▀▄ eas | bubu's 2013 SSII ESS VT2-625 M3 Hits the streets!

tom @ eas · 01-14-2013, 12:34 PM

Fresh in the US from EU delivery, forum member bubu's 2013 SSII M3 wasted no time getting it's new ESS VT2-625 Supercharger installed underneath it's hood.

Performance
A longtime customer of ours, bubu is no stranger to the supercharging world. His previous M3 (6MT) was originally equipped with ESS's VT1-535 supercharger, also producing very strong numbers. With the thirst for more power and switching over to DCT, we are presented with the following build in very short time.

Strapped to the dyno for its baseline run, bubu's M3 pulled a healthy 363whp/265lb-ft TQ. Like with most MY13s coming in the shop, we verified the DME's software version to be already at 240E. Shortly after bolting on the ESS VT2-625 system, the new numbers jumped to 551whp/368lb-ft TQ, showing a whopping 188whp gain!

These are excellent numbers for 100% stock exhaust and 91 octane fuel. Adaptation, exhaust (removing those restrictive catalytic converters) and higher octane fuel can only expect even better performance.

Suspension
During supercharger installation, a set of ZCP springs were also fitted for a minimal drop - retaining the OEM look and feel.

Exterior
A set of OEM Edition Kidney Grilles and Fender gills were added, providing a nice match the overall window trim. Prepainted SSII reflectors will be added soon.

Wheels
Wheels were a special item. Having a strong relation with Work Wheels, we fitted their newest offering: Emotion CS Ultimate in GT Silver finish.

Wheels are 19x9.5 up front with 19x10.5 in rear with Work centercaps, wrapped in Yokohama 265/30-19 & 295/30-19 tires making an overall package that doesn't beg for attention, but instead - commands respect.

With only ~1500mi on the clock in present form, one can assure there will be and ear-to-ear grin every time the engine is started, for much more miles to come. If you should see this M3 rapidly approaching in your rearview mirror, kindly pull over to the right.

Bubu, enjoy your newfound power. In the meantime, we'll have a replacement set of rear tires on standby.

Enjoy!

ussoldierforhire · 01-14-2013, 12:46 PM

Very nice!

nbennettksu · 01-14-2013, 12:52 PM

nice pics

W/// · 01-14-2013, 02:28 PM

Those wheels look fantastic, they work really well. This is just my kind of car. Looks pretty stock from the outside, all business under the hood. Congrats on the new car!

CSanto · 01-14-2013, 02:55 PM

Would ZCP springs work on an 09?

tom @ eas · 01-14-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSanto

Would ZCP springs work on an 09?

Yes it would!

the infamous... · 01-14-2013, 03:31 PM

flawless work as always! 1st time i've seen these wheels on an e9x m3 n i like 'em alot, yum

Roman@ESS · 01-14-2013, 03:39 PM

Very nice!

GOLFFRR · 01-14-2013, 03:40 PM

so awesome! another happy EAS+ESS customer.

bubu · 01-14-2013, 03:57 PM

Tom, thank you for the awesome write-up & professional pictures!

The car turned out exactly how I expected. The wheels will put a grin on my face every time I see them...or think about them

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

so awesome! another happy EAS+ESS customer.

...actually a very happy returning customer of both EAS and ESS.

Still missing some final touches, the painted reflectors and Euro spec visors.

GOLFFRR · 01-14-2013, 04:56 PM

^^Awesome, mine is there now getting 625 kit installed as well

tom @ eas · 01-14-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

^^Awesome, mine is there now getting 625 kit installed as well

We've got yours and 3 others this week.

And it's only Monday.

Kaane · 01-14-2013, 06:08 PM

Too slow!

bubu · 01-14-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaane

Too slow!

Bah, show some

when its due for once

Key thing on that dyno is that its "usable" power...how is your 620rwhp monster treating you in 3rd gear on 255's

Kaane · 01-14-2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubu

Bah, show some

when its due for once

Key thing on that dyno is that its "usable" power...how is your 620rwhp monster treating you in 3rd gear on 255's

1st gear is nice and smooth, zero traction, no forward movement
2nd gear is nice and smooth 2% traction, moving at snail pace forward
3rd gear car is doing the funky chikkin dance across 3 lanes pucker factor 12

bubu · 01-14-2013, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaane

1st gear is nice and smooth, zero traction, no forward movement
2nd gear is nice and smooth 2% traction, moving at snail pace forward
3rd gear car is doing the funky chikkin dance across 3 lanes pucker factor 12

:

tom @ eas · 01-14-2013, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaane

Too slow!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubu

Bah, show some

when its due for once

Key thing on that dyno is that its "usable" power...how is your 620rwhp monster treating you in 3rd gear on 255's

LOL. I was wondering who that was!

paradocs98 · 01-14-2013, 08:17 PM

Wheels look great!

