FiveOsi
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So I want to start by saying I am in no way affiliated with Burger Motorsports. Like most here I love my new Si but I am rarely content leaving anything stock. Naturally I wouldn’t mind more power but I also have a lot of my factory warranty left and also purchased the 7 year 120k Hondacare extended warranty. With that I really didn’t want to do an ECU flash with Ktuner or Hondata.
I am fully aware that nothing can replace the quality of a “true“ tune. I have long been aware that the JB4 ”piggyback“ ECU exists and is very popular amongst BMW and VW community. So that lead me to jump onto Burger Motorsports website to see if they offer anything for the 1.5T. Good news was they did for what they label as the “2016+”. I reached out through email to confirm if this was to include the 11th Gen, after sending them a few pics of my sensors they confirmed it does.
I am cheap and love to save money(who doesn’t) so I really didn’t want to spend the $529+ which doesn’t even include the cable or optional Bluetooth module for live data and gauges through an app they offer. Facebook marketplace was my friend here and I was able to find a used one for $250 with the cable included. It being completely plug and play, without flashing the ECU, and removable if warranty work is required is what really pushed me toward this option. I should be getting it in the mail in the next day or two and will be keeping you all posted on my findings.
I am fully aware that nothing can replace the quality of a “true“ tune. I have long been aware that the JB4 ”piggyback“ ECU exists and is very popular amongst BMW and VW community. So that lead me to jump onto Burger Motorsports website to see if they offer anything for the 1.5T. Good news was they did for what they label as the “2016+”. I reached out through email to confirm if this was to include the 11th Gen, after sending them a few pics of my sensors they confirmed it does.
I am cheap and love to save money(who doesn’t) so I really didn’t want to spend the $529+ which doesn’t even include the cable or optional Bluetooth module for live data and gauges through an app they offer. Facebook marketplace was my friend here and I was able to find a used one for $250 with the cable included. It being completely plug and play, without flashing the ECU, and removable if warranty work is required is what really pushed me toward this option. I should be getting it in the mail in the next day or two and will be keeping you all posted on my findings.
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