The G4 is now officially the JB4 :)

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-19-2010, 10:43 AM

Some more official info as we are getting closer to release. You guys are going to love it. I just loaded the latest firmware last night and went for a drive and I can tell you its going to be a popular upgrade

I hope BMS is prepared for the demand as once the reviews and impressions come they are going to be VERY busy.

What's it called?

We were originally going to refer to the G4 as the JB3/G4 board. But with the PRO board also looming I think things are going to get too confusing. So for simplicity we're going to refer to the G4 as the JB4. It's such a huge departure from the JB3/G3 it really deserves it's own name anyway.

What's new?

The JB4 is an upgrade to the JB3 that replaces it's control box with a new much more technically capable box. The new box features 5x the processing power, 2x the memory, better signal conditioning, a more robust power supply, integrated CAN communications, and additional inputs and outputs for future use. CAN specifically is the largest improvement allowing access to hundreds of new parameters, commands, and potential tuning features. In place so far on the alpha are in dash gauges, shift light, built in code reading/deleting, steering wheel controls, on the fly map switching with confirmation, a completely new CAN based boost control system, cold oil protection, built in DPFIX, etc. Additional features currently under development include autotuning to optimize power and safety on an ongoing basis, drag launch mode, adaptive PID to optimize boost targeting, progressive meth mapping, and many more to come.

How much is it going to cost me to upgrade?

I have been getting a lot of questions about upgrading, etc. All original owners of the JB3 will be able to upgrade. There is no need to buy a new unit. Here are the details on the upgrade process (subject to change still)

For JB3 owners who bought direct or from an authorized reseller on 9/15/10 or later the JB4 upgrade will be free. For JB3 owners who bought direct or from an authorized reseller prior to 9/15/10 the upgrade will be $85 + core. For all others the price has yet to be determined. But it will be reasonable.

Mike

Forcefed3 · 11-19-2010, 10:49 AM

I cant wait to get my JB4! Sounds like its going to have a lot of great features. I am really excited about the CAN, keep up the good work! I remember some video showing all the features, but how did you switch maps? Was it with the steering wheel controls?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-19-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

I cant wait to get my JB4! Sounds like its going to have a lot of great features. I am really excited about the CAN, keep up the good work! I remember some video showing all the features, but how did you switch maps? Was it with the steering wheel controls?

Yes map switching is done with steering wheel control. Very simple and very intuitive.

Mike

Alpine335TT · 11-19-2010, 11:19 AM

Can't wait to see how this is going to affect the N55

bigdaddycane · 11-19-2010, 11:46 AM

I just got the JB3 2.0 and love it....yes, late to the game, but looking forward to JB4 as well....as soon as I figure out the JB3 first!

shockin330i · 11-19-2010, 11:47 AM

In for n55 alpha or beta

atwell3993 · 11-19-2010, 11:49 AM

Great job guys, keep it up!

dlbrooks18 · 11-19-2010, 11:54 AM

sounds fantastic!!

JayML · 11-19-2010, 12:58 PM

mike, is this just for the n54?

shockin330i · 11-19-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapmyfro

mike, is this just for the n54?

It will be for both n54 and n55

JayML · 11-19-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockin330i

It will be for both n54 and n55

beautiful

n55 ar downpipe
n55 intercooler
n55 jb4 tune

were good to go!

will this g4 board be able to control timing?

Mrbig · 11-19-2010, 01:44 PM

wen can customers have this and work with the 335is ???

WilliamE92 · 11-19-2010, 02:26 PM

GotBoost? · 11-19-2010, 02:27 PM

can't wait!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-19-2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapmyfro

mike, is this just for the n54?

Right now yes, but it will be on the N55 as well

The N54 release will be first though.

You guys are gonna love it as the car feels great and I am not even running high boost.

Mike

tscdennab · 11-19-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapmyfro

will this g4 board be able to control timing?

No.

bulldog_yyc · 11-19-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Right now yes, but it will be on the N55 as well

The N54 release will be first though.

You guys are gonna love it as the car feels great and I am not even running high boost.

Mike

can we go for a spin this weekend? give me a call....

youngnastyman · 11-19-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tscdennab

No.

uh oh... here we go..

Proper Motion LLC · 11-19-2010, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tscdennab

No.

Pro will

Mrbig · 11-19-2010, 04:08 PM

335is ???

Dr. G · 11-19-2010, 04:11 PM

cant wait!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-19-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tscdennab

No.

That isn't true. But what is true is the G4 does not have (or need) CPS offsetting.

Mike

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