[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Scorp!on

This has to be the strangest dyno graph i've ever seen.
If a car delivers power like this (if i'm reading it correctly) it's definetely not going to be a fun ride..

How do you measure it ? It seems so weird to me, also the numbers for the comp don't seem right...is it HP on the wheel ?

The power delivery is smooth, the reason this dyno looks more choppy than what you see online is because other places use smoothing to make it look better (smoothing is an actual option on the dyno software)

The numbers are whp, the reason why its lower is because this is a mustang dyno not a dynojet

[mike@x-ph.com]

02/21 Mod #10 Evolution Racewerks Crossover Exhaust Pipe for M3/M4 S58 Engine
Note: Evolution Racewerks shipping protection is top-notch. Removing the bubble wrap and peanuts take more time than the actual install

[mike@x-ph.com]

Note:
-We decided to wire the Bluetooth from the door instead of the firewall, it's easier to install and uninstall, it's also almost completely hidden.
-Im pleasantly surprised by how smooth map 1 is. Lots of power without any traction problems (RWD).
-Cant wait to put E85 and try the more aggressive maps

Gains are 80whp/100wtq on pump gas and up to 150whp/175tq on higher octane or E85 mixtures.
The ultimate tune for your S58 powered G80 M3 and G82 M4, the JB4 allows you to go from factory stock to full race and everywhere in between, with the push of a button on your steering wheel. The JB4 installs and removes quickly and includes many unique features not found in any other tune, including user-adjustable 1st and 2nd gear boost limiting, in-dash map switching, electronic wastegate control, ethanol fuel support, and built-in advanced CANbus based diagnostic tools. Installation is easy and completely removable with no splicing or cutting of factory wires.

Wirelessly connect the JB4 to your Bluetooth 4.0 compatible iOS, and Android device via the JB4 Mobile connect kit or to your Windows laptop with the BMS data cable. Both options allow you to record and analyze vehicle and tuning data, change JB4 performance maps, and update JB4 firmware as we release free newer versions with updates, more powerful maps, and new features under development. A separate JB4 Mobile app purchase is also required.



JB4 Tuner for S55 BMW M3 M4 M2 competition

S58 JB4 FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Gains are 80whp/100wtq on pump gas and up to 150whp/175wtq on higher octane or E85 mixtures.
• Improves 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times
• Preloaded with custom BMW tuning software and up to 8 maps for various fuel and modification levels
• The JB4 offers a lot more performance, functionality, and safety than your average performance chip
• Quick Plug & Play Installation
• Includes the rugged JB4 billet aluminum enclosure for protection
• CANbus OBDII integration offering unrivaled tuning features and performance
• Improved performance over non-integrated chiptunes
• Runs as smoothly as stock; this is how your vehicle should have come from the factory
• Compatible with all driving modes
• Fuel economy unchanged during everyday driving
• Compatible with JB4 Mobile for smartphone logging, tuning changes, and adjustment
• 91 octane fuel or better required for performance gains
• Ethanol (E85) compatible tuning maps
• Able to read/delete fault codes
• Not VIN locked and can be removed without a trace and resold down the road
• Made in the USA
• Free USA Shipping
• 5-year warranty


S58 JB4 Applications

BMW M3
• 2021+ S58 G80 BMW M3
• 2021+ S58 G80 BMW M3 Competition

BMW M4
• 2021+ S58 G82 BMW M4
• 2021+ S58 G82 BMW M4 Competition



What is a JB4?
The JB4 is a plug-and-play tune available for turbocharged vehicles. The JB4 tuner installs between your car's sensors, and its DME/ECU (computer) and manipulates vehicle performance through these connections making your vehicle much faster. While it's not the only tuning system that operates this way, the JB4 separates itself from the competition with much more advanced connection points and processing, including CANbus, fuel & spark control, Bluetooth to your smartphone, and a variety of innovative and advanced features not possible with any other system. BMS regularly publishes free mapping and firmware updates adding performance and features as ongoing development allows. In addition, the JB4 system is not VIN-locked to your vehicle and can quickly be removed and swapped between cars or resold at a later time. Often imitated but never duplicated, the JB4 has been the gold standard in plug-and-play turbocharged performance tuning for over a decade.

['Cane]

Did you just close your eyes and pick a thread to post this question?

