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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 04:12 AM
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Any thoughts of JB4 or RaceChip?

I am comparing between Jb4 and Racechip because they dont void the warranty. Is that true for JB4?
if JB4 wont void the engine warranty, which is your recommendation?
i have prepaid maintenance package, so i need to go a dealership for service.
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 06:58 AM
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Both are removal before sending in to the dealer for maintenance. JB4 has more adjustability in general, so therefore more customisable, but can also be used as a set-and-forget tuning box.
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 01:11 PM
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Yes according to bms when u remove tune from car it is impossible to tell u had it in car



Perfect for warranty work


I have jb4 on map 2 and 6 and the car is very fast!
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 02:12 PM
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There is no comparison, racechip is a 2 channel controller like our old Stage1 only without an engine speed pickup. JB4 is a full tuning system with CANbus and fuel control.
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BMS
There is no comparison, racechip is a 2 channel controller like our old Stage1 only without an engine speed pickup. JB4 is a full tuning system with CANbus and fuel control.
What he said.
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 10:00 PM
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I recently installed the BCM module and I can say that the car has pretty much transformed for the better. The power delivery is very good and smooth. Overall, I don’t think I’ll ever run the car now without the JB4.
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TModelle
I recently installed the BCM module and I can say that the car has pretty much transformed for the better. The power delivery is very good and smooth. Overall, I don’t think I’ll ever run the car now without the JB4.
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Old Nov 23, 2020 | 09:19 AM
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There is no comparison, racechip is a 2 channel controller like our old Stage1 only without an engine speed pickup. JB4 is a full tuning system with CANbus and fuel control.
I am about to pull the trigger on the JB4 tuner for my 2018 AMG GLC 43 and had one question. Does the JB4 for my application come with a pinned power wire for your Blue Tooth module?
I hate to splice into one of the wires of the module if I don't have to. I have seen some just connect to the module without need to splice in a power wire. Are all the new boxes that way?

Thanks for the info. Also any chance for a tiny Black Friday Sale? I know you never have sales. But it's 2020 and it's Black Friday Week. So it would be nice. I know you are not in the business to be nice
but I thought I try. ;-)
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The new JB4 systems all use the pinned power wire for bluetooth for an easy install.

We're still an every day low price business and never do sales. Nothing will ever change on that front.
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The new JB4 systems all use the pinned power wire for bluetooth for an easy install.

We're still an every day low price business and never do sales. Nothing will ever change on that front.
Hey, it's 2020, anything is possible. There is enough Bah Humbug going around these days. Time for some generosity and Good Cheer

How about a Free Coffee Mug with Purchase?
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