FS: ESS E-Tronics Tuner for 550i

2011BMW550i07 · 08-04-2016, 08:27 PM

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USD 600.00

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dblock2151 · 08-06-2016, 08:21 AM

I'll take it for $500 shipped if you're interested

2011BMW550i07 · 08-06-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dblock2151

I'll take it for $500 shipped if you're interested

I will take that in a month if I get no other offers but I would like to hold off for right now. Thank you.

dblock2151 · 08-07-2016, 04:20 PM

Sounds good, thank you!

2011BMW550i07 · 08-17-2016, 03:38 PM

Bump

NV GUNS · 08-18-2016, 06:59 AM

How about actual photos of the ESS tuner?

dblock2151 · 08-18-2016, 07:50 AM

Also, what needs to be done as far as install? Do we have to send ESS any files, or is everything already loaded and good to go?

2011BMW550i07 · 08-21-2016, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dblock2151

Also, what needs to be done as far as install? Do we have to send ESS any files, or is everything already loaded and good to go?

As far as I know on install this system is super easy to install it basically gets plugged into a few sensors. There is few setting into it like the max performance one is specifically tuned for mine with a 3" custom exhaust. So if you have exhaust should be the same. It just ups the performance and you will want to run 93 octane on the max setting. The others are just pre-configured but can be tuned how you want. They can tune a Eco mode and it's quick and easy to change between modes.

Alohaaaaa · 08-27-2016, 12:31 PM

Still avaliable? And will you ship to Canada.

2011BMW550i07 · 08-30-2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 3SPKY5U

Still avaliable? And will you ship to Canada.

PMed you. Please contact me through there unless you can't. Please let me know

2011BMW550i07 · 09-07-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3SPKY5U

Still avaliable? And will you ship to Canada.

Were you interested I PM'd you and haven't heard anything back.

2011BMW550i07 · 09-07-2016, 02:18 PM

Bump everyone.

2011BMW550i07 · 09-10-2016, 07:41 PM

Bump

2011BMW550i07 · 09-22-2016, 08:02 AM

Bump

2011BMW550i07 · 09-27-2016, 02:29 AM

Bump

2011BMW550i07 · 10-21-2016, 01:50 AM

Bump

2011BMW550i07 · 11-23-2016, 04:29 AM

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The_M6 · 11-23-2016, 08:30 PM

I'm interested but curious how this differs from BMS.

2011BMW550i07 · 11-24-2016, 03:39 PM

I couldn't say on the difference between the two. I think it all depends what you plan to do to your car. But you can get this one custom tuned how you want it. There is two custom tunes on the system currently and I think you can switch between 3 or 6 tunes total. And pretty easy to switch. You do obviously have to get to the unit in the engine bay.

2011BMW550i07 · 12-16-2016, 08:40 PM

Bump

badblack550xi · 12-20-2016, 03:05 PM

i once held this unit in hand and build quality is top notch, many more connectors vs BMS.

2011BMW550i07 · 01-11-2017, 02:00 AM

Both tunes push your car for stage 1 into the 460-470 range in the N63 motor. And same torque 520-530

Canbus gives you the BC control, then BCM module which I don't know if they provide anymore would be for stage 2 pushing 8+ in boost. So stage 2 with 93 octane and required would be pushing in the 490 to 500's with both systems. If you actually do your research on both you would see that.

Also you doing no splicing or mixing to wires. It's plug and play you unhook certain connectors with a male plug and plug the female side into the connector. You have full boost control thru the rpm range. Then can be unplugged quick when you bring it into bmw to keep your factory warranty. The JB4 will void your warranty so if anything goes wrong and they see wires being spliced or pushed into the connections and warranty was going to cover it you could probably say goodbye to that coverage. Just saying. If you guys really did your research you would understand. So if you don't want to void your warranty.

The control system gives you three main settings between

Program 1 - linear (low boost on launch)
Program 2 - Stage 2/torque (full power/boost) 93+ octane
Program 3 - Stage 1 91+ octane

You can reduce or max out each program so if program 2 for Stage 2 has too much power for daily use or whatever you can adjust the power curve down or just run it full.

JB4 doesn't give you that option, you have set maps to choose from and can't make any adjustments on the map.

You can also save settings to go back to. So if there is one you like the most it can be saved when you either deactivate or disconnect it.

08-04-2016, 08:27 PM	#1
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08-18-2016, 06:59 AM	#6
NV GUNS First Lieutenant 58 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 19' M2C Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 M550 [6.75] 2019 M2 Competition [0.00] 2002 330ci [0.00]	How about actual photos of the ESS tuner?
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08-18-2016, 07:50 AM	#7
dblock2151 Lieutenant 22 Rep 472 Posts Drives: '11 550i Msport DG Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newington, CT iTrader: (5)	Also, what needs to be done as far as install? Do we have to send ESS any files, or is everything already loaded and good to go?
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08-27-2016, 12:31 PM	#9
Alohaaaaa Captain 58 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2011 550xi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2012 BMW E92 M3 ZCP [10.00]	Still avaliable? And will you ship to Canada.
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11-23-2016, 08:30 PM	#18
The_M6 Lieutenant 248 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 2013 M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: AL iTrader: (0)	I'm interested but curious how this differs from BMS. __________________ Project Gamma Intakes / Project Gamma Catless Downpipes / Muffler Delete / DME Stage II Tune / H&R Springs
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2011BMW550i07 Private First Class 27 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	I couldn't say on the difference between the two. I think it all depends what you plan to do to your car. But you can get this one custom tuned how you want it. There is two custom tunes on the system currently and I think you can switch between 3 or 6 tunes total. And pretty easy to switch. You do obviously have to get to the unit in the engine bay.
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12-20-2016, 03:05 PM	#21
badblack550xi Colonel 465 Rep 2,416 Posts Drives: F10 550i 2011 F90 2020 COMP Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i once held this unit in hand and build quality is top notch, many more connectors vs BMS. __________________ 2011 550i RWD 60-130 7.35
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01-11-2017, 02:00 AM	#22
2011BMW550i07 Private First Class 27 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Both tunes push your car for stage 1 into the 460-470 range in the N63 motor. And same torque 520-530 Canbus gives you the BC control, then BCM module which I don't know if they provide anymore would be for stage 2 pushing 8+ in boost. So stage 2 with 93 octane and required would be pushing in the 490 to 500's with both systems. If you actually do your research on both you would see that. Also you doing no splicing or mixing to wires. It's plug and play you unhook certain connectors with a male plug and plug the female side into the connector. You have full boost control thru the rpm range. Then can be unplugged quick when you bring it into bmw to keep your factory warranty. The JB4 will void your warranty so if anything goes wrong and they see wires being spliced or pushed into the connections and warranty was going to cover it you could probably say goodbye to that coverage. Just saying. If you guys really did your research you would understand. So if you don't want to void your warranty. The control system gives you three main settings between Program 1 - linear (low boost on launch) Program 2 - Stage 2/torque (full power/boost) 93+ octane Program 3 - Stage 1 91+ octane You can reduce or max out each program so if program 2 for Stage 2 has too much power for daily use or whatever you can adjust the power curve down or just run it full. JB4 doesn't give you that option, you have set maps to choose from and can't make any adjustments on the map. You can also save settings to go back to. So if there is one you like the most it can be saved when you either deactivate or disconnect it.
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