All COBB Tuning AccessPORT Flash for N54 335i Discussion Here

UltraRacer13 · 03-04-2011, 11:29 AM

Just a note on Customer sevice- I am having battery issues (unrelated to the AP) with my car and have an appt to dealer it. So upon uninstall, I had a slight problem b/c my voltage was too low. I emailed Rob late at night and promptly had a reply and great advice on how to handle my situation. People fear the ROM crash if the car runs out of voltage- I can clearly state that if this occurs, it is easily corrected by the AP. Thanks Rob for great service!

tscdennab · 03-04-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

I am curious as to why no flash has shown high dyno numbers like some of the piggybacks. Hopefully stage 2 will be able to match the piggybacks numbers if not surpass them.

400whp is the norm with GIAC Stage 2+ and all bolt-ons. I haven't seen many piggybacks breaking this barrier on stock turbos, of course there are glory runs at 18-19psi which show like 420whp but the difference is not so big.

TLO03 · 03-04-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NU arty boy

April at the earliest...

40 pages i think not..

NU arty boy · 03-04-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TLO03

40 pages i think not..

You are just f****** lazy. Typical

TLO03 · 03-04-2011, 02:21 PM

I'll be lazy no problem... better than rude internet nazi..

sticks321 · 03-06-2011, 10:47 AM

Just purchased the Cobb tune. I'm an older guy, age 55yrs and assume that most of you 335/Cobb owners are much younger, so please bare with me. My question is: How does the Cobb tune actually work? Does it just modify turbo boost only to increase speed or does it modify other aspects of the car?

bulldog_yyc · 03-06-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sticks321

Just purchased the Cobb tune. I'm an older guy, age 55yrs and assume that most of you 335/Cobb owners are much younger, so please bare with me. My question is: How does the Cobb tune actually work? Does it just modify turbo boost only to increase speed or does it modify other aspects of the car?

modifies timing, A/F and boost to increase performance. You will be happy with the results. Now, enough talk, get that car flashed already and drive it!

Litos · 03-06-2011, 11:13 AM

The Cobb is an "off the shelf" flash, but it does have the ability to be PROtuned by a licensed Cobb tuner...

The off the shelf map adjusts timing, boost and air fuel ratios associated with the added boost, therefore making more power safely...

When you get PROTuned, you no longer have an off the shelf map because the tuner will manually adjust the parameters for your car based on your mods (typically on a dyno) - so you easily make more power and they will more than likely adjust the off the shelf parameters to perfection...

sticks321 · 03-06-2011, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the feedback @ Turkish and Litos...much appreciated! Will definitely drive once received and will let you know just how much I enjoy.

Toker335i · 03-06-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sticks321

Thanks for the feedback @ Turkish and Litos...much appreciated! Will definitely drive once received and will let you know just how much I enjoy.

You'll love it! Super easy to install. A caveman could do it!

I'm loving my COBB more and more everyday!

Litos · 03-06-2011, 09:39 PM

07 update !?!?

lol............

Forcefed3 · 03-06-2011, 10:06 PM

Is anyone currently running meth with COBB AP? I know its not supported just wondering if anyone has done it. Hopefully it will be easier to use methanol when ATR comes out.

onesuperboi · 03-06-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

400whp is the norm with GIAC Stage 2+ and all bolt-ons. I haven't seen many piggybacks breaking this barrier on stock turbos, of course there are glory runs at 18-19psi which show like 420whp but the difference is not so big.

Say what?

joed1 · 03-07-2011, 11:41 AM

Had all my recall work done a few days ago and then loaded the Cobb tune. All went well. Few check engines that cleared with use and a single bogging of the engine that disappeared as quickly as the trouble lights.

The car is truly fun to drive, quick and I feel better knowing I can take it out for dealer service.

I did my own searches and in my quest to get "the best" had come to the conclusion that, like any electronics, "the best" is a fleeting claim. Wait a few minutes and the title is gone. My big screen, which was "the best" ten months ago is now sadly lacking. Which if you think about it is really a good thing, advances are made and we benefit.

That being said, as I see debates on which tune is best, I think I will just settle in and say that Cobb is "the best" for me. I'm happy.

Monster335 · 03-07-2011, 11:57 AM

I just got my Cobb tune couple weeks ago and man I love this thing. And thanks to everyone from Cobb. You guys did an excellent job of responding to my emails.

sticks321 · 03-07-2011, 12:08 PM

Just got my accessport today but the install was unsuccessful. It could not identify my car. Called Cobb but no one has gotten back to me as of yet. Has anyone had the same problem and can anyone help. *2009 335i 6MT*

atlharry · 03-07-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sticks321

Just got my accessport today but the install was unsuccessful. It could not identify my car. Called Cobb but no one has gotten back to me as of yet. Has anyone had the same problem and can anyone help. *2009 335i 6MT*

