Love your videos! Always a no hassle no bull representation of all the variables. I always send people to your vids because I "know" you've done the homework and not biased opinion! Keep up the great work!
ive heard too many complaints with the JB4 id just say screw the warranty at that point anyway or buy a car where u dont have to worry about a warranty cause its not made of popsicle sticks
@dakotajones8010 absolutely it's nowhere near what a tune can do for you in terms of performance and drivability. Any particular catastrophic failures you can tell me about?
@VancityAudi I'm just telling you what I've heard from different communities be it the VR bois the hyundais the BMWs the bmw boys seem to have pretty bad luck or it messes with stuff too much so they remove it. I'm not tryna scare you just caution you I'd hate to have a new car go down
@dakotajones8010 all good. You weren't scaring me, I'm just always curious as to what other people have experienced when using the same software or hardware as I have, that's all.
@@christophermaldonadopr Those are the same wheels and tires throughout the entire dyno testing portion of this video, haha. They are 17 x 8 Fast Wheels FC04 with 245/45/17 Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires.
Adam, Maybe I’m mistaken, is your windshield washer fluid reservoir cap missing, unless cap’s clear on Mk8s? My Mk7’s cap is blue. Glad to see you removed that cheap prop rod, & replaced it with an hydraulic strut for the hood. Here’s to a prosperous 2024!
So glad I found your channel this is the kind realistic comparison testing that's hard to find on the internet! Have you considered emailing the guys at BMS a few logs to build a custom map? My mk7 GTI is currently at +7lbs at peak boost with a guestimated fueling of e25 after hearing back from George. Keep up the great content and looking forward to seeing more of this build! :)
Thanks for watching! I never had any interest in running a custom map because I like to show OTS or canned software on this channel. That and I've already removed the JB4 since this video was shot, and have since tuned the vehicle. I'll be continuing the build and testing everything along the way.
I run one on my 8y a3 with the same motor. George at BMS helped me over the course of 2 months achieve the perfect tune. It's not for those who aren't inclined to a hands on tuning experience but the interface and customizability is unparalleled when you develop your own map 6. Easily supports water/meth, e85, etc. Also doubles as a digital boost gauge with a tablet, and OBS scan.
That's why I only featured up to Map 5 on my car. The majority of people will not go through the route of custom tuning a Mk8 GTI. Plus, the goal of this and all of my builds are to showcase what OTS products can do for the masses and not custom builds.
Have you continued to have good luck with your A3? Any other mods? I just picked my A3 up last month and added an APR intake and JB4 to mine, Running Map3 for now and feels much better. What did he charge for the custom map?
It's long gone now! Haha. This was the first stepping stone of going faster and making more power in my MK8 GTI. This is what I suggest to people knowing what I know now: ua-cam.com/video/8rIRQ4NvOWs/v-deo.html
Im running a custom E40 - E50 Map developed with George at JB4 over a month or so that runs 7.5+ more boost at the top end. based on this video my guess is 310 to the wheels. These little engines are very capable!
Every dyno will read differently, so just because mine made 300whp on this dyno doesn't mean yours will read similarly. For all you know it will make even more or significantly less.
Did you ever do a dyno on a b9 2.0t comparing stock vs Unitronic vs APR vs IE on a stage 1? Would be great to see how much my stage 1 unitronic b9 q5 does and if it actually achieves advertised numbers.
Have you ran the jb4 with an intake and exhaust to see if there are any difference in numbers at all? I'm sure it would be minimal if any but I'm contemplating a jb4 and hoping there are some numbers to look forward to.
E30. I checked with Burger Tuning ahead of time, and their device will automatically adjust the fuel trims regardless of what map you're on. I tested it on the dyno the first time around using the different octane fuels, and it made pretty much the same power as it did with the E30 blend except of course for map 5 which I showed in the video.
Just a general question. Why are these peggy bags like jb4 uses so popular in the us? Why not do a custom remap with a proper software for ecu and tcu?
You don't lose your powertrain warranty when using a JB4. If you have a powertrain issue, you are still able to bring your VW into the dealership and have it fixed under warranty. If you remap your ECU and something breaks your dealership will not warranty the failed part.
And additionally, I think it would be easier to smog your car in California with a JB4 as our over-governed state actually checks and fails cars for having a modified tune! I believe you can just set the tune to "0" and unplug the JB4 device from the OBD2 port prior to a smog inspection here in CA. @@VancityAudi
Lots happening in the Lower Mainland. Can't possibly hear of everything going on, haha. I host dyno days here and there if you wanted to come out to one? That could get you involved.
That be awesome. I just got my hands on a mk7. Bone stock. Wife won't let me do anything to it ever since she sat in my Mk3 Gti Vr6 which was a GCVW runner up in 2004. Still have that car..... I am dating my self. I am old :(@@VancityAudi
What wheel tire combo is that. Alsoooo I was tossing getting an Elantra n or a mk8 gti. And after watching all your videos and many others. I’m happy to say I have now owned the gti for 3days 😅
Congrats! Glad I could be a negative influence on you 😂 They are Enkei RPF1's with Conti ContactViking 7's. Once you've put some miles on it, tune with APR Plus Stage 1 Low Torque! You can thank me later!!!
