JB4 Stage 2 N55 Review

Keik E92 M3 · 09-02-2011, 06:56 PM

Installation was a breeze, very easy to install. Product was shipped fast and with everything i need. The menu options are amazing.

From Stock to Stage 2 is a huge difference, car pulls insane top end.

The JB Stage 1 was great but Stage 2 pulls like a hell top end. The car just acts like it has a V10 engine in it, Driving it in D mode feels exactly like stock instead of that surge feeling that the
JB stage 1 had. But once you nail it it is a smooth pull you can feel TQ then smooth HP all the way to 6000RPMS.

Overall i love the JB4 Stage 2 and look forward to the meth kit from Terry!

My review was based on my completely stock car with JB4 Stage 2 only.
335i N55 6sp Auto.

Oh wow amazing i just noticed i have been on map 1 this whole time running only 12psi!!!

sA x sKy · 09-02-2011, 07:49 PM

Niceeeeeee!

Keik E92 M3 · 09-02-2011, 08:12 PM

Car pulls like hell now.

sA x sKy · 09-02-2011, 08:19 PM

Details? I don't want to wait till tomorrow to find out..

Keik E92 M3 · 09-02-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sA x sKy

Details? I don't want to wait till tomorrow to find out..

i edited my first post but i am going to take a long drive and see how it performs getting beat on...

Reid · 09-02-2011, 09:27 PM

Do you have any plans to dyno with just the JB4?

Andrew@ET · 09-02-2011, 11:14 PM

Nice enjoy it.

Keik E92 M3 · 09-02-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reid

Do you have any plans to dyno with just the JB4?

Yes next week

ian2002525 · 09-02-2011, 11:34 PM

whats the difference compare to Procede?

TwinTuning · 09-03-2011, 12:05 AM

I recently brought the filter, fast shipping. I hope by next month JB4.

mrj25 · 09-03-2011, 01:20 AM

I hope I get that tracking info soon. I want that jb4 installed!

Q4P · 09-03-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ian2002525

whats the difference compare to Procede?

This is what I'd like to know if any...

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 08:09 AM

Got my package, getting it installed in a few hours!

Keik E92 M3 · 09-03-2011, 12:00 PM

I would say it compares the the Procede pretty well now but for some reason the top end on the JB4 is just mad fast i don't know why. I am on 14 psi and stock everything. The JB4 also has alot more in dash features than the Procede.

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 01:29 PM

Alright, I got it installed about an hour ago. First impressions..car holds gear much, much longer especially past 4th. Car feels very top end heavy. There is no more jerk when you accelerate midway to build up boost. It just goes.

I wouldn't say turbo lag is completely eliminated, but it's definitely reduced. All in all, it's worth the upgrade. The in dash features are priceless.

Andrew@ET · 09-03-2011, 02:56 PM

Its holding boost better to redline which is why you feel it pul harder up top compared to the stage 1.

Sa x sky add a DP and you will reduce the lag by half of what you have now.

On the stage 1 we saved a FULL second 60-100 when we just stomped on it.

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@EMSTUNING

Its holding boost better to redline which is why you feel it pul harder up top compared to the stage 1.

Sa x sky add a DP and you will reduce the lag by half of what you have now.

On the stage 1 we saved a FULL second 60-100 when we just stomped on it.

I don't know whether to get DP's or exhaust first.....I've been having my heart set out on an exhaust for the past few months. Since I'm mainly after sound, DP's are the cheaper alternative and provide the HP gain too..I need a week or two to think about it.

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 03:43 PM

Bah, the SES light came on for the first time since I've installed the tune after 3000 miles as I left my house to go to the pool hall. Cleared the code and hasn't popped up again..Hope that was a fluke.

Cuffss · 09-03-2011, 06:41 PM

Get the DP first for sure. I'm sure everyone will agree

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 06:48 PM

SES light came up again...........don't know what's wrong. When Matt@Camber-Toe installed it, I didn't see anything out of place. So is this just a software thing?

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 07:01 PM

Checked for codes and got one. 2E4C. Any idea what that is?

Nevermind..checked the code..all it means is that my actuator plug if unplugged. No other code to cause the SES light......

sA x sKy · 09-03-2011, 07:22 PM

I think Terry and I fixed the issue. Plugged back the actuator cable, checked for codes: 0.

Turned CANflap on, and auto clear on, and so far so good. Wont be able to drive the car till tomorrow to really test the waters, but I'll keep you guys posted if anything happens to pop up.

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Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	JB4 Stage 2 N55 Review Installation was a breeze, very easy to install. Product was shipped fast and with everything i need. The menu options are amazing. From Stock to Stage 2 is a huge difference, car pulls insane top end. The JB Stage 1 was great but Stage 2 pulls like a hell top end. The car just acts like it has a V10 engine in it, Driving it in D mode feels exactly like stock instead of that surge feeling that the JB stage 1 had. But once you nail it it is a smooth pull you can feel TQ then smooth HP all the way to 6000RPMS. Overall i love the JB4 Stage 2 and look forward to the meth kit from Terry! My review was based on my completely stock car with JB4 Stage 2 only. 335i N55 6sp Auto. Oh wow amazing i just noticed i have been on map 1 this whole time running only 12psi!!! Last edited by Keik E92 M3; 09-04-2011 at 02:27 PM..
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Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	Car pulls like hell now.
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Reid Lieutenant 253 Rep 551 Posts Drives: white cars Join Date: May 2008 Location: HI iTrader: (1)	Do you have any plans to dyno with just the JB4?
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sA x sKy Sameet 739 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: AY/B M4 '15 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Got my package, getting it installed in a few hours!
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Keik E92 M3 Banned 173 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: BMW M3 DCT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.00] 2011 BMW 335i [6.80]	I would say it compares the the Procede pretty well now but for some reason the top end on the JB4 is just mad fast i don't know why. I am on 14 psi and stock everything. The JB4 also has alot more in dash features than the Procede.
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sA x sKy Sameet 739 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: AY/B M4 '15 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Alright, I got it installed about an hour ago. First impressions..car holds gear much, much longer especially past 4th. Car feels very top end heavy. There is no more jerk when you accelerate midway to build up boost. It just goes. I wouldn't say turbo lag is completely eliminated, but it's definitely reduced. All in all, it's worth the upgrade. The in dash features are priceless.
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 181 Rep 4,038 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	Its holding boost better to redline which is why you feel it pul harder up top compared to the stage 1. Sa x sky add a DP and you will reduce the lag by half of what you have now. On the stage 1 we saved a FULL second 60-100 when we just stomped on it.
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sA x sKy Sameet 739 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: AY/B M4 '15 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Bah, the SES light came on for the first time since I've installed the tune after 3000 miles as I left my house to go to the pool hall. Cleared the code and hasn't popped up again..Hope that was a fluke. Last edited by sA x sKy; 09-03-2011 at 06:55 PM..
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sA x sKy Sameet 739 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: AY/B M4 '15 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	SES light came up again...........don't know what's wrong. When Matt@Camber-Toe installed it, I didn't see anything out of place. So is this just a software thing?
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sA x sKy Sameet 739 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: AY/B M4 '15 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Checked for codes and got one. 2E4C. Any idea what that is? Nevermind..checked the code..all it means is that my actuator plug if unplugged. No other code to cause the SES light......
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sA x sKy Sameet 739 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: AY/B M4 '15 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	I think Terry and I fixed the issue. Plugged back the actuator cable, checked for codes: 0. Turned CANflap on, and auto clear on, and so far so good. Wont be able to drive the car till tomorrow to really test the waters, but I'll keep you guys posted if anything happens to pop up.
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