Ordered JB4 Moments Ago. Any sage wisdom???

AughtOcho335 · 01-23-2014, 05:14 PM

I just placed my order literally 5 minutes ago. Anyone got any great advice? I've read hours on end already before I decided to pull the trigger.

I even called a BMW dealership across the state and ask them flat out about it. He seemed very surprised. He said his JB4 clients have 0 problems with there car. Also said it's very unlikely to be detected unless your need whole motor replaced.

Going to call a few more just for shits a giggles.

idrift4wd · 01-23-2014, 05:25 PM

-1 for telling/asking dealership about jb4, or any tune for that matter. like wth? You're car and everyone else is "bone stock"

but +1 for getting a jb4. Its da best.

1. TAKE IT OUT FOR SERVICE
2. KNOW HOW TO DIAGNOSE A MISFIRE

Thats it. Just learn how to use it and understand the menu settings.

tc535i · 01-23-2014, 05:26 PM

try not to get arrested or destroy your car!

Mit_Boost · 01-23-2014, 05:39 PM

Start setting more money aside for future mods

AughtOcho335 · 01-23-2014, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrift4wd

-1 for telling/asking dealership about jb4, or any tune for that matter. like wth? You're car and everyone else is "bone stock"

but +1 for getting a jb4. Its da best.

1. TAKE IT OUT FOR SERVICE
2. KNOW HOW TO DIAGNOSE A MISFIRE

Thats it. Just learn how to use it and understand the menu settings.

I live near Houston, Tx. I called a dealership in San Antonino. I called from my work phone that has 100+ different lines. I didn't tell him my name or vin number. The SA was actually very helpful. He chuckled upon my inquiry and was more than happy to talk with me. There is no way any type of dots could be connected that could be linked to my car.

I ain't no fool. I wanted to hear it straight from the horses mouth so I called BMW. I liked what I heard. More people should call and post what the info they get from different dealerships. It be a good way to collaborate to find mod friendly dealerships for other people.

My car is below bone stock. I got a detuned model that is designed to make less power and last longer!!!

AughtOcho335 · 01-23-2014, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc535i

try not to get arrested or destroy your car!

Been arrested in another car for evading. Not doing that again. 14 hours in jail was bull shit. Especially when I wasn't even guilty.

AughtOcho335 · 01-23-2014, 06:43 PM

Oh.... I also wanted to give some credit to Terry at BMS, I emailed Terry right before I placed my order to ask him a few questions and he emailed me back within 5 min. I was highly impressed. He definitely lived up to his reputation for customer service here on the board!!!

stashtrey · 01-24-2014, 09:48 PM

Make sure you get the USB cable and run it through into the glovebox. Get an extended cable as well (female to male) connector.

Run map 5.

Go to Terry's site for help. Much more help there than here.

Motorsport.Nick · 01-25-2014, 12:25 AM

Just buy new tires now. Youre going to need them sooner than you think.

Spun Crankhub · 01-29-2014, 01:48 AM

Have fun!

Sick335 · 01-29-2014, 01:52 AM

Buckle up and hold on!

HeavyMetalRocker · 01-29-2014, 09:48 AM

Be ready for the never ending rollercoaster of modding! Everything you say "nah I'm not gonna do that..." You will! I went from, I just want a bit more power to FBO less meth!

HighPSI · 01-29-2014, 11:04 AM

Welcome to the dark side....it will never end.

Day 1: Installs Jb4
Day 30: Buys DCI
Day 60: Wants more power, buys DPs
Day 150: Gets bored, buys FMIC
Day 290: Starts reading about meth........lol

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-29-2014, 11:06 AM

May want to read this too:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631829

tc535i · 01-29-2014, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighPSI

Welcome to the dark side....it will never end.

Day 1: Installs Jb4
Day 30: Buys DCI
Day 60: Wants more power, buys DPs
Day 150: Gets bored, buys FMIC
Day 290: Starts reading about meth........lol

you forgot the charge pipe... messing around with e85... replacing everything in your ignition system...

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-29-2014, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighPSI

Welcome to the dark side....it will never end.

Day 1: Installs Jb4
Day 30: Buys DCI
Day 60: Wants more power, buys DPs
Day 150: Gets bored, buys FMIC
Day 290: Starts reading about meth........lol

DCI usually happens at day 7-14

LOL

Mike

tc535i · 01-29-2014, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

DCI usually happens at day 7-14

LOL

Mike

I wasn't fucking around, figured if I had the cowl off anyways may as well kill 2 birds with one stone

... just means everything else is shifted up a slot

F80Mmm · 01-29-2014, 01:39 PM

if your plugs are over 25k miles, replace them

Myrder · 01-29-2014, 01:44 PM

but yea remove prior to visiting dealer.

Kienvu14 · 01-30-2014, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc535i

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighPSI

Welcome to the dark side....it will never end.

