[Beedub]

hi guys, this has turned into a really great thread imo, i guess it will answer alot of questions that we all have and for future owners too...

now onto the ESS install... i know their are plenty of install gods out their, id like to have think i could have done it myself, but in reality i simply couldnt... Its really tight down their and to get certain things in place, the engine has to be lifted, some of the intercooler pipework just id a complete nightmare and in many cases needs modications to fit, i promise its definitely not an DIY thing unless your really confident. Ess didnt make it an inhouse install for no reason....

a few people i know have had server issues getting them to work correctly when they were done, should warranty be voided however??? no way, their are definitely people that are more than confident. The general kit looks nice and simple but i think its the amount of dismantleing that makes things overly complicated. When i went to my shop mid install i was pretty concerned to see my motor lifted out the car slightly, lol....

Now tika the VF 570, ESS550 will net you some serious power, Tq figures will be very impressive too as the blower will be producing 9/10/11ish lbs, the large blower is just working nicely at this point!!

HPF???? hmmmmm honestly?? im not convinced.... if you can get 500rwhp from a s/c setup then it has to be the best way forward.. in a car this small / short wheel base i just cant see it being a tractable car!!

The s/c setups keep the curve the same, just move it up the graph.... imo FAR more in keeping with the direction this car should be tuned in!! i can definitely see the allure to HPF, BUT... lets talk about them when it actually is released!! Im pretty certain this WONT be happening ;-)

I think due to what youve said the best options are the g-power or the VF..... no point having a new s.c setup with no warranty, as something will most likely go wrong so you need that.