Any luck on ESS Refurbished Kits

[Martinrue97]

Hey all,

I know the whole ESS topic has been beat to death on here... However, I want to hear someone's opinion on an ESS refurbished kit directly from them. What comes in them, what else will I need, is it worth it, etc...

Thanks in advance

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[robvas]

I mean worst case you get a dude of a ahead unit and have to exchange it?

 

[eisenhauer01]

@Justgonna send it tell em

 

[Martinrue97]

From the minimal reviews I saw - everything seemed to be good and work out fine but I don’t know if it is truly worth the cost savings

 

[SnowFox]

I mean worst case you get a dude of a ahead unit and have to exchange it?

This.

I would have zero issues with a refurb from ESS.

My guess is they probably just swap out whatever part was faulty (if it actually was) with a new one and call it a day.

 

[Martinrue97]

This.

I would have zero issues with a refurb from ESS.

My guess is they probably just swap out whatever part was faulty (if it actually was) with a new one and call it a day.

With that said do you think it’s worth it?

 

[SnowFox]

With that said do you think it’s worth it?

I do

 

[wingnutt]

These threads worry me, and this is just my two cents here, but…if one is trying to get into the forced induction game as cheaply as possible, is one truly prepared for the possibility of popped ring lands, blown transmissions, twisted axles and sad faces?!?

not saying one must buy a 12k whipple kit with all the Spacely Sprockets or Cogswell Cogs…but I have seen this game played out over many moons and just as many platforms; the Dodge Shelby crowd, the Gen 1/2 Lightnings, the DSM boys, the VR4 yahoos and even the Fiesta/Focus drivers.

more often than not, the cost of entry is the barrier that keeps the playing field level, so to speak

 

[Martinrue97]

These threads worry me, and this is just my two cents here, but…if one is trying to get into the forced induction game as cheaply as possible, is one truly prepared for the possibility of popped ring lands, blown transmissions, twisted axles and sad faces?!?

not saying one must buy a 12k whipple kit with all the Spacely Sprockets or Cogswell Cogs…but I have seen this game played out over many moons and just as many platforms; the Dodge Shelby crowd, the Gen 1/2 Lightnings, the DSM boys, the VR4 yahoos and even the Fiesta/Focus drivers.

more often than not, the cost of entry is the barrier that keeps the playing field level, so to speak

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m not going to lie I’m a noob with FI, however for me it’s not a matter of looking for the cheapest options, rather just researching all options based on the reports of others. I’m well aware of the risks of boosting the car, I plan on playing it safe as possible with my eventual build anyway. I already have suspension upgrades/supporting mods/free flowing exhaust etc and I’m not planning to run the car past 9-10psi of boost. I appreciate the reply though

 

[Martinrue97]

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m not going to lie I’m a noob with FI, however for me it’s not a matter of looking for the cheapest options, rather just researching all options based on the reports of others. I’m well aware of the risks of boosting the car, I plan on playing it safe as possible with my eventual build anyway. I already have suspension upgrades/supporting mods/free flowing exhaust etc and I’m not planning to run the car past 9-10psi of boost. I appreciate the reply though

I like the ESS kit though and want to purchase one, just wanted to see if the refurbished ones they sell were worth the buy

 

[eisenhauer01]

I think it is worth the cost savings. They clearly state they thoroughly go through the unit and get it into 100% solid factory condition, and it saves like $700 right?
Is there any difference in the warranty on the kit/parts?

I'm going to be buying a g3 kit myself coming up here soon and the refurbished kit thought crossed my mind.
The only thing that made me hesitant was the wording of "it is not uncommon to receive a unit that is half satin and half painted black". Which makes sense completely, and doesn't hurt anything other than cosmetic, I just wouldn't want to get one that looks pieced together because of that. Only my opinion.

 

[eisenhauer01]

@Justgonna send it just bought a refurbished g3 kit from them like a month ago. He said it looks like brand new and was well worth the savings.

 

[Martinrue97]

I think it is worth the cost savings. They clearly state they thoroughly go through the unit and get it into 100% solid factory condition, and it saves like $700 right?
Is there any difference in the warranty on the kit/parts?

I'm going to be buying a g3 kit myself coming up here soon and the refurbished kit thought crossed my mind.
The only thing that made me hesitant was the wording of "it is not uncommon to receive a unit that is half satin and half painted black". Which makes sense completely, and doesn't hurt anything other than cosmetic, I just wouldn't want to get one that looks pieced together because of that. Only my opinion.

From the looks of it - carries a 1 year warranty on all parts. Only real part that scares me off is it doesn’t have what is included exactly with the kit. If I went to buy new I can option out the BAP, injectors etc but doesn’t specify what I will get with the refurbished kit

 

[Martinrue97]

@Justgonna send it just bought a refurbished g3 kit from them like a month ago. He said it looks like brand new and was well worth the savings.

Were they able to option out injectors and the bap ?

 

[eisenhauer01]

He has been doing the same things I am doing.. just getting the supporting pieces here and there separately. So the refurb kit with the g3 intercooler and bov is all he needed. I'll be in the same boat, I already have everything else sitting here. Just saving up for the kit and tuning and warmer weather.
Personally, I would figure out what exact supporting parts you need (talk to your tuner) and maybe see if Terry at Beefcake can make you a deal on all of them together. Then get the refurb kit. That would be your cheapest way out to end up with all of the same stuff.

I get what wingnutt was saying about people going the cheapest route possible on a boost build, but there's a difference in that and being frugal with your money to receive the same result in the end too.

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