Anyone tried BMS Stage 1 on their 228i?

F22santiago · 12-18-2014, 08:17 AM

I have read nothing but good things about those who went for it in their F30 328 as well as the other N20 cars and was wondering if anyone took the leap and got it for their 228 yet. It seems no one went for it yet

F22santiago · 12-18-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 2msport

I did it's awesome! I've written a handful of reviews on it. Easy to install. Gets great results. Doesn't negatively effect the car at all. No problems. It definitely wakes up the car.

Cant wait to pick it up! Did you feel a noticeable difference in power?

VMRWheels · 12-18-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2msport

The connectors can be a pain. Use a flat head to help disconnect them.

+ 1

Just be careful not to break any clips!

DCastaneda · 12-22-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by F22santiago

I have read nothing but good things about those who went for it in their F30 328 as well as the other N20 cars and was wondering if anyone took the leap and got it for their 228 yet. It seems no one went for it yet

I've had mine installed for ~4k miles now. Hands down the best performance bargain for this car

Having driven the car back to back with a stock 435i, this car pulls harder from a rolling start.

Roman G · 12-22-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DCastaneda

I've had mine installed for ~4k miles now. Hands down the best performance bargain for this car

Having driven the car back to back with a stock 435i, this car pulls harder from a rolling start.

rolling start as in from a roll? or from a rolling stop?

DCastaneda · 12-22-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roman G

rolling start as in from a roll? or from a rolling stop?

From a roll, sorry. As in already moving and having some boost pressure built up

I'm sure the 435 will pull on me up top, even from a roll, though. But for legal speeds, this thing is a rocket.

cw_itr_805 · 12-23-2014, 05:22 PM

No issues with any service lights or error codes running the stage 1? Notice any odd engine behavior or is it still smooth for daily driving?

mike@x-ph.com · 12-28-2014, 11:57 AM

I had it on my own 2013 328 , same engine as yours.
power gains / price = no brainer

e46m3lol · 01-07-2015, 01:56 PM

I've had my JB4 stage 2 on my 228i for over 2k miles and I have nothing but great things to say about it.

DCastaneda · 01-12-2015, 06:52 PM

Got the itch for more power; JB4 on the way

caycep · 04-04-2015, 03:07 AM

Does this shorten the component lifespan in any way? will one have to replace things like gaskets, fuel/water pumps, turbos sooner than expected?

Thescout13 · 04-04-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by caycep

Does this shorten the component lifespan in any way? will one have to replace things like gaskets, fuel/water pumps, turbos sooner than expected?

Do some searches on the 3 series forum and you'll get your answer.

But the quick and dirty, any performance thing you add to your car that puts more stress on the engine will obviously lead to some of the maintenance things you mention happening quicker but quicker means 75k mile as opposed to 100k not like tomorrow. But there are some N20s out there with 75k miles and tuned with zero problems. Then again there are some stock n20s out there at 5k miles with completely blown engines.

Basically no one fricken knows at all. If you are into some risk do it. If not don't. It's not worth it if you are second guessing yourself

caycep · 04-06-2015, 12:49 AM

Maybe that's behind all the HPFPs lol.
Me I'm coming from a highlander so I'm sure stock will be plenty zoom zoom for me...

desmotwin · 05-29-2015, 10:06 PM

it's awesome...car's a rocket now.

AllEyesOnMe · 10-31-2015, 01:17 AM

Anyone have issues with JB on their 228i thus far?

Csmoove195 · 10-31-2015, 04:51 PM

My stage 1 actually had given me a drivetrain malfunction of some sort, a few months back. Not sure what it was till this day. Board looked good, no burns or imperfections. However I sent it back to Berger. I was apart of the low percentage of n20's that had this issue from what Berger tuning informed me, it does happen to us and was affecting the 3 series f chassis with n20's as well. So I went from that and upgraded to stage 2 with ewg and still running strong after 5k miles. No issues and no regrets from upgrading. Didn't even blow my stock charge pipe up yet, woohoo.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-01-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Boba

Anyone have issues with JB on their 228i thus far?

No major issues. Most bugs are minor and fixed rather quickly.
Thousands of JB are sold every year, if there were any major bugs this forum's first page would be full of complaints .

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caycep First Lieutenant 91 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	Does this shorten the component lifespan in any way? will one have to replace things like gaskets, fuel/water pumps, turbos sooner than expected?
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caycep First Lieutenant 91 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	Maybe that's behind all the HPFPs lol. Me I'm coming from a highlander so I'm sure stock will be plenty zoom zoom for me...
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