upgraded to VT2 600 (6,5psi)

Bob MG · 08-14-2010, 03:11 AM

Just got my ECU back from ESS and received my new pulley and belt;

The new software is very smooth, idling sounds completely OEM.

Now for the power jump

Boost went up from 5,5 psi to 6,5psi

Wow, the car is completely ridiculous!! Driving it is bordering on unsafe LOL

Wheels spin 1-3, and you really have to be wide awake as the ass is all over the place even when you short shift!! Check out this video, I was filming with left hand while trying to keep her straight!!

I was in traffic, so could only manage up to 3rd gear into 4th before I had to slow down:

The second video is playback mode of the Defi gauges.

You can see the max boost is 0,45 bar and then it spikes on the gear shift up to 0,5 bar

datbimmerdoe · 08-14-2010, 04:28 AM

awesome upgrade! ess ftmfw!!!!

m33 · 08-14-2010, 10:06 AM

Congrats Bob

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what did you do In regards to the dct software ?
Also do you have cats in the car ? Try removing those then you'll experience a dbl whammy on the power !! Good 20whp.

Not to burst your bubble but my 7.5 lbs upgrade will be here WED ...... Gotta love this stuff

DLSJ5 · 08-14-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob MG

Just got my ECU back from ESS and received my new pulley and belt;

The new software is very smooth, idling sounds completely OEM.

Now for the power jump

Boost went up from 5,5 psi to 6,5psi

Wow, the car is completely ridiculous!! Driving it is bordering on unsafe LOL

Wheels spin 1-3, and you really have to be wide awake as the ass is all over the place even when you short shift!! Check out this video, I was filming with left hand while trying to keep her straight!!

I was in traffic, so could only manage up to 3rd gear into 4th before I had to slow down:

The second video is playback mode of the Defi gauges.

You can see the max boost is 0,45 bar and then it spikes on the gear shift up to 0,5 bar

Congrats Bob!

Bob MG · 08-14-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

Congrats Bob

.
what did you do In regards to the dct software ?
Also do you have cats in the car ? Try removing those then you'll experience a dbl whammy on the power !! Good 20whp.

Not to burst your bubble but my 7.5 lbs upgrade will be here WED ...... Gotta love this stuff

Still don't have DCT software but all is perfect. Don't notice any difference with extra grunt. I am running a smaller belt and 88mm pulley (good for 8,5psi at sea level)
Making 0,45 bar (6,5psi)
I still have akra evolution but I want noise levels to stay low as possible.

I would buy the akra catless XPipe if it didn't make it louder

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Congrats Bob!

Thanks Drew!!

m33 · 08-14-2010, 12:03 PM

I have the dinan xpipe and it has for resonators which helps alot w/ eisenman sport ( which I'm not to thrilled about ).
It's looks like ESS is comming out with their own line of xpipes ( catless) once they release it I'm jumping on one and might change out the eisenman with somthing else too.

I'm guessing you only need the DCT software if your tracking it hard , you should be fine
The scary part with the VT600 is when banging 4th 5th & 6th shit gets hairy in those gears.......

m33 · 08-14-2010, 12:09 PM

Bob did you notice a big difference between the stock brakes and the brembos ?

Bob MG · 08-14-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m33

Bob did you notice a big difference between the stock brakes and the brembos ?

Definitely a must!!

Green///Hell · 08-14-2010, 12:50 PM

I upgraded to 7.5 and it feels a lot better than before the down low really jumped but it feels awesome at high speed more so than before

m33 · 08-14-2010, 01:35 PM

Sweet !! 7.5 on it's way and so are the yellow brembos

( ilia @IND is a champ when it comes to service )
Next thing on my list is gauges , any suggestions on which ones and where to mount ?
Your look pretty neat Bruniciooo , where are they mounted ?
If you and green hell post some pics of your Gauges I would appreciate it !!

M3Alpine · 08-14-2010, 03:59 PM

congrats on the added power

Bob MG · 08-15-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

Sweet !! 7.5 on it's way and so are the yellow brembos

( ilia @IND is a champ when it comes to service )
Next thing on my list is gauges , any suggestions on which ones and where to mount ?
Your look pretty neat Bruniciooo , where are they mounted ?
If you and green hell post some pics of your Gauges I would appreciate it !!

