Is this a JB4 G4 or G5 board?

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 05:19 PM

And if it's G5, is it an ISO model (don't have to cut diodes)?

Thanks

Orion4 · 03-18-2013, 05:21 PM

Don't know, but the board says JB4 v1 at the top.

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 05:22 PM

Yeah I can read that... I'm asking because I was sold what was advertised explicitly as a G5 board, but I'm thinking this is a G4. I need someone more knowledgeable to confirm that for me before I go back to the seller...

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 05:22 PM

And actually it says v1.1 it's hidden in that crappy shot, sorry.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-18-2013, 05:36 PM

This is what it looks like when you do the modification:

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 05:38 PM

Yes, indeed. But, is this board a G4 or a G5? Forget the ISO mod for now. I just want to know if I was sold a bill of goods.

I'm guessing it's a G4 bc of the v1.1 vs v2 labels but I don't want to go seeking recompense without being 100% sure.

Thanks!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-18-2013, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmostro

Yes, indeed. But, is this board a G4 or a G5? Forget the ISO mod for now. I just want to know if I was sold a bill of goods.

I'm guessing it's a G4 bc of the v1.1 vs v2 labels but I don't want to go seeking recompense without being 100% sure.

Thanks!

Mike or Terry would know.

PR3CI5N · 03-18-2013, 05:49 PM

G4 left - G5 right

MrRetep · 03-18-2013, 06:11 PM

now that the other two pictures have been posted...I'd say you sir were sold a G4. Look at the difference in hardware in what Jeff and PR3CI5N posted compared to yours. Another sure way to tell is to plug it in and look at the rev. #.

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 06:13 PM

Thanks fellas...

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 06:42 PM

Approached the seller and he immediately resolved the situation. Thanks for your help, folks. I'm going to close this thread so it doesn't devolve into something negative by passersby.

Thanks again.

ashmostro · 03-18-2013, 06:43 PM

MODS, could this thread be locked please? Thanks!

ecw · 12-17-2013, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the informative thread. I am in the same situation. : ( Hopefully the seller will be as willing to resolve.

CHECKERED · 12-17-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashmostro

MODS, could this thread be locked please? Thanks!

...why?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-17-2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Mike or Terry would know.

G4 Board..

This seems to be happening a lot. This is the third case I have come across someone selling a "G5" and it turns out its a G4. So anybody buying used, please as for a picture of the board itself before paying.

Mike

ashmostro · 12-17-2013, 10:58 AM

Old thread fellas

03-18-2013, 05:19 PM	#1
ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Is this a JB4 G4 or G5 board? And if it's G5, is it an ISO model (don't have to cut diodes)? Thanks
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 491 Rep 1,583 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Don't know, but the board says JB4 v1 at the top.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Yeah I can read that... I'm asking because I was sold what was advertised explicitly as a G5 board, but I'm thinking this is a G4. I need someone more knowledgeable to confirm that for me before I go back to the seller...
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	And actually it says v1.1 it's hidden in that crappy shot, sorry.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3442 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	This is what it looks like when you do the modification:
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Yes, indeed. But, is this board a G4 or a G5? Forget the ISO mod for now. I just want to know if I was sold a bill of goods. I'm guessing it's a G4 bc of the v1.1 vs v2 labels but I don't want to go seeking recompense without being 100% sure. Thanks!
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PR3CI5N need4speed 510 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (24)	G4 left - G5 right Attached Images __________________ N54
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MrRetep First Lieutenant 107 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA iTrader: (3)	now that the other two pictures have been posted...I'd say you sir were sold a G4. Look at the difference in hardware in what Jeff and PR3CI5N posted compared to yours. Another sure way to tell is to plug it in and look at the rev. #.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Thanks fellas...
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Approached the seller and he immediately resolved the situation. Thanks for your help, folks. I'm going to close this thread so it doesn't devolve into something negative by passersby. Thanks again.
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ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	MODS, could this thread be locked please? Thanks!
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ecw Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the informative thread. I am in the same situation. : ( Hopefully the seller will be as willing to resolve.
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12-17-2013, 10:58 AM	#16
ashmostro Brigadier General 1254 Rep 4,088 Posts Drives: 2020 M4cs \| 2022 M550i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Falls Church, VA iTrader: (27)	Old thread fellas
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