Juice Box for the 135i

135iFreak · 07-30-2009, 02:45 AM

Hey All,

I'm looking at getting the JB2/3 which would you guys recommend and why? Which is easier to fit and is is as easy as they say it is on the website and is there anything I should know before hand?

BMWDave · 07-30-2009, 03:50 AM

JB2 probably isn't a viable option these days. If you want ease of install, go JB+, if you want a more complicated install but with a significant power increase and best bang for your buck, then JB3 hands down if you're looking at the JuiceBox range. Of course, there are plenty of competitors in both spaces (JB+ vs SSTT), (JB3 vs Procede, Standback, etc)

My135 · 07-30-2009, 10:11 AM

I think JB2 is obsolete. Now they are selling Jb+ and Jb3; and JB3 is the way to go.

miro2296 · 07-31-2009, 03:06 PM

JB3 FTW

deamon32 · 07-31-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDave

JB2 probably isn't a viable option these days. If you want ease of install, go JB+, if you want a more complicated install but with a significant power increase and best bang for your buck, then JB3 hands down if you're looking at the JuiceBox range. Of course, there are plenty of competitors in both spaces (JB+ vs SSTT), (JB3 vs Procede, Standback, etc)

+1
he pretty much nailed it.

Papa13 · 07-31-2009, 03:37 PM

Jb3 is light years ahead of Jb2.

Go with the Jb3 PnP and you will be satisfied.

Upgrade+ · 07-31-2009, 04:26 PM

This is the best answer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWDave

JB2 probably isn't a viable option these days. If you want ease of install, go JB+, if you want a more complicated install but with a significant power increase and best bang for your buck, then JB3 hands down if you're looking at the JuiceBox range. Of course, there are plenty of competitors in both spaces (JB+ vs SSTT), (JB3 vs Procede, Standback, etc)

romak47 · 08-01-2009, 03:10 AM

arent you guys worried to have a PNP JB3 if you have to take your car in for maintenance at BMW dealers? Or are most JB3 guys not worried about warrantys?
I hear warrantys arent affected if you have a JB3 but only if it directly causes a part failure will it be a waranty issue.. Is that right? Anyone ever take there car in for maintenance and keep their JB3, etc. installed still?

SlicktopTTZ · 08-05-2009, 04:10 PM

I am curious as well, I am going to be purchasing a 135i soon and 300HP is great but I'm used to a 400WHP+ 91 300zx and I want to know if I can run a JB and still be covered under warrenty for pads, oil and such. I can't wait to see how far they can take the N54 with stock internals.

Papa13 · 08-05-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romak47

arent you guys worried to have a PNP JB3 if you have to take your car in for maintenance at BMW dealers? Or are most JB3 guys not worried about warrantys?
I hear warrantys arent affected if you have a JB3 but only if it directly causes a part failure will it be a waranty issue.. Is that right? Anyone ever take there car in for maintenance and keep their JB3, etc. installed still?

There are many thread on the topic. Here's a short run down, everyone who has jb3 or any other piggyback tuning is of course worried about their warranty. Whenever you have to take your car in for service you simply take the jb3 out (15 minutes) and scan the car with a BT scanner to clear any codes and presto, you car is back to stock and you never have to worry about BMW fucking your warranty.

Oh and SlicktopTTZ get jb3, becuase a 400hp 135i is better

My135 · 08-05-2009, 04:33 PM

I took my car in for a scheduled maintenace with all mods on the car including the JB3. However, I did set it back to stock map and use BT scanner to look for tuner codes and found none before I took it in.

SlicktopTTZ · 08-05-2009, 05:06 PM

Great news! The sales guy made it seem like the service guy would know the color of my boxers for every day I drove it. Glad to see I can have some extra fun without them knowing.

BMW86 · 08-05-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa13

Oh and SlicktopTTZ get jb3, becuase a 400hp 135i is better

And it weighs less too!!!

SlicktopTTZ · 08-06-2009, 08:50 AM

Actually my car weighs less than a 135i. It began life as a NA car (which already makes it much lighter than TT) and we swapped the TT tranny and engine in along with gt28r's and exhaust manifolds, Z1 side mount intercoolers, EBC, TT fuel pump, 555cc injectors, 300 degree fuel rail , 6-puck clutch, rps flywheel, 1-peice driveshaft, 3" catless exhaust and the wastgates have thier own pipes, twin intake, Underdrive pulley, AMs radiator, Holly oil cooler, a ecu chip to handle the mods, AC and all emissions stuff gone, speakers and door insulation stripped, hatch area stripped and a few other things. I dont have power seats either. The car is a beast but is also the reason I need a 135i, the 300zx is too much to deal with every day, especially down here in Corpus Christi, plus it keeps breaking parts. I plan on it eventually caging it and once I get all my suspension bits and Accu-sump it really will be a track monster. Twin-Turbo V6's suck to work on though, I've always wanted a Turbo Straight6 and it may finally happen!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 08-06-2009, 09:44 PM

I vote JB3

LOL

Mike

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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I think JB2 is obsolete. Now they are selling Jb+ and Jb3; and JB3 is the way to go. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	JB3 FTW __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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08-01-2009, 03:10 AM	#8
romak47 Captain 53 Rep 941 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	arent you guys worried to have a PNP JB3 if you have to take your car in for maintenance at BMW dealers? Or are most JB3 guys not worried about warrantys? I hear warrantys arent affected if you have a JB3 but only if it directly causes a part failure will it be a waranty issue.. Is that right? Anyone ever take there car in for maintenance and keep their JB3, etc. installed still?
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SlicktopTTZ Captain 11 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 91 300ZX Twin-Turbo, 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas iTrader: (0)	I am curious as well, I am going to be purchasing a 135i soon and 300HP is great but I'm used to a 400WHP+ 91 300zx and I want to know if I can run a JB and still be covered under warrenty for pads, oil and such. I can't wait to see how far they can take the N54 with stock internals.
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I took my car in for a scheduled maintenace with all mods on the car including the JB3. However, I did set it back to stock map and use BT scanner to look for tuner codes and found none before I took it in. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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SlicktopTTZ Captain 11 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 91 300ZX Twin-Turbo, 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas iTrader: (0)	Great news! The sales guy made it seem like the service guy would know the color of my boxers for every day I drove it. Glad to see I can have some extra fun without them knowing.
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08-06-2009, 08:50 AM	#14
SlicktopTTZ Captain 11 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 91 300ZX Twin-Turbo, 2010 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas iTrader: (0)	Actually my car weighs less than a 135i. It began life as a NA car (which already makes it much lighter than TT) and we swapped the TT tranny and engine in along with gt28r's and exhaust manifolds, Z1 side mount intercoolers, EBC, TT fuel pump, 555cc injectors, 300 degree fuel rail , 6-puck clutch, rps flywheel, 1-peice driveshaft, 3" catless exhaust and the wastgates have thier own pipes, twin intake, Underdrive pulley, AMs radiator, Holly oil cooler, a ecu chip to handle the mods, AC and all emissions stuff gone, speakers and door insulation stripped, hatch area stripped and a few other things. I dont have power seats either. The car is a beast but is also the reason I need a 135i, the 300zx is too much to deal with every day, especially down here in Corpus Christi, plus it keeps breaking parts. I plan on it eventually caging it and once I get all my suspension bits and Accu-sump it really will be a track monster. Twin-Turbo V6's suck to work on though, I've always wanted a Turbo Straight6 and it may finally happen! Last edited by SlicktopTTZ; 08-06-2009 at 08:51 AM.. Reason: spelling error
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4907 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	I vote JB3 LOL Mike
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