ESS Exhaust backbox, anyone got one?

[gwatson]

Looking to buy the ESS backbox along with my supercharger TS1 system for the Z4.

www.esstuning.com/default.asp?c=shop&cat=93&subcat=170&subcat2=174&id=164

I've already had a bad experiance this year with the Miltek system, it was so loud and droned badly, especially at 1/4 throttle under load, I hated driving the car for a while. It was decribed as " Performance that blows your mind, not your ears!" hmmmmm

Does anyone have one or been in a car with one fitted. What did you think?

You know when you've been out a 2 hour thrash and the exhaust is much deeper and a little louder, well that's what I want when the car is cold rising slightly in volume as it warms up.

Thanks in advance.

G

[StuB]

Didn't even know they did exhausts Graham!

[Dino D]

Have a look at Remus. They do a version called PowerSund. It has a valve on one of the tailpipes (or in the back box-i'm to to sure) that can be turned with a key. This allows you to tone it down or turn it up as you like...

I looked into this for my 330 and googled but couldn't find much on 'Remus Powersound'. i did come up with a post on a 3 series forum once (I think it bmw3m or evoteknik) where one guy had put one on his 320 and was impressed.

Some sound clips:
www.europeancarweb.com/promo/sound_gallery/0405ec_remus_hear/

I think these are prices fo rthsyem I have in mind here:
www.roadrunnermotorsport.co.uk/index.asp?frame=/remus-exhausts-bmw.asp

[Dino D]

PS: sounds like a very interesting Z4 you are going to have there...you putting LSD on to help with all that extra power?

[gwatson]

Thanks Dino D, like the idea of being able to self tune the exhaust sounds Shame they don't have a price listing for the 3.0 Z4.

As for future upgrades, going to fitted the ESS twin screw supercharger first, then do the brakes and think about a LSD. To be honest I only use the car on the road so not sure I'll get the full potential of it...

Will post up here when the conversion if finished, December hopefuly.

Graeme

[Dino D]

gwatson said:

To be honest I only use the car on the road so not sure I'll get the full potential of it...

You'll just have to get in on a track then...

[Dino D]

Hey G came accross this video of a Z4 with an Eismann Exhaust:

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?d

[gwatson]

Hi Dino,

Yeah seen that one before... the Eismann race system is very very loud, similar to my Milltek.... although you do get a "Fast Road" or "Street" (can't remember the name) system which is quieter...

I've just ordered the ESS Twin Screw supercharger for my Z4 which will change the exhaust note somewhat

G

[StuB]

gwatson said:

Hi Dino,

Yeah seen that one before... the Eismann race system is very very loud, similar to my Milltek.... although you do get a "Fast Road" or "Street" (can't remember the name) system which is quieter...

I've just ordered the ESS Twin Screw supercharger for my Z4 which will change the exhaust note somewhat

G

Good man Did you order the little S badge too?

[gwatson]

hee hee.... yeah one for back and two to replace the i in the 3.0i on the side of the car.

Can't wait, still not sure when it will be delivered mind you... hopfully by the end of this month...