The answer is, you want special floormats, you gotta pay for them.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Did you just close your eyes and pick a thread to post this question?

The answer is, you want special floormats, you gotta pay for them.

What did i miss?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

What did i miss?

Post must’ve been deleted. Guy was trying to find out an answer about floor mats.

[mike@x-ph.com]

We just installed the new Arma Speed Carbon Fiber Slam Panel Cover, its a nice and subtle upgrade to improve the look of the G8x

As always with ArmaSpeed, its a high quality part with spot on fitment

[mike@x-ph.com]

Mod #13
Fuel-It FLEX FUEL KIT for S58 BMW G8x M3 M4 -- Bluetooth & 5V

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05/23 Mod #14
IND G8X M3 / M4 Painted Engine Cover

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06/23 Mod #15
EBC 2021+ BMW M3 (G80) M4 (G82) 3.0TT Yellowstuff Brake Pads

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07/27 Mod #16
Toyo R888R Tires

[mike@x-ph.com]

We installed the axle back version only, without the resonator delete. This is the most conservative setup offered by AWE-Tuning. It keeps the primary cats in the downpipes, the secondary cats in the midpipe, and one resonator.

It's got a charming exhaust note, but it's too quiet if everything else is stock. We recommend this setup with catless or high-flow catted downpipes or for customers who did a secondary cat bypass.

Next week, we will install the resonator delete, expecting this to open up the sound. We will post a second video once the resonator delete is on.

[mike@x-ph.com]

09/12 Mod #18
AWE Tuning BMW G80 M3 G82 M4 Resonator Delete

[mike@x-ph.com]

I changed the boost by gear reduction settings, and it's a night and day difference!

Im running 25 PSI of boost.

I have selected 3 PSI for the 1st and 2nd gear. And 2 PSI for 3rd gear.
It's a very conservative setting considering I have the Toyo R888R.

I can easily do 3 PSI for 1st gear, 2 PSI for second gear, and no reduction for third gear.

If I have time in the future, I will be testing the different gears and see how aggressive I can make it.
But for now, I'm thrilled with the results. The car now launches instantaneously without any traction issues, and I can use the MDM setting again (at one point, the TQ was so much that MDM was useless on lower gears).


To make the changes, go to the JB4 app, settings, advanced, user adjustment settings, and scroll down to boost drop 1st, 2nd and third.

Your settings will depend on your tires and the map you are running; the more aggressive the map, the more you should drop the boost on lower gears.

For optimal settings, Start with the first gear and do a few pulls.
Keep increasing the boost drop number until you have enough traction. Do the same for the second and third gear.

[mike@x-ph.com]

09/20 Mod #19
CG Precisions VSC-2 Valve Controller

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09/26 Mod #20
XHP Transmission Tune

I reached out to XHP asking if they are looking for vendors, but they said no. I still wanted to try their product, so I paid the full retail price for it. It's a shame they refuse to work with vendors as the XHP transmission can be frustrating, not much info is available online, and they are not located in the US to answer customers' questions.

I went to their website; they offer the flash license and the map package. It's $192.99 each.

Upon reading it, I got the impression that the flash license allows customization, and the map pack enables you to use the off-the-shelf maps.
I got the map pack because I wanted to try their tested maps.

I got the activation code right away and entered it in the app. I tried flashing the car, but it told me I needed the license to use the map pack.


I found that odd since most customers want to use off-the-shelf maps and not mess with the transmission themselves. This should be the starter option, and the customization should be optional, not the other way around.

Anyways, since I had no choice, I placed the order for the license and went back to flash the car. The flash failed as I had gotten the 8 Speed license; I should have selected the 8 Speed G series (somehow, I missed it )

I emailed them asking to cancel the license; the good news is that they responded fast, but the bad news is that they are not in the US; due to the time difference, it's going to take at least a day to get a response.

They canceled my license and purchased a new one. I tried flashing the car, and it failed again. The Kies adapter I'm using is incompatible with flashing the vehicle. It took me 30-45 minutes to figure that out.

I purchased the XHP adapter from Burger Tuning and tried to flash the car again. I was too lazy to put the vehicle in airplane mode as recommended, and I got a call during the flash, which caused the flash to fail. All I had to do was start a new flash; no harm was done.

The process took 1-2 weeks, between my first purchase and when the flash was complete.

