JB solenoid bypass

davidkotok · 02-01-2011, 08:36 AM

hi all,

getting my jb+ tomorrow in the mail hopefully, had some questions about the solenoid bypass... i plan to initially leave the jb+ at default levels since i dont have a bavtech yet and generally want to protect the life of my car, is the solenoid bypass going to provide any utility to me? I had wanted to keep it as "oem+" as possible but am willing to do with bypass if it is safe and unlikely to create any problems to the car; if i decide to do the bypass can anyone offer insight as to which bypass to do (new or old), and why? I know there are a bunch of posts and i have read them but most of the cars are not stock, etc. I appreciate all words of wisdom, thanks a bunch.

david

davidkotok · 02-02-2011, 03:45 PM

bump pleaseee

sokkie9 · 02-02-2011, 08:51 PM

no need to do the bypass at default settings. In fact a bunch of people run 75% w/o the bypass. 100% you might wanna consider the bypass. hope it helps

Javier · 02-02-2011, 09:50 PM

i'm not very knowledgeable on the JB+
but i would really suggest you get a more Complete tune that adjusts more engine parameters to better support the added boost you seek.

such as the PROcede or JB4... OR PROcede

atlharry · 02-02-2011, 09:59 PM

JB+ and "generally want to protect the life of my car" have no business being in the same post together. My recommendation? when you get it in the mail... send it back. At the very least, look at the JB4... +1 for Javier's recommendation.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-02-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by atlharry

JB+ and "generally want to protect the life of my car" have no business being in the same post together. My recommendation? when you get it in the mail... send it back. At the very least, look at the JB4... +1 for Javier's recommendation.

I'd gamble there are more JB+ and SSTT type tunes in use today than all the other tuners combined. They are extremely safe with their modest 2-4psi increases and rarely give anyone headaches. I think a lot of "forum guys" tend to suffer from information overload and fail to look at the long reliability history provided by thousands of users before spouting off their nonsense.

Mike

atlharry · 02-02-2011, 10:27 PM

You say a lot of things are safe... Most of us have learned to take that with a grain of salt. No offense.

MeanMangoMan · 02-02-2011, 10:32 PM

Good info on the JB!

davidkotok · 02-06-2011, 07:39 AM

thanks mike! took me a while to install it (i believe my dealer broke the tmap clip last july when i got new turbos so i had been looking for a clip that did not exist) until i realized it was broken then got it plugged in in a second, car seemed more responsive immediately, even just revving before engaging gear, need to get out and go drive a bit. thanks for advice

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davidkotok Lieutenant 17 Rep 408 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ny/dc iTrader: (3)	JB solenoid bypass hi all, getting my jb+ tomorrow in the mail hopefully, had some questions about the solenoid bypass... i plan to initially leave the jb+ at default levels since i dont have a bavtech yet and generally want to protect the life of my car, is the solenoid bypass going to provide any utility to me? I had wanted to keep it as "oem+" as possible but am willing to do with bypass if it is safe and unlikely to create any problems to the car; if i decide to do the bypass can anyone offer insight as to which bypass to do (new or old), and why? I know there are a bunch of posts and i have read them but most of the cars are not stock, etc. I appreciate all words of wisdom, thanks a bunch. david
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sokkie9 Private 5 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: los angeles iTrader: (4)	no need to do the bypass at default settings. In fact a bunch of people run 75% w/o the bypass. 100% you might wanna consider the bypass. hope it helps
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Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	i'm not very knowledgeable on the JB+ but i would really suggest you get a more Complete tune that adjusts more engine parameters to better support the added boost you seek. such as the PROcede or JB4... OR PROcede __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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atlharry Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somewhere in the US... iTrader: (0)	JB+ and "generally want to protect the life of my car" have no business being in the same post together. My recommendation? when you get it in the mail... send it back. At the very least, look at the JB4... +1 for Javier's recommendation.
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atlharry Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somewhere in the US... iTrader: (0)	You say a lot of things are safe... Most of us have learned to take that with a grain of salt. No offense.
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MeanMangoMan German Spitz 10 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Draper, UT. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Good info on the JB! __________________ Vishnu Exhaust/JB2 Tune BMW Performance Suspension/H&R Sport Springs/Eibach Spacers/19" Black M6 Rims GP Thunder 8500k Angel Eyes/Corners/CF Emblems Lexen LED Plate Lights/Black AutoTecknic Grille
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davidkotok Lieutenant 17 Rep 408 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ny/dc iTrader: (3)	thanks mike! took me a while to install it (i believe my dealer broke the tmap clip last july when i got new turbos so i had been looking for a clip that did not exist) until i realized it was broken then got it plugged in in a second, car seemed more responsive immediately, even just revving before engaging gear, need to get out and go drive a bit. thanks for advice
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