[exia_m3]

So I have owned my 2011 F10 535XI for about a year now, I just started into my modding caught the mod bug, so far installed aFe Intake, Remus axleback exhaust will be here this Wednesday! I am having a hard time finding installation videos on youtube, forums and the web for JB4 and ESS piggyback installations for the F10, and really have a hard time figuring out what is best for me. One is $529 the other $995. If someone can give me a better insight, and is there any wire splicing involved... Complete Noob to this thanks guys!

[r33_RGSport]

@xenoz535 , here are the comparison on the installation.

JB Stage 2 require to use posi-tab to connect into the CAN bus.
While the ESS is only uses 2 of the sensors, which is similar to the JB4 Stage 1 and RaceChip Ultimate. You may want to consider the RaceChip if you are leaning toward the ESS, since it looks like a rebranded RaceChip products.

[exia_m3]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

@xenoz535 , here are the comparison on the installation.

JB Stage 2 require to use posi-tab to connect into the CAN bus.
While the ESS is only uses 2 of the sensors, which is similar to the JB4 Stage 1 and RaceChip Ultimate. You may want to consider the RaceChip if you are leaning toward the ESS, since it looks like a rebranded RaceChip products.

I saw a post about this canbus wire is that when a wire intersects in the middle? I couldn't find an image maybe I'll get stage 1 than.. There are no tuning shops in my area T_T

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

@xenoz535 , here are the comparison on the installation.

JB Stage 2 require to use posi-tab to connect into the CAN bus.
While the ESS is only uses 2 of the sensors, which is similar to the JB4 Stage 1 and RaceChip Ultimate. You may want to consider the RaceChip if you are leaning toward the ESS, since it looks like a rebranded RaceChip products.

BMS released OBDII CANbus support for the N55 recently. So POSI-TAPs are not required if you don't want to use them.

Mike

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by xenoz535

So I have owned my 2011 F10 535XI for about a year now, I just started into my modding caught the mod bug, so far installed aFe Intake, Remus axleback exhaust will be here this Wednesday! I am having a hard time finding installation videos on youtube, forums and the web for JB4 and ESS piggyback installations for the F10, and really have a hard time figuring out what is best for me. One is $529 the other $995. If someone can give me a better insight, and is there any wire splicing involved... Complete Noob to this thanks guys!

If you are looking into getting catless downpipes in the future, JB4 is your best bet. It is now offered with OBD connection so no need for POSI-Taps anymore.
If you are not going to get catless downpipes, stage 1 tunes are your best bet.
I like the JB stage 1 because it offers more flexibility than any other option. It is very easy to connect with only 2 sensors and you can use the USB cable to change boost based on how aggressive you would like your car to be.