Tunning the 1m Help

Mark 1M · 04-26-2015, 03:58 PM

What gains are to be had with tunning the 1M i was looking at the Cobb and a FMIC is this the best way to go ??

EldRick · 04-26-2015, 06:42 PM

Good question. I added a used Forge IC, and a (used) Cobb tuner.

I first started with the Level 2 Cobb Sport tune for upgrade IC and pump gas, and it added considerable power, but I didn't like the way it was non-linear - starting at 2500rpm, if you floored it, it would pull better than stock, up to about 3200-3500 rpm, at which point it would push your face backward off your skull.

This seemed too unpredictable to me, and I didn't like the thought of it happening if I wasn't expecting the surge.

So I backed off to the Level 1 Sport tune (no IC upgrade), and with that and the Forge I'm getting a nice smooth predictable power curve, with maybe 10-12% more power than stock - at a guess maybe 370 horses and 400 feet, and still well-mannered and controllable.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-27-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EldRick

Good question. I added a used Forge IC, and a (used) Cobb tuner.

I first started with the Level 2 Cobb Sport tune for upgrade IC and pump gas, and it added considerable power, but I didn't like the way it was non-linear - starting at 2500rpm, if you floored it, it would pull better than stock, up to about 3200-3500 rpm, at which point it would push your face backward off your skull.

This seemed too unpredictable to me, and I didn't like the thought of it happening if I wasn't expecting the surge.

So I backed off to the Level 1 Sport tune (no IC upgrade), and with that and the Forge I'm getting a nice smooth predictable power curve, with maybe 10-12% more power than stock - at a guess maybe 370 horses and 400 feet, and still well-mannered and controllable.

Sounds about right

zayzay · 04-27-2015, 12:52 PM

cobb OTS maps are very weak compared to other tunes. if you go with cobb, get a protune, it will be a night and day difference. i would highly recommend wedge performance for your protune

Mark 1M · 04-27-2015, 01:40 PM

I have a lad that mapped my evo 5 and it was rapid he said he could map the Cobb unit on the rolling road if i go with the cobb

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EldRick Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 1M VO - #161 US Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland - the Real one - in Oregon iTrader: (0)	Good question. I added a used Forge IC, and a (used) Cobb tuner. I first started with the Level 2 Cobb Sport tune for upgrade IC and pump gas, and it added considerable power, but I didn't like the way it was non-linear - starting at 2500rpm, if you floored it, it would pull better than stock, up to about 3200-3500 rpm, at which point it would push your face backward off your skull. This seemed too unpredictable to me, and I didn't like the thought of it happening if I wasn't expecting the surge. So I backed off to the Level 1 Sport tune (no IC upgrade), and with that and the Forge I'm getting a nice smooth predictable power curve, with maybe 10-12% more power than stock - at a guess maybe 370 horses and 400 feet, and still well-mannered and controllable.
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zayzay First Lieutenant 76 Rep 370 Posts Drives: bmw 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	cobb OTS maps are very weak compared to other tunes. if you go with cobb, get a protune, it will be a night and day difference. i would highly recommend wedge performance for your protune
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Mark 1M Lieutenant 349 Rep 424 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have a lad that mapped my evo 5 and it was rapid he said he could map the Cobb unit on the rolling road if i go with the cobb
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