Cobb vs ESS tunes

Alext · 04-12-2014, 03:50 AM

Which is better? Any differences? Anyone have experience with both?

ESS seems like a very reliable tune that does not overstress the motor but they NEVER have any updates. Whereas Cobb appear to be constantly updating their tunes and have custom maps for free to suit your modifications.

That's what I'm lead to believe anyway from reading.

Already have ESS so was wondering if it is worth changing to COBB?

sparoz · 04-17-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Which is better? Any differences? Anyone have experience with both?

ESS seems like a very reliable tune that does not overstress the motor but they NEVER have any updates. Whereas Cobb appear to be constantly updating their tunes and have custom maps for free to suit your modifications.

That's what I'm lead to believe anyway from reading.

Already have ESS so was wondering if it is worth changing to COBB?

Yes.

flinchy · 04-18-2014, 02:50 AM

Cobb ranges from super mild to pushed to the limit depending if you go OTS or protune

A cobb + protune, even tuned to not the limit, would be miles better.

thezone135i · 04-18-2014, 05:21 AM

Geez I cant imagine wanting more power out of this thing. How does it get it to the ground? Either the DTC will cut the engine or the wheels will just spin?

drjekl · 04-18-2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thezone135i

Geez I cant imagine wanting more power out of this thing. How does it get it to the ground? Either the DTC will cut the engine or the wheels will just spin?

Famous last words!

Go with a cobb for sure

BMJ · 04-18-2014, 08:10 AM

COBB + FMIC = very happy times.

1MOz · 04-18-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJ

COBB + FMIC = very happy times.

Totally agreed, very happy with mine. I have both Cobb tune and Cobb FMIC.

froop · 04-19-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thezone135i

Geez I cant imagine wanting more power out of this thing. How does it get it to the ground? Either the DTC will cut the engine or the wheels will just spin?

Turn off all TC. Let the wheels spin. Hang on.

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