COBB Tuning introduction to the N54/N55 community...

Rob@Cobb · 12-29-2010, 06:23 PM

Hello All,

I would like to introduce myself and show a little of what is to come for the N54 community. I'm a reverse engineer who works for COBB Tuning. For the last while I have been working on adding N54 (N55 support is being worked on

) support to the AccessPORT and that support is about ready.

Cheers,
Rob@Cobb

N2Nalgas · 12-29-2010, 07:54 PM

+ 1 for Rob and his team at Cobb

I had an AccessPORT for my 04 STI and i have zero complaints.

Awesome product and awesome customer service

11N55 · 12-29-2010, 08:05 PM

TunedM2C · 12-29-2010, 08:21 PM

Nice! Will the numbers be anywhere close to the piggybacks on the market?

Top Gon · 12-29-2010, 08:22 PM

Woohoo ! the Cobb AP might be a good competition for the jb4 and procede

Novator · 12-29-2010, 09:24 PM

I like where this is going

JimmyT · 12-30-2010, 12:04 AM

ALL. IN.

R33K128i · 12-30-2010, 12:47 AM

I had a cobb AP for 2006 sti! Will there be one for a 128i?

Tweeked SRT4 · 12-30-2010, 08:00 AM

Sweet!

escobar929 · 12-30-2010, 08:14 AM

in for some numbers

NFIDDY5 · 12-30-2010, 09:17 AM

Awesome. I know a lot of WRX and STi guys ran AccessPort when I was in my EVO days.

Thaddy · 12-30-2010, 09:26 AM

I'll believe it when I see it, but it's certainly something I'd be willing to purchase.

MrRoboto · 12-30-2010, 09:58 AM

From what I know of Cobb, there is no hardware to install and the flash is 'self installed'

If this is the case with the Cobb product for BMW then the bar has just been raised.

3RotorRX7 · 12-30-2010, 12:49 PM

I just drove my 135i today that has been one of the test cars for COBB's AccessPort. I used to run the JB3 2.0 on setting 6. My only engine modification are straight pipe for muffler. I can attest that the car has more power, especially in the upper end, in comparison to that setting. I think this has to do with being able to control the throttle, which the stock BWM program starts to partially close in the upper rpm range. I don't think the piggybacks can overide this function. I'm sure Rob will be better able to discuss.
Anyway, I'm sure everyone will agree the biggest benefit is not having to switch out the harness everytime a dealership trip is needed.

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

I'll believe it when I see it, but it's certainly something I'd be willing to purchase.

Das Ein · 12-30-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3RotorRX7

I just drove my 135i today that has been one of the test cars for COBB's AccessPort. I used to run the JB3 2.0 on setting 6. My only engine modification are straight pipe for muffler. I can attest that the car has more power, especially in the upper end, in comparison to that setting. I think this has to do with being able to control the throttle, which the stock BWM program starts to partially close in the upper rpm range. I don't think the piggybacks can overide this function. I'm sure Rob will be better able to discuss.
Anyway, I'm sure everyone will agree the biggest benefit is not having to switch out the harness everytime a dealership trip is needed.

Are you in the Ausin area?

miro2296 · 12-30-2010, 01:18 PM

I am local and currently running JB3 and would like to see what this is all about!

3RotorRX7 · 12-30-2010, 01:24 PM

Yes, I live in Cedar Park off Parmer Lane. PM offline and we can arrange a test drive.

135iNewb · 12-30-2010, 01:29 PM

Peak numbers aside, its nice to have options. Especially if its easier to install/remove/hide and cost less than the competitors. As long as the cost/power ratio is compareable to competitors, it should do well.

Good luck, and I look forward to seeing some charts/logs.

miro2296 · 12-30-2010, 01:36 PM

PM Sent! I'm in Round Rock area off of Louise Henna!

Thaddy · 12-30-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 3RotorRX7

I just drove my 135i today that has been one of the test cars for COBB's AccessPort. I used to run the JB3 2.0 on setting 6. My only engine modification are straight pipe for muffler. I can attest that the car has more power, especially in the upper end, in comparison to that setting. I think this has to do with being able to control the throttle, which the stock BWM program starts to partially close in the upper rpm range. I don't think the piggybacks can overide this function. I'm sure Rob will be better able to discuss.
Anyway, I'm sure everyone will agree the biggest benefit is not having to switch out the harness everytime a dealership trip is needed.

