GIAC Stage 1 VS ESS Stage 2

EDUC8ED · 03-07-2010, 01:06 PM

......and let me know what your impressions are of the GIAC after a few days. When I take my 1 out for the spring I might make that short trip to Buffalo for the GIAC

rsjean · 03-07-2010, 06:02 PM

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rsjean.....we need to connect I am looking into some performance mods myself. ROC City!!!

Yes. We need to get something moving on the local scene. Could stimulate some betetr local service and support...

EDUC8ED · 03-07-2010, 06:12 PM

I agree..keep me updated on you tune I am considering it.

rsjean · 03-07-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EDUC8ED

......and let me know what your impressions are of the GIAC after a few days. When I take my 1 out for the spring I might make that short trip to Buffalo for the GIAC

I plan to try and gather my thoughts from my driving it on the weekend and over the next few days post some more feedback. This mod is very different in that it so completey transforms the car that future mods become a task based project on trying to help the rest of the systems on the car deal with the power.

Thoughts about clutch come to mind right away...secondary oil cooling...?

Jason Dale at Black Forest Motorsport is a real straight shooter and a talented guy. You ought to start the conversation with him early and pick his brain...

EDUC8ED · 03-07-2010, 06:16 PM

cool....well I may make the call this week and see what he says. Thanks for the referral!

1BimmerRod09 · 03-11-2010, 07:23 PM

Ive been looking for some tunes including: ESS, GIAC, and EvoTech since they are reflashes and not piggyback. Help please any ideas advice comparisons and/or experience with them? How do they compare and which is recomended? Thanks

rsjean · 03-11-2010, 07:34 PM

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Ive been looking for some tunes including: ESS, GIAC, and EvoTech since they are reflashes and not piggyback. Help please any ideas advice comparisons and/or experience with them? How do they compare and which is recomended? Thanks

GIAC @ 91 Octane

1BimmerRod09 · 03-13-2010, 01:58 PM

great dyno sheet! im really impressed with it and i like that its not a piggy back. has anyone else tried ess and evotech as well?

TreDirtyFive · 03-13-2010, 09:30 PM

The New Stage 1 Update...Called Stage 1+ is what you want...Much more power and response from idle to 4000RPM. Monster Torque!

rsjean · 03-14-2010, 06:23 PM

Stage 1+ is what I have and the torque is just rediculous. In a very very good way

1BimmerRod09 · 03-17-2010, 03:53 PM

which stage 1 are you talking about since they all have stage 1s? i think i might go with ess since they are least expensive for nearly similar results and they are local.

rsjean · 03-18-2010, 09:46 AM

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which stage 1 are you talking about since they all have stage 1s? i think i might go with ess since they are least expensive for nearly similar results and they are local.

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The New Stage 1 Update...Called Stage 1+ is what you want...Much more power and response from idle to 4000RPM. Monster Torque!

From what I was told it increased 10HP with smoother response and enhanced torque curve versus Stage1.

1BimmerRod09 · 03-20-2010, 06:26 PM

thanks I know but are you talking about GIAC, ESS, or EvoTech? anymore input?

rsjean · 03-20-2010, 08:56 PM

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thanks I know but are you talking about GIAC, ESS, or EvoTech? anymore input?

GIAC. I had considered all three and they all have had great reviews and great stealth performance. I was also able to get a greater depth of information from and about GIAC and their product. But when I found there was an installer for GIAC in my back yard, that really broke the 3 way tie.

1BimmerRod09 · 03-20-2010, 10:39 PM

thats sounds great. i have local installers for all 3 but ESS headquarters is actually local for me and the least expensive followed by GIAC and EvoTech as my 3rd choice. thanks for the input. i guess its mainly a tie between ESS and GIAC. anyone know more about ESS?

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EDUC8ED First Lieutenant 7 Rep 341 Posts Drives: "Blue Majic" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	......and let me know what your impressions are of the GIAC after a few days. When I take my 1 out for the spring I might make that short trip to Buffalo for the GIAC __________________ *Montego/ Coral 135i* *"Progress not Perfection"*
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03-07-2010, 06:12 PM	#25
EDUC8ED First Lieutenant 7 Rep 341 Posts Drives: "Blue Majic" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	I agree..keep me updated on you tune I am considering it. __________________ *Montego/ Coral 135i* *"Progress not Perfection"*
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03-07-2010, 06:16 PM	#27
EDUC8ED First Lieutenant 7 Rep 341 Posts Drives: "Blue Majic" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	cool....well I may make the call this week and see what he says. Thanks for the referral! __________________ *Montego/ Coral 135i* *"Progress not Perfection"*
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03-11-2010, 07:23 PM	#28
1BimmerRod09 New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 09 BSM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Ive been looking for some tunes including: ESS, GIAC, and EvoTech since they are reflashes and not piggyback. Help please any ideas advice comparisons and/or experience with them? How do they compare and which is recomended? Thanks
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03-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#30
1BimmerRod09 New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 09 BSM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	great dyno sheet! im really impressed with it and i like that its not a piggy back. has anyone else tried ess and evotech as well?
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03-13-2010, 09:30 PM	#31
TreDirtyFive Major 253 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (11)	The New Stage 1 Update...Called Stage 1+ is what you want...Much more power and response from idle to 4000RPM. Monster Torque! __________________ X3 M40i G01, M235i F22, 335 F30 MSport, 135 DCT, 335 E92, Audi A3
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03-14-2010, 06:23 PM	#32
rsjean satch 39 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sonoran Desert, Tucson AZ iTrader: (3)	Stage 1+ is what I have and the torque is just rediculous. In a very very good way
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03-17-2010, 03:53 PM	#33
1BimmerRod09 New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 09 BSM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	which stage 1 are you talking about since they all have stage 1s? i think i might go with ess since they are least expensive for nearly similar results and they are local.
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03-20-2010, 06:26 PM	#35
1BimmerRod09 New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 09 BSM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	thanks I know but are you talking about GIAC, ESS, or EvoTech? anymore input?
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03-20-2010, 10:39 PM	#37
1BimmerRod09 New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 09 BSM 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	thats sounds great. i have local installers for all 3 but ESS headquarters is actually local for me and the least expensive followed by GIAC and EvoTech as my 3rd choice. thanks for the input. i guess its mainly a tie between ESS and GIAC. anyone know more about ESS?
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