Akra EVO + ESS Tune Review - Page 7

Henri_K · 05-01-2012, 05:21 PM

so how safe are these tunes for the engine (in the long run)? I do like the idea of not increasing the rev limiter.

Roman@ESS · 05-01-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JPatrick

Does the ESS Akra tune increase the rev limit or remove top speed limiter?
Or is this something that you have to specifically ask for?

You can request whatever options you wish when you order your software. Rev limit increase is usually a request only option but top speed is a standard feature.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henri_K

so how safe are these tunes for the engine (in the long run)? I do like the idea of not increasing the rev limiter.

Engine tuning is very safe when done correctly by an experienced tuner.

Rekrul · 05-01-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

You can request whatever options you wish when you order your software. Rev limit increase is usually a request only option but top speed is a standard feature.

Engine tuning is very safe when done correctly by an experienced tuner.

I get the flash loader tomorrow I believe. I'm going to be chomping at the bit to get my tune back from you! Lol.

GOLFFRR · 05-01-2012, 09:23 PM

looking forward to reading your review!

Rekrul · 05-01-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

looking forward to reading your review!

For sure! Your review among a couple other things pushed me toward ESS. I hope I not regret it!

GOLFFRR · 05-01-2012, 10:53 PM

you will be satisfied

Groundpilot · 05-14-2012, 12:45 PM

Can someone tell me the difference in HP at the crank stock vs Akra full exhaust with ESS tune? Thanks.

Well, i will answer my own question. According to ROMAN@ESS, about 25-30HP

Rekrul · 05-15-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Can someone tell me the difference in HP at the crank stock vs Akra full exhaust with ESS tune? Thanks.

Well, i will answer my own question. According to ROMAN@ESS, about 25-30HP

It is probably more like 40+ at the crank.

Groundpilot · 05-15-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rekrul

It is probably more like 40+ at the crank.

You maybe right. I think Roman ment 25-30 whp

GOLFFRR · 05-15-2012, 02:50 PM

I am not sure what the added HP came with the tune but I can say its def noticeable when you drive the car.

Ruebsteak · 11-12-2012, 03:20 PM

It's been a few months since the last post on this thread, so I thought I would chime in now that I installed my Akra Evo+ESS Tune. Awsome!!! I love driving my car more than ever and I cant wait to fire it up in the morning with the cold start feature engaged. I don't find it loud what-so-ever, but I do get a little bummed when the cold start stops. I wish the idle sound was forever the same as the first 20 seconds of the day...

Groundpilot · 11-12-2012, 04:21 PM

Sounds good. Did you notice increase in power?

rjd598 · 11-12-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Sounds good. Did you notice increase in power?

Take a wild guess to what the answer to that is

Groundpilot · 11-12-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

Take a wild guess to what the answer to that is

My wild guess is you must be a Moron

rjd598 · 11-12-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

My wild guess is you must be a Moron

Good comeback

Ruebsteak · 11-13-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

Sounds good. Did you notice increase in power?

And the answer is.......F@$k yeah.

I first loaded the ESS Akra tune without the exhaust installed per ESS recco, and it felt like it pulled a little harder for sure.

The next day I installed the exhaust system and I felt a very noticable difference in throttle response and torque.

The sound is perfect, not too loud, no freeway drone, nice low grumble off the start, nice loud rasp in 3rd at 6-8k, great note on the freeway when you one or two gears too high. It makes you want to drive differently and the driving experience is more pleasurable.

I can't wait to drive it today, it's been a few days as i've been down with the flu.

Carbon tipe looks bitchen too...

BTW, I installed the BMC filter and it seems to take from the exhaust experience by adding an awkward intake rasp. I will be swapping them to verify that's what it is and will report back my findings. I will tell you that the BMC was the first mod I did and I liked the added sound I got from the intake, but now I'm not so sure it compliments the exhaust system.

Also,
Thanks a bunch to Roman and the guys as ESS for everything!!!

L4ces · 12-02-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruebsteak

And the answer is.......F@$k yeah.

