Mehtanol / JB4 install

[schnell1982]

Wanted to share some pics of my recent JB4 methanol install.
Wow ! What a difference in performance with adding the methanol.
I had the shop install the JB4 first and got used to the performance.
Stepped it up with catless downpipes, airboxes and the methanol kit with ER charge pipes.
I purchased the Snow Performance kit but after looking at it with the techs we decided to make our own setup using the best parts available at time of installation. The shop purchased everything from Mike at N54tuning who is a sponsor on this forum that they recommended to me for buying parts.
All work was performed by Erik @ Autohaus Frankfurt in Murrieta CA which also is a Dinan dealer and they specialize in all German makes. Maintenance and performance. The perfect shop to handle this job.
They utilized the windshield washer reservoir to hold the methanol. Still uses the factory windshield washer fill location, the factory level sensor works correctly and will give a warning in the instrument cluster if the level is getting low. I love the attention to detail this shop takes with all their work. Went out and purchased better fittings with check valves so the fluid doesn't run down the lines, made a shield (not pictured) to protect the washer reservoir and methanol pump before the fender liner is installed and overall a great installation making sure to pay attention to every area of concern.
Next I'll be getting a custom ECU flash from GSR Tuning, Pure turbos and upgraded clutches are on the way

[mark5092]

Nice!

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by mark5092

Nice!

Thanks.
I love the performance.
I also got the BMS Bluetooth module. Downloaded the app to my phone and can control all the JB4 function's from my phone

[tsela_f80]

Wow super clean!!

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by tsela_f80

Wow super clean!!

Thank you

[DREW@SUPREMEPOWER]

Nice. Jb4 works well with the pure turbos. Since your getting a flash, using it as a back end flash ?

[sA x sKy]

That is an ILL setup! Reminds of the windshield washer setup I had on my N55 and people used to do on their N54's.

Just be careful for leaks. It has happened on some N54 cars where leak developed and car went up in flames.

[s0ul]

What springs/coilover you running and spacers?
Looks sexy af

[F80_edd57]

Originally Posted by schnell1982

Wanted to share some pics of my recent JB4 methanol install.
Wow ! What a difference in performance with adding the methanol.
I had the shop install the JB4 first and got used to the performance.
Stepped it up with catless downpipes, airboxes and the methanol kit with ER charge pipes.
I purchased the Snow Performance kit but after looking at it with the techs we decided to make our own setup using the best parts available at time of installation. The shop purchased everything from Mike at N54tuning who is a sponsor on this forum that they recommended to me for buying parts.
All work was performed by Erik @ Autohaus Frankfurt in Murrieta CA which also is a Dinan dealer and they specialize in all German makes. Maintenance and performance. The perfect shop to handle this job.
They utilized the windshield washer reservoir to hold the methanol. Still uses the factory windshield washer fill location, the factory level sensor works correctly and will give a warning in the instrument cluster if the level is getting low. I love the attention to detail this shop takes with all their work. Went out and purchased better fittings with check valves so the fluid doesn't run down the lines, made a shield (not pictured) to protect the washer reservoir and methanol pump before the fender liner is installed and overall a great installation making sure to pay attention to every area of concern.
Next I'll be getting a custom ECU flash from GSR Tuning, Pure turbos and upgraded clutches are on the way

Ohh man I loved the day I installed my snow kit, did you get jb4 to integrate with it using PWM ? I just used snows Boost controller set at 14 psi and ending taper at 23 . I can't wait to get her running right again , 😰 InfortunTely I have a problem with jb4 not responding all of a sudden and InDash menu stopped working and only 2 gauges read now on jb4 😑 .

[Kr3st]

Originally Posted by s0ul

What springs/coilover you running and spacers?
Looks sexy af

Looks like H&R Spring on stock strut.

[Who's on first]

So.... This may be an obvious question (answer rather) do you lose all ability to use the windshield cleaner function, or did you somehow divide the tank in 1/2?

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

So.... This may be an obvious question (answer rather) do you lose all ability to use the windshield cleaner function, or did you somehow divide the tank in 1/2?

Nope. I didn't want my windshield washer reservoir anyways.
My long term goal is to slowly strip down the M and reduce weight for track events. So it was planned to remove before, and decided to utilize it for the methanol

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by F80_edd57

Ohh man I loved the day I installed my snow kit, did you get jb4 to integrate with it using PWM ? I just used snows Boost controller set at 14 psi and ending taper at 23 . I can't wait to get her running right again , �� InfortunTely I have a problem with jb4 not responding all of a sudden and InDash menu stopped working and only 2 gauges read now on jb4 �� .

I only used the pump from SNOW
Everything else was supplied from BMS.
Ahh that's a bummer about your JB4. Check the connection at your OBD connection possibly ? Or at the JB4 module itself ?
That's odd. Hope you get it figured out

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by s0ul

What springs/coilover you running and spacers?
Looks sexy af

H&R lowering springs on stock struts

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by DREW@SUPREMEPOWER

Nice. Jb4 works well with the pure turbos. Since your getting a flash, using it as a back end flash ?

Yes. I'd like to try out a software flash ontop of the Jb4.
Spoke to a few tuners so I'm gonna check out a few M's and see what path I choose

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by sA x sKy

That is an ILL setup! Reminds of the windshield washer setup I had on my N55 and people used to do on their N54's.

Just be careful for leaks. It has happened on some N54 cars where leak developed and car went up in flames.

Thanks !
Yeah I hear ya. They took a lot of precaution to ensure its as safe as it can be

[Fast4d]

thumbs up to you and the installer. I will probably do this when I get tired of adding race gas.

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by Fast4d

thumbs up to you and the installer. I will probably do this when I get tired of adding race gas.

Thanks.
I was running the E85 mix with the JB4 for about 3 months.
But adding the meth really made a improvement.
I am very happy.

[Who's on first]

So I had a great deal lined up on Black Friday at the last minute I had to pull out due to unforeseen circumstances.

Now that things have changed, I'm on the fence, do I do meth or do I do turbos?

I have JB4 fully hooked up, and catless DP's.

I'm not looking for Max performance I'm looking for an extra bump with longevity. The latter being the key.


Urggggggg. Decisions.

[schnell1982]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

So I had a great deal lined up on Black Friday at the last minute I had to pull out due to unforeseen circumstances.

Now that things have changed, I'm on the fence, do I do meth or do I do turbos?

I have JB4 fully hooked up, and catless DP's.

I'm not looking for Max performance I'm looking for an extra bump with longevity. The latter being the key.


Urggggggg. Decisions.

From my understanding the stock turbos are good for the setup that you currently have.
Being more efficient is a good point to think about with upgrading turbos but if you are not adding more performance to take advantage of it then is that just more money spent on something that you could add elsewhere like suspension for example ?
Just my thought

[jeff@autocouture]

congrats and enjoy!

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by schnell1982

From my understanding the stock turbos are good for the setup that you currently have.
Being more efficient is a good point to think about with upgrading turbos but if you are not adding more performance to take advantage of it then is that just more money spent on something that you could add elsewhere like suspension for example ?
Just my thought

Yea. I hear what you're saying. I have the KW HAS.... For now. Cannot wait to change them, just awaiting a EDC compatible option.

I suppose I should just stick with my first plan, meth.