Upgrade from JB3 to JB4?

slubu · 08-24-2011, 09:16 PM

So I've been taking time off from the forums, almost a year now. Have no idea what's been going on. I have a JB3 I took out recently for service, and before I put it in I checked and now there is a JB4 apparently. Is it worth it to upgrade?

I don't do any custom mapping, montoring, or any other mods besides the JB. So if I plug and play is it still worth the upgrade? I.e. more hp/tq, more smoothness, throttle responsiveness, etc.

Thanks in advance, I've just been gone for so long thought this would be a more efficient way of finding out than reading numerous threads over the past year.

Forcefed3 · 08-24-2011, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slubu

So I've been taking time off from the forums, almost a year now. Have no idea what's been going on. I have a JB3 I took out recently for service, and before I put it in I checked and now there is a JB4 apparently. Is it worth it to upgrade?

I don't do any custom mapping, montoring, or any other mods besides the JB. So if I plug and play is it still worth the upgrade? I.e. more hp/tq, more smoothness, throttle responsiveness, etc.

Thanks in advance, I've just been gone for so long thought this would be a more efficient way of finding out than reading numerous threads over the past year.

Yes, it is absolutely worth it. The maps are so much better and there are so many new features.

Kuch335 · 08-24-2011, 11:22 PM

yes.. yes.. upgrade.. can change maps with steering wheel buttons while you drive.. hijack guages (i.e., make gas guage be a turbo guage) , you can read and clear codes (while you drive) ... so much better !!

Blue Streak · 08-25-2011, 12:09 AM

The upgrade to JB4 is well worth it for sure! The power delivery is better, the extra features are worth it in it's own and the fact that it's the latest BMS tune, it has the attention and frequent upgrades for free.

noobster · 08-25-2011, 07:58 AM

definitely upgrade...

are you from the show weeds?

JRubin13 · 08-25-2011, 01:43 PM

I had the JB3 and upgraded to the JB4, its sick. Stupid if you dont upgrade.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-25-2011, 02:07 PM

Yep you can upgrade. I would recommend it.

i2iSTUDIOS · 08-25-2011, 02:55 PM

I had JB3 and moved to JB4. Honestly. JB3 Map 3 was fantastic and powerful, I loved it. JB4 is safer but not as powerful as I use the AutoTune Map 5 the steering wheel controls is fantastic and guage hijacking rocks. Updating maps is a breeze.

slubu · 08-25-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuch123

yes.. yes.. upgrade.. can change maps with steering wheel buttons while you drive.. hijack guages (i.e., make gas guage be a turbo guage) , you can read and clear codes (while you drive) ... so much better !!

Do I need anything special to do this or can I do this after just installing the JB4 into the ECU? I.e. do I need the usb cable or anything like that.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 08-26-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRubin13

I had the JB3 and upgraded to the JB4, its sick. Stupid if you dont upgrade.

+1

Really everybody with the JB3 should be upgrading as we have made it very affordable and unlike the competition you don't need to buy a whole new tune to have the latest and greatest

Mike

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 08-26-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slubu

Do I need anything special to do this or can I do this after just installing the JB4 into the ECU? I.e. do I need the usb cable or anything like that.

I usually recommend getting the USB cable so this way you can stay current with updates, do some custom tuning if you so desire, do data logging, ready and clear codes from the laptop, etc. Many uses for the USB and for the price its a no brainer IMO.

Mike

08-24-2011, 09:16 PM	#1
slubu Never Go Full Retard 182 Rep 1,851 Posts Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic iTrader: (2)	Upgrade from JB3 to JB4? So I've been taking time off from the forums, almost a year now. Have no idea what's been going on. I have a JB3 I took out recently for service, and before I put it in I checked and now there is a JB4 apparently. Is it worth it to upgrade? I don't do any custom mapping, montoring, or any other mods besides the JB. So if I plug and play is it still worth the upgrade? I.e. more hp/tq, more smoothness, throttle responsiveness, etc. Thanks in advance, I've just been gone for so long thought this would be a more efficient way of finding out than reading numerous threads over the past year. __________________ 2008 335i
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-24-2011, 11:22 PM	#3
Kuch335 2007 335i E92 44 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 TiAg, 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: OH iTrader: (4)	yes.. yes.. upgrade.. can change maps with steering wheel buttons while you drive.. hijack guages (i.e., make gas guage be a turbo guage) , you can read and clear codes (while you drive) ... so much better !! __________________ 2007 335i E92 AT - MHD E85 Flash, xHP Stage 3 , MR5 Intake, VRSF DPs, VRSF 7in FMIC, ER CP, Fuel-It Stage 1, RB PCV, UUC Corsa Exhaust, BL R8 Coils, Sachs SRE Coilovers, M3 Control Arms, H&R Sway, BA Diff Lock, MDF Scoops, Tint, CF Hood, Mini Battery :: 2011 X3 xDrive 35i - MHD Stage 1, Alum Charge Pipe
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#4
Blue Streak Gunny 30 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	The upgrade to JB4 is well worth it for sure! The power delivery is better, the extra features are worth it in it's own and the fact that it's the latest BMS tune, it has the attention and frequent upgrades for free. __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-25-2011, 07:58 AM	#5
noobster Private First Class 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: atl iTrader: (0)	definitely upgrade... are you from the show weeds?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-25-2011, 01:43 PM	#6
JRubin13 Captain 34 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i/2012 F10 535i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I had the JB3 and upgraded to the JB4, its sick. Stupid if you dont upgrade.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-25-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Yep you can upgrade. I would recommend it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-25-2011, 02:55 PM	#8
i2iSTUDIOS Captain 88 Rep 870 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	I had JB3 and moved to JB4. Honestly. JB3 Map 3 was fantastic and powerful, I loved it. JB4 is safer but not as powerful as I use the AutoTune Map 5 the steering wheel controls is fantastic and guage hijacking rocks. Updating maps is a breeze. __________________ 2007 E92 335i / 6MT / Monaco Blue Metallic / Gray Dakota Leather / Comfort Assist / Premium / Sport / Heated Seats / Navi / Active Steering / Active Cruise Control / Park Distance Control / Rear Sunshade / Sirius MODS PicoTray / M3 Steering Wheel / Front OEM Aero Lip / Bimmian Aluminum Pedals / CDV / Ram Air Scoops / Painted Reflectors / HID 5000k / LED Angels / M Perf. Shifter / Euro Light Switch / 8500 x50 / Center Armrest Pouch / JB4 / BT
	Appreciate 0 Quote