was put together by a great group of guys __________________ Email: Roman@esstuning.com Phone: (480) 525-9160 ext 101 Facebook: ESS Tuning

05-21-2013, 09:16 AM	#10
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,568 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.65] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	very nice, saw your car at IND when they were putting it in! __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

05-20-2013, 05:46 PM	#4
Windy City New Member Drives: 2013 M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Nate! Too bad you can't post the sound! I can't tell you how many people (car people) have comment about how sweet it is!

05-20-2013, 05:57 PM	#5
SilentAttack Private First Class Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Nice car. A vid of the exhaust would be wonderful!!!!

05-20-2013, 06:07 PM	#6
N1COM3 Enlisted Member Drives: Le Mans Blue M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	nice. someday I'll get to do this to my car...someday. And a vid of the car would be awesome too!

05-21-2013, 11:45 AM	#11
BuckRodgers Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Very nice looking manifold.

05-21-2013, 04:35 PM	#12
Windy City New Member Drives: 2013 M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Nate, I have to schedule a time to get the car by you for the Stack gauges and SC oil change. You or Ilia can let me know what works. I can drop the car or whatever. I'm also taking my car to Joliet Autobahn for BMW North America's event there on 6/14. They talk about hot laps in the 2013 BMW Performance Fleet, but I think I'll stick with the fast car!

05-21-2013, 04:36 PM	#13
Windy City New Member Drives: 2013 M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Oh, Hey! You might want to post the pic of the exhaust from under the car someone sent me!

05-23-2013, 10:15 AM	#15
GTM_Challenge BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3,X5M,F30 335 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,213 iTrader: (6)	Thanks for choosing our Challenge parts for your M3! Glad you are happy with the way the car performs and sounds. __________________ GT Motoring - Challenge USA - Rays / Volk Dealer - BBS Distributor - Eisenmann Dealer - Willans Dealer - Willans Harnesses

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