E9X M3: SuperCharger Owners List ///

jpan08 · 03-24-2021, 03:48 PM

ESS G1

bing240sx · 04-15-2021, 06:51 PM

high mileage ESS-595 kit update...

160,000kms / 100,000 miles on the ESS kit. Just did drive belt and replaced the belt drive pullies here: https://esstuning.com/maintenance-upgrade/s85/

also replaced the air filter which actually took a bit to find. AJ at ESS was very helpful with the parts.

Crazy8.M3 · 06-11-2021, 11:16 AM

ESS G1
Work done by SV Bimmer in Santa Clara.

ygoz · 07-11-2021, 06:45 PM

Harrop - Installed a week ago in Sydney Australia - couldn't be happier

Willaayc · 07-12-2021, 01:46 AM

Harrop - Sydney Aus as well

michael_L1 · 07-12-2021, 08:24 AM

wow thats so great

MiamiE93Vert · 07-21-2021, 12:32 PM

Add me to the list! AA stage 2 being installed now; better late than never to the party.

Dcwhite177 · 07-24-2021, 05:55 PM

Hey Guys,

I have a 2009 e92 m3 with full bolt ons and I am looking to get a supercharger kit but don't know exactly which one to get. Trying to decided between a ESS VT2-650, a G1+ kit, a G2 kit, or an Active Autowerke Generation 2 Level 3 kit. (Are VF supercharger kits even worth considering? I Don't know much about them.)

Is the VT2-650 really worth the extra $3000 for just 25 more hp? I assume the 650 is much better at cooling and whatnot vs the 625 which would be perfect for me. I track my car regularly and need good cooling, will the VT2-625 or 650 provide enough cooling for a long hot track day?

Anybody have recommendations or experience with these non VT2 kits? I might go for a methanol kit but I'm not sure if the extra power is worth the increased wear and tear on the car. Plus I would still like to daily drive it in the summer, Will supercharging it with a G1+ or G2 or AA Gen 2 Lvl 3 Kit make it a pain in the ass to daily drive? I have heard from others with ESS 625 kits say they still daily their cars regularly.

Any input, experiences, recommendations and thoughts are much appreciated!

Thanks,
Derek

tbuck · 08-03-2021, 06:36 AM

Got one of the last Harrop SC's for my garage queen and so far very happy with it. Had a few minor issues with install but once sorted she is really putting it down. Still need some fine tuning but getting there! And that whine....

CamasM3e93 · 08-13-2021, 12:52 PM

Nice, tbuck. I clocked you at 4.82 seconds on that 0-60.

Reporting in - a couple weeks into ownership of my Harrop on the e93 platform. factory air box, test pipes. As others have described, it gives the e9x m3 sportbike-like maneuverability on the freeway.

RUG8RB8 · 11-09-2022, 09:19 AM

Having used Harrop installed via DrFerry by Performance Technic and SW support from Mike @BPM

Honestly, not going well started on 10-26-2022 and still there today, fighting a breakup between 5-6K rpm and boost pegs at 4psi. Will make a post in official thread today.

Cody_m3 · 11-09-2022, 09:57 AM

AA stage 2

Soden82 · 11-09-2022, 10:42 AM

ESS G1

ICYUNVME · 05-13-2023, 07:00 AM

Please add me to the list 2008 M3 supercharged Active Auto Works with meth.

Ultra M · 08-08-2023, 01:06 PM

2009 m3 with ESS 650 VT2. had it installed and running on the car for 10,000 miles. Please add me on the list

blast1st · 10-10-2025, 03:14 PM

Hi all. Can you please tell me what is the measurement of the air filter that comes with the G1+ kit please? Im trying to purchase a Drycharger Air Filter Wrap from K&N and needed the size. Any help would be appreciated. thanks

radiognome · 10-19-2025, 11:23 PM

ESS VT2 650. Had it on my 2008 E93 before totaled it in 2017. Removed and installed on 2011 E93. Still running.

Edwardsc1 · 03-10-2026, 11:42 AM

Didn’t realize I had missed this thread. 2011 with an ESS 625 kit. Roughly 90k miles on the charger and 179k total on the M3. Enjoying every day with it!

