All COBB Tuning AccessPORT Flash for N54 335i Discussion Here

Thussy · 05-14-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mlevin2

Just wanted to get your guys opinion with whether i should go with a Cobb AP or not. First let me start my saying i had a bad experience prior with messing with a cars ECU. I had a Jetta 1.8t and decieded to get a Neuspeed P-chip, for extra power. The power i was looking for was there, but than again the car was never really the same after that. For example i would encounter random fluttering of the RPM's at stop lights, SES type lights flashing all the time, and sometimes the car just woundnt even start! So as soon as i got my 2008 BMW 335xi i told myself that i wasnt going to touch the engine, and that the car was quick enough....Now obviously im curious. Is it worth the risk??

I said the same thing, as I have a Volvo that is tuned and shortly after the tune I needed to start replacing things faster than expected. So I got the 335i and said it's perfect the way it is. Then I came to this forum.... and now I have a Cobb AP and no regrets! The linear throttle map is great for daily driving, I'm saving on gas, and have lots of power when I need it.

momstmg78 · 05-14-2011, 04:47 PM

To cobb,
I was told a couple of months ago that stage 2 would be out in a couple weeks, is it coming out or not?

Thx Travis

Zeph · 05-14-2011, 05:07 PM

I read a few months ago that target was for April-May timeframe.

riceygts · 05-14-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by momstmg78

To cobb,
I was told a couple of months ago that stage 2 would be out in a couple weeks, is it coming out or not?

Thx Travis

I was told the same.

E90Vader · 05-15-2011, 03:38 AM

Can you run METH on COBB? If so, would you run 93 octane map or 91 octane map? I'll be using 91 octane fuel as calgary really only has one 94 octane option. * husky * and it is ghetto.... I was running it with my 93 octane map but it nocks and gas mileage is shit.

91 octane seems to be the way to go for me, also the 91 V2.02std is a little more linear then 93 V2.02std, that tune gives you to much boost regardless of what you do.

Jake@MOTIV · 05-15-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Vader

Can you run METH on COBB? If so, would you run 93 octane map or 91 octane map? I'll be using 91 octane fuel as calgary really only has one 94 octane option. * husky * and it is ghetto.... I was running it with my 93 octane map but it nocks and gas mileage is shit.

91 octane seems to be the way to go for me, also the 91 V2.02std is a little more linear then 93 V2.02std, that tune gives you to much boost regardless of what you do.

You can run meth on anything. I run it stock tune, AP, and all the other tunes i ran. I run 93 and if meth fails the worst that happens is it acts like a jb3/4 and the factory dme pulls timing out. Not the best system but its a reliable back up. Or you can get the meth companies fail safes that bypass boost solenoids or open bov's to dump all boost and its fine.

dzenno · 05-15-2011, 11:57 AM

With higher boost applications it'd be wise to run a failsafe wire from your meth controller to a boost dump solenoid like the BBK-20 from labonte but yeah no issues running meth with Cobb ...as temps rise it provides for more run to run performance consistency due to charge air cooling...I'd run 50/50 mix at most with a max maybe a single M5 nozzle on the stage 1 tune...you don't need much volume

materialdistractions · 05-18-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ccbad

I called Cobb this morning and they gave me a ticket number and told me to send it in. Hopefully it will be a quick turnaround because I'm really missing my AP. I suggest calling Cobb and sending your AP in also. Having mods and no tune is boring.

Just to follow up, I received my AP back from Cobb yesterday. I updated the firmware to the latest beta and installed it without any issues.

Vegas_Sirk · 05-18-2011, 12:59 PM

Anyone know why the 135i/335i tune makes more power then the 535i tune on the AP?????

Pseudo Nim · 05-18-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M3This

Anyone know why the 135i/335i tune makes more power then the 535i tune on the AP?????

asked and answered before in this very thread. please search.

Vegas_Sirk · 05-18-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

asked and answered before in this very thread. please search.

64 pages ... I did a search and I could find anything but this thread its self, if you simply linked me to the answer it would be more helpful.

I cant get over how everyone loves to tell people to search still. It not like Im posting a new thread. Get off your high horse.

Pseudo Nim · 05-18-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M3This

64 pages ... I did a search and I could find anything but this thread its self, if you simply linked me to the answer it would be more helpful.

I cant get over how everyone loves to tell people to search still. It not like Im posting a new thread. Get off your high horse.

