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05-02-2012, 11:09 PM | #1 |
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Another ESS tune review
So... I finally caved.
Mods: Dinan X pipe, Akra Slip, AA green filter First off, big thanks to ESS for timely question answering and also shipment. I placed my order for the tune Saturday and got it today. I sent my file to ESS and within 4 hours I had my tune all ready. Impeccable customer service from both Roman and AJ(answered by emails within minutes). Super fast delivery, and I was almost shocked by how fast I got my tune back. My impressions may be a bit premature as the car is still acclimating to the tune. Power delivery is certainly smoother. After I put the X pipe on, I felt like the car almost had a bit of a lag from 0-2800 rpm(as the power from stock didn't increase) but above that point the X pipe had markedly increased power and torque so it almost felt like a mini turbo. Now that is markedly lessened, the power delivery is more linear and once it reaches 3500 RPM it rockets. I flew down a long on ramp onto the highway, I was at 100 before I knew it. Behind me was a R6, he pulled up next to me afterward and gave me a big thumbs up lol. The car sounds sick and it more than fast enough at this point, it feels complete. I'd really like to get a dyno at some point. I pulled on my friends 370 whp EVO from a roll with just my slip on exhaust (the magic of DCT), I'd be real curious as to what would happen now. So, I will say I am happy as the power delivery is smoother. Also I feel like the car is a little quieter for whatever reason, perhaps because it is making more power than before so there isn't as much load being exerted to move the car. Overall I am a fan of ESS now for sure, its no surprise they have such a great reputation on here. |
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Awesome! Congrats welcome to the ESS Family. Enjoy and be safe.
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Nice! Thanks for sharing.
I really NEED a freer flowing X Pipe!
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Drove about 50 miles today cit/highway, so more to add. The car is certainly smoother and feels more efficient. Pulls harder in 7th gear on the highway than before. Just feels like it should after the modifications. The power bump is not drastic, but it is noticeable and the smoothness is undeniable.
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Don't wait.... Just do it
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05-03-2012, 11:09 PM | #13 |
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Rekrul, I thought you were going to go with Evolve (based on some comments during the recent Roman/Sal/Mike battle thread)? Curious if that is correct what might have changed your mind. Maybe better asked over PM, lol...
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05-03-2012, 11:19 PM | #15 |
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Here are some last minute videos I took a little bit ago. I am a retard and was taking the video with my iphone at a funny angle hence the video being flipped on its side.
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I will say one thing that did concern me about the Evolve tune is that they keep the O2 readiness sensors turned ON somehow. I read a post in which Mike Benvo stated that the following four things are the easiest ways for BMW to tell if your car had ever been tuned 1) Exceeding Rev Limit 2) Exceeding Speed Governor 3) Cold Start Removal 4) Keeping the O2 readiness sensors ON but disabling the SES light. Whether ore not 3,4 are pure speculation by Benvo I wanted to err on the side of caution. However, I still think Evolve and Sal are also very solid tuners.. it was more a matter of personal preference. Last edited by Rekrul; 05-03-2012 at 11:48 PM.. |
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Thanks for the response, car sounds phenomenal BTW.
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