[Bavarian Beast]

Originally Posted by ljt335msport

I have Stage 1 and have put about 3000 miles on it. I love it! Big horsepower and torque gains. No loss of mpg's. Turbo spool up is immediate and the turbo whistle is much more noticeable than stock. The only complaint I could make is that you can feel the turbo hit hard and then a second or 2 later you can feel the boost drop off. I love it though. I'm looking forward to stage 2 because this thing is already a beast! FYI, I have the 8-speed. If anyone is on the fence I'd say go for it!

John

I wonder if a DP would fix the boost drop off.

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Beast

I wonder if a DP would fix the boost drop off.

only a manual boost controller would do that with a strong Forge DV.

[Bavarian Beast]

I am coming from a NA engine so the whole turbo engine is a new gig for me. Thanks for the info.

[mookie45]

Is everyone using an aftermarket charge pipe? How important is an aftermarket charge pipe for a stage 1 tune?

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by mookie45

Is everyone using an aftermarket charge pipe? How important is an aftermarket charge pipe for a stage 1 tune?

No aftermarket charge pipe here. I have stage 2 with downpipe fyi.

[mikew2069]

No aftermarket CP available yet..... I did however just start to experience the rough cold starts. Almost like the car has a hard time starting like the starter isn't strong enough.

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by mikew2069

No aftermarket CP available yet..... I did however just start to experience the rough cold starts. Almost like the car has a hard time starting like the starter isn't strong enough.

Happens to me almost every morning.

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by anelson524

Happens to me almost every morning.

Yea that sucks. Wonder if its something they can tweek to fix or what...

[R12ax7]

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

There is no JB4 for the F30 yet. Only the N55 Stage1 tune. It does not leave codes behind but if you are worried they sell a complain tool called the "CAN Tool" that will delete hidden codes. Alternatively you can get the BT Tool which lets you read codes via laptop from all modules on the vehicle.

Gains are 40-50hp and well worth the 5 minute install time.

Mike

Just to clarify, for the F30/N55 Stage 1 tune, there is only 1 map, correct?

Will Stage 2 essentially be the "full" JB4 with map switching a la PBX or will the full JB4 be following the stage 2 release?


Thanks

[Underated]

Originally Posted by R12ax7

Just to clarify, for the F30/N55 Stage 1 tune, there is only 1 map, correct?

Will Stage 2 essentially be the "full" JB4 with map switching a la PBX or will the full JB4 be following the stage 2 release?


Thanks

Waiting an answer to this question. Secondly, Will the JB stage 1 delete the CEL from installing catless DP?

Just to make sure before actually getting the JB.

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by Underated

Waiting an answer to this question. Secondly, Will the JB stage 1 delete the CEL from installing catless DP?

Just to make sure before actually getting the JB.

Stage 1 will not delete CEL.

[lazycat]

I have the stage 1 JB for n55 f30, it is awesome and I love it. I also have the ER cat**** DP for the last 3 months working with the JB stage 1. They work well together and so far, after 8k Km, no CEL ever came up.

I will be getting JB stage 2 this week