COBB Tuning Insider - Rob talks about N54 development and more!

COBB Tuning · 11-22-2011, 02:07 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know about our latest COBB Tuning Insider on our blog! We interviewed Rob Irish, our BMW Expert Group Lead. He talks about about N54 development, what it takes to reverse engineer a BMW ECU, and his recent racing wins! Let us know how you like it!

COBB Tuning Insider - Rob Irish, BMW Extraordinaire

Ian

Q4P · 11-22-2011, 02:14 PM

Great article!

It truly takes a lot to reverse engineer an ECU and I respect all tuners for the amount of time they put in!

themyst · 11-22-2011, 02:23 PM

Rob is the man! Keep on truckin, we appreciate it all!

Brey335i · 11-22-2011, 02:38 PM

Most badass N54 tuner? I believe so lol. He needs to give more credit to his dog though. We all know who does the actual hacking of the two

That was a pretty cool blog

import36 · 11-22-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Rob is the man! Keep on truckin, we appreciate it all!

+1

rader1 · 11-22-2011, 03:00 PM

I would've liked a little more tech discussion, but still a good read

Royal Flush · 11-22-2011, 03:29 PM

Rob whatuuuuuuup

ar design · 11-22-2011, 03:45 PM

Robb is THE MAN!

sdstatestud88 · 11-22-2011, 06:51 PM

Meth Integration....Meth Integration....Meth Integration....

mithiral67 · 11-22-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

He needs to give more credit to his dog though. We all know who does the actual hacking of the two

The dog was looking at that tennis ball like it was looking into the eyes of god.

nitehawk · 11-22-2011, 10:47 PM

starmo · 11-23-2011, 12:23 AM

Cool stuff

Rob@Cobb · 11-23-2011, 11:54 AM

Haha, you guys are making me blush.

I would be happy to talk tech if there are questions. As our tuner comes out the tech level will most certainly grow based on our tuning guide and questions that will be asked.

Cheers,
Rob

Zeph · 11-23-2011, 12:20 PM

I have been wondering how the top speed is 198.6 mph! It seems odd you can't just "remove" the top speed limit, like you had to adjust a setting within a window or something?

Can't wait for pro tuning, I have a few small plans after doing some recent dynos

Zeph

BQTuning · 11-23-2011, 04:19 PM

Beautiful article man

mithiral67 · 11-23-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob@Cobb

Haha, you guys are making me blush.

I would be happy to talk tech if there are questions. As our tuner comes out the tech level will most certainly grow based on our tuning guide and questions that will be asked.

Cheers,
Rob

What challenges are you currently working through on stage 2 beta and race gas/meth maps?

enrita · 11-23-2011, 06:10 PM

great article!

Alpina_B3_Lux · 11-24-2011, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob@Cobb

I would be happy to talk tech if there are questions.

When are you installing the upgraded turbos on your shop car and when will you be in a position to bring out first beta maps for upgraded turbos?

What is the status about meth integration / failsafe?

Alpina_B3_Lux

Dr_Dirt · 11-24-2011, 08:25 AM

Once got into the ECU what kind of obstacles did you face?

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