F10 N55 JB4 Stage2 is awesome! - Page 8

PeterC4 · 11-11-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

Slightly off topic but I removed my JB3 today as it was going into the autobody shop for a few days and then next Monday going to the dealer to have the global update. I was afraid I wouldn't have time to remove it next weekend. Boy, you sure do forget how different it is without the JB3 (let alone the JB4). The hesitation was immediately back and that loss of kick is really, really noticeable. 10 minutes after I get it back next week I'll have it back in.

I agree the difference is quite noticeable. For readers that wonder what the Stage 1 JB4 tune is like, I can tell you it's well worth it, slightly easier install, (no extra wires around the ECU) and it runs seamlessly. My seat-of-the-pants evaluation is that: it's very impactful despite not being overly aggressive. There have been no issues and I've run it for over a month on 91 Octane. The biggest difference are:

1) more torque so that a modest use of the gas pedal, particularly at highway speeds gets you moving ;

2) from a start you really notice the pulling power even when not at WOT; and

3) the sensation of a "flat spot" is lessened as the car moves into taller gears.

UAM951 · 11-13-2012, 09:25 PM

Just installed the jb4. Very happy with the result. My car is a lot better in throttle response . Going to change the boost and add downpipe his weekend

Mr. Grumpy · 11-13-2012, 10:24 PM

You guys are making me jealous. I need to get my JB4 pronto.

Sharbotcom · 11-14-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

Slightly off topic but I removed my JB3 today as it was going into the autobody shop for a few days and then next Monday going to the dealer to have the global update. I was afraid I wouldn't have time to remove it next weekend. Boy, you sure do forget how different it is without the JB3 (let alone the JB4). The hesitation was immediately back and that loss of kick is really, really noticeable. 10 minutes after I get it back next week I'll have it back in.

Well, I got my baby back after having the "global update" performed and I must say there is big difference in how she runs. The hesitation is gone (responds like the JB3 does) when in non-sport mode and she seems to have more spring in her step. I'm going to run her JB3 free for a few days just to get the "real" feel of her running bareback again. I was depressed last week before the global update as she was a bit sluggish and hesitated at times (especially when compared to having the JB3 on her). It will be interstiing to see/feel the difference when I slip the JB3 back on her. But I must say guys, the update does make her feel better. I know some have complained that right after the update the hesitation, etc. was gone but after time it has reappeared. I won't go too long before I put the JB3 back on so I doubt I'll experience the return of the hesitation (if indeed it were to return).

UAM951 · 11-14-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Grumpy

You guys are making me jealous. I need to get my JB4 pronto.

you need to asap. I use it mostly now in sports tranmission and its a fun

Alan l. · 11-14-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

Well, I got my baby back after having the "global update" performed and I must say there is big difference in how she runs. The hesitation is gone (responds like the JB3 does) when in non-sport mode and she seems to have more spring in her step. I'm going to run her JB3 free for a few days just to get the "real" feel of her running bareback again. I was depressed last week before the global update as she was a bit sluggish and hesitated at times (especially when compared to having the JB3 on her). It will be interstiing to see/feel the difference when I slip the JB3 back on her. But I must say guys, the update does make her feel better. I know some have complained that right after the update the hesitation, etc. was gone but after time it has reappeared. I won't go too long before I put the JB3 back on so I doubt I'll experience the return of the hesitation (if indeed it were to return).

Glad to hear the car is back better than ever after the update.

bstoakes · 11-15-2012, 03:51 AM

I'm pretty sure none of us bought these cars for drag strip use but has anyone done a quarter mile with Stage 2?

rbembas535i · 11-15-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

Just installed the jb4. Very happy with the result. My car is a lot better in throttle response . Going to change the boost and add downpipe his weekend

Do you install it on your 535i? did you buy the jb4 stage 2 for your car?
I have a 2011 F10 535i and production date 07/2010 I'm going to buy
the jb4 just want to make sure it works on the 535i thank you

UAM951 · 11-15-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rbembas535i

Do you install it on your 535i? did you buy the jb4 stage 2 for your car?
I have a 2011 F10 535i and production date 07/2010 I'm going to buy
the jb4 just want to make sure it works on the 535i thank you

yes i bought the jb4 for my car with **********s. They have a black friday sale and it brings down the cost. It works fine. No issues here. Looking at your production date, i believe its harness A that you need to purchase. I went directly to stage 2 and skipped stage 1.

SirNicholas · 11-15-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

yes i bought the jb4 for my car with **********s. They have a black friday sale and it brings down the cost. It works fine. No issues here. Looking at your production date, i believe its harness A that you need to purchase. I went directly to stage 2 and skipped stage 1.

Sweet. It's a good thing I held back and waited then. Any idea when the black friday sale will start?

Btw, on their official site, they have four options for the harness: Harness A, Harness B, f10 Type A, F10 Type B. Does **********s distinguish between an f10 and any other car?

Also, I heard you can program it so it switches maps when you switch between regular transmission and sport/sport+ (gets more aggresive from regular to Sport+).

