All COBB Tuning AccessPORT for 135i Discussion Here

[Juicehead]

My DPs are getting lonely sitting on my workbench in the garage...

[SpacE82]

Originally Posted by Juicehead

My DPs are getting lonely sitting on my workbench in the garage...

Are you also waiting for stage 2? if so, join the club haha

[KingOfJericho]

Isn't stage 2 just an update that can be emailed to update the unit?

[Juicehead]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Isn't stage 2 just an update that can be emailed to update the unit?

Actually, it is an update through the accessport software already on the PC. Just waiting on them to release it. I am sure they want to be sure stage 2 won't damage anything and this is why they are taking a while.

Better to take their time and have it right the first time than to blow a few of our engines up...

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by Juicehead

Actually, it is an update through the accessport software already on the PC. Just waiting on them to release it. I am sure they want to be sure stage 2 won't damage anything and this is why they are taking a while.

Better to take their time and have it right the first time than to blow a few of our engines up...

[KingOfJericho]

I actually kind of miss the linear delivery of the stock tune... the COBB is certainly a shitload quicker but couldn't they smooth out the delivery a bit? It seems REALLY peaky.

[Juicehead]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I actually kind of miss the linear delivery of the stock tune... the COBB is certainly a shitload quicker but couldn't they smooth out the delivery a bit? It seems REALLY peaky.

Haha, I was telling my buddy that the other day. I am sure it will be smoothed out as new updates are released. In the mean time, it is kind of fun, it is the an f-in rocketship.

My one buddy I took for a ride was just amazed at the pull, it surprised the hell out of him.

[silverlude]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I actually kind of miss the linear delivery of the stock tune... the COBB is certainly a shitload quicker but couldn't they smooth out the delivery a bit? It seems REALLY peaky.

I know...isn't it fun!

Yeah in some ways I miss the linear delivery, but normal driveability isn't affected at all. But I know what you mean, the only way I found around that is to shift earlier into higher gears. In the end its hard to have it all...but I for one, prefer the "punch" for the fun factor.

For Auto-x, you can be sure I'll be back on stock tune.

[KingOfJericho]

It just feels a little squirrelly in turns when the boost slams in like a fuck storm. I guess I'm used to larger turbos that spool up a bit. With these being so tiny and spooling up so fast, it's just such a rapid transition from acceleration to warp speed.

[Frampton]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I actually kind of miss the linear delivery of the stock tune... the COBB is certainly a shitload quicker but couldn't they smooth out the delivery a bit? It seems REALLY peaky.

i've got a beta map with the linear throttle mapping and have tested it at the track as well. I'll be perfectly honest, the car is a lot easier to drive to the limit on the 201 map with the non linear throttle mapping than it is with the beta map. It takes a lot of pedal movement to put down the power in the linear 202 beta maps and it makes it feel like there is a bit of lag coming out of corners almost like traction control is still on or something. I know its the time its taking to get the pedal to the floor but its still something you can feel and my driving instructor commented on.

the cool thing is having the different maps to try out all the time!

[radorotrex]

After a week of waiting I got my AP in the mail last night. I tried installing it but had an error. Sent my rom to Cobb and now I have to wait.... again

[KingOfJericho]

How do you get different maps? Mine just said like 91 or 93 octane maps...

[silverlude]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

How do you get different maps? Mine just said like 91 or 93 octane maps...

You go to support on the Cobb website.

If you download/run the latest 'beta' firmware, you should be getting the latest map he's referring to. But you can always go back an install the older maps if you prefer or want to test out. They're still labeled 91 / 93, they're just different versions of the maps.

[Frampton]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

How do you get different maps? Mine just said like 91 or 93 octane maps...

some of the maps are available through the beta setting on the accessport manager

other maps i have were from offering up my car to cobb to work on some things, ie the throttle mapping and cruise control stuff

[Kcyrusm]

N55 gets no love... I can't decide if I should just keep waiting with no word of a release date or go with the cheaper jb for now.

