Just got my JB+ for N55

bogart · 04-08-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlaze

Hey one thing I wanted to ask you is why you turned the dial up to around 67 before trying it out on 50. From what I've read, the N55 version is not like the N54 version where turning it up gives more power. It is supposed to be used for fine tuning. If your lag in first does not go away, I would try setting it to default first and see how that works.

I should be getting mine tomorrow, so I'll report back on how it works for me. I'll probably stick with default setting on it first to see how it works out.

Yeah, I'm going to try that this morning. The only reason I set it a notch above the default is because I saw another post from someone who fine tuned it to that notch and found that one to be the best... but we shall see.

bogart · 04-08-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

I left mine as default & now have engine emission warning light on.

My car is stock with no other mods (May 2010 manufacture, N55, MT)

Any ideas?

Hmmm... that is not good. I switched mine over to default this morning and drove about 14 miles to work with no problems. It didn't feel as strong, but we shall see. I will give it a couple days. What fuel do you run? How many miles are on your car? If I were you, I would contact Terry at BMS. Do you have the CAN tool?

bogart · 04-08-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Use 98 octane.

Disconnected everything and will let it stand over night and reconnect JB+ in the morning.

Does the emission warning go away when you disconnect it?

bdoooh · 04-08-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Use 98 octane.

Disconnected everything and will let it stand over night and reconnect JB+ in the morning.

Disconnect your battery.. wait a few hours.. reconnect it.. it should go away. But the dealer will still know it was on because it gets stored in your historic codes.

bogart · 04-08-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

I reset with the CAN Tool.

Just tried he JB+ again and after 5 mins the car is jerking & shuddering and then emission warning again.

I'll wait for Terry to get back to me

Damn, sorry to hear that. Please let us know when you find out what is going on.

bdoooh · 04-08-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

I reset with the CAN Tool.

Just tried he JB+ again and after 5 mins the car is jerking & shuddering and then emission warning again.

I'll wait for Terry to get back to me

The jerking & shuddering is the ECU pulling timing. I'll bet you're getting a shit ton of knock retard.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-08-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

I reset with the CAN Tool.

Just tried he JB+ again and after 5 mins the car is jerking & shuddering and then emission warning again.

I'll wait for Terry to get back to me

You'd read the code and email it in for advice or to see if its related. What do you mean emissions warning?

Mike

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-08-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bdoooh

The jerking & shuddering is the ECU pulling timing. I'll bet you're getting a shit ton of knock retard.

That would be impossible. If I had to guess I'd say most likely it's a defective JB+ and not transmitting the MAF signal triggering the code. Reading the code will tell you for sure though. Also keep in mind the product is still in BETA testing.

Mike

jsublime · 04-09-2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Also keep in mind the product is still in BETA testing.

Mike

Any ETA on a finished product?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-09-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jsublime

Any ETA on a finished product?

It normally takes a few months for enough beta tester miles to get racked. I think they shoot for around a million customer driven miles. So don't hold your breath for it coming out of beta any time soon. But when beta ends they normally reevaluate the pricing as well so you may be saving a few bucks by helping with the testing.

Mike

bogart · 04-09-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

It normally takes a few months for enough beta tester miles to get racked. I think they shoot for around a million customer driven miles. So don't hold your breath for it coming out of beta any time soon. But when beta ends they normally reevaluate the pricing as well so you may be saving a few bucks by helping with the testing.

Mike

Soooooo, how do they keep track of all the miles everyone has driven with the betas???? lol...

bogart · 04-09-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Thanks for the support from Terry @ JB. Great to know they are so quick withere friendly support. Will update when new JB+ arrives :-)

So it was just a faulty JB+?? Is your car back to normal without the JB+ hooked up?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-10-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bogart

Soooooo, how do they keep track of all the miles everyone has driven with the betas???? lol...

They just assume everyone drives 1000 miles per month. Makes the math easier.

Mike

dicker · 04-10-2011, 03:17 PM

I'm 500 miles in on the + (jb3 on map 6) and haven't had any codes. I'm at 65% right now on an otherwise stock car on 91oct.

bogart · 04-10-2011, 09:32 PM

Update:

Just went up to 75% tonight.. I honestly think 65% is the best... Still no issues

1on135_deal · 04-11-2011, 12:22 AM

plan on dyno and any other mods

Vlaze · 04-11-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bogart

Update:

Just went up to 75% tonight.. I honestly think 65% is the best... Still no issues

when you say 65%, do you mean 2 full tick marks above default?

bogart · 04-11-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1on135_deal

plan on dyno and any other mods

Yes, I do plan to dyno once I do a CAI and DP.... with the DP, I may have to do a full exhaust if it gets too raspy with the BMW Perf Exh. Then again, I may dyno beforehand... depends if I can find a decent shop with a dyno that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Originally Posted by Vlaze

when you say 65%, do you mean 2 full tick marks above default?

Yeah, sorry... two full ticks above default of 50%... However... I must say, I've been on 75% for the past 2 days, and the car has "learned" the new setting and overall it feels pretty good. I dunno, so hard to decide. I think the settings are subjective until someone proves the differences with consistent dyno tests for various different settings.... The other thing I noticed today was that I'm reaching about 15-16 psi of boost at some points with the CAN tool fuel gauge hijack... however, I'm not sure how accurate this is.

Vlaze · 04-11-2011, 09:44 PM

what was boost reading at when you were at 65% for a comparison?

1on135_deal · 04-11-2011, 10:33 PM

i have a berk race ext sounds sick thinking about dp's but i rather invest in springs and sways for the track, If i dyno before you ill let ya kno im goin to leave it at 70 btw feels good

bogart · 04-12-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1on135_deal

i have a berk race ext sounds sick thinking about dp's but i rather invest in springs and sways for the track, If i dyno before you ill let ya kno im goin to leave it at 70 btw feels good

Nice! Yeah, I have sways and camber plates on the way... can't wait to install them.

SiN55 · 04-12-2011, 08:12 AM

Didn't someone said that JB+ (beta) must stay on 50%? It's just beta after all. Asking because I ordered one and want to be shure about it.

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dicker Captain 69 Rep 847 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (8)	I'm 500 miles in on the + (jb3 on map 6) and haven't had any codes. I'm at 65% right now on an otherwise stock car on 91oct.
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1on135_deal First Lieutenant 18 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i have a berk race ext sounds sick thinking about dp's but i rather invest in springs and sways for the track, If i dyno before you ill let ya kno im goin to leave it at 70 btw feels good __________________ "you blink I shift" DCT Last edited by 1on135_deal; 04-11-2011 at 10:34 PM.. Reason: _+
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SiN55 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Didn't someone said that JB+ (beta) must stay on 50%? It's just beta after all. Asking because I ordered one and want to be shure about it.
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