Getting ready to go big!

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 03:28 PM

So I've decided to keep my car since I can't get what I'm looking for for it, so in the next month my plans are as follows to make this beast a little bit more enjoyable
Ess s/c 535 kit ( gonna start small and upgrade as I get bored so I have a reason to keep this car longer and longer)
Challenge catless xpipe
Some new wheels, not sure yet
Lci tailights
I already have 4.10 gears and I'm going to see how they react with the supercharger before I make a decision to keep them or not,
This is all step one of my build,
Just want to take it slow so I don't get bored like I seem to with all my cars
Any opinions or recommendations are more then welcome, thanks

Jaypod · 02-02-2011, 05:02 PM

Good luck with the mods and the S/C!

Dustin@AEp · 02-02-2011, 05:04 PM

Suspension?

CBS · 02-02-2011, 05:10 PM

BBK?

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 06:15 PM

no suspension or bbk yet, im going to upgrade the pads fluid and lines, that should be good for now until i start tracking this summer, and im waiting to replace the suspension when i do the brakes, im going to go with front and rear sway bars, coilovers and all new bushings, the car is coming up to wear all those will need to be replaced so no point doing it yet,

markymarc1979 · 02-02-2011, 07:02 PM

Congrats on your decision to turn your M3 into a super car. Enjoy your new found power and be responsible with it.

808E90 · 02-02-2011, 07:30 PM

I'm selling my Gintani X-pipe ... I made some nice gains with my VT535 paired with the pipes

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 07:30 PM

^^^. And thanks to you pushing the topic and getting us this deal, I probably wouldn't have done it without you!

markymarc1979 · 02-02-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Studntloan

^^^. And thanks to you pushing the topic and getting us this deal, I probably wouldn't have done it without you!

Thanks for the kind words. I think it was a win-win situation for everyone. Hats off to ESS and all the supporting installers.

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 07:49 PM

Yeah defly was, can't wait

markymarc1979 · 02-02-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Studntloan

Yeah defly was, can't wait

I want to see pictures of eveyones cars when they get their kits installed. Soooo sexy!!!

UNNATRAL · 02-02-2011, 08:04 PM

Some recommendations for you.

Take your diff out and switch back to stock or dont do the supercharger. you have thrown all your torque in your low rpm range with the diff, and so with the supercharger, you will burn thhrough tires like a mofo...not smart to have both.

If you are thinking of 535 --> 600 --> 625, thats cool, but to go from 535 --> anything more, you must upgrade your entire intake manifold and add the intercooler, plus the usual (tune, pulley, injectors, blah blah blah). It wont be as simple as doing a pulley/tune swap. you will need relatively major work done. think about that before doing 535. all are great kits, but i chose 625 because i didnt want to come back to ind everytime and change pulley and tunes and all the crap that needs to be changed. of course the money is everyone major issue wich is totally understandable, no pressure at all. but consider these tips before u pull the trigger. also, i was explaining to markymarc1979 that if you are to do anything, make sure u at the very least consider IND to do it for you before anyone else. I see in ur details that ur a ny'er, so i think autocouture would be closest to you. from what ive read they are the NY equivalent of IND (although i think no one will compare to ind). good luck with your choice, and im glad u had some sense and kept ur car

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 08:27 PM

^^^ it is somewhat of a money issue, and this will keep me happy for a good amount of time till money isn't an issue, and I don't have the stock diff to change out currently, I'm going to pull the trigger and add the charger, if it's to much with the diff then I'll consider selling it
, I appreciate the advice though, very helpful

UNNATRAL · 02-02-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Studntloan

^^^ it is somewhat of a money issue, and this will keep me happy for a good amount of time till money isn't an issue, and I don't have the stock diff to change out currently, I'm going to pull the trigger and add the charger, if it's to much with the diff then I'll consider selling it
, I appreciate the advice though, very helpful

perhaps, again the 535 is the lowest power level so maybe u can do wonders with that plus diff. who knows, maybe ur car will accelerate as quick as a 600 or 625 car with stock diff???

Lets see it happen buddy. All the best!

