ESS Supercharged Roadster

sales@ESSTuning · 06-06-2009, 08:01 PM

We installed a CFR-500 kit in a very nice Roadster this week. Even with 111 deg intake temps it made 483 HP and 340 ft/lb tq. The car had Dinan 4.10 gears in it and was a joy to drive. It brought back some old memories

The__J__Factor · 06-06-2009, 08:50 PM

483 at the wheels?

Looks great either way, i like the power curve just keeps on going.

sales@ESSTuning · 06-06-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

483 at the wheels?

Looks great either way, i like the power curve just keeps on going.

480 crank

Z4MCJJ · 06-06-2009, 10:00 PM

Looks great...that must be a real pleasure to drive!

Burt Reynolds · 06-06-2009, 11:26 PM

romen- how much power is your new M3 putting down? link?

sales@ESSTuning · 06-07-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

romen- how much power is your new M3 putting down? link?

Currently we are testing it in a low boost application without cooling 525 HP to see how the kit runs if the cooling system fails. We will turn the boost back up to 600-625 HP in the next month and finish US tuning.

Z4MCJJ · 06-07-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rom3n

Currently we are testing it in a low boost application without cooling 525 HP to see how the kit runs if the cooling system fails. We will turn the boost back up to 600-625 HP in the next month and finish US tuning.

Not too shabby...

The__J__Factor · 06-07-2009, 03:36 AM

Saw the vid of the ESS M3 ripping up tires at the track. Was just a little crazy

Beedub · 06-07-2009, 06:44 AM

please please post more pics of the Ess MR, this is the first roadster ive seen charged!

sales@ESSTuning · 06-07-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

Saw the vid of the ESS M3 ripping up tires at the track. Was just a little crazy

That car has our production 650HP kit in it

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Originally Posted by Beedub

please please post more pics of the Ess MR, this is the first roadster ive seen charged!

Graham M · 06-07-2009, 12:51 PM

Time to sell the 3.0I and buy a Z4M...

Those HP numbers are just silly for a 3000 pound car.

DirtBag335 · 06-07-2009, 01:57 PM

ESS should make a cheaper kit for 5-6 grand. Say 400-420 HP, that way I could afford it and I'm sure many other member's would feel the same way. I just can't shell out 11-12 grand on a supercharger kit. What do you think Rom3n?

kav · 06-07-2009, 05:27 PM

how are you guys measuring crank HP? Are they removing the engine and running it on an engine dyno?

beautiful setup btw..

Z4MCJJ · 06-07-2009, 05:59 PM

I'd be down for 5 grand....problem is I already sunk about 8k into this thing....

DirtBag335 · 06-07-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4MCJJ

I'd be down for 5 grand....problem is I already sunk about 8k into this thing....

What do you have on your car?

sales@ESSTuning · 06-07-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kav

how are you guys measuring crank HP? Are they removing the engine and running it on an engine dyno?

beautiful setup btw..

The dyno used is a MAHA it is the same dyno BMW uses. Unlike other dynos it can measure crank HP accurately.

Z4MCJJ · 06-07-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtBag335

What do you have on your car?

Off the top of my head, I am sure I am forgetting one or two:

Strut tower brace
BBS RGRs w/ Bridgestone RE-01Rs
ESS tune -- the ESS guys are #1
RPI scoop
RPI skids
Dinan Springs
ZHP shifter
Clear bra

Parts sitting in garage:
TCKline D/A
Supersprint headers stage 2
Stoptech brake lines

crfine88 · 06-10-2009, 05:21 PM

Rom3n,

Any feedback on your kit in Z4MC's on the track? Not "racing" but "club driving"

Would a brake upgrade be recomended to balance out the HP gains?
Any other mods. you recomend befor the Supercharger?

thanks
CF

Cube · 06-16-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rom3n

We installed a CFR-500 kit in a very nice Roadster this week. Even with 111 deg intake temps it made 483 HP and 340 ft/lb tq. The car had Dinan 4.10 gears in it and was a joy to drive. It brought back some old memories

Dont be sad Roman, your old sc now lives again in Italy

http://www.bmwpassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156785

sales@ESSTuning · 06-27-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtBag335

ESS should make a cheaper kit for 5-6 grand. Say 400-420 HP, that way I could afford it and I'm sure many other member's would feel the same way. I just can't shell out 11-12 grand on a supercharger kit. What do you think Rom3n?

We are working on a lower priced version of the kit but it will be a little more then that

sales@ESSTuning · 06-27-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cube

Dont be sad Roman, your old sc now lives again in Italy

http://www.bmwpassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156785

Glad it got a good home

DirtBag335 · 06-27-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rom3n

We are working on a lower priced version of the kit but it will be a little more then that

Sounds good, keep me/us posted.

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Beedub Major General 424 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	please please post more pics of the Ess MR, this is the first roadster ive seen charged!
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Graham M I love my Z. Pure sex on wheels. 51 Rep 397 Posts Drives: Is sold, goodbye everyone! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Time to sell the 3.0I and buy a Z4M... Those HP numbers are just silly for a 3000 pound car. __________________
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DirtBag335 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	ESS should make a cheaper kit for 5-6 grand. Say 400-420 HP, that way I could afford it and I'm sure many other member's would feel the same way. I just can't shell out 11-12 grand on a supercharger kit. What do you think Rom3n?
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kav Lieutenant 49 Rep 401 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	how are you guys measuring crank HP? Are they removing the engine and running it on an engine dyno? beautiful setup btw..
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