Aside from a safe and more powerful tune, increased throttle response was the biggest thing I liked with the AP for the EJ25. I really hope Cobb gets rid of whatever steps and limits BMW coded into the N54/N55. In my short experience with my 135i, it's not linear.

And yes, the plug and play functionality is incredibly appealing. It's the main reason why I never considered the JB3 or the Procede.

oman135 · 12-30-2010, 05:05 PM

cant wait for the numbers !
so its just plug and play there is no need t open the car ecu like procede and jb3?

mosx · 12-30-2010, 05:13 PM

I'm near Plano, any chance we can get a custom dyno tune at your facility after you release the AP?

12-29-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
Rob@Cobb Lieutenant 41 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i ///M Pack Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	COBB Tuning introduction to the N54/N55 community... Hello All, I would like to introduce myself and show a little of what is to come for the N54 community. I'm a reverse engineer who works for COBB Tuning. For the last while I have been working on adding N54 (N55 support is being worked on ) support to the AccessPORT and that support is about ready. Cheers, Rob@Cobb
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12-29-2010, 07:54 PM	#2
N2Nalgas New 2 BMW World 11 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe 6MT White\Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	+ 1 for Rob and his team at Cobb I had an AccessPORT for my 04 STI and i have zero complaints. Awesome product and awesome customer service __________________ Old car: 2004 Subaru STI 6MT New car: 2011 135i 6MT
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11N55 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 378 Posts Drives: AW 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	__________________ Order Placed: October 25 \| Production Complete: November 4 \|En Route: November 16 \| At Prep Center: December 2 \| At Dealer: December 6
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TunedM2C Brigadier General 828 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	Nice! Will the numbers be anywhere close to the piggybacks on the market?
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Top Gon Bashar 407 Rep 1,119 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (4)	Woohoo ! the Cobb AP might be a good competition for the jb4 and procede
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R33K128i 1b4d128 12 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (1)	I had a cobb AP for 2006 sti! Will there be one for a 128i? __________________ 2009 BMW 128i
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Tweeked SRT4 Resident SRT4 Owner 12 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2004 Dodge SRT4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mt. Prospect, IL iTrader: (1)	Sweet! __________________ 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 6.6 Litre Survivor SOLD - 2004 SRT4 E-Blue - Project Tweeked SOLD - 2011 BMW 135i/AW/Black interior/6MT/M-Package/Value Package/Heat Seats/Shadowline 135i badge/BMS CDV 2013 Subaru STI Sedan in WR Blue
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NFIDDY5 I bleed Scarlet and Gray!! 23 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buckeye Nut House iTrader: (0)	Awesome. I know a lot of WRX and STi guys ran AccessPort when I was in my EVO days.
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Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I'll believe it when I see it, but it's certainly something I'd be willing to purchase.
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	From what I know of Cobb, there is no hardware to install and the flash is 'self installed' If this is the case with the Cobb product for BMW then the bar has just been raised.
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miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	I am local and currently running JB3 and would like to see what this is all about! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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3RotorRX7 Erik 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Yes, I live in Cedar Park off Parmer Lane. PM offline and we can arrange a test drive.
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12-30-2010, 01:29 PM	#18
135iNewb Private First Class 15 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nunyas iTrader: (0)	Peak numbers aside, its nice to have options. Especially if its easier to install/remove/hide and cost less than the competitors. As long as the cost/power ratio is compareable to competitors, it should do well. Good luck, and I look forward to seeing some charts/logs.
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miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	PM Sent! I'm in Round Rock area off of Louise Henna! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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oman135 Major 69 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oman-Muscat iTrader: (0)	cant wait for the numbers ! so its just plug and play there is no need t open the car ecu like procede and jb3? __________________ 2016 YMB F80 M3
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mosx The mod bug has bitten. 22 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm near Plano, any chance we can get a custom dyno tune at your facility after you release the AP?
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