I would have if I weren't on an iPhone, in addition to giving you shit

anyway, Cobb posted that it was NOT due to exhaust restrictions or other mechanicals - just that the 535 they had was pushing even stock "kind of low" and they left it at that since they had no other 535s to test with. so they left it at that

Vegas_Sirk · 05-18-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

I would have if I weren't on an iPhone, in addition to giving you shit

anyway, Cobb posted that it was NOT due to exhaust restrictions or other mechanicals - just that the 535 they had was pushing even stock "kind of low" and they left it at that since they had no other 535s to test with. so they left it at that

Thanks for the answer.... much appreciated

Glowin · 05-18-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M3This

64 pages ... I did a search and I could find anything but this thread its self, if you simply linked me to the answer it would be more helpful.

I cant get over how everyone loves to tell people to search still. It not like Im posting a new thread. Get off your high horse.

I don't know how you expect people to have "links" at their fingertips? So someone else should spend a few minutes searching for something? The fact he told you it's out there and has been discussed (vs. you wondering) should make you happy, instead of whine, and that with a bit of persistence you can find it.

Look for a thread started by me on Cobb, it's got some more details in it as to why and worth a read.

You can bump it too maybe so we can get an update from them hopefully!

Vegas_Sirk · 05-18-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Glowin

I don't know how you expect people to have "links" at their fingertips? So someone else should spend a few minutes searching for something? The fact he told you it's out there and has been discussed (vs. you wondering) should make you happy, instead of whine, and that with a bit of persistence you can find it.

Look for a thread started by me on Cobb, it's got some more details in it as to why and worth a read.

You can bump it too maybe so we can get an update from them hopefully!

My point is if you cant provide any input to being helpful why waste the database space by telling people to "search"

I have been on this site sine 2007, and have started some of the most popular threads on here and have over 3,000 posts. Dont you think I know to search? People assume that since you ask a question that has already been posted that you didnt search, when the fact is my search is what led me to this thread.

Glowin · 05-18-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M3This

My point is if you cant provide any input to being helpful why waste the database space by telling people to "search"

I have been on this site sine 2007, and have started some of the most popular threads on here and have over 3,000 posts. Dont you think I know to search? People assume that since you ask a question that has already been posted that you didnt search, when the fact is my search is what led me to this thread.

As I said, I think it's still more helpful than no response at all, someone telling you a real post exists, rather than you possibly chasing something that doesn't.

And on the searching you did, sorry, I call BS on that. I just did the search within this thread for the word 535 - not some magical keyword - and guess what? Fourth hit down was my post on this topic...

danilloe90 · 05-19-2011, 10:01 PM

I have a 2007 335XI 4door and I bought COBB about 3 weeks ago. I finally did a 0-60 run and the thing recorded 4.6 seconds. F*CK this thing is fast! Full tank of gas too and I didn't really launch the thing either, I am extremely impressed.

135i, MD · 05-20-2011, 08:14 AM

I posted this in the 1Addicts forum as well, but just had a quick question: If I upgrade to the 1M Coupe, will I need to purchase another AccessPort? (currently drive a 2009 135 and have AP installed) Or would I simply download a new map since its an N54 engine as well? I'm assuming I can use the same AP but just wanted to be sure!

bkrM3 · 05-20-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 135i, MD

I posted this in the 1Addicts forum as well, but just had a quick question: If I upgrade to the 1M Coupe, will I need to purchase another AccessPort? (currently drive a 2009 135 and have AP installed) Or would I simply download a new map since its an N54 engine as well? I'm assuming I can use the same AP but just wanted to be sure!

Once you "uninstall" the Cobb AP from your current 135 you can use it on any other BMW that is compatible with the AP.

Whether Cobb is going to support the 1M ECU/ROMs is something I have zero clue about, however...

135i, MD · 05-20-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bkr335

Once you "uninstall" the Cobb AP from your current 135 you can use it on any other BMW that is compatible with the AP.

Whether Cobb is going to support the 1M ECU/ROMs is something I have zero clue about, however...

Nice! Any BMW? Including new/future N55 iterations?

