ESS Software Holiday Sale - ALL $150 OFF!

[Sales@ESS]

To wish everyone a very Happy Holidays, we are pleased to offer all our engine and transmission performance software at a discounted price!
For a limited time, all available ESS software is $150 off the normal retail price.

This offer will extend through the holidays into the new year, ending on January 25th, 2007. Simply mention E46fanatics.com when ordering!

http://www.esstuning.com

E83 X3/E85 Z4
2004-2006 2.5L MS45
184 HP raised to 191 with 6800 redline. Was $445, now $295!
2004-2006 3.0L MS45
225 HP raised to 230 with 6800 redline. Was $445, now $295!

E46 3 Series
1998-2000 2.5L (323) MS42
170 HP raised to 181 with 6700 redline. Was $299, now $149!
1998-2000 2.8L (328) MS42
193 HP raised to 200 with 6700 redline. Was $299, now $149!
2001-2003 2.5L (325) MS43
184 HP raised to 191 with 6700 redline. Was $349, now $199!
2001-2003 3.0L (330) MS43
225 HP raised to 230 with 6700 redline. Was $349, now $199!
2004-2006 3.0L (330) MS45.1
225 HP raised to 230 with 6800 redline. Was $449, now $299!
2003-2006 3.0L (ZHP) MS45.1
235 HP raised to 239 with 7000 redline. Was $449, now $299!
2001-2006 M3 MSS54
333 HP raised to 340 with 8217 redline. Was $499, now $349!

1998-2003 MS42/43 Steptronic Software. Was $499, now $349!
Our steptronic transmission software strengthens shifting and provides true manual control simliar to SMG. Auto shift redline set to 6600rpm.
2001-2003 M3 SMG Software. Was $599, now $449!
ESS M3 SMG Software upper shift patterns greatly improved and launch control raised to 3800RPM (Euro spec).

E90 3 Series
2006+ E90 software including Valvetronics 325 328 330 along with
335i Turbo software is already completed and in durability testing.

E39 5 Series
1996-1998 2.8L (528) MS41
193 HP raised to 202 with 6700 redline. Was $299, now $149!
1999-2000 2.8L (528) MS42
193 HP raised to 200 with 6700 redline. Was $299, now $149!
2001-2003 2.5L (525) MS43
184 HP raised to 191 with 6700 redline. Was $349, now $199!
2001-2003 3.0L (530) MS43
225 HP raised to 230 with 6700 redline. Was $349, now $199!
1998 4.4L (540) M5.2.1
282 HP raised to 295 with 6400 redline. Was $399, now $249!
1999-2003 4.4L (540) ME7.2
282 HP raised to 297 with 6400 redline. Was $399, now $249!
2003 4.4L (540 Sport) ME7.2
290 HP raised to 303 with 6400 redline. Was $399, now $249!
1998-2003 M5 MSS52
394 HP raised to 400 with 7200 redline. Was $499, now $349!

E60 5 Series
2004-2005 2.5L (525) MS45
184 HP raised to 191 with 6800 redline. Was $445, now $295!
2004-2005 3.0L (530) MS45
225 HP raised to 230 with 6800 redline. Was $445, now $295!

E53 X5
2001-2003 3.0i MS43
225 HP raised to 230 with 6700 redline. Was $349, now $199!
2001-2003 4.4i ME7.2
282 HP raised to 297 with 6400 redline. Was $399, now $249!
2002-2003 4.6i ME7.2
340 HP raised to 350 with 6600 redline. Was $449, now $299!

E38 7 Series
1995 4.0L (740) 484
282 HP raised to 305 with 6700 redline. Was $399, now $249!
1998 4.4L (740) M5.2.1
282 HP raised to 298 with 6400 redline. Was $399, now $249!
1999-2002 4.4L (740) ME7.2
282 HP raised to 300 with 6400 redline. Was $399, now $249!

Top speed limiter is removed in most DME software applications. Software is compatible with both automatic and manual transmissions (state type when ordering). Horsepower values are at the flywheel on 91 Premium pump gasoline. All software prices include DME return shipping via UPS Ground. Faster shipping options are available. Custom programming (higher octane fuel, headers, cams, etc) is available on request at additional cost.

Ask about our OBDII port programming option on some DMEs - No DME Shipping!

[dynamictype]

Bump for a good deal. Will definitely put this on my list next month.

[jj330]

No MS45 Steptronic software? :(

[azzy989]

hmmm nothing for later year 325i's ?

[NYSpeedRacer]

You got PM

[pei330ci]

Custom programming (higher octane fuel, headers, cams, etc) is available on request at additional cost.

:D

[BayerischeMW]

what's the specs on the software for euro E46 M3's?

[kosaka yuuta]

I check ESS.com homepage .
and I seached ESS Software for Z4.
but I can not find it.

Where ESS Software for Z4 is written?

