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woptang22 · 02-19-2012, 08:52 AM

I've been considering getting either a FMIC or buying downpipes and using the cobb stage 2 map. not sure which option is better, but downpipes are the more affordable thing for me. but work the downpipes it will throw error codes because of no cats. or does the cobb ap have something built into the maps that prevents it from throwing codes due to catless downpipes? the reason I ask is because PA is pretty strict with emissions and I dont want to have to pay to get downpipes removed after every emissions. any help would be appreciated.

rader1 · 02-19-2012, 12:05 PM

On stage 2 the Cobb AP suppresses the CEL for cat eneffeciency codes, but the car may or may not pass a sniffer test, and it definitely will not pass a visual inspection. If they just do an OB2 readiness check you're good to go.

VRSF has catless DPs for about $400 and are good quality.
There are a few no cutting required FMIC for about $800.

woptang22 · 02-19-2012, 12:12 PM

[QUOTE=rader1;11376418]On stage 2 the Cobb AP suppresses the CEL for cat eneffeciency codes, but the car may or may not pass a sniffer test, and it definitely will not pass a visual inspection. If they just do an OB2 readiness check you're good to go.

VRSF has catless DPs for about $400 and are good quality.
There are a few no cutting required FMIC for about $800.[/QUO

VRSF downpipes are the set I was looking at. They are a great price and I hear good quality. As far as FMIC when I get one I will be going with the HELIX FMIC. But as far as my next mod, which would you think would be better for performance? Getting the downpipes and switching to COBB stage 2 map, or getting the FMIC and waiting for COBB stage 1+ FMIC maps?

rader1 · 02-19-2012, 12:25 PM

I would probably do FMIC first.

Cozy · 02-19-2012, 12:49 PM

I'm waiting to see what COBB does with their current Stage 2 map (non-FMIC) before deciding if I choose FMIC or DPs first.

Laid Black 335i · 02-19-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by woptang22

I've been considering getting either a FMIC or buying downpipes and using the cobb stage 2 map. not sure which option is better, but downpipes are the more affordable thing for me. but work the downpipes it will throw error codes because of no cats. or does the cobb ap have something built into the maps that prevents it from throwing codes due to catless downpipes? the reason I ask is because PA is pretty strict with emissions and I dont want to have to pay to get downpipes removed after every emissions. any help would be appreciated.

If you get the FMIC over DP's, you will not be able to run Stage 2. Cobb requires upgraded DP's and Any FMIC to run stage 2. But if you do Stage 2+, you need both DP's and FMIC.

Cobb Stage 2 will clear the codes.

Dark9T · 02-19-2012, 02:10 PM

Cobb ATP is OUT?!!
http://sweft.sttav.servertrust.com/B...accesstunerpro

rader1 · 02-19-2012, 02:25 PM

It says available for download in 24 hours...

themyst · 02-19-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark9T

Cobb ATP is OUT?!!
http://sweft.sttav.servertrust.com/B...accesstunerpro

Hope that means atr isn't too far behind!

Dark9T · 02-19-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rader1

It says available for download in 24 hours...

yeah just talk to my tuner on the phone, he said gonna tune my car by next weekend!!
can't wait...

rader1 · 02-19-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark9T

yeah just talk to my tuner on the phone, he said gonna tune my car by next weekend!!
can't wait...

Can't wait to see the results!!!
I just may have to take a trip to NC sooner than i thought...

E90SoFlo · 02-19-2012, 05:00 PM

sh*t got real.

BobS · 02-19-2012, 05:26 PM

Looks like I bought my Cobb Ap just in time

trialskid · 02-19-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mave198

A shop in the NYC tri state area needs to get this ASAP

A shop in buffalo has it

Innovative tuning

woptang22 · 02-19-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laid Black 335i

If you get the FMIC over DP's, you will not be able to run Stage 2. Cobb requires upgraded DP's and Any FMIC to run stage 2. But if you do Stage 2+, you need both DP's and FMIC.

Cobb Stage 2 will clear the codes.

Yes thats what I thought but Im just not sure what to do. Would the car make more power by getting DPs and using cobb stage 2 or waiting for cobb stage 1 +FMIC to come out? WHich do you believe would make more power? Im having a hard time choosing between staying with stage 1 and getting the FMIC then install the stage 1+FMIC or just get downpipes and use stage 2.

woptang22 · 02-19-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JamJay

I'm waiting to see what COBB does with their current Stage 2 map (non-FMIC) before deciding if I choose FMIC or DPs first.

