Anaheim-based European Auto Source, known for BMW aftermarket performance products, modifications, accessories, and service, continues their work on the BMW M3. For 2013, the tuning specialists are replacing the previous VF620 system with the ESS VT2-625 Supercharger.
With all the ESS systems they have been installing in the past 8 months, they needed to have one of their own to put to the test, in preparation for the heavy track schedule planned for this year.
Here are the mods applied:
Modifications
Akrapovic Evolution Titanium Exhaust System
AP Racing Big Brake Kit (6-piston 368mm front, 4-piston 356mm)
APR Performance GT-250 Adjustable Wing
BMW Performance Alcantara Steering Wheel
ESS Tuning VT2-625 Supercharger System
Hankook RS-3 Tires (265/35/18 front, 285/35/18 rear)
IND Pre-painted Reflectors
Lamin-X Yellow Headlight Film
KW Clubsport Coilover System
Macht Schnell Steel Side Mounts
Macht Schnell Ashtray Gauge Panel
Macht Schnell Clip-In Harness Receptacles
Macht Schnell Competition Liteweight Floor Mounts
Macht Schnell EDC Emulation Module
Macht Schnell Motorsport Tow Strap (Red)
Macht Schnell TPMS Emulation Module
Matte Black Kidney Grills and Fender Gills
Recaro Pole Position Seats
Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses
Stack Gauges (Boost, AFR, DCT temp)
Volk Racing TE37SL Black Series Wheels (18″x9.5″ ET22, 18″x10.5″ ET20)
Vorsteiner GTS-V Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler
Vorsteiner GTS-V Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
VS Motorsports Bolt in Roll Cage
Installation
A couple of shots here show a prototype replacement intake runner being machined in-house and houses the boost pressure and secondary IAT sensor for datalogging/monitoring. Two versions will be released shortly, which will make it easier for those looking for individual-based runner methanol injection or auxiliary sensor mounting. Here is a comparison of ESS Intake Runner and the EAS one with the additional IAT/Boost sensors:
EAS Intake Runner installed with sending units mounted:
And the final product:
