Installing JB4 on N55..do it yourself or hire someone?

GhettoBooty · 03-11-2014, 06:36 PM

Hello all,

I just ordered the JB4 for my N55 135i (2012) and the harness came today with USB cable. Should I try to do the install myself or should I take it to a shop?

I'm in the Chicagoland area, if anyone could do it for me would be happy to pay for your help. Thanks!

I was able to install the Intake by myself, but this looks more complicated.

uwood · 03-11-2014, 07:00 PM

It's a breeze. Bring it down to Peoria and I'll do it for you.

ShocknAwe · 03-11-2014, 07:03 PM

DIY, read the guide put out by BMS and give it a shot. My understanding is that the N55 version is even easier to install than the N54. Plus then you can uninstall on the quick for dealer visits. Invaluable.

GhettoBooty · 03-11-2014, 08:03 PM

OK, thanks. But i'm confused which guide it is:

http://burgertuning.com/support.html

Is it the one titled "E9X & 135i N55 Stage1 & N55 JB4"

I have a 2012 135i (N55).

Thanks!

Harlequin · 03-11-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

DIY, read the guide put out by BMS and give it a shot. My understanding is that the N55 version is even easier to install than the N54. Plus then you can uninstall on the quick for dealer visits. Invaluable.

The N55 is substantially harder than the N54 one but it's still an easy DIY...

Harlequin · 03-11-2014, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhettoBooty

OK, thanks. But i'm confused which guide it is:

http://burgertuning.com/support.html

Is it the one titled "E9X & 135i N55 Stage1 & N55 JB4"

I have a 2012 135i (N55).

Thanks!

http://burgertuning.com/instructions/n55_stage1.pdf

ShocknAwe · 03-11-2014, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

The N55 is substantially harder than the N54 one but it's still an easy DIY...

I stand corrected. Thanks for weighing in and finding that link. GL OP!

mike@x-ph.com · 03-11-2014, 10:48 PM

Very easy to install but lots of local enthusiasts will help you install it no problem

johngrossi · 03-12-2014, 06:54 AM

I'm in Chicagoland area and willing to help out if you want

bmw5858 · 03-12-2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

DIY, read the guide put out by BMS and give it a shot. My understanding is that the N55 version is even easier to install than the N54. Plus then you can uninstall on the quick for dealer visits. Invaluable.

What you mean a quit for dealer visit? Because my car is under warranty, 2012. And I have extended warranty for 6 years 160,000km. I want more Power, but cant install a cobb, and maybe jb4, but dont want my dealer to see It si they stop warranty on it.

foghat · 03-13-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw5858

What you mean a quit for dealer visit? Because my car is under warranty, 2012. And I have extended warranty for 6 years 160,000km. I want more Power, but cant install a cobb, and maybe jb4, but dont want my dealer to see It si they stop warranty on it.

He is saying that if you do it yourself, then you will know how to remove it for when you visit the dealer.

Now, whether you do actually remove it for a dealer visit is up to you.

loesch · 03-13-2014, 03:19 PM

I was scared to death when I did mine but I was very methodical and read ever step about 5 times. Basically just don't unplug anything that you don't need to and you're fine. If you're doing the flex fuel wires on the fuel rail (not sure if they're included now). That's going to be the toughest part. You have to use muscle memory to remember the orientation and location of the plug to get it back in since you can't see where it goes. Once you've done it once you've done it a million times though. It's one of those things. Don't let anyone else do it. They don't care about doing it right as much as you do.

allies_jh · 03-13-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by foghat

He is saying that if you do it yourself, then you will know how to remove it for when you visit the dealer.

Now, whether you do actually remove it for a dealer visit is up to you.

Did you ever take yours out when you went to the dealership in Calgary for dealer visits?

135iRick · 03-13-2014, 03:41 PM

I say DIY but get someone with experience to help/supervise if you have never done this before and you're not fully confident in it.

foghat · 03-13-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by allies_jh

Did you ever take yours out when you went to the dealership in Calgary for dealer visits?

I only had one for a relatively short period of time and did not make any dealer visits while I had it.

Depending on what I was going in for would have determined whether or not I kept it on.

GhettoBooty · 03-13-2014, 06:47 PM

Thanks for the input guys...it took my about 3 hours but I did get it all done and it's working just fine...got the maps configured, the guage sweep, and boost is set to the fuel guage...so it's all good. And yea, it's crazy powerful now!

allies_jh · 03-18-2014, 10:17 AM

I installed my mine last weekend. Super easy to do! I think the hardest part was getting the cowl back on. It took me some time to get it to fit properly again. Now that I know how to do it, it shouldn't be too difficult next time.

crbalch · 03-19-2014, 01:31 PM

I live in Lincoln Park and would be willing to help if you still need it

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GhettoBooty New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Installing JB4 on N55..do it yourself or hire someone? Hello all, I just ordered the JB4 for my N55 135i (2012) and the harness came today with USB cable. Should I try to do the install myself or should I take it to a shop? I'm in the Chicagoland area, if anyone could do it for me would be happy to pay for your help. Thanks! I was able to install the Intake by myself, but this looks more complicated.
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3234 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	DIY, read the guide put out by BMS and give it a shot. My understanding is that the N55 version is even easier to install than the N54. Plus then you can uninstall on the quick for dealer visits. Invaluable. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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GhettoBooty New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	OK, thanks. But i'm confused which guide it is: http://burgertuning.com/support.html Is it the one titled "E9X & 135i N55 Stage1 & N55 JB4" I have a 2012 135i (N55). Thanks!
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loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	I was scared to death when I did mine but I was very methodical and read ever step about 5 times. Basically just don't unplug anything that you don't need to and you're fine. If you're doing the flex fuel wires on the fuel rail (not sure if they're included now). That's going to be the toughest part. You have to use muscle memory to remember the orientation and location of the plug to get it back in since you can't see where it goes. Once you've done it once you've done it a million times though. It's one of those things. Don't let anyone else do it. They don't care about doing it right as much as you do. __________________ 2011 135i M Sport 6MT LeMans Blue \| Active Autowerke Gen II axle back \| Berk d******* \| N54 gutted mids \| FuelIt Walbro 450 fuel pump \| Pure Turbos Stage 2 \| 3.5bar TMAP \| Pure Turbos inlet pipe \| BMS intake \| BMS oil catch can \| ETS intercooler \| ETS charge pipe \| BMS JB4 w/ ISO firmware \| BMS backend flash stacked on PPK \| Eibach springs \| Whiteline rear subframe bushing inserts \| cosmetic tidbits
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135iRick Private 15 Rep 53 Posts Drives: Black 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I say DIY but get someone with experience to help/supervise if you have never done this before and you're not fully confident in it.
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GhettoBooty New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys...it took my about 3 hours but I did get it all done and it's working just fine...got the maps configured, the guage sweep, and boost is set to the fuel guage...so it's all good. And yea, it's crazy powerful now!
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allies_jh Dr. J 26 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I installed my mine last weekend. Super easy to do! I think the hardest part was getting the cowl back on. It took me some time to get it to fit properly again. Now that I know how to do it, it shouldn't be too difficult next time. __________________ MG M3 6MT
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crbalch The Schwab 473 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	I live in Lincoln Park and would be willing to help if you still need it
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