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 09:25 PM

Yeah it'll keep me happy either way

thankks

m33 · 02-02-2011, 10:10 PM

studntloan do the 535 and add a dinan catless xpipe it should net you a healthy 575 hp

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 10:36 PM

^^^ I was thinking the challenge one ... No? After the charger this cars going on a diet!
I'd love to see your new m in person, I'll be in Ct tomorrow for service let me know if your around this week to see that beast of yours

m33 · 02-02-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

^^^ I was thinking the challenge one ... No? After the charger this cars going on a diet!
I'd love to see your new m in person, I'll be in Ct tomorrow for service let me know if your around this week to see that beast of yours

I'm leaving for Germany tomorrow but will be back on the 20th anytime after that we can get up ......
Bart @ autocouture should throw a winter BBQ and have a car meet ! I'll chip $$$

m33 · 02-02-2011, 10:44 PM

you're gonna be amazed on how perfect this kit is !!! hardware and software

Bart@AUTOcouture · 02-02-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m33

I'm leaving for Germany tomorrow but will be back on the 20th anytime after that we can get up ......
Bart @ autocouture should throw a winter BBQ and have a car meet ! I'll chip $$$

Sounds like a plan.. when we get a few cars SC'd I'll definitely coordinate something (and when this damn weather gets better

)

Have a safe trip bro, talk to you when you come back!

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNNATRAL

....so i think autocouture would be closest to you. from what ive read they are the NY equivalent of IND (although i think no one will compare to ind)....

Thanks for the kind words. IND does top-notch work and being compared to them is quite an honor. We have lots of experience with supercharger installs on various vehicles and are, without a doubt, ready for the ESS kits. We'll take good care of the cars that come to get the ESS installs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

Yeah it'll keep me happy either way

thankks

You will be MORE than happy with any ESS kit

jeff@autocouture · 02-02-2011, 11:52 PM

Just from talking to Bart I have complete faith in there shop to install and do any work on my car and I can say this without even meeting him, my best friend owns a tuning shop and I know how everything works, if anyone has any doubt about this shop installing there kit feel free to hit me up since I'll probably be the first to get in there!!!
Lets get this done!!!!

808E90 · 02-03-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m33

studntloan do the 535 and add a dinan catless xpipe it should net you a healthy 575 hp

How did you get 40HP from a Dinan X-pipe?

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UNNATRAL Banned 51 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3, 09 Ford Explorer V8 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Some recommendations for you. Take your diff out and switch back to stock or dont do the supercharger. you have thrown all your torque in your low rpm range with the diff, and so with the supercharger, you will burn thhrough tires like a mofo...not smart to have both. If you are thinking of 535 --> 600 --> 625, thats cool, but to go from 535 --> anything more, you must upgrade your entire intake manifold and add the intercooler, plus the usual (tune, pulley, injectors, blah blah blah). It wont be as simple as doing a pulley/tune swap. you will need relatively major work done. think about that before doing 535. all are great kits, but i chose 625 because i didnt want to come back to ind everytime and change pulley and tunes and all the crap that needs to be changed. of course the money is everyone major issue wich is totally understandable, no pressure at all. but consider these tips before u pull the trigger. also, i was explaining to markymarc1979 that if you are to do anything, make sure u at the very least consider IND to do it for you before anyone else. I see in ur details that ur a ny'er, so i think autocouture would be closest to you. from what ive read they are the NY equivalent of IND (although i think no one will compare to ind). good luck with your choice, and im glad u had some sense and kept ur car
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	^^^ it is somewhat of a money issue, and this will keep me happy for a good amount of time till money isn't an issue, and I don't have the stock diff to change out currently, I'm going to pull the trigger and add the charger, if it's to much with the diff then I'll consider selling it , I appreciate the advice though, very helpful
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m33 Banned 115 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	studntloan do the 535 and add a dinan catless xpipe it should net you a healthy 575 hp
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	^^^ I was thinking the challenge one ... No? After the charger this cars going on a diet! I'd love to see your new m in person, I'll be in Ct tomorrow for service let me know if your around this week to see that beast of yours
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m33 Banned 115 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	you're gonna be amazed on how perfect this kit is !!! hardware and software
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Just from talking to Bart I have complete faith in there shop to install and do any work on my car and I can say this without even meeting him, my best friend owns a tuning shop and I know how everything works, if anyone has any doubt about this shop installing there kit feel free to hit me up since I'll probably be the first to get in there!!! Lets get this done!!!!
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