B58 · 04-25-2026, 11:21 PM

Does anyone know the part number for the slightly shorter belt people run on the ESS G1 if they're experiencing minor belt slip?

Edit: Belt Part #6PK2110

bing240sx · 07-02-2026, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bing240sx

high mileage ESS-595 kit update...

160,000kms / 100,000 miles on the ESS kit. Just did drive belt and replaced the belt drive pullies here: https://esstuning.com/maintenance-upgrade/s85/

also replaced the air filter which actually took a bit to find. AJ at ESS was very helpful with the parts.

doubled mileage to now over 200,000 miles (339,000kms) on the ESS VT2-595 and doing another round of maintenence.

curious if people are changing up pulley sizes or bypass valves for additional 'fun' on these?

Just ordered a new drive belt from ESS.

B58 · 07-02-2026, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bing240sx

doubled mileage to now over 200,000 miles (339,000kms) on the ESS VT2-595 and doing another round of maintenence.

curious if people are changing up pulley sizes or bypass valves for additional 'fun' on these?

Just ordered a new drive belt from ESS.

I occasionally remove the bypass valve hose and run it open to vent, but eventually get tired of the sound and put the hose back on. The car does pull a bit better with the hose removed and a small air filter in place.

03-24-2021, 03:48 PM	#507
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04-15-2021, 06:51 PM	#508
bing240sx Captain 143 Rep 700 Posts Drives: F87 M2C /// E90 M3 ESS-VT2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	high mileage ESS-595 kit update... 160,000kms / 100,000 miles on the ESS kit. Just did drive belt and replaced the belt drive pullies here: https://esstuning.com/maintenance-upgrade/s85/ also replaced the air filter which actually took a bit to find. AJ at ESS was very helpful with the parts. __________________ FACEBOOK GROUPS: Canadian BMW M-Cars /// Ontario Infiniti G & Nissan Z /// WEB: NYSPEED.com
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06-11-2021, 11:16 AM	#509
Crazy8.M3 Second Lieutenant 312 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 M3, 1999 e36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sacramento Area (EDH) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	ESS G1 ESS G1 Work done by SV Bimmer in Santa Clara. Attached Images Last edited by Crazy8.M3; 06-11-2021 at 11:27 AM.. Reason: add picture
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07-11-2021, 06:45 PM	#510
ygoz Private 81 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New South Wales iTrader: (0)	Harrop - Installed a week ago in Sydney Australia - couldn't be happier
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07-12-2021, 01:46 AM	#511
Willaayc New Member 21 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Harrop S/C Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Harrop - Sydney Aus as well
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07-12-2021, 08:24 AM	#512
michael_L1 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3M E92 M3 F87 M2C Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: China iTrader: (0)	wow thats so great
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07-21-2021, 12:32 PM	#513
MiamiE93Vert Lieutenant 109 Rep 465 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Add me to the list! AA stage 2 being installed now; better late than never to the party. __________________ AA Pulley, Air Filter and Tune - Full Evolve Valvetronic Exhaust - 380/355 Stoptech BBK, BBS FI's and other fun stuff.
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07-24-2021, 05:55 PM	#514
Dcwhite177 New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 6Speed MT Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	What Supercharger kit to buy? VT2-650, G1+ kit, G2 kit, or AA Gen 2 Lvl 3? Hey Guys, I have a 2009 e92 m3 with full bolt ons and I am looking to get a supercharger kit but don't know exactly which one to get. Trying to decided between a ESS VT2-650, a G1+ kit, a G2 kit, or an Active Autowerke Generation 2 Level 3 kit. (Are VF supercharger kits even worth considering? I Don't know much about them.) Is the VT2-650 really worth the extra $3000 for just 25 more hp? I assume the 650 is much better at cooling and whatnot vs the 625 which would be perfect for me. I track my car regularly and need good cooling, will the VT2-625 or 650 provide enough cooling for a long hot track day? Anybody have recommendations or experience with these non VT2 kits? I might go for a methanol kit but I'm not sure if the extra power is worth the increased wear and tear on the car. Plus I would still like to daily drive it in the summer, Will supercharging it with a G1+ or G2 or AA Gen 2 Lvl 3 Kit make it a pain in the ass to daily drive? I have heard from others with ESS 625 kits say they still daily their cars regularly. Any input, experiences, recommendations and thoughts are much appreciated! Thanks, Derek