Good idea. And news on when these maps will be coming out? It sounds like a lot of updated maps should be released soon, just not sure when.

utfenix335i · 02-19-2012, 05:37 PM

Flashed my car on Friday, found out that my cylinder 4 spark is misfiring thanks to Cobb. Don't you hate it when stuff goes bad on a weekend, especially when it's a 3 day weekend?

Sal G@Camber-Toe · 02-19-2012, 05:38 PM

sorry whats the diff between access turner and atr?

trialskid · 02-19-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by utfenix335i

Flashed my car on Friday, found out that my cylinder 4 spark is misfiring thanks to Cobb. Don't you hate it when stuff goes bad on a weekend, especially when it's a 3 day weekend?

Common. Change the plugs

135i · 02-19-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by trialskid

Common. Change the plugs

or ignition coil.

trialskid · 02-19-2012, 06:35 PM

Ya swap coils to see if the misfire follows the coil

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-19-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal G@Camber-Toe

sorry whats the diff between access turner and atr?

Serious question?

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woptang22 Major 179 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bristol Pa iTrader: (1)	I've been considering getting either a FMIC or buying downpipes and using the cobb stage 2 map. not sure which option is better, but downpipes are the more affordable thing for me. but work the downpipes it will throw error codes because of no cats. or does the cobb ap have something built into the maps that prevents it from throwing codes due to catless downpipes? the reason I ask is because PA is pretty strict with emissions and I dont want to have to pay to get downpipes removed after every emissions. any help would be appreciated. __________________ 2009 E92 BMW M3.
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rader1 Banned 71 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	On stage 2 the Cobb AP suppresses the CEL for cat eneffeciency codes, but the car may or may not pass a sniffer test, and it definitely will not pass a visual inspection. If they just do an OB2 readiness check you're good to go. VRSF has catless DPs for about $400 and are good quality. There are a few no cutting required FMIC for about $800.
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02-19-2012, 12:12 PM	#3831
woptang22 Major 179 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bristol Pa iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=rader1;11376418]On stage 2 the Cobb AP suppresses the CEL for cat eneffeciency codes, but the car may or may not pass a sniffer test, and it definitely will not pass a visual inspection. If they just do an OB2 readiness check you're good to go. VRSF has catless DPs for about $400 and are good quality. There are a few no cutting required FMIC for about $800.[/QUO VRSF downpipes are the set I was looking at. They are a great price and I hear good quality. As far as FMIC when I get one I will be going with the HELIX FMIC. But as far as my next mod, which would you think would be better for performance? Getting the downpipes and switching to COBB stage 2 map, or getting the FMIC and waiting for COBB stage 1+ FMIC maps?
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02-19-2012, 12:25 PM	#3832
rader1 Banned 71 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	I would probably do FMIC first.
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02-19-2012, 12:49 PM	#3833
Cozy Major 130 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	I'm waiting to see what COBB does with their current Stage 2 map (non-FMIC) before deciding if I choose FMIC or DPs first.
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Dark9T Captain 27 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 2010 Red 335i E92 AT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas iTrader: (0)	Cobb ATP is OUT?!! http://sweft.sttav.servertrust.com/B...accesstunerpro
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02-19-2012, 02:25 PM	#3836
rader1 Banned 71 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	It says available for download in 24 hours...
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E90SoFlo Banned 220 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	sh*t got real.
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02-19-2012, 05:26 PM	#3841
BobS Colonel 99 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Looks like I bought my Cobb Ap just in time __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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02-19-2012, 05:37 PM	#3845
utfenix335i Colonel 141 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Flashed my car on Friday, found out that my cylinder 4 spark is misfiring thanks to Cobb. Don't you hate it when stuff goes bad on a weekend, especially when it's a 3 day weekend?
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02-19-2012, 05:38 PM	#3846
Sal G@Camber-Toe 204 Rep 14,190 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6mt Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	sorry whats the diff between access turner and atr?
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02-19-2012, 06:35 PM	#3849
trialskid Private First Class 9 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Ya swap coils to see if the misfire follows the coil
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