Tunes/Piggybacks

BOSSBMW · 01-13-2016, 02:53 PM

I'm looking for some extra power, figure the ECU is the first stop.

I liked the idea of the COBB accessport because it is completely reversible for dealer visits. Are there other alternatives?

Not much info in terms of longevity of the N55 on the JB4. I don't want to blow up the car... lol

Foozed · 01-14-2016, 06:03 AM

I've had a stage 2 jb4 w down pipes on our m235 which has the n55 engine for a few months without issue.
On that forum the jb4 is most popular and had a proven track record.

BOSSBMW · 01-14-2016, 07:49 AM

yeah, but im still under factory warranty and im afraid that the service depts at the dealer are very familiar with how to test for JB4 now (just press the left and right buttons on the wheel) that's what concerns me... flashes are undetectable unless the ECU is sent out most of the time.

r33_RGSport · 01-14-2016, 09:16 AM

@beneliezer , what you said is correct in some way. ECU tune is not detectable for who only know how the JB4 map switching work. But then, on these F series BMW's, the only way to flash tune is to physically crack open or drill a hole to the ECU, which for warranty coverage is a no no to tamper with the ECU.
The best way is to do a stage 1 piggy back where it is easy to install and remove. Your option would be RaceChip Ultimate or BMS Stage 1.

pokerface · 01-14-2016, 11:22 AM

Got my piggyback from Tunerwerks. Works great.

FSociety · 01-15-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

Got my piggyback from Tunerwerks. Works great.

What u got?

01-13-2016, 02:53 PM	#1
BOSSBMW Captain 81 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Tunes/Piggybacks I'm looking for some extra power, figure the ECU is the first stop. I liked the idea of the COBB accessport because it is completely reversible for dealer visits. Are there other alternatives? Not much info in terms of longevity of the N55 on the JB4. I don't want to blow up the car... lol __________________ ['13 X3 SGM] [20" XXR550's in Black Chrome] [Lamin-X Tails/Fogs] [M-Sport Rear] [FOX Exhaust][H&R Sport Springs][RaceChip Ultimate][BMS N55 Intake] SOLD-['06 325i TiAg] [19" VMR VB3 HYPERBLACK] [Blacklines] [OEM Xenon Conversion] [35% Tint] [M-Tech Rear] [M-Tech Front] [Black Vinyl Roof] [Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads] [PBX]
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01-14-2016, 06:03 AM	#2
Foozed Private First Class 56 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	I've had a stage 2 jb4 w down pipes on our m235 which has the n55 engine for a few months without issue. On that forum the jb4 is most popular and had a proven track record.
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01-14-2016, 07:49 AM	#3
BOSSBMW Captain 81 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	yeah, but im still under factory warranty and im afraid that the service depts at the dealer are very familiar with how to test for JB4 now (just press the left and right buttons on the wheel) that's what concerns me... flashes are undetectable unless the ECU is sent out most of the time. __________________ ['13 X3 SGM] [20" XXR550's in Black Chrome] [Lamin-X Tails/Fogs] [M-Sport Rear] [FOX Exhaust][H&R Sport Springs][RaceChip Ultimate][BMS N55 Intake] SOLD-['06 325i TiAg] [19" VMR VB3 HYPERBLACK] [Blacklines] [OEM Xenon Conversion] [35% Tint] [M-Tech Rear] [M-Tech Front] [Black Vinyl Roof] [Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads] [PBX]
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01-14-2016, 09:16 AM	#4
r33_RGSport General 12914 Rep 18,685 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	@beneliezer , what you said is correct in some way. ECU tune is not detectable for who only know how the JB4 map switching work. But then, on these F series BMW's, the only way to flash tune is to physically crack open or drill a hole to the ECU, which for warranty coverage is a no no to tamper with the ECU. The best way is to do a stage 1 piggy back where it is easy to install and remove. Your option would be RaceChip Ultimate or BMS Stage 1. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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01-14-2016, 11:22 AM	#5
pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,524 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Got my piggyback from Tunerwerks. Works great.
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