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02-03-2009, 11:11 AM | #1 |
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Any Colorado E90+ members on here have JB3 or Procede V3?
Hi, my name is Vincent and I am in the market for an aftermarket tune. I am currently interested in JB3 or Procede V3. I would like see how many of you here in Colorado have these tunes because want to be able to feel the difference it would make above stock. If any of you would like to help me out in making my decision, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
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02-04-2009, 10:29 AM | #2 |
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Not me (ha dont even have my car yet)
But good question look forward to hearing responses... Good Luck!
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02-04-2009, 12:06 PM | #3 |
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Same here E92sid...I'm am on the verge of buying either JB3 or Procede V3 Rev II. My only problem is that I am still in a toss up between the two. I don't know what to get????
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02-11-2009, 01:56 AM | #4 |
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Hey Vincent - I would recommend the Procede.
Living up here at altitude is a completely different beast than living at sea level. And neither Procede nor JB3 were tuned at altitude. They claim they are, but it's crap. I had some limp mode issues with an older version and I was able to get Shiv and his guys to send me map updates to try. I was literally at the track, doing a lap, hitting limp mode, coming back in and calling them on my cell, having them send me a new map, trying it out, sending them the logs, etc. You can't do that with a JB3. They have to send you a new chip. Now it's not only a track problem. And I was getting limp on the street at times, too. Now it's 100% solid and I'm reluctant to upgrade my map, even if V3 is "better" than V2. |
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02-13-2009, 02:02 PM | #5 |
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Thanks 335TrackAddict. I'm going to try both JB3 and Procede V3 Rev. II and see which one I like better. I already tried the JB3. Up next, Procede. V3 Rev II. I should be getting it here in the next couple days. I'll let everyone here know what I think. I just heard about JB3 1.3. That sounds like its going to be fun!
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03-26-2009, 10:12 AM | #6 |
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Which map you running Sid?
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03-26-2009, 11:13 AM | #7 |
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Hi Sid. I ended up trying both and still retain both at the moment. I want to see how JB3 1.3 turns out. As of right now, I'm driving around with the V3 Rev. II in the car but I do switch between both just see the power difference. If you want to get together an compare, that's cool with me. Just let me know when. I also have tune and DCI. You'll see that the V3 is a lot smoother then JB3 in my opinion. I will end up selling one tune when I eventually figure out which on i want to keep. I remembered that you said that you were in the military. Let us know when you have time so we can get together and have lunch, talk, or something. I met up with the guys last time and had a blast.
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03-26-2009, 12:20 PM | #8 |
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I'm just a pedestrian. LOL! Cyril (another member) runs Map 6 on his 335xi although it is not recommended for high altitude. I like map 4 personally. I would like to try map 6 down at sea level. I like the JB3 at WOT. It's an animal. The V3 work realy well down low and part throttle. Much more torque when your at 1/2 throttle or 3/4. I'm running Stage 1 Doomsday with the V3. I'll let you try it when we get together. I'm gona hook up with AR Design to get a set of downpipes since they are local.
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04-08-2009, 04:39 AM | #11 |
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Depends if it's the same difference as going from v1.
Have you had any problems with the high altitude map and 91 oct? I got a bad tank of euro 98 and it would go into limp mode in third gear WOT all the time - took a while to clear up. |
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04-08-2009, 01:25 PM | #12 |
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Hi Vincent, I'm Vincent! (This could make for a very interesting Abbott and Costello skit!)
I've been looking at getting a tune as well, and I'm currently leaning towards the V3, so I'm curious as to how the car is responding to our high altitude, especially when heading up to the slopes. Has the car been giving you problems with limp mode or anything? With our less-than-spectacular gas and high altitude, I imagine there are quite a few things that could go wrong, and I'd rather not use my car as a guinea pig if possible.
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04-14-2009, 03:18 PM | #14 |
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The high altitude map on the JB3 is not there to adjust boost up for the high altitude, it is there to taper boost at higher RPM so that you are not over spooling the turbos. Its more for longevity/safety than anything.
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04-14-2009, 04:22 PM | #15 | |
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I'd be up to meeting sometime if you're willing. You supply the ride, I'll buy lunch. We should get Racey together as well, so we have have a back to back comparison of both the JB3 and the V3, at least from a "seat-of-the-pants" point of view.
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04-14-2009, 10:38 PM | #16 |
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I've went up to Central City acouple times and didn't notice anything drivability wise. I actually like it a lot better going up the mountains because of the torque at 1/2 throttle or 3/4 throttle. Its real fun and easy to pass another car. I don't know if you know but both those tunes are silimar in a way but yet so different. The JB3 shines at WOT where the V3 shines at part/mid throttle. They are totally different drivability wise. Depends on what and how you use your vehicle. I have both tunes but I like running the V3 because it is soooooooooo much of a smoother power delivery compared to JB3. It's good if your 335 is a daily driver. We'll wait until it get warm to meet up because that's the only time I take it out. I'm pretty sure with enough time, I know quite a few people willing to meet up with us, chat, and compare vehicles.
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04-15-2009, 11:57 AM | #17 |
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Hey can I get your guys opinion on something? My car just hit its first official service due time (20K+ miles) and I was wondering what they are really going to do to it other then change the oil? Do you guys have any idea? I ask because I want to know if I need to remove my tune.
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04-15-2009, 02:31 PM | #18 |
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Yup, I have JB1, not JB3, just read up on it though. I would still be up for a good drive though....
Give them a call and see if that is all they are going to be doing. Most likely just the oil change and possibly brake fluid and standard scope. |
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04-15-2009, 06:59 PM | #19 |
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I would removed the tune if I was you. It's just being careful and piece of mind. BMW always scans your car for any codes no matter what you bring it in for. I have heard from some other members on the board that the tune is undectable but do you really want to risk it? My advice, remove the tune before you bring it in.
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