ETS IC

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 03:43 AM

My ETS IC just arrived... looking forward to getting it fitted by Jin at Active Motorwerke next week. Thanks Top gear solutions for an easy transaction.

Went with the anodized black 5inch direct fit... really looking forward to it.

pics below.

Ranoz · 05-28-2013, 04:05 AM

It looks awesome!

_ink · 05-28-2013, 04:10 AM

Those end tanks don't look all that great. But I suppose it also depends how much you paid for it.

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

Those end tanks don't look all that great. But I suppose it also depends how much you paid for it.

$800ish plus $180USD shipping... bought it before the aud drop as well!

well they had good reviews, inc 1 addicts in oz and it was direct fit, just what i wanted... so think it should go ok...

DR-JEKL · 05-28-2013, 06:26 AM

Love the stealth look!!!

Hmm I didn't think the ETS were that expensive though ouch!! By memory the AMS can be had for $699 this month on sale!

Any reason why you went with the ets over the cheaper vsrf?

Any ETS HPF Helix VSRF AMS all are much better then the oem item though!

_ink · 05-28-2013, 06:27 AM

It will be a definite improvement over the oem that's for sure!

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Love the stealth look!!!

Hmm I didn't think the ETS were that expensive though ouch!! By memory the AMS can be had for $699 this month on sale!

Any reason why you went with the ets over the cheaper vsrf?

Any ETS HPF Helix VSRF AMS all are much better then the oem item though!

this is the one i got
http://www.topgearsolutions.com/ets-...-bmw335co.html

I wanted black... after reading customer reports ETS seemed good and direct fit was a big thing for me... ETS seemed to be the best direct fit and it came as a kit.

i'm happy with it

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by _ink

It will be a definite improvement over the oem that's for sure!

yeh that's all i bought it for.... might re install the COBB but quite happy driving stock atm.

JB4-335 · 05-28-2013, 07:29 AM

ETS IC FTW!!!

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 07:39 AM

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ETS IC FTW!!!

Yep JB4 your thread was one of the main reasons i went with ETS

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512656

Ranoz · 05-28-2013, 07:46 AM

joe, wagner is pretty good too, have you had looked at it?

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranoz

joe, wagner is pretty good too, have you had looked at it?

nah man didn't know about it....

Ranoz · 05-28-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

nah man didn't know about it....

I got it on my car. direct fit, no cutting required and not very expensive

BMJ · 05-28-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranoz

I got it on my car. direct fit, no cutting required and not very expensive

Well done man, hey how do you find COBB runs after the IC is on?

Ranoz · 05-28-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

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Originally Posted by Ranoz

I got it on my car. direct fit, no cutting required and not very expensive

Well done man, hey how do you find COBB runs after the IC is on?

To be honest, I can't really tell the difference. I'm still on stage2 because of DP.

BMJ · 05-29-2013, 01:14 AM

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I'm still on stage2 because of DP.

Beast stage fraak man what are your plates so I don't try to drag u and end up looking like a yaris!!!

Ranoz · 05-29-2013, 02:32 AM

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Beast stage fraak man what are your plates so I don't try to drag u and end up looking like a yaris!!!

"DTCOFF" what's your number plate

Michael BD · 05-29-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

My ETS IC just arrived... looking forward to getting it fitted by Jin at Active Motorwerke next week. Thanks Top gear solutions for an easy transaction.

Went with the anodized black 5inch direct fit... really looking forward to it.

Great stuff Joe, that is exactly what I am after - need to save the pennies.

What sort of cost to install?

BMJ · 05-30-2013, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bornadog335i

Great stuff Joe, that is exactly what I am after - need to save the pennies.

What sort of cost to install?

Cheers maate

I hope Jin takes pity on me and fits it for free... nah I have to do oil change as well.

I think around $80 an hour.

Ranoz advised Wagner, worth a look and cheaper... I went ETS due to JB4s thread and i could get it in black direct fit.

I spent hours on IC research but couldn't get a solid reco of which was best so think it comes down to the little things you want.

Ranoz · 05-30-2013, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

I spent hours on IC research but couldn't get a solid reco of which was best so think it comes down to the little things you want.

Agreed! so am I, I went forth and backwards a few times.

but at end of the day, you wont go wrong with any major brand.

my preference is direct fitting, no cutting and BLACK.

oystero · 05-30-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

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Originally Posted by bornadog335i

Great stuff Joe, that is exactly what I am after - need to save the pennies.

What sort of cost to install?

Cheers maate

I hope Jin takes pity on me and fits it for free... nah I have to do oil change as well.

I think around $80 an hour.

Ranoz advised Wagner, worth a look and cheaper... I went ETS due to JB4s thread and i could get it in black direct fit.

I spent hours on IC research but couldn't get a solid reco of which was best so think it comes down to the little things you want.

Very generous rate joe

ETS Michael · 05-31-2013, 11:11 AM

You made the right choice

We have one of the best core designs available for the N54. The 5.0" will support anything the stock turbochargers can throw at it. I have been running the same 5.0" core for over 3 years now. The numbers are on our website are based on our old core designed, we have went through 3 different revisions on the BMW core over the years.

Thanks!

Michael

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