01-15-2011, 03:45 PM | #1 |
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So I bought myself a few extra ponies
Long story short. I woke up to day to the sound of an SMS from Fedex that kindly request that I come and pick up my long waited for package.
Got up, went there, and was home in no time. I had ordered the JB+ about a week ago through Cal@jlevisw, nice guy and great service. As this was my first time to "tune" a car I didn't know what to expect from a tiny module that is barely the size of a matchbox. So, I popped the hood locked the doors and spent the next half an hour trying to figure out where the TMAP sensor is actually located on the X6. It wasn't exactly where it is on the images in the online instructions taken from a 335i. But I could've done it in a shorter time if I only looked "deeper" into the engine bay. After locating the sensor all went smooth and the whole thing took me less than a couple of mins to get the JB+ connected properly. I have set it to %75 and have done almost 40km with it installed today and here is my first thoughts: For people who don't want to read a lot, start reading here. So the first few KM where nothing special and I actually thought to myself oh well there goes the few hundred dollars I paid. But little I knew that this thing would adapt so fast. After I got the car all nice and warmed up I gave it a WOT from traffic light to traffic light and all I can say is WOW !! It actually felt like a totally different car. I was so amazed that I kept going back and forth down that road with traction control off and each time I did I felt a slight increase and refinement to the new gained power. A few hours later, I went out again to get a second chance to test the gains leaving out all the excitement and thrill of the achievement I have done by getting and installing my first tune. I buckled up set traction control off let it warm up and shift it to manual and blast down the road. Once again I was amazed. This thing really is worth every dollar. I can't really describe the difference, nor can I tell if it actually is any faster but it sure feels like it. The power really comes out soon as you start off the line. Nothing monstrous or neck breaking but It just feels like it's doing less effort to get there. With every gear change you feel like you're picking up power not loosing some as it was the case before the tune. Wonder how different it will be in two days when the adaptation phase is over. Will try to keep this thread updated as things progress and in case I decide to tune it in to %100. In the end I have a small question. Does anyone know if it was possible to perform the solenoid bypass on the X6 as on the 335i ? Thanks.
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01-16-2011, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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Thanks man. From what I've read and heard I'm pretty sure you'll love it.
I was this close to ordering the JB3 but didn't want to go through all the hassle of rewiring the ECU. Let us know how things go
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02-17-2011, 05:00 PM | #5 |
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anyone try this on an x5? so jb+ is easier to install than jb3? i want something easy to take in and out.
here's the jb3. so jb3 is harder to install? not minutes? http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/p120...duct_info.html
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My guess is that since 2011 models have different engines than earlier ones you better contact terry and ask about this application
http://burgertuning.com/contact.html the JB3 requires you to open the ECU box and play around with wires where the JB+ has only one connector to connect then you're set go to the website above and look for the installation guide for both and know what you are in for on a side note, the %100 doesn't really feel faster than the %70 did but it has more pull on higher speeds that's all
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I'm not really qualified to answer this but looking at your info I can tell the you have a 50i which the JB+ can't be installed on to.
However, my guess would be that the JB+ can't be combined with any other engine tune.
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Ok, so i had the JB4 tuner chip installed on my 2009 X6 35i last Friday and I have to say... what a difference!! She is riding way more powerful. Im doing 0-60 in about 5 seconds. Took it on the LIE (NY) and got it up to 130 MPH for about 5 mins but it felt like I was only doing around 50 MPH! Now my friends with their Chargers and Camaros want to challenge the Bimmer. According to the stats provided by bugertuning, in getting about 430 WHP and 450 Tourque with the juice box. What do you guys think? I've always valued the feedback I get from you guys.
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