Check my thread on the defi gauges

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418916

IRMthree · 08-15-2010, 05:45 AM

congrats on your upgrade

m328ci · 08-15-2010, 03:13 PM

wow I want this upgrade too... but my gas is limited

Bob MG · 08-15-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m328ci

wow I want this upgrade too... but my gas is limited

Can't you buy sunoco 104 RON fuel? I use this and mix it with 95RON pump fuel.

DLSJ5 · 08-15-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

Sweet !! 7.5 on it's way and so are the yellow brembos

( ilia @IND is a champ when it comes to service )
Next thing on my list is gauges , any suggestions on which ones and where to mount ?
Your look pretty neat Bruniciooo , where are they mounted ?
If you and green hell post some pics of your Gauges I would appreciate it !!

Congrats as well!

m33 · 08-15-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Congrats as well!

Thanks man

Shits an addiction

DLSJ5 · 08-15-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

Thanks man

Shits an addiction

No doubt!

Eugene-TAIWAN · 08-15-2010, 06:43 PM

its always nice to have more power

Jack28 · 08-16-2010, 01:16 AM

Congrats on the upgrade...

m328ci · 08-16-2010, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob MG

Can't you buy sunoco 104 RON fuel? I use this and mix it with 95RON pump fuel.

Bob,
We only have octane booster here in thailand. full tank of 95ROn cost $65, octane booster cost another $45

Bob MG · 08-16-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m328ci

Bob,
We only have octane booster here in thailand. full tank of 95ROn cost $65, octane booster cost another $45

30 liters 95RON costs me $40
20 liter drum of 104 RON sunoco costs me $75

If you want octane booted try liquid moly which is around $25

If you want octane
So that's $115 per tank for me

08-14-2010, 03:11 AM	#1
Bob MG Moderating 418 Rep 2,047 Posts Drives: like a muppet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	upgraded to VT2 600 (6,5psi) Just got my ECU back from ESS and received my new pulley and belt; The new software is very smooth, idling sounds completely OEM. Now for the power jump Boost went up from 5,5 psi to 6,5psi Wow, the car is completely ridiculous!! Driving it is bordering on unsafe LOL Wheels spin 1-3, and you really have to be wide awake as the ass is all over the place even when you short shift!! Check out this video, I was filming with left hand while trying to keep her straight!! I was in traffic, so could only manage up to 3rd gear into 4th before I had to slow down: The second video is playback mode of the Defi gauges. You can see the max boost is 0,45 bar and then it spikes on the gear shift up to 0,5 bar
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m33 Banned 114 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	Congrats Bob . what did you do In regards to the dct software ? Also do you have cats in the car ? Try removing those then you'll experience a dbl whammy on the power !! Good 20whp. Not to burst your bubble but my 7.5 lbs upgrade will be here WED ...... Gotta love this stuff
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m33 Banned 114 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	I have the dinan xpipe and it has for resonators which helps alot w/ eisenman sport ( which I'm not to thrilled about ). It's looks like ESS is comming out with their own line of xpipes ( catless) once they release it I'm jumping on one and might change out the eisenman with somthing else too. I'm guessing you only need the DCT software if your tracking it hard , you should be fine The scary part with the VT600 is when banging 4th 5th & 6th shit gets hairy in those gears.......
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m33 Banned 114 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	Bob did you notice a big difference between the stock brakes and the brembos ?
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	I upgraded to 7.5 and it feels a lot better than before the down low really jumped but it feels awesome at high speed more so than before
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m33 Banned 114 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	Sweet !! 7.5 on it's way and so are the yellow brembos ( ilia @IND is a champ when it comes to service ) Next thing on my list is gauges , any suggestions on which ones and where to mount ? Your look pretty neat Bruniciooo , where are they mounted ? If you and green hell post some pics of your Gauges I would appreciate it !! Last edited by m33; 08-14-2010 at 01:43 PM..
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