All COBB Tuning AccessPORT for 135i Discussion Here

[roo97ss]

Originally Posted by twin fed

Finally got the chance to install my AP today......holy shit what a difference, this is what the car should have felt like from the factory. Did not get to drive very much but I am looking forward to my commute tomorrow. Well worth the money, everyone should be up on this. I can't wait to explore the potential of the AP. Way to go COBB!!
I just ordered a full set of the Cool Carbon street/track pads and a set of BMW Performance rotors to help slow things down when needed. I will be installing them next weekend, I can definitely tell that they are going to be needed.

I've said this from the get go. It's hard to fathom leaving all that power on the table for 500-900 bucks for the addicts here. My jb3 tuner beat my car's delivery...

switched to cobb so i don't have to tear the ecu apart over and over again each time i went back to the dealer.

[twin fed]

Originally Posted by thez99

The cool carbon pads are great in that they are more linear and smoother braking as opposed to the insta-hard brake feel of the stock pads. However Im telling you from experience, make sure whoever installs them uses plenty of noise-quiet or the red stuff I forget what its called I think its NoiseFree on the backs of the pads and inside the calipers, otherwise they will be noisy after about 1k miles of regular braking. My squeal usually in warmer temps. Im hesitant on whether I want to keep these or change em out for stoptech or Hawks.

I am going to do the install....I know that some pads come with the little squeeze packets of the stuff to put on the backs of the pads...do the Cool Carbon's? If not I know that they sell that stuff a like Pepboys or AutoZone. Thanks for the heads up.

LOVING THE COBB BY THE WAY. Made driving to work that much more entertaining!!

[Juicehead]

Originally Posted by twin fed

Finally got the chance to install my AP today......holy shit what a difference, this is what the car should have felt like from the factory. Did not get to drive very much but I am looking forward to my commute tomorrow. Well worth the money, everyone should be up on this. I can't wait to explore the potential of the AP. Way to go COBB!!

I love it when people post their first reactions after installing the Cobb. I am already in need of a set of rear tires. I just can't stop "rolling" on that throttle a few times on the way to work in the morning.

Between the cost of gas and rear tires, this is going to hurt my wallet.

[Jewpac]

So I finally got the AP installed, however after a few days I had a real long crank and a very rough idle, the first signs on the HPFP going bad, once I uninstalled the AP to take it to the dealer everything was fine. Has anyone else had this problem?

[Red135]

That isn't surprising. The Cobb will put a higher workload on the pump. You need to get the Cobb to trigger an HPFP code, uninstall without deleting the code and then take it to the dealer.

[Jewpac]

Sadly thats what I thought. Hopefully I can get it to do it.

[bdoooh]

Originally Posted by Jewpac

So I finally got the AP installed, however after a few days I had a real long crank and a very rough idle, the first signs on the HPFP going bad, once I uninstalled the AP to take it to the dealer everything was fine. Has anyone else had this problem?

When it's installed have the AP plugged in and monitor fuel pressure.. and see what happens when ti's being rough.. then uninstall it and watch the fuel pressure and you should see what's going on.

[Jewpac]

I will do this, however I am pretty sure it is a result of the software, more boost plus more fuel will exaggerate the problem that will manifest itself eventually.

[twin fed]

Originally Posted by Juicehead

I love it when people post their first reactions after installing the Cobb. I am already in need of a set of rear tires. I just can't stop "rolling" on that throttle a few times on the way to work in the morning.

Between the cost of gas and rear tires, this is going to hurt my wallet.

Yeah I can see the future need for rear tires. They are so easy to break loose now

[twin fed]

Originally Posted by Red135

That isn't surprising. The Cobb will put a higher workload on the pump. You need to get the Cobb to trigger an HPFP code, uninstall without deleting the code and then take it to the dealer.

I waited to install the AP until after I took my car in for the HPFP recall. Probably a good move.

[TSiggs]

Originally Posted by bdoooh

When it's installed have the AP plugged in and monitor fuel pressure.. and see what happens when ti's being rough.. then uninstall it and watch the fuel pressure and you should see what's going on.

Well, if he hasn't done the HPFP recall, and doesn't have the latest part, he doesn't need a code. He can just take it in and they'll replace it. They tried to recall mine again last time I serviced, until they realized it was already replaced like 3 months ago.

[135iNewb]

Originally Posted by Mutilator

In the AP Manager click Options and check the box for Check for beta firmware.

Thanks, I was able to update my firmware once again, but I don't see any additional maps. How can I tell which 93oct map I have in my AP?

Still no response from Cobb.

[thez99]

Originally Posted by twin fed

I waited to install the AP until after I took my car in for the HPFP recall. Probably a good move.

[Kamal]

Originally Posted by Red135

That isn't surprising. The Cobb will put a higher workload on the pump. You need to get the Cobb to trigger an HPFP code, uninstall without deleting the code and then take it to the dealer.

Flashing it back to stock will clear all the codes unfortunately. So unless you can replicate the problem while stock, this won't help.

Originally Posted by bdoooh

When it's installed have the AP plugged in and monitor fuel pressure.. and see what happens when ti's being rough.. then uninstall it and watch the fuel pressure and you should see what's going on.

I don't think it can monitor fuel pressure, it does measure AFR though... and if the fuel pump is starting to fail you'll see your AFR numbers skyrocket, as the pump can't keep up and the mixture goes lean.

[Jewpac]

Originally Posted by 135iNewb

Thanks, I was able to update my firmware once again, but I don't see any additional maps. How can I tell which 93oct map I have in my AP?

Still no response from Cobb.

There is only one map. I dont think Stage 2 is available yet.

[twin fed]

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[135iNewb]

Originally Posted by Jewpac

There is only one map. I dont think Stage 2 is available yet.

Actually, I read in another thread that there is a forum member working directly with Cobb on a beta stage 1 93 octane tune that has less over boost at part throttle. One of the only complaints I have about the Cobb is that its much more sensitive to the drivers input. When you press the gas 20%, it would be nice to get 20% power. Instead you get a surge of boost (16psi sometimes) and when you let off the throttle slightly the power decreases instantly. I feel I have less control of the car.

I understand that its unrealistic to ask Cobb to create tunes that fit the needs of every driver, but Im not alone here. I also understand that even stock the car has these characteristics, just on a more controllable level.

Im thrilled with the tune, but if they are already developing a slightly more docile tune, I'd like to give it a go.

Ill have to search and find that post again.

[oman135]

are cobb working something for then n55 ?

[benrappaport]

just jb4 it jeeze

[thesyndicate]

Originally Posted by twin fed

I waited to install the AP until after I took my car in for the HPFP recall. Probably a good move.

I just flashed mine back to stock, they just replaced mine the other day.

Raced my buddies E46 M3 with ECU, intake, exhaust, and mid pipes and pulled him. This car is a monster now. Still have my temp tags on and cant wait to get my DP's and intake installed.

[Jewpac]

Originally Posted by TSiggs

Well, if he hasn't done the HPFP recall, and doesn't have the latest part, he doesn't need a code. He can just take it in and they'll replace it. They tried to recall mine again last time I serviced, until they realized it was already replaced like 3 months ago.

This is correct. I e-mailed my SA asking her about the HPFP. There has been a recall and you do not need a code to get it replaced. I have an appointment for Wednesday and when I get the car back I will reinstall the map I had before I had problems.

[rader1]

I was just wondering if anyone has had a chance to run the car at a track to actually get a measurable performance comparison?(by track I mean strip)