[Ervin87]

Any E46 2.5l MS45 software ?

[bmw3series]

hmmm so u think its worth it 2 get it for my zhp?

239 hP?

hm my car is stick and its already at 7k.

[eee4666]

For the tranny software i would fall into the MS42/43 correct? I have a 2002 325i.

[Sales@ESS]

No MS45 Steptronic software? :(

It is under development. ETA is summer 07.

[Sales@ESS]

what's the specs on the software for euro E46 M3's?

349DIN/372NM 8219RPM and no top speed governor.

[Sales@ESS]

hmmm so u think its worth it 2 get it for my zhp?

239 hP?

hm my car is stick and its already at 7k.

Your RPM limit is set at 6800 stock. The extra power is not much, but noticeable. In combination with 268/248 cams and headers our custom tuned software will work wonders on the NA ZHP:thumbup:

[Sales@ESS]

For the tranny software i would fall into the MS42/43 correct? I have a 2002 325i.

Yes, you have MS43.

[Sales@ESS]

Any E46 2.5l MS45 software ?

Yes, that is also available. Same gains as MS43 325 and same price as MS45 330. I am sorry, but I forgot to list it.

We offer a lot more software than what is listed on www.esstuning.com as our site is mostly geared towards FI. We supply NA tuning software to a lot of companies around the world since we have a very large knowledge base on Siemens and Bosch engine control systems due to our extensive FI software development.

[NYSpeedRacer]

How much additional is it, If I want programming to included Headers and straight pipes and CAI?

[Sales@ESS]

How much additional is it, If I want programming to included Headers and straight pipes and CAI?

That would be an extra USD 100, just keep in mind that our no-cat software for the E46 330 is strictly for off-road use as it is not legal in the US for road use on a pollution controlled vehicle.

[JCz04Bimmer]

Are there any "including" custom tuning such as parameters to accomodate, for example, a cold air intake or a cat-back exhaust? Or does your standard software tuning provide tweaks for these kind of modifications? Also, I have ready access to 93 Octane. To tune for 93 instead of 91, this would be extra? And lastly, if we eventually decide to purchase a Twin Screw from you, will we receive a discount of some form due to the presence of your software?

[Sales@ESS]

Are there any "including" custom tuning such as parameters to accomodate, for example, a cold air intake or a cat-back exhaust? Or does your standard software tuning provide tweaks for these kind of modifications? Also, I have ready access to 93 Octane. To tune for 93 instead of 91, this would be extra? And lastly, if we eventually decide to purchase a Twin Screw from you, will we receive a discount of some form due to the presence of your software?

The base software works just fine with a CAI and cat-back. If you install headers and/or cams more gains can be obtained with custom software.

93 octane setting is no charge.

As a E46Fanatics special deal, there will be a 50% software cost credit if you later decide to purchase a ESS SC system directly from ESS.

[bimmer07]

anyway to bump the redline to 7000 on the MS42 software??

[NYSpeedRacer]

How much additional HP would I gain if I go for the no-cat software as well?

[nevin]

So i have cats/exhaust/headers/and soon to be CAI, none of which are installed. If i buy the software you'll have to custom tune it for all this? Should i install this stuff before the software so it will be all in tune with eachother, or will it not matter? OR should i just do it all at once?

one more question, i would have to run 91 octane all the time to get the right performance right???

Thanks...

[Limited_Slip]

do i still need custom programming if i already have headers+aftermarkt cats (no ses code)?

i was told that your headers programming is just to remove the ses code on cars w/o cats

[NYSpeedRacer]

Will it remove the ses code?

[pei330ci]

Pretty easy answers, so I thought I'd take a crack at it.

anyway to bump the redline to 7000 on the MS42 software??

Yes it's possible. The Shark Injector does this, (which I have) but I"m soon switching to custom 7200 RPM software from ESS. Personally, I wouldn't recommend the extra RPM unless you have a lot of engine work done. (which I fall into that catagory)

How much additional HP would I gain if I go for the no-cat software as well?

This deppends on where you are at right now power wise. Every car is different. The biggest thing I ran into when running without cats was that the car was lean. This is because the post-cat o2 sensors are seeing too much unburned fuel and it's causing the ECU to trim back fuel in an attempt to come within correct o2 readings. It becomes a futile battle between your pre and post cat o2 sensors which are constantly asking the ECU to trim fuel lean/rich based on the readings that they see. Not an optimal situation. If ESS is offering "Off-Road race use only" tuning for cars without cats, I'd guess that they are disabling the post-cat o2 sensor data in closed loop. I don't think a 5hp gain for a car INCORRECTLY running without cats with a stock ECU is out of the question.

So i have cats/exhaust/headers/and soon to be CAI, none of which are installed. If i buy the software you'll have to custom tune it for all this? Should i install this stuff before the software so it will be all in tune with eachother, or will it not matter? OR should i just do it all at once?

one more question, i would have to run 91 octane all the time to get the right performance right???

