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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...
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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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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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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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Which map you running Sid?
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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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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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Did any of you go from Procede v1 -> v3? I have the original Procede (1.47 map I think) and am on the fence with the altitude and so-so gas.
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I went from stock to V3. Does that count?
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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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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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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.
Kalin, I'm guessing the difference between V1 and V3 is night and day. Unless you have V3 Rev 1 then there is no difference. Anyways, I have not encountered any problems so far. (knock on wood!) I usually pump Shell 91 octane and had no problems. There has been also acouple times that I've had to use Phillips 66 and Conoco with no problems. There is really no high altitude map for the V3 because your computer will adjust to the high altitude. It took about 100 miles of driving with the V3 before I started noticing that things have changed because my ECU has fully adapted to the V3. Unlike JB3 where there basically is a dedicated high alititude map. Have I answered any of your questions??

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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.
Nice to meet you Vincent. So far, I've had no problems with the V3. So far, it's responding to the high alititude nicely. No problems, no limp modes, nada! I have not had a problem with gas. Depending on where you live, I know abouple area's where you can get 93+ octane but like I said, I've not had any problems with 91 octance. I currently have both tunes and might sell one or the other. Another board member here is suppose to update my JB3 to 1.3 so I could try it out but I will have to meet him up sometime. I will keep the one I like best. Depending on how long you want to wait, I might either keep the V3 or sell it locally. Who knows? If you want to see the difference a v3 makes, let me know. Maybe we could meet up and you can see.
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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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Nice to meet you Vincent. So far, I've had no problems with the V3. So far, it's responding to the high alititude nicely. No problems, no limp modes, nada! I have not had a problem with gas. Depending on where you live, I know abouple area's where you can get 93+ octane but like I said, I've not had any problems with 91 octance. I currently have both tunes and might sell one or the other. Another board member here is suppose to update my JB3 to 1.3 so I could try it out but I will have to meet him up sometime. I will keep the one I like best. Depending on how long you want to wait, I might either keep the V3 or sell it locally. Who knows? If you want to see the difference a v3 makes, let me know. Maybe we could meet up and you can see.
Glad to hear that the V3 is working out for you. Have you had a chance to head up to the high country with the tune, and if so, does it respond up past 10,000 ft? I head up there quite often, so that is a concern of mine.

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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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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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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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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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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