My Long Winded Review of JB3

BMW_TT · 08-12-2008, 11:01 AM

all these good reviews of the jb3 is making me crazy to get one.

Former_Boosted_IS · 08-12-2008, 12:38 PM

Price of the pinout as stated is $579. The reality is that you get a microprocessor based unit for a price that many thought would never happen on this car. BMS has built their reputation on pricing, great service, and problem free operation. Those three things are a great recipe for success.

Thanks guys for the kind words on the review.

Mr.5, I never ever want to get into that mess. My only point is for people to specifically understand what they get with the JB3. I have experience with big single turbo setups, large injector setups, additional injectors on the manifold, pump upgrades, piggy back, black box piggy back, and expensive standalone ecus, etc. I have tried more setups on many cars than my account would like to admit. I have learned my lesson over the years and know what I am looking for. I felt BMS was on the right path when I spoke to Terry on JB3 and it appears I was right. I am very pleased right now with my car.

mmmotornutz · 08-12-2008, 05:10 PM

Great review! Can't wait to get mines tomorrow.

MarioKart · 08-12-2008, 06:54 PM

Great review and I couldn't agree more. Early next week I should have video of my car pulling on both an SL600 V12 TT and E60 M5.
Thanks JB3 (race map)

OO---OO · 08-12-2008, 08:55 PM

Another great review for JB3, Awsome! BTW, how much does the JB3 increase power
over stock (roughly)?

MarioKart · 08-12-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OO---OO

Another great review for JB3, Awsome! BTW, how much does the JB3 increase power
over stock (roughly)?

I think in all stock 135i the whp went from 285 to 364whp. Huge gains for just software.

Bobby_Light · 08-12-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MarioKart

Great review and I couldn't agree more. Early next week I should have video of my car pulling on both an SL600 V12 TT and E60 M5.
Thanks JB3 (race map)

Look forward to that video. Be safe.

kushx22 · 08-12-2008, 11:14 PM

Great Review

Arustik1 · 08-12-2008, 11:58 PM

When can I purchase?

And is JB2X better than JB3??

Turkishexpress · 08-13-2008, 12:06 AM

I'm ready to upgrade! Sell it already!

Former_Boosted_IS · 08-13-2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

When can I purchase?

And is JB2X better than JB3??

The tenative release date is the end of this month. Terry said the date will be finalized very soon, but realistically you are within two weeks of being able to own this.

JB3 is the top of the JB line. The JBX is not microprocessor based, but still very reliable. It will not produce as much power as the JB3 and won't have a lot of the features I listed in this post.

The gains look to be a realistic 70-80 rwhp from the software alone. When you think about that for a second you are getting around 14 rwhp per $100 for the pin out JB3. That is unbelievable when you think about the cost of mods on this car!

Former_Boosted_IS · 08-13-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MarioKart

Great review and I couldn't agree more. Early next week I should have video of my car pulling on both an SL600 V12 TT and E60 M5.
Thanks JB3 (race map)

How do you like the race map? What boost are you running? Octane?

dmboone25 · 08-13-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MarioKart

I think in all stock 135i the whp went from 285 to 364whp. Huge gains for just software.

No doubt.

Arustik1 · 08-13-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

No doubt.

You gonna be changing your sig soon from 2 to 3 or whatttt?

Arustik1 · 08-13-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

The tenative release date is the end of this month. Terry said the date will be finalized very soon, but realistically you are within two weeks of being able to own this.

JB3 is the top of the JB line. The JBX is not microprocessor based, but still very reliable. It will not produce as much power as the JB3 and won't have a lot of the features I listed in this post.

The gains look to be a realistic 70-80 rwhp from the software alone. When you think about that for a second you are getting around 14 rwhp per $100 for the pin out JB3. That is unbelievable when you think about the cost of mods on this car!

Thank you sir!

Former_Boosted_IS · 08-13-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

Thank you sir!

Anytime. Rix is probably the man to order since he is basically like ordering from BMS therefore you would have the fastest turn around.

Former_Boosted_IS · 08-14-2008, 07:54 PM

Arustik1, looks like your time is about 1 week away. 8/21.

08-12-2008, 11:01 AM	#23
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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 307 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Price of the pinout as stated is $579. The reality is that you get a microprocessor based unit for a price that many thought would never happen on this car. BMS has built their reputation on pricing, great service, and problem free operation. Those three things are a great recipe for success. Thanks guys for the kind words on the review. Mr.5, I never ever want to get into that mess. My only point is for people to specifically understand what they get with the JB3. I have experience with big single turbo setups, large injector setups, additional injectors on the manifold, pump upgrades, piggy back, black box piggy back, and expensive standalone ecus, etc. I have tried more setups on many cars than my account would like to admit. I have learned my lesson over the years and know what I am looking for. I felt BMS was on the right path when I spoke to Terry on JB3 and it appears I was right. I am very pleased right now with my car.
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08-12-2008, 05:10 PM	#25
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08-14-2008, 07:54 PM	#39
Former_Boosted_IS Major General 307 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Arustik1, looks like your time is about 1 week away. 8/21.
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