JB Stage one to JB4 Retrofit?

MunchTIME · 03-28-2016, 03:53 PM

I just picked up a JB Stage 1 today and was planning on (eventually) upgrading it to a JB4 eventually but I can't seem to find the kit that allows me to retrofit the stage one to the JB4.

Looking on their website it's stated that they no longer sell the retrofit kit. Does anyone know if there is a way to still get my hands on the parts required to do the upgrade?

BennnChen · 03-28-2016, 09:53 PM

Helix Motorsports has a retrofit on their website I believe

Blacktan · 03-29-2016, 03:28 AM

Subscribed.

Depends of what vol.no is your jb stage 1 tuning box.
I think latest can be updated to jb4 compared to earlier boxes .

Imho

MunchTIME · 03-29-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BennnChen

Helix Motorsports has a retrofit on their website I believe

Found the upgrade kit on Helix, but the website is pretty light on data.

http://store.helix13.com/n20-n26-jb4...a-upgrade-kit/

I'm going to keep digging to ensure it's compatible with the JB S1 I've got.

MunchTIME · 03-29-2016, 01:30 PM

Also looking for data to make sure the retrofit is compatible with the EWG 328i, I've got a feeling that might be an issue...

BennnChen · 03-29-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MunchTIME

Also looking for data to make sure the retrofit is compatible with the EWG 328i, I've got a feeling that might be an issue...

Honestly I would just give Helix a call, they're pretty cool people. The guy I dealed with was Ryan. I'm getting coilovers through him

mike@x-ph.com · 03-29-2016, 02:51 PM

Older Stage 1 versions can be upgraded, newer ones cannot

Which one do you have?

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Older Stage 1 versions can be upgraded, newer ones cannot

Which one do you have?

How can I tell if mine is the new or old version? I'll post some pictures of it tonight.

I've got an EWG car and I plan to upgrade this to JB4 once I get a catless Down pipe.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2016, 11:16 AM

We'll be able to tell from the pics tonight

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

We'll be able to tell from the pics tonight

Just got it today, plan on installing this evening, came off a 2013 328i. Any pointers? I'm guessing this is the old version but I'm not sure how to tell.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MunchTIME

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

We'll be able to tell from the pics tonight

Just got it today, plan on installing this evening, came off a 2013 328i. Any pointers? I'm guessing this is the old version but I'm not sure how to tell.

Is it a thin box with 2 connectors only?

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 05:21 PM

Picture

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Is it a thin box with 2 connectors only?

yup, sorry the picture was too big to post the first time.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2016, 07:21 PM

All you need is a JB4 board

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

All you need is a JB4 board

awesome, if i install this as is, until i get the board, i won't have any problems will i?

Do you guys offer JB4 boards?

mike@x-ph.com · 03-30-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MunchTIME

awesome, if i install this as is, until i get the board, i won't have any problems will i?

Do you guys offer JB4 boards?

We dont have them on the website and usually do not offer them but im always willing to help out forum members

Cant discuss any pricing in thread (against forum policy)

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

We dont have them on the website and usually do not offer them but im always willing to help out forum members

Cant discuss any pricing in thread (against forum policy)

And I'll be good to put this old kit on my 2015 until i get a board, right?

MunchTIME · 03-30-2016, 08:45 PM

headed to throw it on now. will let you know how it goes.

MunchTIME · 03-31-2016, 07:49 AM

Wow, the JB tune was extremely simple to install, it's probably just about as difficult as changing windshield wipers.

Plugged it up and got no CEL right of the rip. Took it for a test drive and the improvement was excellent. Definitely gives me motivation to keep on bolting stuff on until I cannot anymore.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-31-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MunchTIME

Wow, the JB tune was extremely simple to install, it's probably just about as difficult as changing windshield wipers.

Plugged it up and got no CEL right of the rip. Took it for a test drive and the improvement was excellent. Definitely gives me motivation to keep on bolting stuff on until I cannot anymore.

Glad you like it

BryanEX · 03-31-2016, 02:57 PM

Also interested in upgrading my board to a JB4, [I have the same connectors as MunchTIME]

mike@x-ph.com · 03-31-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanEX

Also interested in upgrading my board to a JB4, [I have the same connectors as MunchTIME]

As mentioned above all you need to do is get the Jb4 board

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MunchTIME Private 10 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2015 328i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 328i [0.00]	Also looking for data to make sure the retrofit is compatible with the EWG 328i, I've got a feeling that might be an issue... __________________ 2015 328i M-Sport Ret: 2008 550i M-Sport His tombstone read: "Speed may have been a factor."
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MunchTIME Private 10 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2015 328i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 328i [0.00]	headed to throw it on now. will let you know how it goes. __________________ 2015 328i M-Sport Ret: 2008 550i M-Sport His tombstone read: "Speed may have been a factor."
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MunchTIME Private 10 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2015 328i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 328i [0.00]	Wow, the JB tune was extremely simple to install, it's probably just about as difficult as changing windshield wipers. Plugged it up and got no CEL right of the rip. Took it for a test drive and the improvement was excellent. Definitely gives me motivation to keep on bolting stuff on until I cannot anymore. __________________ 2015 328i M-Sport Ret: 2008 550i M-Sport His tombstone read: "Speed may have been a factor."
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BryanEX New Member 8 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Greensboro, NC 27401 iTrader: (0)	Also interested in upgrading my board to a JB4, [I have the same connectors as MunchTIME]
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