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I read that and it says one of the programs is "stock"
so i assume, you can pit the stock tune back in prior to service???

if that is the case, it is pretty good and just what I am looking for.
It is claimed the Dinan tune is worth more and I have a Location in NJ for it. BUT like all Dinan tunes, it is directly from their software to your ECU. If the dealer reflashes your ECU, I think the Dinan Tune is just a 3k hole in your pocket

Just wondering if there is a group buy on the ESS? There are alot of guys asking about it on here and other forums.

How do you like it? Have you Gteched, Passport Timer'ed or tracked your truck before and after?

I like the ESS tune. HP gains can be claimed in different ways. So be careful just comparing gains. I believe most are finding more power around the 3000 RPM range. Yes, I believe the ESS can be returned back to stock. Just keep in mind the upload takes over an hour. Call Ilia at IND for more info (866) 963-4520.

Holy cow!!!! An hour??

I had an E46 M3 back in 2003 and used a Comforti Shark.
That took 30-40 minutes and I had to hook a battery charger up to make sure voltage never dropped.
Do you have to do that with the ESS.
How many tunes do they give you? Stock and just one performance? or do multiple tunes come with the unit.
Either way, I am caling Ilia on Monday. They are closed today and it appears they just got back from vacation

just a fyi , active autowerks tune in florida is $1500 and gains are like 80+hp and 117ft lbs of tourque !

Is that 80+ HP over stock peak HP?
is that 117 ft lbs of torque beyond the stock peak Torque?

and i do not think it is swappable back to stock? unless they actually send you a complete programmed ECU and you keep your stock one?

I just spoke to Roman at ESS and he gave me all the answers I was hoping to hear.
I pulled the trigger and ordered it.

I told my buddy to forget the Alpina. I want to try his Porsche MO700
I know he is faster then me, but he has a racing clutch and he has a very hard time leaving the line with the lightweight flywheel/racing clutch setup.
By then I will be long gone!(I hope!:dunno:)

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Now he said he will only do it from a roll!!!
I told him how am I suppose to do that? The off the line is my only chance.
I mean you have to see this beast. It has carbon fiber everywhere. It was built at Champion Racecars. It has 700 friggin HP!!!
But I think the lil X5 M has him shook.LOL
Does this even look like it is in my class!!!!??

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