Thanks...

Install everything at once. Your car is going to be down for more than a day having all of that stuff installed, may as well make use of the time and ship your DME off for reprograming. Your car will run with all the above listed mods without the custom software, but it won't be optimal. A lot of people experience a LOSS of power at low and midrange RPMs when installing headers because the AFR get's shifted due to higher Volumetric Efficiency of the engine. Again, I've experienced this myself. Get the software, it's a small price to pay to actually deliver the HP that the rest of your mods promise.

The engine management system is pretty smart. It will dial back timing to compensate for reduced fuel quality. That said, why not capitalize on the performance the car was designed for, use the best fuel you can afford.

do i still need custom programming if i already have headers+aftermarkt cats (no ses code)?

i was told that your headers programming is just to remove the ses code on cars w/o cats

As mentioned above, your AFR will be off. The ECU will be trying to correct for a lean condition, and this will trigger SES codes. MS43 software allows for a wider margin of correction before an SES code is triggered than MS45. This is why MS45 cars are so much harder to tune, because the engine has to be kept in a narrower AFR window.

Read my above comment on WHY SES codes are triggered without cats. "Off road race use only" programming allows the engine to run better, it's not a band aid for a light on your dash.

Will it remove the ses code?

See above

[bimmer07]

ya i knew the shark bumped it to 7000 i guess i just expected ess to go to 7000 instead of just a 200 bump

[nevin]

Where/what/how do i ship it off. I don't know what the DME is?

[Sales@ESS]

anyway to bump the redline to 7000 on the MS42 software??

Yes, we can do this as an option. No extra charge.

[bimmer07]

Yes, we can do this as an option. No extra charge.


sweeet...How's the install?

[bimmer07]

edit to the above post: how long does it take to send it to you and get it back??

[Sales@ESS]

The process is to send your DME (engine control unit) to our Phoenix, AZ reprogramming office. We will reprogram and return it within 24H, if it comes in early we normally ship it back out again the same day.

[E46SEAN323i]

i have a few questions about the 1998-2003 MS42/43 Steptronic Software. how does it affect the steptronic shifting? it makes the car run more like smg after the software? and also, if atm i only have exhaust, but plan to get cia, headers and a few other parts, should i wait to install the software until after all the parts are in? or could i add the parts on after the software than have to retune it? sorry, im a newbie at this.

[NYSpeedRacer]

ESS, you metion something about having it "laptop" programmable without sending the DME. How does that work? and what if the dealer reflashes your software with their own?

[NYSpeedRacer]

So basically if I want to have the following software programming it's going to cost $299?

No Cats Programming
Removing the SES
Redline to 7000 instead of 6700k

[Sales@ESS]

So basically if I want to have the following software programming it's going to cost $299?

No Cats Programming
Removing the SES
Redline to 7000 instead of 6700k

Yes, that is correct.

We currently only offer the OBD solution for our SC customers due to the complexity and cost of the system. We would not be cost effecitve on NA software using this method.

[nevin]

check PM please.

[silver330ciman]

I have the ESS software for my VT kit. If I get a new LCM flashed for the LED retrofit, is there anyway the dealer can erase the software loaded onto the DME? Is the LCM programming done through the OBDII port?

[Sales@ESS]

I have the ESS software for my VT kit. If I get a new LCM flashed for the LED retrofit, is there anyway the dealer can erase the software loaded onto the DME? Is the LCM programming done through the OBDII port?

This will not affect the DME programming at all, just make sure to let the dealer know not to reflash your DME.

[nevin]

This will not affect the DME programming at all, just make sure to let the dealer know not to reflash your DME.

can you reply to my PM so i can buy one please.

[:. RaFFi .:]

bump.

ESS>ALL.

[Djrockz415]

is this deal only valid online? id be able to sleep better shipping my DME to the san diego location/dealer rather then AZ headquarters. another reason i ask is that heading down to souther cal in a week or two and wouldnt mind personally escorting my DME

[deafboy]

Interesting....

I'm completely lost.

[Limited_Slip]

I want to order but how do I choose doing the install/update myself. there isn't an option online. I don't want to send the ECU. I rather do it myself so I can later remove the software to stock if necessary

[cariboo]

PM sent!

[luckysnafu]

PM Sent

[ab325]

pm sent

[luckysnafu]

ESS, are you guys still around, still waiting for a response to my PM sent 4 days ago. This sale ends soon and I want more info.

[ab325]

^ I didnt get a response either. I ended up calling and got all the info I needed. Will be placing an order now.

[luckysnafu]

^ I didnt get a response either. I ended up calling and got all the info I needed. Will be placing an order now.

Thanks for updating this thread. I guess I will call them later on today to find out the details.