Here is a pic of the final product on my car. I posted info of the kit in the FI section.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u233/rom3n/ESS_final.jpg

Very clean looking setup, looks like ESS did a great job. Is the filter touching the blower?

Droolage.
What's your take on it so far.

dyno yet?

dyno yet?


Software is not 100% done yet. In a few weeks I should be able to dyno it. Car is tuned to be on the safe side until then :)

Very clean looking setup, looks like ESS did a great job. Is the filter touching the blower?

Its close but no ...

sick.. waiting for dyno.

Yeah I cant wait to see this in person.

Rom3n!

Why weren't you at the Euro meet last night?? lol

Yeah I cant wait to see this in person.

Rom3n!

Why weren't you at the Euro meet last night?? lol

Sorry got busy =( this week we have another get those miles on the car !

It's all good. :thumbup:

I hit 1,190 tonight! By the time I get to work later this morning, it should hit exactly 1,200 and they can do the service while I work! Woohoo

More info here:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=993973

Specs

Z4M ESS CFR500/525/550 Supercharger System (114-12)
Featuring the newly developed, clutched high-speed ASA TM1-20HD supercharger unit which combines the efficiency of a turbocharger with the drivability and smoothness of a supercharger. As this unit is based on mechanical gears it does not suffer from the reliability issues that most other high-speed, ball-geared supercharger units are haunted by.

The CFR system comes with a massive front mount intercooler system and especially developed cast aluminium plenum chamber designed for boost.

The supercharger system includes redesigned ESS MSS70 engine control software that is perfectly calibrated for the supercharged engine providing optimum ignition timing under all conditions, recalibrated EGas for quicker throttle response, recalibrated VANOS control and perfectly optimized fuel delivery supplied by 6 larger Bosch injection valves included with the kit. The software also features full WOT closed loop AF monitoring and adaptation.

Power development is 100% smooth and the car behaves just like stock until you demand power, then the car completely transform providing brutal acceleration normally reserved for pure race cars. The CFR system provides impressive torque normally not seen in centrifugal supercharger systems and it combines this with great top-end power.

The system maintains all OBD-II functions and it is backed by a comprehensive 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty program. The system installs in 12-16 hours using normal hand tools and no irreversible modifications to the car is necessary.

CFR500 : For US/Euro spec exhaust headers and 91US/95Euro+ pump fuel
CFR525 : For Euro spec headers and 91/95Euro+ pump fuel
CFR550 : For Euro spec headers and 93/98Euro+ pump fuel

System components:

-ASA TM1-20HD compact, lightweight supercharger unit.
-K07 integrated SC clutch for complete SC disengagement below 1300RPM
-Uni-belt with additional OEM quality rollers.
-6 larger Bosch fuel injectors.
-Perfectly optimized, dyno tweaked ECU software.
-CNC hard anodized brackets and hardware.
-K&N high flow air filter.
-Discharge and intake assemblies made from 304 stainless steel.
-High capacity front mount intercooler system.
-Cast aluminium ESS plenum chamber optimized for boost.
-High temperature silicone hoses with clamps
-Detailed, step-by-step installation manual + CD.
-Heavy-Duty drive belt.
-Fume reduction ESS oil breather assembly designed for boost.
-All installation hardware included
-2yr./unlimited mileage warranty.
Installation time : 12-16 hours


CFR500 specs :
Boost pressure: 6.5 PSI
Horsepower: 500 DIN
Torque: 480 NM (Stock 365)

CFR525 specs :
Boost pressure: 7 PSI
Horsepower: 525 DIN
Torque: 510 NM (Stock 365)

CFR550 specs :
Boost pressure: 7.5 PSI
Horsepower: 550 DIN
Torque: 535 NM (Stock 365)

Sweeeeeeet! I keep visiting the ESS website hoping to see this for sale, but, it keeps showing no price. I figured it wasn't ready for release yet.

If you can take your car to the Norway facility you can have them install it now. As for a kit they wont release it for a few more months. Final tuning is being done now.

Its worth the wait :)

If you can take your car to the Norway facility you can have them install it now. As for a kit they wont release it for a few more months. Final tuning is being done now.

Its worth the wait :)


wait...then how did you get it?:dunno

He was the test car, they fit and tuned it on his car.

He was the test car, they fit and tuned it on his car.

oh ok...then why go to Norway?

so if you use your car as their lab rat do you pay for the stuff?

ESS is from Norway, They have a Euro Z4M coupe that they have done the ECU work and have finished the production kit for. The software in the US version is much different and they needed a car to tune a kit on so they can build and ship these kits to the US for sale.

My car is the test car we still have not finished tuning. The software is very close to finished but ESS is very particular about having perfect software before product release.

Thanks, Rom3n :) I appreciate the info.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but i don't know of anybody putting out forced induction stuff for the Z4 yet. I spoke to Active, which is close to me just across the state in Miami, and they were interested in doing an installation on mine as their test mule, which I'm seriously considering. The entire Scandanavian approach to supercharging bimmers can be seen on some outrageous youtube pieces, just do a search.

That sure is a sweet looking and uber-sano installation on this beauty for sure!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but i don't know of anybody putting out forced induction stuff for the Z4 yet. I spoke to Active, which is close to me just across the state in Miami, and they were interested in doing an installation on mine as their test mule, which I'm seriously considering. The entire Scandanavian approach to supercharging bimmers can be seen on some outrageous youtube pieces, just do a search.

That sure is a sweet looking and uber-sano installation on this beauty for sure!
ess has been offering a supercharger for a while now (for the regular z)

ess has been offering a supercharger for a while now (for the regular z)

Correct they have been doing kits on the non M Z4 for awhile now. visit ESSTUNING.com for more info.

but nothing for the 2007 model.

but nothing for the 2007 model.

Do you have a 2.5i ?

3.0i

http://esstuning.com/default.asp?c=shop&cat=93&subcat=170&subcat2=174&id=243

I think this kit has been updated to work on 06-07's I will check.