cuda2000
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- Location
- Fort Myers, Fl
- Car(s)
- 2017 Golf SW 4motion
Due to increasing gas prices, I'm tempted to go down to 87 octane. Is there a preferred setting on JB1 for 87? Other than turning it off on map zero.
Due to increasing gas prices, I'm tempted to go down to 87 octane. Is there a preferred setting on JB1 for 87? Other than turning it off on map zero.
Buy new or used JB1?
I know George is moderating here and a very very helpful resource... no offence intended asking this question: I have limited funds and am considering buying a used JB1 for my MKVII (2018) 4motion sportwagen and wondering if I need to find someone selling the "Group 3" version or if the "Group" is firmware related and can be updated/changed on any "box"?
Also relevant if I'm buying new because my Golf is a bit of a "niche" vehicle here in Canada and I'd want to sell it used one day... would be good to know I have the option of selling to a wider audience when that time comes!
Thanks for any and all assistance.
We have done quite a lot of testing recently using the JB4 on 87 and have a idea more or less what will work.
Set boost safety to 3.0 and you should be good for 87.
can someone please tell me where plug A IS? trying to get this map 6 rolling but cant find the plug on the golf
It is on top of the engine, near the intake. It is a hard to install, but remove the intake hose and it is easier. See pics here:
http://imgur.com/gallery/rU480jy
There is another thing you can do instead though.... you can get the signal from plug C.
You can completely remove plug A by splicing the purple plug A wire into the #8 wire on Plug C. I got these instructions from Burger. This is how he wired newer versions of JB1.
See pictures here:
http://imgur.com/gallery/rLYOkbR
Installed the JB1 about 2 months ago, maybe two weeks after taking delivery of the new car.
I notice that I can ear the turbo spool up and whine (expected), but more so, the turbo pressure being released (BOV?) when off the throttle. Is that normal?
Hi Everyone.
Just finished reading this entire thread. A lot of great info here, thanks to everyone for contributing.
It was good to discover that I can set the JB1 to map 0 if I'm at a location that only has 87 gas (that happens around here sometimes).
I've a got 2017 Sportwagen, 1.8Tsi, AT. Bought it new and thought I'd wait a while before "playing" with the tuning.
-- It's almost playtime --
There's probably no reason for me to get a JB4 since the highest octane gas around here is 91. Anyway, I've added a JB1 with a data cable to my Xmas wish list.
Just wondering if there's a reseller located in Canada?
Thanks