JB4/Procede for 2013 135i

MR RIZK · 10-09-2014, 08:35 AM

In the market to buy a piggy for my 135i but getting conflicting info when speaking with BMS and Vinshu. I own a 09/13 DCT N55 135i and would like to know if there are any owners running the JB4 or Procede on this year model. I checked realoem and noticed that the pneumatic waste gate part number is different post 06/2011 so I'm concerned that the harness will not fit or general compatibility issues.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Nugget · 10-13-2014, 02:23 AM

I thought Procede had stopped supporting their product so would definitely go with a JB4.
Before you do though be aware that running a piggyback tune without a flash on a DCT car might end up with a slipping transmission.

There is some good info in here
http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27137

MR RIZK · 10-13-2014, 03:54 AM

Nugget, Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I only found out about the tricore DME's after I bought the car. In hind sight I would of bought an older used 135i in manual. Part of the reasoning of the Procede path was the "Upshift Softening" option which I was assuming would help with the DCT.

I have come across a boutique tuner that "states" they can flash the DME on the newer ecus via OBD but will not sell it as a product. (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155456)

HP goals are around ~380-400whp so I'm hoping that I may be able to dodge the DCT slippage issues.

DR-JEKL · 10-13-2014, 06:35 AM

Wasn't cobb working on a late model N55 solution?

MR RIZK · 10-13-2014, 07:03 AM

Last email from cobb about 3 weeks ago stated they are not concentrating on the platform and is unlikely anytime in the near future.

With the new models out and turbo replacement options I would expect some drive in this area.

froop · 10-15-2014, 09:06 PM

Wouldn't go a Procede on an N55. I heard bad things, also they're not really developing the product at all so the support that you get (they still answer emails etc), will be quite limited.

If a Cobb flash is not an option I would probably just go with a JB4 as, as far as I know, they are still actually working on development and proper support of the product.

I use a Procede on my N54 btw.

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MR RIZK Major 758 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: AW M2C Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	JB4/Procede for 2013 135i - Compatibility Info Required In the market to buy a piggy for my 135i but getting conflicting info when speaking with BMS and Vinshu. I own a 09/13 DCT N55 135i and would like to know if there are any owners running the JB4 or Procede on this year model. I checked realoem and noticed that the pneumatic waste gate part number is different post 06/2011 so I'm concerned that the harness will not fit or general compatibility issues. Any feedback would be appreciated. Last edited by MR RIZK; 10-10-2014 at 12:03 AM..
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Nugget Colonel 650 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: G81 M3 Touring, GR Supra GTS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [10.00]	I thought Procede had stopped supporting their product so would definitely go with a JB4. Before you do though be aware that running a piggyback tune without a flash on a DCT car might end up with a slipping transmission. There is some good info in here http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27137
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MR RIZK Major 758 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: AW M2C Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nugget, Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I only found out about the tricore DME's after I bought the car. In hind sight I would of bought an older used 135i in manual. Part of the reasoning of the Procede path was the "Upshift Softening" option which I was assuming would help with the DCT. I have come across a boutique tuner that "states" they can flash the DME on the newer ecus via OBD but will not sell it as a product. (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155456) HP goals are around ~380-400whp so I'm hoping that I may be able to dodge the DCT slippage issues. Last edited by MR RIZK; 10-13-2014 at 07:11 AM..
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MR RIZK Major 758 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: AW M2C Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Last email from cobb about 3 weeks ago stated they are not concentrating on the platform and is unlikely anytime in the near future. With the new models out and turbo replacement options I would expect some drive in this area.
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froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Wouldn't go a Procede on an N55. I heard bad things, also they're not really developing the product at all so the support that you get (they still answer emails etc), will be quite limited. If a Cobb flash is not an option I would probably just go with a JB4 as, as far as I know, they are still actually working on development and proper support of the product. I use a Procede on my N54 btw. __________________ froop's AW 135i Build Thread
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