ESS Tuning

aqeels · 04-06-2011, 11:45 PM

Hi,

I wanted to check with you all see if any of you have any knowledge or experience with the ECU tune offered by ESS Tuning. Any thoughts on which ECU tune would be the best and most effective yet, is safe?

marv85 · 04-07-2011, 01:07 AM

Welcome!
You have lots of choices man. I don't know anything about ESS. I'm sure someone on this forum has it but it's not very popular.

The most popular are: Cobb AP, JB4, and Procede.
There is a wealth of information about these upgrades. Check them out and see which one suits your needs the most.
I for instance chose to go with Cobb and I'm very happy with it

Alpina_B3_Lux · 04-07-2011, 06:55 AM

I had the ESS for a bit and it didn't work. They're probably better now, but I wouldn't want to try TBH.

I'm running GIAC and can recommend them. You'll find lots on them here if you search a bit, so I won't elaborate.

Alpina_B3_Lux

faded67 · 04-07-2011, 09:06 AM

Hi and Welcome. I'm not positive about their 335i tuning products, but had an ESS Supercharger kit including tuning (had to send my DME to them) on my 330ci. Had no issues with them at all. The only issue I had was a lack of "local" support when needed. I too have a GIAC flash on my e90 and can reccomend their product.

Good Luck

Jake.M18 · 04-07-2011, 11:13 AM

I have the ESS tune on my car and it makes quite the difference. I cant say what the difference is between them and COBB and Giac but overall its a great tune. If your looking for something thats gonna push the boundaries of your car and make it run to its max then this isnt the tune for you cause this tune does alot more then just boost the turbos. It takes into account everything which im not sure if piggybacks do or not because it runs with the original ECU but you can expect a a great boost increase and you will definatly feel the diffrence. All in all if your looking for something more conservative and safe this tune is great and i run stage 2 which is plenty good for me.

Jake.M18 · 04-07-2011, 11:28 AM

O and i figure id throw this in to since most people worry about warrenty. This tune is so invisble. Ive had to take my car in for the HPFP and injectors and ive taken it for oil changes and not a word from anyone. I even had BMW reflash my car back to stock and they said that everything looked fine on the software part when they flashed it so this tune to my surprise is absolutly invisble. If they do find it ask how cause they couldnt find mine. But note if they do flash over it its gone but ESS reflashes for free or atleast they did for me.

WilliamE92 · 04-07-2011, 12:16 PM

ESS is a good company with a good reputation...

...for superchargers

their n54 tunes are way behind what procede/jb/cobb are doing

aqeels · 04-07-2011, 08:37 PM

I see you are in Phoenix. Who did you use for the ESS Tune? I would like to stay away from Piggy Back systems and go with an actual ECU flash if I could. If there is a company in Arizona locally that does a good job with tuning, please let me know.

soulja620 · 04-07-2011, 09:39 PM

Greetings from Phx..
I've heard very little about ESS but from what I've heard just recently from another 335 owner that the ess pulls like a freight train... Id like to see what there tune consists of...

Otherwise go to north scottsdale "goodspeed performance" and see what they can do for you and share here..
I haven't gone there in a few months

ar design · 04-08-2011, 10:08 AM

I had the ESS tune on my 3 - best stock turbo tune I have driven.

sydenfareren · 05-20-2011, 03:26 PM

Here are the link with the numbers with the ESS Tuning Flash

http://www.esstuning.com/products/ES...-Software.html

It is impressive numbers i have to say.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 05-23-2011, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sydenfareren

Here are the link with the numbers with the ESS Tuning Flash

http://www.esstuning.com/products/ES...-Software.html

It is impressive numbers i have to say.

They are not impressive at all, it's what they've been advertising for years.

Remember, these are figures for power at the crank and not at the wheels.

Alpina_B3_Lux

Elie335 · 05-23-2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

They are not impressive at all, it's what they've been advertising for years.

Remember, these are figures for power at the crank and not at the wheels.

Alpina_B3_Lux

just curious, you never said you had it installed on your car, how did you know its not impressive?

XJS · 05-23-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Elie335

just curious, you never said you had it installed on your car, how did you know its not impressive?

He has had it installed in his car, check out the extensive mod review in his signature.

I installed GIAC stage 1 last thursday after a year of reading on the subject on E90post. I am thoroughly impressed with it.

My advice to OP is, find out what your needs are, do your research properly by searching time and time again on the forum and elsewhere and then make your decision.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 05-24-2011, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elie335

just curious, you never said you had it installed on your car, how did you know its not impressive?

It didn't work properly, so I had it removed.

Even had it worked properly, it would have been in the ballpark of the usual 14psi tunes that are sold here in Europe and which give you around 400hp at the crank. That is not impressive, as these figures have been around for years.

If they have worked out the initial problems, I don't say it's not a good flash. But with GIAC there's something better on the market.

Alpina_B3_Lux

sydenfareren · 05-26-2011, 06:49 AM

The nice thing about yhe Ess tune is that you can install and remove it yourself, like if you have to go to the garage for a service or somthing.

What is GIAC?

mithiral67 · 05-26-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sydenfareren

What is GIAC?

it stands for giant intergalactic ass clowns

domrep · 05-26-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

it stands for giant intergalactic ass clowns

+1.

sydenfareren · 05-27-2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithiral67

it stands for giant intergalactic ass clowns

Thank you for a nice answer

. I guess you dont like Giac tuning?

mithiral67 · 05-27-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sydenfareren

Thank you for a nice answer

. I guess you dont like Giac tuning?

