Ran the ESS Tune Tonight

Northern X5M · 09-04-2015, 11:55 PM

So I finally got out to the track tonight with the ESS Tune.
Also this was the fist time running the car with the MSR intake.

Previous best was 11.56 @ 122.3 MPH and the DA was dreadfully over 4000. (BMS @ 3.0, Gruppe M and Exhaust Mods).

Tonight first run 11.15 @ 126.4 MPH and DA was best I've ever seen in 10 years about 1440. On the second run the Trap Speed was up to 127.30.

First launch was almost a clean run, little bit of slip.

Second and third runs, the track had dropped below 10C and car spun bad. Plus I was babying the axles a bit and my burnout was probably a bit too light.

Lerxst M4 · 09-05-2015, 01:30 AM

Great runs! What were your 60' times?

edit: thanks for adding the timeslip to the OP.

SCM513 · 09-05-2015, 01:48 AM

looking real good with that tune ..time slip?

IANNUZZI · 09-05-2015, 09:23 AM

great runs!

erm324 · 09-05-2015, 09:43 AM

Nice times. You're transmission is slipping with a flash, exhaust (stock dp), and intake? I have a 2016 on the way and am looking to do the same mods, but am concerned about what the limits of the transmission are (been hearing a lot of different feedback) - maybe you could shed some light on that, thanks.

patb23 · 09-05-2015, 10:35 AM

Very nice run. I'm gonna head back to the track maybe next month to see if I can improve on my time before I add a tune.

Northern X5M · 09-05-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by erm324

Nice times. You're transmission is slipping with a flash, exhaust (stock dp), and intake? I have a 2016 on the way and am looking to do the same mods, but am concerned about what the limits of the transmission are (been hearing a lot of different feedback) - maybe you could shed some light on that, thanks.

I am running Supersprint catless DPs with 200 cell race cats further down in the mid pipes so essentially damn near a catless set up. Plus I am running pretty sticky drag radials so that is a bit more load on the drivetrain. Stay away from drag radials and I think your transmission will be fine.

Others have already posted that with aggressive tunes/driving, the clutch will fail.

My best 60' was 1.739. The other two runs, I spun so I won't even bother to post those times.

Andym3100k · 09-05-2015, 06:14 PM

Very very nice 60', very nice temperature too. What DR are you using?

Did you launch it? If yes at which rpm?

Northern X5M · 09-05-2015, 07:33 PM

I am running a 19" Mickey Thompson 305/35

No LC. Just flooring it off idle, D3.

allmotor_2000 · 09-06-2015, 06:35 AM

That's great times! Man those MT's help - need a set.

You should hit 10's easy. Slap on the BMS and add +1.0psi and you should be there especially with the traction you have.

I compared your timeslip to mine and I was 5.3s at the 330ft so you are definitely hooking!

TOOFST · 09-28-2015, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northern X5M

I am running Supersprint catless DPs with 200 cell race cats further down in the mid pipes so essentially damn near a catless set up. Plus I am running pretty sticky drag radials so that is a bit more load on the drivetrain. Stay away from drag radials and I think your transmission will be fine.

Others have already posted that with aggressive tunes/driving, the clutch will fail.

My best 60' was 1.739. The other two runs, I spun so I won't even bother to post those times.

Looking to install 200 cell cats in section 1 as well. Any suggestions on which cats to get? Any pics of your installation? Thank you!

MpowerMike · 09-28-2015, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allmotor_2000

That's great times! Man those MT's help - need a set.

You should hit 10's easy. Slap on the BMS and add +1.0psi and you should be there especially with the traction you have.

I compared your timeslip to mine and I was 5.3s at the 330ft so you are definitely hooking!

So your saying we can run the ESS tune with the bms box?

Northern X5M · 09-29-2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOOFST

Looking to install 200 cell cats in section 1 as well. Any suggestions on which cats to get? Any pics of your installation? Thank you!

I have the Supersprint section 1 w/cats, x pipe and catless DPs. You can see the set up on their website. At the time I figured this might be the best option next to just catless DP. Not completly sure if there is any actual benefit to the cats further downstream of the turbos vs right next to. Very pricey at the time and I had money to burn. I am sure you could have a shop fab something up for a fraction of what I paid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MpowerMike

So your saying we can run the ESS tune with the bms box?

Thats what I've been wondering the last few days as well. I have a BMS and I'd like to upgrade it to a JB4 anyways for logging. Car is pretty nuts already, it would be nice to add some boost over say 4000 RPM. Car already has too much power below 4000.

turbo8765 · 10-01-2015, 02:43 PM

How did you end up with 1400' DA with 43f ambient temps!

combatbmw · 10-01-2015, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allmotor_2000

That's great times! Man those MT's help - need a set.

You should hit 10's easy. Slap on the BMS and add +1.0psi and you should be there especially with the traction you have.

I compared your timeslip to mine and I was 5.3s at the 330ft so you are definitely hooking!

Ram,
with weather like this (43F) your car would run nasty.

Northern X5M · 10-01-2015, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo8765

How did you end up with 1400' DA with 43f ambient temps!

Track elevation is 2200ft.
Air sucks at the best of times. Normally around mid 3000's. Bad days well over 4000.

09-04-2015, 11:55 PM	#1
Northern X5M Captain 105 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2014 Tanzanite Blue M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Ran the ESS Tune Tonight So I finally got out to the track tonight with the ESS Tune. Also this was the fist time running the car with the MSR intake. Previous best was 11.56 @ 122.3 MPH and the DA was dreadfully over 4000. (BMS @ 3.0, Gruppe M and Exhaust Mods). Tonight first run 11.15 @ 126.4 MPH and DA was best I've ever seen in 10 years about 1440. On the second run the Trap Speed was up to 127.30. First launch was almost a clean run, little bit of slip. Second and third runs, the track had dropped below 10C and car spun bad. Plus I was babying the axles a bit and my burnout was probably a bit too light. __________________ 2014 ///M5 CP Tanzanite Blue/Cohiba - 11.15 @ 128.8 & 1.84 60' (2150' DA) - BPM Tune - MSR Intake - SSP DCT - SS DPs & HFC Mid Pipes/X-Over - E Race Muffs - 19" MT DRs... On to a new home. Last edited by Northern X5M; 05-11-2016 at 04:09 PM..
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Andym3100k Captain 110 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC FULL HAMMAN WIDE BO Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Very very nice 60', very nice temperature too. What DR are you using? Did you launch it? If yes at which rpm? Last edited by Andym3100k; 09-05-2015 at 06:20 PM..
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Northern X5M Captain 105 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2014 Tanzanite Blue M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	I am running a 19" Mickey Thompson 305/35 No LC. Just flooring it off idle, D3. __________________ 2014 ///M5 CP Tanzanite Blue/Cohiba - 11.15 @ 128.8 & 1.84 60' (2150' DA) - BPM Tune - MSR Intake - SSP DCT - SS DPs & HFC Mid Pipes/X-Over - E Race Muffs - 19" MT DRs... On to a new home.
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