[woptang22]

Ive had my COBB AP now for a few months and there have been no updates available for firmware. Just curious as to if it even has an update or rarely receives one? By the way, I cant wait to switch to stage 2+FMIC aggressive 93 oct tomorrow sometime after my DPs are installed. Im currently running the v401 stage 1+FMIC. How much difference do you think will be noticed adding the DPs and using the stage 2+FMIC map?

[Simon76]

Strange.. Do you check for betafirmware?
There are not a huge leap in power from stg1+ to stg2+. Maybe 10-20whp.
But you get faster response, and the engine feels more at ease.

[woptang22]

Originally Posted by Simon76

Strange.. Do you check for betafirmware?
There are not a huge leap in power from stg1+ to stg2+. Maybe 10-20whp.
But you get faster response, and the engine feels more at ease.

Umm to be honest I dont think I have checked for betafirmware. I simply plug in the AP and at the top I hit updates. And thats the only way I check. Is there a different way to check for betafirmware updates?

[Simon76]

Press options, and then "check for betafirmware"..

[enrita]

more than once a week for sure for betas. Not talking about maps.

[itsmeek]

Was every 6 months to a year with the GT-R.

[skim7x]

Originally Posted by enrita

more than once a week for sure for betas. Not talking about maps.

Yeah, i update to beta's and every time i hook up my cobb ap there is a new update lol.

[COBB Tuning]

In general, the release firmware is only updated for major fixes, new release maps, or feature updates. On BMWs, the Beta firmware is updated frequently to add new ROM support, but will not effect the performance of the maps or your AccessPORT. Once the new v40x maps go in to full release, we will have a release firmware available for update, but otherwise you should be all set!

Ian

[marv85]

Originally Posted by skim7x

Yeah, i update to beta's and every time i hook up my cobb ap there is a new update lol.

+1, I usually skip most of these hehe depends how much in a hurry I am

[woptang22]

Thanks everyone. Just checking to make sure I was up to date

[woptang22]

what do i do if it says an error occured while updating the AP? I was updating betafirmware

[enrita]

Originally Posted by woptang22

what do i do if it says an error occured while updating the AP? I was updating betafirmware

you probably have to update the AP main software installed on the computer first.

[Simon76]

Yes,
Press Options, Advanced and "Check for beta accessPORT manager".
Update and try again..

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by COBB Tuning

In general, the release firmware is only updated for major fixes, new release maps, or feature updates. On BMWs, the Beta firmware is updated frequently to add new ROM support, but will not effect the performance of the maps or your AccessPORT. Once the new v40x maps go in to full release, we will have a release firmware available for update, but otherwise you should be all set!

Ian

Gotta ask..... is there a projected timeframe for when we can expect the finished v40x maps to be released???

[twinship]

Originally Posted by benzy89

Gotta ask..... is there a projected timeframe for when we can expect the finished v40x maps to be released???

+1

Just installed FMIC and now waiting for final maps to upgrade to S1+.

[Simon76]

Originally Posted by twinship

+1

Just installed FMIC and now waiting for final maps to upgrade to S1+.

I don't get it?? Why not just go with v401 beta? If there's going to be any final changes, they won't be major..

[phazen23]

Originally Posted by Simon76

I don't get it?? Why not just go with v401 beta? If there's going to be any final changes, they won't be major..

Because stuff happens. The 4.00 beta maps had some people on the side of the road with CEL's and apparently some have boost oscillation issues with 4.01beta. Non-beta maps tend not to have these problems.

[Simon76]

Ok, but stuff happens anyway.. I see lots of cars on the side of the roads.
There are some reports of boost oscillation issues, but that is specific to a certain ECU(don't know which). And i think that's the final fix before getting out of beta.
Of course it's up to you, but i have been driving on them since day one with no issues at all. They are quite safe.. No need to worry.

[itsmeek]

I don't like the whole "these are beta maps so use them at your own risk and I told you so" thing. That is what scares people, however- I ran the COBB beta maps on my GT-R for over a year and had no issues.

[twinship]

Originally Posted by phazen23

Because stuff happens. The 4.00 beta maps had some people on the side of the road with CEL's and apparently some have boost oscillation issues with 4.01beta. Non-beta maps tend not to have these problems.

That ^

Plus, if the final maps are going to be released soon, I'd just as soon wait... rather than spend the time to install twice. OTOH, if we're looking at a 2-month wait, I'd definitely load the beta map for now.

[phazen23]

Originally Posted by Simon76

Ok, but stuff happens anyway.. I see lots of cars on the side of the roads.
There are some reports of boost oscillation issues, but that is specific to a certain ECU(don't know which). And i think that's the final fix before getting out of beta.
Of course it's up to you, but i have been driving on them since day one with no issues at all. They are quite safe.. No need to worry.

To each his own. I've never had to pull over to the side of the road due to engine problems, and don't plan on it any time soon. I can wait, even if the risk isn't high.