Now the results (stage 3 map)
From all the Youtube reviews I saw, they were saying what a huge difference it makes. I was excited, but since Im not a big fan of DCT, I was worried it would be too aggressive and jerky.

I did not feel a huge difference; it's a bit better but nowhere near what I expected from Youtube reactions. The good news is that even on stage 3, it's still a smooth drive.

Whether it's worth it or not is a personal preference depending on budget and expectations. I am happy with it, but I wish the customization license were not mandatory. That would have saved me $200

[vitipr]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

09/26 Mod #20
XHP Transmission Tune

I reached out to XHP asking if they are looking for vendors, but they said no. I still wanted to try their product, so I paid the full retail price for it. It's a shame they refuse to work with vendors as the XHP transmission can be frustrating, not much info is available online, and they are not located in the US to answer customers' questions.

I went to their website; they offer the flash license and the map package. It's $192.99 each.

Upon reading it, I got the impression that the flash license allows customization, and the map pack enables you to use the off-the-shelf maps.
I got the map pack because I wanted to try their tested maps.

I got the activation code right away and entered it in the app. I tried flashing the car, but it told me I needed the license to use the map pack.


I found that odd since most customers want to use off-the-shelf maps and not mess with the transmission themselves. This should be the starter option, and the customization should be optional, not the other way around.

Anyways, since I had no choice, I placed the order for the license and went back to flash the car. The flash failed as I had gotten the 8 Speed license; I should have selected the 8 Speed G series (somehow, I missed it )

I emailed them asking to cancel the license; the good news is that they responded fast, but the bad news is that they are not in the US; due to the time difference, it's going to take at least a day to get a response.

They canceled my license and purchased a new one. I tried flashing the car, and it failed again. The Kies adapter I'm using is incompatible with flashing the vehicle. It took me 30-45 minutes to figure that out.

I purchased the XHP adapter from Burger Tuning and tried to flash the car again. I was too lazy to put the vehicle in airplane mode as recommended, and I got a call during the flash, which caused the flash to fail. All I had to do was start a new flash; no harm was done.

The process took 1-2 weeks, between my first purchase and when the flash was complete.

Now the results (stage 3 map)
From all the Youtube reviews I saw, they were saying what a huge difference it makes. I was excited, but since Im not a big fan of DCT, I was worried it would be too aggressive and jerky.

I did not feel a huge difference; it's a bit better but nowhere near what I expected from Youtube reactions. The good news is that even on stage 3, it's still a smooth drive.

Whether it's worth it or not is a personal preference depending on budget and expectations. I am happy with it, but I wish the customization license were not mandatory. That would have saved me $200

Great Review Mike! So in terms of performance, were you able to see any gain on jb4 e30+ map with xhp flash? Is it worth the "risk"if any?

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by vitipr

Great Review Mike! So in terms of performance, were you able to see any gain on jb4 e30+ map with xhp flash? Is it worth the "risk"if any?

Thank you!

Per XHP, stage 1-3 are safe.
they do offer a kill/drag map which is not safe for daily use.

Shifting is slightly faster but I'm not sure how much of a difference it's going to make on a street car.

[vitipr]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Thank you!

Per XHP, stage 1-3 are safe.
they do offer a kill/drag map which is not safe for daily use.

Shifting is slightly faster but I'm not sure how much of a difference it's going to make on a street car.

Interesting.

That would explain why they dont show (or claim) actual improvements number in the quarter mile or 60-100 etc. with their flash or at least give a real life demonstration what a user would expect.

[davidmct-M3]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

BMS Front Mount S58 Intake installed! Install video will be posted soon

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These look nice but what happens in rain? Don't they get soaked and clogged? Also does changing require whole bumper to come off??

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by davidmct-M3

These look nice but what happens in rain? Don't they get soaked and clogged? Also does changing require whole bumper to come off??

Don't they get soaked and clogged?
No. They have been used for years on the F chassis M models with no issues. You can also take your car to the car wash, and nothing will happen to the intakes.

We recommend removing the bumper for easier installation. You can install the intake without removing the bumper, but it'll take longer and be more frustrating.

[mike@x-ph.com]

11/29 Mod #20
Active Autowerke Single Mid-Pipe (Resonated)
Paired with stock downpipes and the Active Autowerke Axle Back