New ESS VT2 625 Kit

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by ERinEC

I'm curious to hear your impressions of full Challenge exhaust. I have had their Sport Xpipe for several months with OEM exhaust.

I just installed an Eisenmann Sport to go with it. It's a little too boomy around 2K RPM for my tastes. I'm hoping I will get used to it. If not may consider something else.

I get a lot of interest on this exhaust. IMO it's sound quality is up there with the more popular brands trumped on this forum. I gotta record the exhaust note and post for all to hear. I gotta get a good mic and do this. The x pipe is sought after as well, so you made a good choice.

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by ibmike

Is that a bolt one item? or is there cutting/modding? Any better pics of the whole thing? Thanks

Bolt on. Comes in ti as well which is sweet...
Obviously not my car, but easy visual in orange.

[Alpha///M]

This is the one I have. It's chromoly.

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

This is a awesome kit! enjoy and be safe!

Safety is paramount, for my kids sake! Thanks..

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by Ezio

i am jelly

Thanks bro. Your ride looks sweet as well!

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Originally Posted by JBiddy

Awesome mod! Saw your car when I was there last weekend. Nicely modded

Thanks Biddy. Which M was yours? It was like an M fest there. Everyone getting their rides dialed in for the spring!

[Longboarder]

Congrats. Just make sure you keep dsc on once you decide to floor it in 2nd or 3rd gear once the car is broken in as you may experience traction loss at higher rpms, which at those speeds can be dangerous. Also, keep the power button off at all times as throttle response will otherwise be too sensitive and will cause tire spin at low rpms as well. Managing all of this new found power is a little tricky but once u get the hang of it, your grin will just not go away

[M3Carbon]

Awesome mods! Car is sick!

[Lalit@autocouture]

[Someone?]

Originally Posted by Alpha///M

Bolt on. Comes in ti as well which is sweet...
Obviously not my car, but easy visual in orange.

I looked into it and its not really a Bolt on if you have to take out the differential and drill and all kinds of other modifications.

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by Lalit@AUTOcouture

Thanks brother! You built this beast, and I thank you...

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Originally Posted by M3Carbon

Awesome mods! Car is sick!

Thank you sir

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Originally Posted by ibmike

I looked into it and its not really a Bolt on if you have to take out the differential and drill and all kinds of other modifications.

My bad. Does it matter if it saves you aggravation and $ in the long run?

[dtmwerksm3]

Congrats! I'm currently deciding if I want to s/c my car or pick up a gt-r, leaning towards s/c but its a tough one since I've got 58k on my car and the 6yr/100k warranty is up next year.

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by dtmwerksm3

Congrats! I'm currently deciding if I want to s/c my car or pick up a gt-r, leaning towards s/c but its a tough one since I've got 58k on my car and the 6yr/100k warranty is up next year.

Judging by your sig, you have a long history with M cars. No interest in the next gen M4, or have you just been bitten by the GTR bug? If the power has you , only way to compare these cars is to s/c your M, otherwise you'll never catch the gtr.
As for me, the refinement and versatility of our cars gives them a leg up on the GTR. Plus, your gonna be in for well over 100k after you mod the sh** out of the GTR. Again, it's personal, you can read 100's of posts here comparing the two...

[dtmwerksm3]

Originally Posted by Alpha///M

Judging by your sig, you have a long history with M cars. No interest in the next gen M4, or have you just been bitten by the GTR bug? If the power has you , only way to compare these cars is to s/c your M, otherwise you'll never catch one.
As for me, the refinement and versatility of our cars gives them a leg up on the GTR. Plus, your gonna be in for well over 100k after you mod the sh** out of the GTR. Again, it's personal, you can read 100's of posts here comparing the two...

I was initially considering the M4, but the only thing holding me back is going to be the lack of mods for quite awhile, especially good tunes. Honestly I don't like the interior of the GT-R at all, the premium leather package makes it a bit better but I don't know if its $4k better. I'm really only considering it for the performance, although another drawback is the high maintenance costs. I love only having to put tires on my e92, dropping it off, getting a free rental and not having to worry about a thing.

Maybe I'll just s/c my e92, warranty isn't up till mid next year anyways and by that time maybe they'll have some products out for the M4.

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by dtmwerksm3

I was initially considering the M4, but the only thing holding me back is going to be the lack of mods for quite awhile, especially good tunes. Honestly I don't like the interior of the GT-R at all, the premium leather package makes it a bit better but I don't know if its $4k better. I'm really only considering it for the performance, although another drawback is the high maintenance costs. I love only having to put tires on my e92, dropping it off, getting a free rental and not having to worry about a thing.

Maybe I'll just s/c my e92, warranty isn't up till mid next year anyways and by that time maybe they'll have some products out for the M4.

IMO, the M4 looks promising. Mods, tunes, etc. will be available ASAP. Remember, this is HUGE money for tuners and aftermarket companies alike. You know your not going to like the interior of GTR as you mentioned, M4 interior is completely updated and very sweet! Your routine maintenance is warranted I believe; s/c or not. If all you want is performance you can't beat the GTR. I like the total package of the M3/4. Especially now I'm pushing GTR hp, no brainer for me......
Supercharge, and be done!

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by Alpha///M

IMO, the M4 looks promising. Mods, tunes, etc. will be available ASAP. Remember, this is HUGE money for tuners and aftermarket companies alike. You know your not going to like the interior of GTR as you mentioned, M4 interior is completely updated and very sweet! Your routine maintenance is warranted I believe; s/c or not. If all you want is performance you can't beat the GTR. I like the total package of the M3/4. Especially now I'm pushing GTR hp, no brainer for me......
Supercharge, and be done!

Tunes have been slow going on the F10 M5. The encryption that BMW is putting on the new ECUs is proving tough to beat. We went through this on the Mini side when BMW moved from the N14 to the N18 engines. Tunes for late models were very few and far between and took a while to develop. They'll get it eventually, but it will take some time.

[Alpha///M]

Originally Posted by Hujan

Tunes have been slow going on the F10 M5. The encryption that BMW is putting on the new ECUs is proving tough to beat. We went through this on the Mini side when BMW moved from the N14 to the N18 engines. Tunes for late models were very few and far between and took a while to develop. They'll get it eventually, but it will take some time.

Good to know!