If so, then I'm even more in love with my AccessPort...what a versatile product

silvercreek · 05-20-2011, 09:37 PM

Quick recap on how my recent Cobb experience went:

* Ordered unit from Jeff @ TopGearSolutions yesterday. Arrived today!
* Attempted to flash to car, but got a "Unsupported Vehicle" message
* Ran the AccessPort Manager software and told it to download the beta updates
* Re-flashed to car and this time it worked (takes awhile to flash)
* However, noticed it downloaded v201. Sigh.
* Went to cobb.com and manually downloaded/transferred v202
* With all the time spent going back and forth it started to rain so I can't even test it out now

Edit: Okay I had a chance to take it out. It's definitely got some more power, it gets to 100 very quickly, and the traction control has never seen so much use. However it's not like it's a totally different car or anything, or some sort of pavement pounding torque monster... it's still the same car, just a bit quicker. I have a dyno session scheduled for tomorrow so I can so what it's putting down.

Am I glad I got it? Yea. I think so. Now I just need to see how bad the MPG hit is...

bkrM3 · 05-23-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bomax

Now I just need to see how bad the MPG hit is...

Not very, at least for me.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...47#post9604447

05-14-2011, 04:47 PM	#1344
momstmg78 Banned 12 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 335i sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Turkish's house iTrader: (0)	To cobb, I was told a couple of months ago that stage 2 would be out in a couple weeks, is it coming out or not? Thx Travis
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Zeph Major 30 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I read a few months ago that target was for April-May timeframe.
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E90Vader Banned 52 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Can you run METH on COBB? If so, would you run 93 octane map or 91 octane map? I'll be using 91 octane fuel as calgary really only has one 94 octane option. * husky * and it is ghetto.... I was running it with my 93 octane map but it nocks and gas mileage is shit. 91 octane seems to be the way to go for me, also the 91 V2.02std is a little more linear then 93 V2.02std, that tune gives you to much boost regardless of what you do.
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dzenno Banned 298 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	With higher boost applications it'd be wise to run a failsafe wire from your meth controller to a boost dump solenoid like the BBK-20 from labonte but yeah no issues running meth with Cobb ...as temps rise it provides for more run to run performance consistency due to charge air cooling...I'd run 50/50 mix at most with a max maybe a single M5 nozzle on the stage 1 tune...you don't need much volume
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Vegas_Sirk Banned 624 Rep 3,546 Posts Drives: 2013 JKU Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (11) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2008 535xi [0.00] 2009 John Cooper Wo ... [9.50] 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	Anyone know why the 135i/335i tune makes more power then the 535i tune on the AP?????
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danilloe90 New Member old BMW M owner 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 07 335Xi Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: BASSACHUSETTS or Mass iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335XI [0.00]	I have a 2007 335XI 4door and I bought COBB about 3 weeks ago. I finally did a 0-60 run and the thing recorded 4.6 seconds. F*CK this thing is fast! Full tank of gas too and I didn't really launch the thing either, I am extremely impressed.
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135i, MD Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '09 Black/Black 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Purchase new AP for 1M? I posted this in the 1Addicts forum as well, but just had a quick question: If I upgrade to the 1M Coupe, will I need to purchase another AccessPort? (currently drive a 2009 135 and have AP installed) Or would I simply download a new map since its an N54 engine as well? I'm assuming I can use the same AP but just wanted to be sure! __________________ 09 Jet Black 135i \| 6MT \| Cobb AP Stage 1 \| Fully loaded stock options, etc. Saving Lives and Killing Tires
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05-20-2011, 09:37 PM	#1363
silvercreek Private 5 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Quick recap on how my recent Cobb experience went: * Ordered unit from Jeff @ TopGearSolutions yesterday. Arrived today! * Attempted to flash to car, but got a "Unsupported Vehicle" message * Ran the AccessPort Manager software and told it to download the beta updates * Re-flashed to car and this time it worked (takes awhile to flash) * However, noticed it downloaded v201. Sigh. * Went to cobb.com and manually downloaded/transferred v202 * With all the time spent going back and forth it started to rain so I can't even test it out now Edit: Okay I had a chance to take it out. It's definitely got some more power, it gets to 100 very quickly, and the traction control has never seen so much use. However it's not like it's a totally different car or anything, or some sort of pavement pounding torque monster... it's still the same car, just a bit quicker. I have a dyno session scheduled for tomorrow so I can so what it's putting down. Am I glad I got it? Yea. I think so. Now I just need to see how bad the MPG hit is... Last edited by silvercreek; 05-21-2011 at 12:28 AM..
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