Talk2meg00se · 01-14-2013, 10:08 PM

any plans for exhaust?

bubu · 01-14-2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talk2meg00se

any plans for exhaust?

probably not...I like a quiet cabin to much

bape_sta206 · 01-15-2013, 01:38 AM

THat's some gain!

Team Plutonium · 01-15-2013, 10:11 AM

Sweet!

01-14-2013, 12:34 PM	#1
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,881 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	▀▄ eas \| bubu's 2013 SSII ESS VT2-625 M3 Hits the streets! Fresh in the US from EU delivery, forum member bubu's 2013 SSII M3 wasted no time getting it's new ESS VT2-625 Supercharger installed underneath it's hood. Performance A longtime customer of ours, bubu is no stranger to the supercharging world. His previous M3 (6MT) was originally equipped with ESS's VT1-535 supercharger, also producing very strong numbers. With the thirst for more power and switching over to DCT, we are presented with the following build in very short time. Strapped to the dyno for its baseline run, bubu's M3 pulled a healthy 363whp/265lb-ft TQ. Like with most MY13s coming in the shop, we verified the DME's software version to be already at 240E. Shortly after bolting on the ESS VT2-625 system, the new numbers jumped to 551whp/368lb-ft TQ, showing a whopping 188whp gain! These are excellent numbers for 100% stock exhaust and 91 octane fuel. Adaptation, exhaust (removing those restrictive catalytic converters) and higher octane fuel can only expect even better performance. Suspension During supercharger installation, a set of ZCP springs were also fitted for a minimal drop - retaining the OEM look and feel. Exterior A set of OEM Edition Kidney Grilles and Fender gills were added, providing a nice match the overall window trim. Prepainted SSII reflectors will be added soon. Wheels Wheels were a special item. Having a strong relation with Work Wheels, we fitted their newest offering: Emotion CS Ultimate in GT Silver finish. Wheels are 19x9.5 up front with 19x10.5 in rear with Work centercaps, wrapped in Yokohama 265/30-19 & 295/30-19 tires making an overall package that doesn't beg for attention, but instead - commands respect. With only ~1500mi on the clock in present form, one can assure there will be and ear-to-ear grin every time the engine is started, for much more miles to come. If you should see this M3 rapidly approaching in your rearview mirror, kindly pull over to the right. Bubu, enjoy your newfound power. In the meantime, we'll have a replacement set of rear tires on standby. Enjoy! __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter
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01-14-2013, 02:28 PM	#4
W/// Major Drives: E30 Vert & E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC Posts: 1,467 iTrader: (2)	Those wheels look fantastic, they work really well. This is just my kind of car. Looks pretty stock from the outside, all business under the hood. Congrats on the new car! __________________ 2008 E92 M3: Sparkling Graphite \| Bamboo Beige \| 6MT \| CF Roof \| OEM ZCP Wheels \| Fully Catless Borla S-Type \| BPM Stage II Tune & Coding \| RS Technik Spacers (12F/12R)

01-14-2013, 03:31 PM	#7
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,889 iTrader: (0)	flawless work as always! 1st time i've seen these wheels on an e9x m3 n i like 'em alot, yum __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

01-14-2013, 03:39 PM	#8
Roman@ESS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: ESS Supercharged E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 2,212 iTrader: (5)	Very nice! __________________ Email: Roman@esstuning.com Phone: (480) 525-9160 ext 101 Facebook: ESS Tuning

01-14-2013, 03:40 PM	#9
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 11,081 iTrader: (4)	so awesome! another happy EAS+ESS customer. __________________ 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

01-14-2013, 12:46 PM	#2
ussoldierforhire Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 556 iTrader: (1)	Very nice!

01-14-2013, 02:55 PM	#5
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,362 iTrader: (1)	Would ZCP springs work on an 09?

01-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#11
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 11,081 iTrader: (4)	^^Awesome, mine is there now getting 625 kit installed as well __________________ 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

01-14-2013, 06:08 PM	#13
Kaane Enlisted Member Drives: 1998 BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Socal Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Too slow!

01-14-2013, 08:17 PM	#18
paradocs98 Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,224 iTrader: (0)	Wheels look great! __________________

01-14-2013, 10:08 PM	#19
Talk2meg00se First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 391 iTrader: (0)	any plans for exhaust? __________________ SSII \| Speed cloth \| 6MT \| Tint \| EDC \| MS Stage 2 Intake \| ESS Tune \| MS Pulley \| OEM GTS Wheels + Michelin Pilots \| MS Spacers \| Akrapovic slip-on [+CF tips]

01-15-2013, 01:38 AM	#21
bape_sta206 tha_good_life Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,640 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.27]	THat's some gain!

01-15-2013, 10:11 AM	#22
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,803 iTrader: (1)	Sweet! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

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