SirNicholas · 11-15-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bstoakes

I'm pretty sure none of us bought these cars for drag strip use but has anyone done a quarter mile with Stage 2?

Take a look on youtube. A few videos there showing off JB4 stage 2.

rbembas535i · 11-15-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

yes i bought the jb4 for my car with **********s. They have a black friday sale and it brings down the cost. It works fine. No issues here. Looking at your production date, i believe its harness A that you need to purchase. I went directly to stage 2 and skipped stage 1.

thanks a lot can wait to feel the change in my 6MT

rbembas535i · 11-15-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

yes i bought the jb4 for my car with **********s. They have a black friday sale and it brings down the cost. It works fine. No issues here. Looking at your production date, i believe its harness A that you need to purchase. I went directly to stage 2 and skipped stage 1.

I just emailed Terry and he is telling me that i have to buy stage one and buy the stage two upgrade, is that what you bought?

rbembas535i · 11-15-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

yes i bought the jb4 for my car with **********s. They have a black friday sale and it brings down the cost. It works fine. No issues here. Looking at your production date, i believe its harness A that you need to purchase. I went directly to stage 2 and skipped stage 1.

How much did your JB4 cost around $529.00

UAM951 · 11-15-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNicholas

Sweet. It's a good thing I held back and waited then. Any idea when the black friday sale will start?

Btw, on their official site, they have four options for the harness: Harness A, Harness B, f10 Type A, F10 Type B. Does **********s distinguish between an f10 and any other car?

Also, I heard you can program it so it switches maps when you switch between regular transmission and sport/sport+ (gets more aggresive from regular to Sport+).

They have the sale going on now. If you have the build date of 2010, you will need harness A. Call Frank at **********s he will give you the best price. With the stage 2 you will be able to program and change maps. I will mess around with that later this weekend.

UAM951 · 11-15-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rbembas535i

I just emailed Terry and he is telling me that i have to buy stage one and buy the stage two upgrade, is that what you bought?

I didnt do that. You can buy stage 2 without buying stage 1. If you have stage 1 you can buy the upgrade to get stage 2.

UAM951 · 11-15-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rbembas535i

How much did your JB4 cost around $529.00

Thats how much i paid out the door.

rbembas535i · 11-15-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

Thats how much i paid out the door.

thank you so much

rbembas535i · 11-15-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

Thats how much i paid out the door.

Did you have any problems installing this on your 535i?

SirNicholas · 11-15-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by UAM951

They have the sale going on now. If you have the build date of 2010, you will need harness A. Call Frank at **********s he will give you the best price. With the stage 2 you will be able to program and change maps. I will mess around with that later this weekend.

It is not as customize-able for the f10 as it is for 335 N55. You don't get the dashboard/wheel controls. You can only customize it through a computer. Not enough f10 N55's are using this, so they are not devoting time to developing for the f10. So it is up to us to "convince" them to develop the f10 firmware further.

rbembas535i · 11-16-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

I believe map 1 is 12.5psi and map 2 is 14.5psi. Not sure what else is different. None of this JB stuff is explained very well for us F10 guys. Terry responds quick buts its 2 or 3 word answers that doesn't tell you the whole picture of things. The F10 just isn't important to him which is too bad.

Alan

Yes, i have the same response from Terry..... and the instructions aren't that great if you ask me. I ordered the JB4 stage 2 yesterday for my F10 535i we'll see...

mrchris1979 · 11-16-2012, 12:59 PM

For clarification. I emailed Jeff at Burger Tuning last week and he verified that Stage 1 will need to be purchased in addition to the stage 2 upgrade if you want to run stage 2 right away. There is also a USB datalogging cable specific to the device in order to get updates, map changes, etc for $35. Its $599 total for the Stage 1, stage 2 upgrade and the USB cable. The Stage 1 has specific wires to install the device before stage 2 can be wired in.
I have 9/10 production date, so I will be using harness A for my 2011 535. I believe both stages will still need to be purchased for newer models as well.

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11-13-2012, 09:25 PM	#156
UAM951 Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 447 iTrader: (1)	Just installed the jb4. Very happy with the result. My car is a lot better in throttle response . Going to change the boost and add downpipe his weekend

11-15-2012, 03:51 AM	#161
bstoakes Private Drives: 2012 BMW 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure none of us bought these cars for drag strip use but has anyone done a quarter mile with Stage 2?

11-16-2012, 12:59 PM	#176
mrchris1979 New Member Drives: 2011 535ix Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	For clarification. I emailed Jeff at Burger Tuning last week and he verified that Stage 1 will need to be purchased in addition to the stage 2 upgrade if you want to run stage 2 right away. There is also a USB datalogging cable specific to the device in order to get updates, map changes, etc for $35. Its $599 total for the Stage 1, stage 2 upgrade and the USB cable. The Stage 1 has specific wires to install the device before stage 2 can be wired in. I have 9/10 production date, so I will be using harness A for my 2011 535. I believe both stages will still need to be purchased for newer models as well.