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08-03-2021, 06:36 AM	#515
tbuck Major 1306 Rep 1,023 Posts Drives: 2016 F23 M235i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Huntsville iTrader: (5)	Harrop FTW Got one of the last Harrop SC's for my garage queen and so far very happy with it. Had a few minor issues with install but once sorted she is really putting it down. Still need some fine tuning but getting there! And that whine.... __________________
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08-13-2021, 12:52 PM	#516
CamasM3e93 Friends don't let friends ESS 4799 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '11 Lemans Blue 6mt Harrop e90 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Camas, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [9.00] 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo [9.83] 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00] 2013 Mercedes E550 ... [0.00]	Nice, tbuck. I clocked you at 4.82 seconds on that 0-60. Reporting in - a couple weeks into ownership of my Harrop on the e93 platform. factory air box, test pipes. As others have described, it gives the e9x m3 sportbike-like maneuverability on the freeway.
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11-09-2022, 09:19 AM	#517
RUG8RB8 Private 157 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 E93, many more Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: San Ramon, CA & Weeki Wachee, FL iTrader: (2)	Harrop Install 10-26-2022 Having used Harrop installed via DrFerry by Performance Technic and SW support from Mike @BPM Honestly, not going well started on 10-26-2022 and still there today, fighting a breakup between 5-6K rpm and boost pegs at 4psi. Will make a post in official thread today.
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11-09-2022, 09:57 AM	#518
Cody_m3 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 52 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Springfield IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 bmw m3 [0.00]	AA stage 2 Attached Images
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11-09-2022, 10:42 AM	#519
Soden82 Major 569 Rep 1,298 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	ESS G1 Attached Images __________________ 2009 BMW 335i 6MT big single (eventually) For now... MHD tuned VRSF Race IC DCI ATM exhaust
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05-13-2023, 07:00 AM	#520
ICYUNVME Enlisted Member 25 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 m3 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 bmw m3 [10.00]	Please add me to the list 2008 M3 supercharged Active Auto Works with meth. Attached Images
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08-08-2023, 01:06 PM	#521
Ultra M First Lieutenant 28 Rep 339 Posts Drives: [09 E90] Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (3)	2009 m3 with ESS 650 VT2. had it installed and running on the car for 10,000 miles. Please add me on the list __________________
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10-10-2025, 03:14 PM	#522
blast1st Test 132 Rep 1,761 Posts Drives: MDX as my daily @blast_1st Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SO-CAL! iTrader: (1)	Hi all. Can you please tell me what is the measurement of the air filter that comes with the G1+ kit please? Im trying to purchase a Drycharger Air Filter Wrap from K&N and needed the size. Any help would be appreciated. thanks
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10-19-2025, 11:23 PM	#523
radiognome Private First Class 49 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	ESS VT2 650. Had it on my 2008 E93 before totaled it in 2017. Removed and installed on 2011 E93. Still running.
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03-10-2026, 11:42 AM	#524
Edwardsc1 First Lieutenant 548 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Comp Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Didn’t realize I had missed this thread. 2011 with an ESS 625 kit. Roughly 90k miles on the charger and 179k total on the M3. Enjoying every day with it! Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 M3 Comp - Current 2015 X5 50i - Previous 2011 E92 M3 Comp - Previous 2016 F30 340i - Previous
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04-25-2026, 11:21 PM	#525
B58 Lieutenant Colonel 719 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: Junk Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know the part number for the slightly shorter belt people run on the ESS G1 if they're experiencing minor belt slip? Edit: Belt Part #6PK2110 __________________ 2012 BMW M3 - ESS Supercharger - Alpinemss 2025 Civic Type-R - Mugen Group A - Sold 2024 X3 M40i - Sold 2014 BMW M5- 850hp - Sold Last edited by B58; 05-23-2026 at 05:00 PM..
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