@@VancityAudi haha well fortunately I got one with a few breakin miles already. And I’m pretty interested to see what it will feel like down the road. Had a few grid over the years and had 3 skylines along the way, also I believe the wheels in this vid are different than you had mentioned. Cant wait to make some progress on this car. Thank you!
I've attempted some 60-130 tests for the channel and seeing as the car doesn't make a heck of a lot of power, it takes WAY too much street to get up to those speeds. We don't have very many long straight roads where I live, that I can perform that testing safely. I will try in the future again though.
@@VancityAudi aah I see it is though I done the stock test and I got 14.90 60-130 stage 1+ uno I got a 14 flat 60-130 and 12.20s 60-130 on stage 1+ e85 all stock hardware car
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Thx Adam Always Excellent Videos Happy New Year
Thanks for watching. Happy New Year to you too!
Love your videos! Always a no hassle no bull representation of all the variables. I always send people to your vids because I "know" you've done the homework and not biased opinion! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much for the support!
ive heard too many complaints with the JB4 id just say screw the warranty at that point anyway or buy a car where u dont have to worry about a warranty cause its not made of popsicle sticks
What complaints did you hear?
@VancityAudi I've heard ppl have had catastrophic issues and it's definitely not nearly as good as a tune it's just a piggyback.
@dakotajones8010 absolutely it's nowhere near what a tune can do for you in terms of performance and drivability. Any particular catastrophic failures you can tell me about?
@VancityAudi I'm just telling you what I've heard from different communities be it the VR bois the hyundais the BMWs the bmw boys seem to have pretty bad luck or it messes with stuff too much so they remove it. I'm not tryna scare you just caution you I'd hate to have a new car go down
@dakotajones8010 all good. You weren't scaring me, I'm just always curious as to what other people have experienced when using the same software or hardware as I have, that's all.
What is the wheel set up when he is doind the pull on Map 0, Stock, I like how the tires fit too…
What time in the video does the run take place of what you like? I'm not sure which set you're referring to.
@@VancityAudi on minute 4:49
I would like to know which wheels are those?, the especifications?, and tires you running?!! Thanks for the reply
@@christophermaldonadopr Those are the same wheels and tires throughout the entire dyno testing portion of this video, haha. They are 17 x 8 Fast Wheels FC04 with 245/45/17 Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires.
@@VancityAudi true lol
And thanks 💪🏻
Adam, Maybe I’m mistaken, is your windshield washer fluid reservoir cap missing, unless cap’s clear on Mk8s? My Mk7’s cap is blue. Glad to see you removed that cheap prop rod, & replaced it with an hydraulic strut for the hood. Here’s to a prosperous 2024!
Good eye! I upgraded mine, and the damn thing fell off! Lol. I'm getting a replacement.
Great video. Sorry irrelevant question, but what width wheel and tyre is that?
Wheel is a 17 x 8, and the tire is a 245
How's the RS3 rebuilt coming along Adam? Will we see it back on the channel soon?
We're just waiting on some head studs and then we'll be completing the engine build. Once that's done, I'll have more content coming
So glad I found your channel this is the kind realistic comparison testing that's hard to find on the internet! Have you considered emailing the guys at BMS a few logs to build a custom map? My mk7 GTI is currently at +7lbs at peak boost with a guestimated fueling of e25 after hearing back from George. Keep up the great content and looking forward to seeing more of this build! :)
Thanks for watching! I never had any interest in running a custom map because I like to show OTS or canned software on this channel. That and I've already removed the JB4 since this video was shot, and have since tuned the vehicle. I'll be continuing the build and testing everything along the way.
@@VancityAudi looking forward to that video! Will your thoughts on the driveability for jb4 vs ECU tune be included in the video in that video?
@monferdcollin634 once I have some seat time on the software, I'll try my best to provide some videos on the drivability.
Are those 17s??? Car looks great
They are! Thank you!
I run one on my 8y a3 with the same motor. George at BMS helped me over the course of 2 months achieve the perfect tune. It's not for those who aren't inclined to a hands on tuning experience but the interface and customizability is unparalleled when you develop your own map 6. Easily supports water/meth, e85, etc. Also doubles as a digital boost gauge with a tablet, and OBS scan.
That's why I only featured up to Map 5 on my car. The majority of people will not go through the route of custom tuning a Mk8 GTI. Plus, the goal of this and all of my builds are to showcase what OTS products can do for the masses and not custom builds.
Have you continued to have good luck with your A3? Any other mods?
I just picked my A3 up last month and added an APR intake and JB4 to mine, Running Map3 for now and feels much better. What did he charge for the custom map?
Wheels are looking good Adam!
Thanks! I'm excited to put them back on in the Spring!
Enjoying these tests. Bring em on bud
Glad you like them!