This is pretty common. There are a number of different ECU ROM versions out there and as a safety precaution, the AP won't flash a modified ROM on something that COBB hasn't seen before. There should be an option to download your ROM so that you can email it off to them. They'll take a look at it and barring anything REALLY unusual, will include that ROM version in their next update (a few days or a couple weeks at most).

pHo_e92 · 03-07-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sticks321

Just got my accessport today but the install was unsuccessful. It could not identify my car. Called Cobb but no one has gotten back to me as of yet. Has anyone had the same problem and can anyone help. *2009 335i 6MT*

did you upgrade your firmware before installing? heres the link to what to do when your rom is unrecognized.
http://cobbtuning.com/info/?id=5848.

sticks321 · 03-07-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pHo_e92

did you upgrade your firmware before installing? heres the link to what to do when your rom is unrecognized.
http://cobbtuning.com/info/?id=5848.

No I didn't, I assumed it had the latest software....Ok, thanks will try this though I'm lacking computer savvy.

Willizm · 03-07-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sticks321

No I didn't, I assumed it had the latest software....Ok, thanks will try this though I'm lacking computer savvy.

You got to check the flag for beta firmware too.

mundo74 · 03-07-2011, 02:23 PM

Just called COBB about some specifics on the AP. I also Inquired as to
whether the AP could input injector calibration values in the DME for
those of us outside warranty. The person responded yes but only with
protune? Not sure if I was understood. Can anyone confirm?

If the answer is no then this maybe one of the wish list as Shiv and BT
indicated they are working on it but I have not seen any updates so far.
Since the AP is already writing stuff the DME, it seems logical but then
I'm no software engineer.

Proper Motion LLC · 03-07-2011, 07:47 PM

I don't have excel, any other ways to graph a CSV File?

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UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 71 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Just a note on Customer sevice- I am having battery issues (unrelated to the AP) with my car and have an appt to dealer it. So upon uninstall, I had a slight problem b/c my voltage was too low. I emailed Rob late at night and promptly had a reply and great advice on how to handle my situation. People fear the ROM crash if the car runs out of voltage- I can clearly state that if this occurs, it is easily corrected by the AP. Thanks Rob for great service! __________________ 2017 OG M2
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sticks321 2BWG 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	2009 335i 6MT Just purchased the Cobb tune. I'm an older guy, age 55yrs and assume that most of you 335/Cobb owners are much younger, so please bare with me. My question is: How does the Cobb tune actually work? Does it just modify turbo boost only to increase speed or does it modify other aspects of the car?
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Litos Banned 224 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	The Cobb is an "off the shelf" flash, but it does have the ability to be PROtuned by a licensed Cobb tuner... The off the shelf map adjusts timing, boost and air fuel ratios associated with the added boost, therefore making more power safely... When you get PROTuned, you no longer have an off the shelf map because the tuner will manually adjust the parameters for your car based on your mods (typically on a dyno) - so you easily make more power and they will more than likely adjust the off the shelf parameters to perfection...
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sticks321 2BWG 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback @ Turkish and Litos...much appreciated! Will definitely drive once received and will let you know just how much I enjoy.
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Litos Banned 224 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	07 update !?!? lol............
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Forcefed3 Banned 136 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	Is anyone currently running meth with COBB AP? I know its not supported just wondering if anyone has done it. Hopefully it will be easier to use methanol when ATR comes out.
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03-07-2011, 11:41 AM	#894
joed1 ED RN 19 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi coupe/2011 X3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Had all my recall work done a few days ago and then loaded the Cobb tune. All went well. Few check engines that cleared with use and a single bogging of the engine that disappeared as quickly as the trouble lights. The car is truly fun to drive, quick and I feel better knowing I can take it out for dealer service. I did my own searches and in my quest to get "the best" had come to the conclusion that, like any electronics, "the best" is a fleeting claim. Wait a few minutes and the title is gone. My big screen, which was "the best" ten months ago is now sadly lacking. Which if you think about it is really a good thing, advances are made and we benefit. That being said, as I see debates on which tune is best, I think I will just settle in and say that Cobb is "the best" for me. I'm happy.
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Monster335 Private First Class 241 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	I just got my Cobb tune couple weeks ago and man I love this thing. And thanks to everyone from Cobb. You guys did an excellent job of responding to my emails.
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sticks321 2BWG 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just got my accessport today but the install was unsuccessful. It could not identify my car. Called Cobb but no one has gotten back to me as of yet. Has anyone had the same problem and can anyone help. 2009 335i 6MT
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mundo74 Lieutenant 71 Rep 564 Posts Drives: F10M5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: P.Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Just called COBB about some specifics on the AP. I also Inquired as to whether the AP could input injector calibration values in the DME for those of us outside warranty. The person responded yes but only with protune? Not sure if I was understood. Can anyone confirm? If the answer is no then this maybe one of the wish list as Shiv and BT indicated they are working on it but I have not seen any updates so far. Since the AP is already writing stuff the DME, it seems logical but then I'm no software engineer. __________________ More power please
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