just bought a SSTT

freshwhite335 · 01-03-2009, 05:01 PM

ok so i just bought a SSTT. on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to install?
and if i do it exactly by the book what are my chances of getting a CEL or Limp mode?

Jsnscot · 01-03-2009, 05:06 PM

very easy to install and i suck at working on cars, very unlikely you'll get a code, it's easy, just kinda hard to reach down there because of the location but i have big hands and was able to do it in less than 5min my 1st time

freshwhite335 · 01-03-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsnscot

very easy to install and i suck at working on cars, very unlikely you'll get a code, it's easy, just kinda hard to reach down there because of the location but i have big hands and was able to do it in less than 5min my 1st time

ok cool. im sooo not mechanically inclined so i am/was a little scared.

Jsnscot · 01-03-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by freshwhite335

ok cool. im sooo not mechanically inclined so i am/was a little scared.

i'm probably the most unmechanically inclined person on this forum and even i was able to install an sstt, it's been awhile but i think a dime will work best when trying to unclip the sensor

Dan335i · 01-03-2009, 07:32 PM

Piece of cake to install.No cels of any kind.After install take the car out and run it hard for about a half hour with a few good wide open high rev pulls and yourready to rock,and the SSTT will be adapted.Your gonna love it compared to stock.

GGreek5 · 01-03-2009, 07:58 PM

You might get a cel, half engine malfunction, but its nothing. It would be due to the adaptation. Just shut the car off, then back on. Your gonna love it.

kyleb350 · 01-03-2009, 08:06 PM

The hardest part is to unclip the clip as your removing the connector. I just stuck a penny in there as I pulled it out.

After your first time figuring it out, it's super easy.

J BONE · 01-03-2009, 08:32 PM

Thinking about getting an SSTT also but nervous about the install. YOu guys think you know nothing about mechanics...you haven't seen me in action yet. Downloaded the install instructions last night and went out to the car to have a look. I must be a dumbass but still can't figure it out.

J BONE · 01-03-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

The hardest part is to unclip the clip as your removing the connector. I just stuck a penny in there as I pulled it out.

After your first time figuring it out, it's super easy.

Maybe when I get this thing, I can shoot out by you for some help????

kyleb350 · 01-03-2009, 08:43 PM

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Maybe when I get this thing, I can shoot out by you for some help????

No problem! Are you getting a new or used one? It seems the more extreme tunes are around the same price or cheaper, so it might be better off getting a used one in good condition.

J BONE · 01-03-2009, 08:59 PM

Used most likely. Been watching the forum and they are going for around $300. The new ones are around $600. Not worth double the price IMO.

ChaneRZ · 01-03-2009, 10:38 PM

slap that sucker on now!

Bobby_Light · 01-03-2009, 11:40 PM

USB install method. Very easy.

Ragin'Cajun · 01-03-2009, 11:42 PM

One more voice echoing how easy it is to install, I was very careful/nervous the first time and it took me 5-10 minutes. The second time was literally under two minutes from when I lifted the hood to when I was done. I read some recommendations on here and have had good luck using a dime with a piece of string taped to it and looped around my wrist. I guess the only additional tip that helped me out is to look closely at the female end of the SSTT connector in hand while you reach under the hood to figure out what you need to "pry" with the dime to disconnect the factory connector since I found it pretty dificult to see down there while your hand is down there trying to get it done.

I realize I might have made it seem more difficult with the instructions but believe me it is incredibly simple, it's just one plug to disconnect and connect the SSTT to.

Hampi · 01-04-2009, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by J BONE

Thinking about getting an SSTT also but nervous about the install...

Why not wait for JB+?

BillLee · 01-04-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hampi

Why not wait for JB+?

is that like the sstt?

J BONE · 01-04-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hampi

Why not wait for JB+?

Just read something on this the other day. Very interested in this also. It is not out yet correct? Sounds interesting. Terry seems like a great guy also. I haven't made up my mind on what I am going to get. Will most likely wait a few months anyway until the spring.

mschu19 · 01-04-2009, 02:31 PM

jbone, i had a sstt and took it off n getting a v3, or jb3. if u need help with install let me know takes 2 seconds

jayely1 · 01-04-2009, 02:33 PM

freshwhite335 let us know how you like it.

Hampi · 01-04-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

is that like the sstt?

From what I read, yes. But it provides greater power than the SSTT.

J BONE · 01-04-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mschu19

jbone, i had a sstt and took it off n getting a v3, or jb3. if u need help with install let me know takes 2 seconds

Sounds good, thanks! Did you sell yours yet? Probably going to wait until spring though. Money is tight plus I want to see what Terry comes up with.

mschu19 · 01-04-2009, 04:41 PM

yes i sold mine a couple days ago, but let me know if u ever need help with anything on ur car

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Jsnscot First Lieutenant 15 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	very easy to install and i suck at working on cars, very unlikely you'll get a code, it's easy, just kinda hard to reach down there because of the location but i have big hands and was able to do it in less than 5min my 1st time
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Dan335i Lieutenant Colonel 32 Rep 1,786 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6MT,w/sp. pack. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: orange county NY iTrader: (2)	Piece of cake to install.No cels of any kind.After install take the car out and run it hard for about a half hour with a few good wide open high rev pulls and yourready to rock,and the SSTT will be adapted.Your gonna love it compared to stock.
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GGreek5 Olimpiakos 91 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mass iTrader: (10)	You might get a cel, half engine malfunction, but its nothing. It would be due to the adaptation. Just shut the car off, then back on. Your gonna love it.
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	The hardest part is to unclip the clip as your removing the connector. I just stuck a penny in there as I pulled it out. After your first time figuring it out, it's super easy.
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Bobby_Light Major 65 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	USB install method. Very easy.
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Ragin'Cajun New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Katy, Tx iTrader: (0)	One more voice echoing how easy it is to install, I was very careful/nervous the first time and it took me 5-10 minutes. The second time was literally under two minutes from when I lifted the hood to when I was done. I read some recommendations on here and have had good luck using a dime with a piece of string taped to it and looped around my wrist. I guess the only additional tip that helped me out is to look closely at the female end of the SSTT connector in hand while you reach under the hood to figure out what you need to "pry" with the dime to disconnect the factory connector since I found it pretty dificult to see down there while your hand is down there trying to get it done. I realize I might have made it seem more difficult with the instructions but believe me it is incredibly simple, it's just one plug to disconnect and connect the SSTT to.
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mschu19 Got Turbos? 21 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 335 E92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chi-Town iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	jbone, i had a sstt and took it off n getting a v3, or jb3. if u need help with install let me know takes 2 seconds __________________
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