Day 1: Installs Jb4
Day 30: Buys DCI
Day 60: Wants more power, buys DPs
Day 150: Gets bored, buys FMIC
Day 290: Starts reading about meth........lol

you forgot the charge pipe... messing around with e85... replacing everything in your ignition system...

I tried e85.....misfires after misfires. Finally got to replacing coils and spark plugs. Now e85 is a blast!! Enjoy the jb4

driving in map 0 makes you feel like you're not even in a 335 after a while in any other maps

haha

catcher22 · 01-30-2014, 03:51 PM

If you can do a spark plug or coil DIY, you already know half of the JB4 DIY. Better get up to speed on that DIY anyway since you'll be replacing plugs every 20k-25k or so. The first time doing the ECU part could get confusing so take your time, breaks, and have patience. With practice you'll be able to get the JB4 in and out in less than 30 minutes (and that's with taking your time!)

I really don't get the calling dealerships thing. They lie all the time. They lie even worse to get you in the door. What are you going to do after your warranty is flagged just because someone over the phone said you could service a tuned car at their dealership? It comes down to a few key individuals in the service dept. to get flagged (serivce manager, foreman, etc.). A single person over the phone isn't going to mean much in my book.

I used to drop my car off with the JB4 in all the time. I set it to Map 0 and was fine. Once I forgot to set it to Map 0 and they simply told me they couldn't read my car for some reason. It was awkward, but we all knew the real reason. I just picked it up and scheduled another appointment. I was lucky.

8335i9 · 01-30-2014, 05:39 PM

I live in san antonio, and the dealership here is actually really cool about the jb4. my sa just said, if you need to do any warranty work, just take it out before you come, but routine maintenance, no biggy. I had the wastegate rattle, took it in under warranty, and had to take out the jb4, but my sa knows i have one.

Prepare to have fun! Get a radar detector before its to late, and also get a charge pipe as its not used to having that much boost. My charge pipe was destroyed within 2 weeks of the jb4! Also make sure you do oil changes at least every 7500 miles.

01-23-2014, 05:14 PM	#1
AughtOcho335 Lieutenant 44 Rep 447 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Ordered JB4 Moments Ago. Any sage wisdom??? I just placed my order literally 5 minutes ago. Anyone got any great advice? I've read hours on end already before I decided to pull the trigger. I even called a BMW dealership across the state and ask them flat out about it. He seemed very surprised. He said his JB4 clients have 0 problems with there car. Also said it's very unlikely to be detected unless your need whole motor replaced. Going to call a few more just for shits a giggles.
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	-1 for telling/asking dealership about jb4, or any tune for that matter. like wth? You're car and everyone else is "bone stock" but +1 for getting a jb4. Its da best. 1. TAKE IT OUT FOR SERVICE 2. KNOW HOW TO DIAGNOSE A MISFIRE Thats it. Just learn how to use it and understand the menu settings. __________________ 12.0 @ 117
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AughtOcho335 Lieutenant 44 Rep 447 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Oh.... I also wanted to give some credit to Terry at BMS, I emailed Terry right before I placed my order to ask him a few questions and he emailed me back within 5 min. I was highly impressed. He definitely lived up to his reputation for customer service here on the board!!!
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stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 296 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	Make sure you get the USB cable and run it through into the glovebox. Get an extended cable as well (female to male) connector. Run map 5. Go to Terry's site for help. Much more help there than here.
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HighPSI Banned 9 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the dark side....it will never end. Day 1: Installs Jb4 Day 30: Buys DCI Day 60: Wants more power, buys DPs Day 150: Gets bored, buys FMIC Day 290: Starts reading about meth........lol
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catcher22 Captain 298 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	If you can do a spark plug or coil DIY, you already know half of the JB4 DIY. Better get up to speed on that DIY anyway since you'll be replacing plugs every 20k-25k or so. The first time doing the ECU part could get confusing so take your time, breaks, and have patience. With practice you'll be able to get the JB4 in and out in less than 30 minutes (and that's with taking your time!) I really don't get the calling dealerships thing. They lie all the time. They lie even worse to get you in the door. What are you going to do after your warranty is flagged just because someone over the phone said you could service a tuned car at their dealership? It comes down to a few key individuals in the service dept. to get flagged (serivce manager, foreman, etc.). A single person over the phone isn't going to mean much in my book. I used to drop my car off with the JB4 in all the time. I set it to Map 0 and was fine. Once I forgot to set it to Map 0 and they simply told me they couldn't read my car for some reason. It was awkward, but we all knew the real reason. I just picked it up and scheduled another appointment. I was lucky.
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8335i9 Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i E90 6mt Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	I live in san antonio, and the dealership here is actually really cool about the jb4. my sa just said, if you need to do any warranty work, just take it out before you come, but routine maintenance, no biggy. I had the wastegate rattle, took it in under warranty, and had to take out the jb4, but my sa knows i have one. Prepare to have fun! Get a radar detector before its to late, and also get a charge pipe as its not used to having that much boost. My charge pipe was destroyed within 2 weeks of the jb4! Also make sure you do oil changes at least every 7500 miles.
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