Jb4 installed and thoughts

**pocket** · 23-12-2017, 08:23 AM

Hi guys

Thought id share my experience in installing the jb4 in the mk7 r

It’s a fairly easy install if you watch all the how to on YouTube. Hardest part was getting the wiring through the firewall. Very fiddly and had to be on my back in the passenger foot well.

Once installed the box itself sits pretty snug between the battery and air box.

After I chose map 2 the car is now on a whole new level!!! A couple of launch controls and you notice it!!!

I’ve had my r for a year and was really hesitant in doin anything in the warranty period but now I’m just enjoying what this car can bloody do!!

Now all I need is to data log and get George to help me with some tweaks!!

Safe driving everyone

**Kachingg** · 23-12-2017, 04:50 PM

Thanks for posting your experience i am dithering about tuning mine cause of warranty/long term reliability issues but more posts like this will help me

**Olle** · 23-12-2017, 05:49 PM

I'm in the same boat as Kachingg, not to keen on tuning it but a bolt on box might be the way to go for me, just gotta remember to take it off service time.

**Kachingg** · 23-12-2017, 06:32 PM

[QUOTE=Olle;1250999]I'm in the same boat as Kachingg, not to keen on tuning it but a bolt on box might be the way to go for me, just gotta remember to take it off service time

Yeah a bolt on is good but a tune is better but no taking it off for service soo hmmm what to do

**kyratz** · 02-01-2018, 08:39 AM

Had mine for 13 months. It’s a 20 minute exercise to install and de- reinstall it after services. Really easy...

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**rosslm** · 27-01-2018, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by kyratz

Had mine for 13 months. It’s a 20 minute exercise to install and de- reinstall it after services. Really easy...

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The advantage of the JB4, selecting added power is easily controlled from your mobile here's a few shots of the latest JB4 Mobile app controlled with OTG USB cable or Bluetooth. If you want stock power select MAP0 added power MAP1 or more aggressive MAP2 or custom MAP6 on the fly, pretty impressive.

**CraigR** · 31-01-2018, 07:26 AM

Such a good little unit, and bang for buck. Knowing you can take the JB4 out for servicing and warranty retention was the winner for me. No doubt, dedicated tunes are "better" and may even look at getting one upon expiration of the warranty. You can also run the JB4 over the top of the tune for more adjustability & logging etc.

**frostywinter** · 31-01-2018, 10:20 AM

Thanks for all this info

Where is best place to order the JB4 in Australia (Melbourne) for my MK7.5 Golf R

Also to be able to use the mobile app (looks like the ios app is about $40) - do I need to order anything extra or is this available as standard

Also what price is the JB4

Tks

**CraigR** · 31-01-2018, 01:14 PM

You need to buy the JB4 connect kit as well, it's about $230. The JB4 itself is $650.
I purchased mine from AutoInstruct.
Burger Motorsports JB4 Performance Tune VW / Audi / Skoda – AutoInstruct
I just ticked all the boxes, came to just over $1000. Didn't really need the cable ($60) as I'm using the connect kit and the aluminium weatherproof enclosure is a nice piece of kit, but not that cheap at $140.