I first loaded the ESS Akra tune without the exhaust installed per ESS recco, and it felt like it pulled a little harder for sure.

The next day I installed the exhaust system and I felt a very noticable difference in throttle response and torque.

The sound is perfect, not too loud, no freeway drone, nice low grumble off the start, nice loud rasp in 3rd at 6-8k, great note on the freeway when you one or two gears too high. It makes you want to drive differently and the driving experience is more pleasurable.

I can't wait to drive it today, it's been a few days as i've been down with the flu.

Carbon tipe looks bitchen too...

BTW, I installed the BMC filter and it seems to take from the exhaust experience by adding an awkward intake rasp. I will be swapping them to verify that's what it is and will report back my findings. I will tell you that the BMC was the first mod I did and I liked the added sound I got from the intake, but now I'm not so sure it compliments the exhaust system.

Also,
Thanks a bunch to Roman and the guys as ESS for everything!!!

Is this your first exhaust mod and if not what exhaust did you have prior to the Akra?

Thanks

Cheers

Ruebsteak · 12-04-2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L4ces

Is this your first exhaust mod and if not what exhaust did you have prior to the Akra?

Thanks

Cheers

Yes, it is the first and hopefully last. I just removed the BMC and replaced the stock air filter. Sounds so much better now.

Munit · 12-04-2012, 12:23 AM

want to sell your bmc for 20 bucks shipped?

s4play · 05-17-2013, 01:53 PM

Great Review!

Is your system the Akra slip on only or the full system? (sorry if missed that)

Some before/after pictures would be great man

GOLFFRR · 05-17-2013, 02:04 PM

Thank you

At this time I am running the full Evo system however depending on tomorrow review at bimmerfest I may be switching to the gt4 akra and selling my Evo x pipe but waiting to hear it in person from my good buddy Felix

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05-14-2012, 12:45 PM	#139
Groundpilot Lieutenant Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT,535 I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	Can someone tell me the difference in HP at the crank stock vs Akra full exhaust with ESS tune? Thanks. Well, i will answer my own question. According to ROMAN@ESS, about 25-30HP __________________ David Last edited by Groundpilot; 05-15-2012 at 09:25 AM.

05-15-2012, 02:50 PM	#142
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,919 iTrader: (4)	I am not sure what the added HP came with the tune but I can say its def noticeable when you drive the car. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

11-12-2012, 04:21 PM	#144
Groundpilot Lieutenant Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT,535 I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	Sounds good. Did you notice increase in power? __________________ David

05-01-2012, 05:21 PM	#133
Henri_K Private Drives: Alpine White 2010 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 59 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [3.42]	so how safe are these tunes for the engine (in the long run)? I do like the idea of not increasing the rev limiter.

11-12-2012, 03:20 PM	#143
Ruebsteak New Member Drives: 2012 Frozen Silver Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	It's been a few months since the last post on this thread, so I thought I would chime in now that I installed my Akra Evo+ESS Tune. Awsome!!! I love driving my car more than ever and I cant wait to fire it up in the morning with the cold start feature engaged. I don't find it loud what-so-ever, but I do get a little bummed when the cold start stops. I wish the idle sound was forever the same as the first 20 seconds of the day...

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Munit Banned Drives: m3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: CA Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	want to sell your bmc for 20 bucks shipped?

05-17-2013, 01:53 PM	#152
s4play Car Tuning Geek Drives: too many rides.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norcal Posts: 425 iTrader: (0)	Great Review! Is your system the Akra slip on only or the full system? (sorry if missed that) Some before/after pictures would be great man __________________ 04 GPW/Onyx NSX 09 GPW > CR s2000 08 White Lexus IS-F replaced with 09 White BMW M3 12 Lexus CT200h *Gone, but not forgotten: (gt3/m3) http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=203205

05-17-2013, 02:04 PM	#153
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,919 iTrader: (4)	Thank you At this time I am running the full Evo system however depending on tomorrow review at bimmerfest I may be switching to the gt4 akra and selling my Evo x pipe but waiting to hear it in person from my good buddy Felix

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