Which plug and play chip is reliable and has the LEAST gain?

djpeetur · 01-21-2011, 09:09 PM

im looking for something that is plug and play where i can take it off and put it back on without to much difficulty on my 135i. but has minimal gains, i dont want to mess up my car cause it has 58k miles on it but want the extra punch needed. TIA

RX-BMW · 01-21-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by djpeetur

im looking for something that is plug and play where i can take it off and put it back on without to much difficulty on my 135i. but has minimal gains, i dont want to mess up my car cause it has 58k miles on it but want the extra punch needed. TIA

Jb+?
Look in sales section of forums

djpeetur · 01-21-2011, 09:21 PM

i dont need extrahp maybe just 20-30 hp

SV Concepts III · 01-21-2011, 09:22 PM

The JB+ Plug and Play system is probably the most benign upgrade. Expect about 40HP/50TQ to the wheels.

1speedbike · 01-21-2011, 09:48 PM

You can open up the casing on the JB+ and dial it to different amounts of gain. On the lowest possible setting it's only like 25 hp I think. Otherwise you could get an old JB1 or JB2 but I'd honestly just go with the JB+ because you won't have to deal with plugging in anything into the ECU. Even on stock setting and up to 100% power the JB+ has not given me any error codes either.

djpeetur · 01-22-2011, 07:03 PM

will it give me error code? i only plan to do default setting and less

SV Concepts III · 01-22-2011, 08:29 PM

No, the JB+ will not produce error codes.

Rodzilla · 01-22-2011, 09:15 PM

One more for the JB+ I got one and its got the power that I wanted. My 1er is fast enough for me. I'd rather concentrate on the suspension and exhaust.

RimasRS · 01-23-2011, 04:38 AM

Cobb AP the easy safe way.

shemeld_135 · 01-23-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by djpeetur

im looking for something that is plug and play where i can take it off and put it back on without to much difficulty on my 135i. but has minimal gains, i dont want to mess up my car cause it has 58k miles on it but want the extra punch needed. TIA

Cobb tunning ( very easy to remove and install..just use access port thats located in side of the car)

see http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=479054 for install and uninstall

Mak135i · 01-23-2011, 02:09 PM

The JB+ is a great value. I had it installed for 14 months; mostly on 100% and never had any problems with codes (I have the BT cable to check). The increased power was very impressive; especially in the mid and high RPM ranges. You can get a good used one for under $150.

biglare · 01-23-2011, 03:30 PM

I just got the ESS Direct Flashon my 135i that is completely stock and I would definitely recommend it. The ease of use and ability to return to stock anytime along with great hp gains is just a win win IMO.

onefastman · 01-23-2011, 03:34 PM

Just flash it and I wouldn't expect any tune to cause any issues with just a tune.

Jaguar66 · 01-24-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by djpeetur

i dont need extrahp maybe just 20-30 hp

JB3 or JB4, run on lowest setting, and depress accelerator only 3/4s of the way down. The less you depress, the less the HP you will generate.

01-21-2011, 09:09 PM	#1
djpeetur Captain 170 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (23)	Which plug and play chip is reliable and has the LEAST gain? im looking for something that is plug and play where i can take it off and put it back on without to much difficulty on my 135i. but has minimal gains, i dont want to mess up my car cause it has 58k miles on it but want the extra punch needed. TIA
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01-21-2011, 09:21 PM	#3
djpeetur Captain 170 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (23)	i dont need extrahp maybe just 20-30 hp
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01-21-2011, 09:22 PM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	The JB+ Plug and Play system is probably the most benign upgrade. Expect about 40HP/50TQ to the wheels.
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01-21-2011, 09:48 PM	#5
1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	You can open up the casing on the JB+ and dial it to different amounts of gain. On the lowest possible setting it's only like 25 hp I think. Otherwise you could get an old JB1 or JB2 but I'd honestly just go with the JB+ because you won't have to deal with plugging in anything into the ECU. Even on stock setting and up to 100% power the JB+ has not given me any error codes either. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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01-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#6
djpeetur Captain 170 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (23)	will it give me error code? i only plan to do default setting and less
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01-22-2011, 08:29 PM	#7
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	No, the JB+ will not produce error codes.
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01-22-2011, 09:15 PM	#8
Rodzilla Lieutenant 31 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	One more for the JB+ I got one and its got the power that I wanted. My 1er is fast enough for me. I'd rather concentrate on the suspension and exhaust. __________________ There are no impossible deeds, only incapable men. Eibach frontsway,BMS JB4,AFE Drop InBerk Street Axleback, H&R SPORT SPRINGS,Active Autowerke DP's ,Active Autowerke BOV,Active Autowerke FMIC , BMWPEDALS.COM, JB SPEED Black Grills,Alpina B3 TCU Flash
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01-23-2011, 04:38 AM	#9
RimasRS Colonel 85 Rep 2,438 Posts Drives: BMW X3 SD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Cobb AP the easy safe way.
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01-23-2011, 02:09 PM	#11
Mak135i First Lieutenant 6 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 911 GTS, X3M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	The JB+ is a great value. I had it installed for 14 months; mostly on 100% and never had any problems with codes (I have the BT cable to check). The increased power was very impressive; especially in the mid and high RPM ranges. You can get a good used one for under $150. __________________ 2019 911 GTS 2017 M4 CV 2017 Mini JCW
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01-23-2011, 03:30 PM	#12
biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	ESS DirectFlash I just got the ESS Direct Flashon my 135i that is completely stock and I would definitely recommend it. The ease of use and ability to return to stock anytime along with great hp gains is just a win win IMO. __________________ Prev: Individual F80 M3 - Fjord Blue/Silverstone(interior) \| Fashion Grey(exterior) GTS
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01-23-2011, 03:34 PM	#13
onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	Just flash it and I wouldn't expect any tune to cause any issues with just a tune. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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