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I'm not aware that has been said officially . . .
testing is limited to MCS at this point . . .
(but I could be wrong)
testing is limited to MCS at this point . . .
(but I could be wrong)
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6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Sacramento, CA
Now that the JB+ is in production I'll comment as well. Non sport mode feels like 'sleeper' in that you have more power throughout the entire rpm range but after 3.5k the engine growl is downright addictive. It is simply easier to drive the car under normal conditions.
Sport mode is insanely fun. It can now be called 'beast' mode due to the factory throttle remapping on top of the power gains.
Everything moves up 20mph meaning going 80 is as easy as going 60 used to be and 60 -> not legal passing is stupidly easy. Keep tabs on your speedo; its too easy to ride the rush. Stock brakes are not overwhelmed, which is good.
Even with gains across the board, the power has moved up the rpm range a little but not too far as to turn the engine into an on/off (honda) switch.
Boost goes from 14psi peak to 16psi. Run meth/E85 and you can turn the boost up to 18psi via the pot in the JB+.
I've noticed peak coolant temp is now 107 C on the JCW gauge versus 105 prior, which is a fair trade-off for the power gain. Change your engine/tranny oil frequently. Hopefully the JB4 will have an option to run the car at 90-95 C all the time like the '13 guys have with sport mode on (or fulltime in the JCW).
Get the CAN tool if you can afford it, the speedo is useless as a speedo but great for watching boost pressure. Fuel gauge is good for watching timing. Hopefully the IAT and throttle gauges will be added soon.
I did the 50 mile 'adjustment' period the day I got it, mostly city, and peak boost goes immediately from 14 to 16 psi with more midrange power gradually showing up as you drive. Someone else noted it took up to 100 miles to feel the full effect.
2012 hardtop S auto
Sport mode is insanely fun. It can now be called 'beast' mode due to the factory throttle remapping on top of the power gains.
Everything moves up 20mph meaning going 80 is as easy as going 60 used to be and 60 -> not legal passing is stupidly easy. Keep tabs on your speedo; its too easy to ride the rush. Stock brakes are not overwhelmed, which is good.
Even with gains across the board, the power has moved up the rpm range a little but not too far as to turn the engine into an on/off (honda) switch.
Boost goes from 14psi peak to 16psi. Run meth/E85 and you can turn the boost up to 18psi via the pot in the JB+.
I've noticed peak coolant temp is now 107 C on the JCW gauge versus 105 prior, which is a fair trade-off for the power gain. Change your engine/tranny oil frequently. Hopefully the JB4 will have an option to run the car at 90-95 C all the time like the '13 guys have with sport mode on (or fulltime in the JCW).
Get the CAN tool if you can afford it, the speedo is useless as a speedo but great for watching boost pressure. Fuel gauge is good for watching timing. Hopefully the IAT and throttle gauges will be added soon.
I did the 50 mile 'adjustment' period the day I got it, mostly city, and peak boost goes immediately from 14 to 16 psi with more midrange power gradually showing up as you drive. Someone else noted it took up to 100 miles to feel the full effect.
2012 hardtop S auto
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From: terry@burgertuning.com
The adjustment dial should generally not be changed. In some cases if cars on 91 octane pick up knock code we'll have you reduce it. If using methanol you could raise it a bit. For those on 93 octane I'd leave it as is unless you are skilled a monitoring boost, knock, afr, etc.
I left the house for less than one hour and the postman came and left a note...now I have to wait until Monday, oh well.
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Last edited by cerenkov; Sep 21, 2013 at 11:14 AM.
Yes plug it in when the car is OFF. Basically you pop and open the hood, close and lock the doors wait 5 min or so for the car to enter sleep mode then install it, Terry does describes the procedure a few posts up.
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Ugh, mine came today and we were home and the post office decided not to drive up my 315' driveway and lazily put the notice that it was not delivered in my mailbox! How awesome! The suspense is killing me!
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,436
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From: Sacramento, CA
Still in adaption process but it gained some power. Hoping I will get more power each day. But certainly hope they make a JB4 so we can get even more power. Jealous of the 3 series with JB4. Looks so damn fast on YouTube.
I don't think he was asking what it is physically, but what parameter does alter and then pass to the ECU.
But this information is intellectual property so Terry might be a little evasive in answering this question. I'm interested also at least from a big picture point of view.
But this information is intellectual property so Terry might be a little evasive in answering this question. I'm interested also at least from a big picture point of view.