ess vt1-455 on the way for my e46 my

[ex3mal]

ordered ess tuning vt1-455 kit for my e46 m3. Roman at ESS was very helpfull and got me some deal, can't wait to get it.
does any one have some experience with s/c on e46 m3? i have 4:10 gears, planing to get toyo's r888 265/35/18 all around for my apex rims to be able to put down the power

[///tyron]

congrats! things going to be an absolute weapon on the track!

[ex3mal]

I'm still trying to keep it street legal for now hehe

[EMPOWERD]

Going supercharger for a track car is a mistake IMO. I track a lot and have no problems passing S/C M3's on the straights with my N/A M3. Superchargers (and all the hardware associated with it) get way too hot. The heat soak from WOT really bogs down your power and taxes fluids & ultimately longevity of the motor. They design these kits to work fine for the street, but not nearly enough cooling for constant track-thrashing.

[Gtfour]

Originally Posted by EMPOWERD

Going supercharger for a track car is a mistake IMO. I track a lot and have no problems passing S/C M3's on the straights with my N/A M3. Superchargers (and all the hardware associated with it) get way too hot. The heat soak from WOT really bogs down your power and taxes fluids & ultimately longevity of the motor. They design these kits to work fine for the street, but not nearly enough cooling for constant track-thrashing.

I have an ESS VT-445 Z4M Coupe and track it around 10 track days last year. Never had any overheating issues. Actually, the temps gauges barely moves after a 20min sessions.

On the other side, with my ex E46 M3 race car (NA setup), I was almost in the red zone of oem temp gauges after only 10 minutes. I had a big oil cooler, 55 thermostat, good fluids, ... But I was on the gas pedal a lot more than my Z4MC because the car was lighter, better suspension, better brakes, Pirelli slicks tires, ...

This year will be the real test for my Z4MC. It should be way faster than last season with all the upgrades I installed lately.

[GeMc]

^^^^ I completely agree!

[ex3mal]

I track a lot too, but I was feeling I need more power, with cooling u can use in hot days methanol/water cooling and big oil cooler. I already order kit, so ill see how it goes on the track. I seen few supercharged m3 and they was monsters on the track

[///tyron]

Originally Posted by EMPOWERD

Going supercharger for a track car is a mistake IMO. I track a lot and have no problems passing S/C M3's on the straights with my N/A M3. Superchargers (and all the hardware associated with it) get way too hot. The heat soak from WOT really bogs down your power and taxes fluids & ultimately longevity of the motor. They design these kits to work fine for the street, but not nearly enough cooling for constant track-thrashing.

Platte forme ag is smashing lap records with their ess e46 m3. Tarzan yamada drives for the team.

http://youtu.be/BrFpXLcGq5k

Originally Posted by ex3mal

I track a lot too, but I was feeling I need more power, with cooling u can use in hot days methanol/water cooling and big oil cooler. I already order kit, so ill see how it goes on the track. I seen few supercharged m3 and they was monsters on the track

+1 a good efficient intercooled setup with meth/water will keep that heak soak down.

[davericher20]

Sorry you're using the 888's for the track? Or the street?

[ex3mal]

I will use them for street and track, I don't drive my car to much.

[SamE30e]

ESS Kit's are very nice kits. Me and a friend put a ESS VT-1 560 kit on his E39 M5 and we've done a few E90 M3 kit's at work.

[ex3mal]

Just got the kit, first pictures of the kit. Never seen better packing

[ex3mal]

Kit is installed and just load tune. Car start up from first crank and running smoother then stock. Taking the car today/tommorow for break in ride arond the city and after will push it to the limit hehe!!
I'll post some videos shortly

[LuxySport]

Hey is your m3 flat black?

[ex3mal]

Yes