Ha, actually, i think GIAC is the best tunning option for the n54. Thats just what came to mind when i saw the question.

sydenfareren · 05-28-2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithiral67

Ha, actually, i think GIAC is the best tunning option for the n54. Thats just what came to mind when i saw the question.

Do you have the numbers for GIAC? or a link? I live in Norway and i have never heard of it before. I only heard about Jb4 and ess

tibra1 · 05-28-2011, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpina_B3_Lux

They are not impressive at all, it's what they've been advertising for years.

Remember, these are figures for power at the crank and not at the wheels.

Alpina_B3_Lux

+1 ESS numbers are modest at best..GIAC is a better reflash IMO..go stg 1 if u wanna remain stock

04-06-2011, 11:45 PM	#1
aqeels Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	ESS Tuning Hi, I wanted to check with you all see if any of you have any knowledge or experience with the ECU tune offered by ESS Tuning. Any thoughts on which ECU tune would be the best and most effective yet, is safe?
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marv85 Colonel 71 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (7)	Welcome! You have lots of choices man. I don't know anything about ESS. I'm sure someone on this forum has it but it's not very popular. The most popular are: Cobb AP, JB4, and Procede. There is a wealth of information about these upgrades. Check them out and see which one suits your needs the most. I for instance chose to go with Cobb and I'm very happy with it __________________ '18 F80 M3 Comp 6MT - Stock '07 E92 335i 6MT- HP650, inlets/outlets, ER FMIC, VRSF CP, LPFP stg2, CSF rad, 'is Aux rad, ER OC, Ohlins, M control arms, eibach front sway bar. '05 C55 AMG SOLD - '22 Tesla M3P \| '10 E92 335i M, 6MT \| '07 E90 335i, PTF COBB E50, FBO, HFS4
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Alpina_B3_Lux Colonel 263 Rep 2,563 Posts Drives: Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i [8.90]	I had the ESS for a bit and it didn't work. They're probably better now, but I wouldn't want to try TBH. I'm running GIAC and can recommend them. You'll find lots on them here if you search a bit, so I won't elaborate. Alpina_B3_Lux __________________ Audi R8 LMX, BMW M550i xDrive (G30 LCI); gone: Alpina B3 3,3 (E46), BMW 335i, Audi R8 V10 manual, Audi R8 V10, BMW M235i, BMW 550i F10
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faded67 Private First Class 1 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2007 AW 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Hi and Welcome. I'm not positive about their 335i tuning products, but had an ESS Supercharger kit including tuning (had to send my DME to them) on my 330ci. Had no issues with them at all. The only issue I had was a lack of "local" support when needed. I too have a GIAC flash on my e90 and can reccomend their product. Good Luck
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04-07-2011, 11:13 AM	#5
Jake.M18 Private 2 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (0)	I have the ESS tune on my car and it makes quite the difference. I cant say what the difference is between them and COBB and Giac but overall its a great tune. If your looking for something thats gonna push the boundaries of your car and make it run to its max then this isnt the tune for you cause this tune does alot more then just boost the turbos. It takes into account everything which im not sure if piggybacks do or not because it runs with the original ECU but you can expect a a great boost increase and you will definatly feel the diffrence. All in all if your looking for something more conservative and safe this tune is great and i run stage 2 which is plenty good for me.
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04-07-2011, 11:28 AM	#6
Jake.M18 Private 2 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 Alpine White 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (0)	O and i figure id throw this in to since most people worry about warrenty. This tune is so invisble. Ive had to take my car in for the HPFP and injectors and ive taken it for oil changes and not a word from anyone. I even had BMW reflash my car back to stock and they said that everything looked fine on the software part when they flashed it so this tune to my surprise is absolutly invisble. If they do find it ask how cause they couldnt find mine. But note if they do flash over it its gone but ESS reflashes for free or atleast they did for me.
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04-07-2011, 12:16 PM	#7
WilliamE92 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2013 EB F30 335 MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	ESS is a good company with a good reputation... ...for superchargers their n54 tunes are way behind what procede/jb/cobb are doing
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04-07-2011, 08:37 PM	#8
aqeels Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I see you are in Phoenix. Who did you use for the ESS Tune? I would like to stay away from Piggy Back systems and go with an actual ECU flash if I could. If there is a company in Arizona locally that does a good job with tuning, please let me know.
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04-07-2011, 09:39 PM	#9
soulja620 Cpl D 38 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (8)	Greetings from Phx.. I've heard very little about ESS but from what I've heard just recently from another 335 owner that the ess pulls like a freight train... Id like to see what there tune consists of... Otherwise go to north scottsdale "goodspeed performance" and see what they can do for you and share here.. I haven't gone there in a few months __________________ 07 AW e90 335 :jb4/dci/ic/meth= 12.2 @116 :jb4/dci/ic/meth/RaceGas/Slicks/gutted = Broken ET BOARD! 88- Mitsubishi Starion Turbo- Built~My feedback~ http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/i...0&fromsearch=1
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04-08-2011, 10:08 AM	#10
ar design 297 Rep 4,408 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (9)	I had the ESS tune on my 3 - best stock turbo tune I have driven.
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05-20-2011, 03:26 PM	#11
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