[tibra1]

Originally Posted by sydenfareren

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?

Thats the nice thing?..that they dont have any reflash shops (at least not in NY) and u have to pull the ECU and send it to them..i dont think thats nice at all.

[mithiral67]

Austin@GIAC

[Jake.M18]

Originally Posted by tibra1

Thats the nice thing?..that they dont have any reflash shops (at least not in NY) and u have to pull the ECU and send it to them..i dont think thats nice at all.

There tune comes with a loader? why would you hvae to send your ecu in when you have a loader that loads everything up for you?

[tibra1]

That is not how it works..I spoke to ESS they said I have to send em the ECU b/c they dont have installers in NY..The loader you are talking about switches between maps AFTER the car is reflashed. I have the flashloader for GIAC..it should really be called a map switcher cause flashloader is a misnomer.

The way it works w GIAC and generally most reflashes is the installer connects to OBDI port w a computer and hooks a battery tender to the car to keep voltage steady and then the ECU is read and reflashed..but u need access to the tuners server etc..which is what the installers usually have.

[mo335i]

Originally Posted by tibra1

That is not how it works..I spoke to ESS they said I have to send em the ECU b/c they dont have installers in NY..The loader you are talking about switches between maps AFTER the car is reflashed. I have the flashloader for GIAC..it should really be called a map switcher cause flashloader is a misnomer.

The way it works w GIAC and generally most reflashes is the installer connects to OBDI port w a computer and hooks a battery tender to the car to keep voltage steady and then the ECU is read and reflashed..but u need access to the tuners server etc..which is what the installers usually have.

When did you last speak to them? They offer a flash loader. You need to download your stock software with the flash loader and send it to them via email. They then send you your new file for loading with the flash loader, completely different than GIAC and the map switcher.

[sunnydshine]

You do not have to send your ECU to ESS. They sent me the flash unit, send me the files, and i load it on the car the same day.

[tibra1]

Originally Posted by mo335i

When did you last speak to them? They offer a flash loader. You need to download your stock software with the flash loader and send it to them via email. They then send you your new file for loading with the flash loader, completely different than GIAC and the map switcher.

Well than insert foot in mouth for me..lol..

Spoke to them a year ago..they must of came up with this solution b/c alot of people balked at pulling and sending em their ECU

[Infamous]

ESS offers these options too.

It's a fairly stout remap and ridiculously smooth. My buddy had this in his N54 135i before he traded it in. Felt excellent even compared to my Procede V5.

Roman and the ESS guys are awesome folks as well.

Good product.

[Elie335]

I'm using ess with full timing logs and details, if anyone interested to see logs or anything related with the product, I can help.

[sydenfareren]

Originally Posted by sunnydshine

You do not have to send your ECU to ESS. They sent me the flash unit, send me the files, and i load it on the car the same day.

How is it working? do you have stage1 or stage2? was it easy to install or do you need to be skilled in computer/car?

[sunnydshine]

The tune is great, very smooth while cruising and when you wot. I currently have the stage 2. It was very easy to install. all you do is install the software that comes with the loader, they send you the file via e-mail, you load the map to the loader, connect to your obd2 port. Select the file you want, and select load. This process takes a lot of battery so they recommend you use a battery stabilizer when loading maps. Loading the map usually takes about 10-15 minutes.