03-13-2015, 09:46 AM | #1 |
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ESS Tuning?
I know that they have done superchargers for M3s but does anyone have insight to their F3x tunes?
ESS N20 28i spec E-Tronic Tuner
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It will be very hard to find any reviews so soon.
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03-13-2015, 06:11 PM | #4 | |
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I guess the only way to know is if it had Canbus connectivity. but there are no instructions and no details really on what it does/how it works. |
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It's a shame really, because the A8 (or Speed-Buster) unit does give a good bump in performance, even turned down somewhat. To me though, making all the data available would only enhance your companies profile and standing. Not making it available only invites questions and criticism. I mean, what do you have to do to run setting 7,8 and 9... Anyone know? Race Gas and a DP perhaps? I actually had a speedbuster unit when I was in Europe a few years ago, so I recognized it when I received it. That prompted me to contact Speed-Buster directly, to get the performance charts/data for each setting on the F30 N20 328i module, since I had no joy with AA. Guess what, Speed-Buster don't have it either. I also asked about their development plans for the F30 N20 platform. Surprise surprise, They say there are absolutely no plans. Granted there is an assumption here, that Activ8 is in fact a re-branded Speed-buster unit, but if Active Autowerke is using Speed-Buster, why are they letting everyone think there is a stage 2 in the works... Doh! I know the answer to that one because they will sell more units, to Muppets like me who want to believe that there tune is not a dead end road, where safely wringing out every ounce of torque and power is concerned. If this notion is true, then shame on AA for using their decades of R&D and respected brand to peddle this without adding any real engineering or technology, and shame on me for falling for it. If I am wrong, and I truly hope I am (that they do in fact have a stage 2 in the works), then I will be the first person to hold my hand up, and buy one... Their past genius after all does warrant giving it a fair go. That said, call me cynical... but the likelihood is I will probably just be buying a re-branded JB4... Not that there is anything wrong with BMS, in fact I'm starting to think that Terry and BMS are the real deal. So really I should just save myself the time and money and go and get a JB4... Alas I will keep the faith that AA will come through with their own Stage 2. Don't let me down Active Autowerke! If you do it will be the last time... Last edited by Stubok; 03-14-2015 at 01:56 AM.. |
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Yah, as mentioned, not much info available but am in contact with them and will provide details if people are interested.
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Oh great another overpriced jb4 lol
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If I didn't have my Racechip, I' was going to get the aFe Scorcher. But the forum members that were providing feedback, reviews, the good response form RC Tech and Engineers, among seeing Dyno numbers from individuals, made me feel sure I was getting something more than a stage1 tune on top of that MPG improvement where the other stage1 tunes don't provide that. aFe scorcher its like getting bms stage 1 + cable = ends up being the same price, but i don't need to bother plugging in my laptop etc.
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