[Frampton]

the cobb is way worth it, i have to uninstall a friend s jb4 on monday for him to go to the dealer and then reinstall it when he's done with an oil change. taking things apart over and over again is going to get old fast

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

How do you get different maps? Mine just said like 91 or 93 octane maps...

The COBB AP is pre-loaded currently with:

Stage 0 (stock simulation map)
Stage 1 91 octane
Stage 1 93 octane
Vallet

If you're looking to use the BETA Maps you can simply download them from your COBB AP Manager.

Originally Posted by Frampton

the cobb is way worth it, i have to uninstall a friend s jb4 on monday for him to go to the dealer and then reinstall it when he's done with an oil change. taking things apart over and over again is going to get old fast

I couldn't agree with you more. You will get a whole lot more functionality and accessibility with the COBB AP. You do get free software and map updates for life that be downloaded straight from the COBB AP Manager software. Not to mention that the COBB AP does allow for you to do live data logging, trouble shoot and scan codes, and of course switch maps on the fly as well! Installation is simple and it literally takes 10 minutes to download your stock map to the COBB AP and 8-10 minutes to flash your car to the stage 1 map. All of which you can simply do in the comfort of your drivers seat! You can also export your stock map on your computer to back it up just in case you do ever lose your COBB AP Hand held unit. You can also export all of your data logs to your PC as well.

[silverlude]

Originally Posted by **********s.com

The COBB AP is pre-loaded currently with:

Stage 0 (stock simulation map)
Stage 1 91 octane
Stage 1 93 octane
Vallet

If you're looking to use the BETA Maps you can simply download them from your COBB AP Manager.



I couldn't agree with you more. You will get a whole lot more functionality and accessibility with the COBB AP. You do get free software and map updates for life that be downloaded straight from the COBB AP Manager software. Not to mention that the COBB AP does allow for you to do live data logging, trouble shoot and scan codes, and of course switch maps on the fly as well! Installation is simple and it literally takes 10 minutes to download your stock map to the COBB AP and 8-10 minutes to flash your car to the stage 1 map. All of which you can simply do in the comfort of your drivers seat! You can also export your stock map on your computer to back it up just in case you do ever lose your COBB AP Hand held unit. You can also export all of your data logs to your PC as well.

I also personally couldn't agree more with everything that is being said.

This is a phenomenal product, and true bang for the buck, its not just a tune, its everything that comes with it, along with the added support/updates for life. Best of all, it is so easy to install/uninstall--my grandmother could do it.

Best $825 bucks I've spent in a long time.

[radorotrex]

That was fast! Just got a email from Cobb and all I have to do is update the firmware then I can install the program. Can't wait! I think I will skip out work early today

Originally Posted by radorotrex

After a week of waiting I got my AP in the mail last night. I tried installing it but had an error. Sent my rom to Cobb and now I have to wait.... again

[Freon]

I've also noticed sharp boost spikes at steady part throttle, say 25% starting at 2000rpm in 2nd gear, if I hold that steady I will get a rather violent spike around 3000rpm. It overshoots and corrects itself, and the car "jumps" during this spike. Definitely needs some smoothing out. Here's hoping they release Streettuner and Racetuner some day...

Also, my logs are corrupt. I see a ton of NULL characters (0x0) in my log files and missing data. About every 5-6th line is cut off and then has a bunch of null characters.

[KingOfJericho]

Do your cars feel like they tremble a bit when the boost kicks in?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by Freon

I've also noticed sharp boost spikes at steady part throttle, say 25% starting at 2000rpm in 2nd gear, if I hold that steady I will get a rather violent spike around 3000rpm. It overshoots and corrects itself, and the car "jumps" during this spike. Definitely needs some smoothing out. Here's hoping they release Streettuner and Racetuner some day...

Also, my logs are corrupt. I see a ton of NULL characters (0x0) in my log files and missing data. About every 5-6th line is cut off and then has a bunch of null characters.

If you have an MT you can try going back to the Version 2.0 Its a little smoother.

The only downside to 2.0 is when you come off throttle fast its not as crisp.

I believe Cobb is working on a work around to find a happy medium.