Love this gti videos
Great true test Adam…
Thank you
Great video and thanks for sharing! I’m looking at getting a JB4 installed on my 24 GTI as well- no other mods. How do you like it so far?
It's long gone now! Haha. This was the first stepping stone of going faster and making more power in my MK8 GTI. This is what I suggest to people knowing what I know now: ua-cam.com/video/8rIRQ4NvOWs/v-deo.html
Im running a custom E40 - E50 Map developed with George at JB4 over a month or so that runs 7.5+ more boost at the top end. based on this video my guess is 310 to the wheels. These little engines are very capable!
Every dyno will read differently, so just because mine made 300whp on this dyno doesn't mean yours will read similarly. For all you know it will make even more or significantly less.
Did you ever do a dyno on a b9 2.0t comparing stock vs Unitronic vs APR vs IE on a stage 1? Would be great to see how much my stage 1 unitronic b9 q5 does and if it actually achieves advertised numbers.
Sadly, no. I've never dyno tested a B9 2.0T
Have you ran the jb4 with an intake and exhaust to see if there are any difference in numbers at all? I'm sure it would be minimal if any but I'm contemplating a jb4 and hoping there are some numbers to look forward to.
I only used the JB4 with all stock hardware. I'd assume you would make a bit more power with an intake. You won't gain power with an exhaust though.
What fuel did you use for the rest of the pulls after the e30 blend?
E30. I checked with Burger Tuning ahead of time, and their device will automatically adjust the fuel trims regardless of what map you're on. I tested it on the dyno the first time around using the different octane fuels, and it made pretty much the same power as it did with the E30 blend except of course for map 5 which I showed in the video.
Unitronic says stage 1+ is 361hp. Factor in a 10% power loss.
Jb4 is weak
Might want to rewatch the entire portion of the video where I go over how every single dyno reads differently.
@@VancityAudi shit sorry i completely forgot. lol my bad
Just a general question. Why are these peggy bags like jb4 uses so popular in the us? Why not do a custom remap with a proper software for ecu and tcu?
You don't lose your powertrain warranty when using a JB4. If you have a powertrain issue, you are still able to bring your VW into the dealership and have it fixed under warranty. If you remap your ECU and something breaks your dealership will not warranty the failed part.
And jb4s allow you to tune the car yourself. It's not a flash
And additionally, I think it would be easier to smog your car in California with a JB4 as our over-governed state actually checks and fails cars for having a modified tune! I believe you can just set the tune to "0" and unplug the JB4 device from the OBD2 port prior to a smog inspection here in CA. @@VancityAudi
How did I miss this Channel? Big ups from Surrey. Hope to be involved with you in some way.
Lots happening in the Lower Mainland. Can't possibly hear of everything going on, haha. I host dyno days here and there if you wanted to come out to one? That could get you involved.
That be awesome. I just got my hands on a mk7. Bone stock. Wife won't let me do anything to it ever since she sat in my Mk3 Gti Vr6 which was a GCVW runner up in 2004. Still have that car..... I am dating my self. I am old :(@@VancityAudi
@kpkp2655 Well, it sounds like you need a new wife if she won't even let you modify your own car! Lol.
What wheel tire combo is that. Alsoooo I was tossing getting an Elantra n or a mk8 gti. And after watching all your videos and many others. I’m happy to say I have now owned the gti for 3days 😅
Congrats! Glad I could be a negative influence on you 😂 They are Enkei RPF1's with Conti ContactViking 7's. Once you've put some miles on it, tune with APR Plus Stage 1 Low Torque! You can thank me later!!!
@@VancityAudi haha well fortunately I got one with a few breakin miles already. And I’m pretty interested to see what it will feel like down the road. Had a few grid over the years and had 3 skylines along the way, also I believe the wheels in this vid are different than you had mentioned.
Cant wait to make some progress on this car. Thank you!
@@VancityAudi next time I’m in Vancouver buying a skyline shell I should’ve bought in the first place I’ll have to stop by. I’m down in Portland area.
@nicksbabygodzilla897 oops! 😂 My bad! I was thinking of my winter setup. These are FastWheels FC04 with Conti ExtremeContact Sport's.
@@nicksbabygodzilla897I'll be back in Woodburn this September for Pacific Waterland. Come on out!
60-130 times would be awesome to
I've attempted some 60-130 tests for the channel and seeing as the car doesn't make a heck of a lot of power, it takes WAY too much street to get up to those speeds. We don't have very many long straight roads where I live, that I can perform that testing safely. I will try in the future again though.
@@VancityAudi aah I see it is though I done the stock test and I got 14.90 60-130 stage 1+ uno I got a 14 flat 60-130 and 12.20s 60-130 on stage 1+ e85 all stock hardware car
@@TheCd5apple whats stage 1 on these cars consist of?
@@chadrichards8930 just tune on all stock hardware
When’s the hybrid turbo slapping on
I literally just started this build 😂
Get a real tune ..
This was literally the first thing I've done on my build. There is a TON more to come.