335i , do you know a place for installing JB4 in Houston?

pelo911 · 09-16-2013, 01:26 AM

thanks

inChargeOfIT · 09-16-2013, 03:58 AM

JB4 is really simple to install.. especially stage 1.

shows how basic it is.

I have not done the stage2 though, but I hear it is simple as well.

TheHitchhiker · 09-16-2013, 09:23 AM

http://www.mpowerhouston.com/

Speak to Ted or Ned. I don't know if they specifically install JB4 but they have lots of tune options. They are a great shop for performance parts and labor is not super expensive.

tdizzle · 09-16-2013, 10:09 AM

Any shop worth anything should be able to it.

That said, if you can follow instructions you should be able to do it very easily. Stage 1 is literally easier than plugging in your cable box/satellite to your tv.

Stage 2 requires slightly more as you have to tap into two CAN wires and ground and power the unit. But if you can follow instructions it should take an additional 10 mins the first time you do it (the CAN wires are the first two of the appropriate color from the right side - that's not explicitly stated but shown).

pelo911 · 09-16-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tdizzle

Any shop worth anything should be able to it.

That said, if you can follow instructions you should be able to do it very easily. Stage 1 is literally easier than plugging in your cable box/satellite to your tv.

Stage 2 requires slightly more as you have to tap into two CAN wires and ground and power the unit. But if you can follow instructions it should take an additional 10 mins the first time you do it (the CAN wires are the first two of the appropriate color from the right side - that's not explicitly stated but shown).

it's a Stage 2
i prefer to go to a professional i guess

GrabEmByTheBimmer · 10-31-2018, 05:12 AM

Bumping an ancient thread - fellow 335i houston bro checking in from the future. The install of the complete JB4 actually does look decently involved even if you have experience. Personally, I'd rather pay someone and not risk messing something up.

I'll leave the do it yourself for the air intake

IK6SPEED · 10-31-2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GrabEmByTheBimmer

Bumping an ancient thread - fellow 335i houston bro checking in from the future. The install of the complete JB4 actually does look decently involved even if you have experience. Personally, I'd rather pay someone and not risk messing something up.

I'll leave the do it yourself for the air intake

JB4?

Is it 2013 again?

FastF30 · 10-31-2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

JB4?

Is it 2013 again?

Too funny...

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Originally Posted by GrabEmByTheBimmer

B Personally, I'd rather pay someone and not risk messing something up.

spend the few extra and just get MHD... it is the easiest there is...

ceedawg · 11-03-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GrabEmByTheBimmer

Bumping an ancient thread - fellow 335i houston bro checking in from the future. The install of the complete JB4 actually does look decently involved even if you have experience. Personally, I'd rather pay someone and not risk messing something up.

I'll leave the do it yourself for the air intake

Sell it and go flashtune AA or BM3!

ceedawg · 11-03-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

JB4?

Is it 2013 again?

ronanz · 11-03-2018, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrabEmByTheBimmer

Bumping an ancient thread - fellow 335i houston bro checking in from the future. The install of the complete JB4 actually does look decently involved even if you have experience. Personally, I'd rather pay someone and not risk messing something up.

I'll leave the do it yourself for the air intake

Although I enjoyed your profile name..., I wonder how many people got "triggered" by it...

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Originally Posted by FastF30

spend the few extra and just get MHD... it is the easiest there is...

Guess that's subjective to your preference...however, being biased towards bm3 - I would say 10-15min initial DME unlock, less than 30sec "off line" map flashing and any off the shelf OBD enet cable is pretty easy as well .. ..

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FastF30 · 11-03-2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Although I enjoyed your profile name..., I wonder how many people got "triggered" by it...

Guess that's subjective to your preference...however, being biased towards bm3 - I would say 10-15min initial DME unlock, less than 30sec "off line" map flashing and any off the shelf OBD enet cable is pretty easy as well .. ..

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When you can pull your laptop out of your back pocket let me know...

ronanz · 11-03-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

When you can pull your laptop out of your back pocket let me know...

Done....always connected, I've never personally used a laptop! Agent devise connects automatically to my phone (hotspot) the moment she starts .

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FastF30 · 11-03-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Done....always connected, I've never personally used a laptop! Agent devise connects automatically to my phone (hotspot) the moment she starts .

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Well I guess after you pay the extra few hundred for the device and wire it up in your car... guess it is as easy after all that....

P.s. there is a plug-in blue-tooth coming out for mhd shortly...

ceedawg · 11-03-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Done....always connected, I've never personally used a laptop! Agent devise connects automatically to my phone (hotspot) the moment she starts .

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I'm having small issues seeing the full screen on my S8 when
I want to flash. The flash button is mostly below the screen so I am forced to use my laptop to see the full screen so I can flash.
Are you using an I phone?

ronanz · 11-03-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ceedawg

I'm having small issues seeing the full screen on my S8 when
I want to flash. The flash button is mostly below the screen so I am forced to use my laptop to see the full screen so I can flash.
Are you using an I phone?

Yes, using iPhone X

I’ve also used iPad/iPad Mini and Galaxy 10.5 tablet with no issues

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ronanz · 11-03-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FastF30

Well I guess after you pay the extra few hundred for the device and wire it up in your car... guess it is as easy after all that....

P.s. there is a plug-in blue-tooth coming out for mhd shortly...

Sure, I spent the extra $$$ to support the people developing the platform. But, you can also build your own for less than $60 using THIS thread found in this forum. .

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jgoens · 11-03-2018, 04:05 PM

Ahh, we have a flash tune battle going on.

ronanz · 11-03-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jgoens

Ahh, we have a flash tune battle going on.

Huh? No battle here...just polite communication as both are great platforms.....unlike you "triggered" folks in CA.

Just kidding, not kidding ..

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ceedawg · 11-03-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Yes, using iPhone X

I’ve also used iPad/iPad Mini and Galaxy 10.5 tablet with no issues

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I have an IPad it just never leaves the house.

But on my Samsung S8 plus the whole screen will not show up. I will take a snapshot and post.

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2018, 06:08 PM

What have learned from the last 20 posts?

That JB4 is immaterial in 2018 on a N55.

ronanz · 11-03-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

What have learned from the last 20 posts?

That JB4 is immaterial in 2018

Knowledge is power

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TheHitchhiker Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 50i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	http://www.mpowerhouston.com/ Speak to Ted or Ned. I don't know if they specifically install JB4 but they have lots of tune options. They are a great shop for performance parts and labor is not super expensive. __________________ Current: 2019 G05 x5 50i M-Sport Past: 2016 F10 550i M-Sport ~ 2015 F83 M4 Convertible ~ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport ~ 2006 E85 Z4 30i
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