All COBB Tuning AccessPORT for 135i Discussion Here

[rader1]

Originally Posted by e34m5

I have a Piggy Back by PEC already on the car. Can I use the Cobb on top of this.

Sure, you COULD do it. BUT YOU SHOULDN'T, cobb already can run 15psi+ on hot, humid days and the piggy back will just boost over top of that. That will only lead to very bad things, sooner or later. I've seen someone(can't remember who) who did a test of this very thing, and it made damn good power. But he was running 100 octane and meth for just one or two passes down the 1/4 and is nowhere near safe enough to even consider doing it on a daily basis

[Juicehead]

Originally Posted by COBB Tuning

A cruise control fix is in the works and will be available in the next major map update soon.

Ian

Please let there be stage 2 maps.... perdy please...........

[Black Sheep]

Originally Posted by Juicehead

Please let there be stage 2 maps.... perdy please...........

[Kamal]

Originally Posted by Juicehead

Please let there be stage 2 maps.... perdy please...........

I need something to optimize my downpipes and FMIC... please let that be the requirement and nothing else.

[ken1137]

Originally Posted by COBB Tuning

Hey guys, we understand your concerns as it pertains to your warranty and denied claims. We have done some testing with some of our friends at a local BMW dealership and we have found that if you uninstall the AccessPORT completely, the technicians could not find any trace of a previous flash, even knowing that one had been present. They went looking for it, so to speak and could not find any evidence of there being any tampering with the ECU.

I am researching some of the other concerns you guys have and will post back with more info!

Thx for the info...so that brings up the question I had on a previous thread; when you uninstall the access port does it re-install (from memory) the previous info stored on your ECU, or does it just leave the ECU wiped clean?
If the ECU is wiped clean (my previous question), will BMW know or suspect you are using a tuner? I understand there are other reasons to why one would erase the ECU, but it is a concern of mine. BTW...I did purchase the Access Port the other day from Alan so, I guess time will tell. Looking forward to receiving the unit

[RnmEvo9]

Originally Posted by Kamal

I need something to optimize my downpipes and FMIC... please let that be the requirement and nothing else.

This! +1

If this is done, I will sell my jb4 and get myself an accessport!

[rader1]

The thing to me that would immediately point to "something odd" at a dealership would be the long term fuel trims. If the tech sees the dme is using way more fuel over a period of time and no sign that the car has been running rich, then he should know something fishy is going on. Nothing provable, but would raise some question

[meathead35]

Has there been any new word on a COBB tune for the 2011 135i n55 engine?

[hwelvaar]

And how about the 1M N54? Any word? Thanks.

[oman135]

Originally Posted by meathead35

Has there been any new word on a COBB tune for the 2011 135i n55 engine?

+1

[Frampton]

There needs to be a separate thread for people to repeat the same question over and over and over again day after day...

It would look like this...

Any word on N55?
What about the 1M?
Stage 2?
N55?
+1
1M?
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1
N55?
N55?
Stage 2?
1M?
International Support?
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1

this thread has become increasingly useless... y'all should have bought an N54!! J

[f1rst 1]

Originally Posted by Frampton

There needs to be a separate thread for people to repeat the same question over and over and over again day after day...

It would look like this...

Any word on N55?
What about the 1M?
Stage 2?
N55?
+1
1M?
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1
N55?
N55?
Stage 2?
1M?
International Support?
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1

this thread has become increasingly useless... y'all should have bought an N54!! J

LOL, awesome

[BBBluey]

^ LOL! Exactly! Everytime I see an update on this thread, I check to see what it is and.....no surprise request for N55.

[f1rst 1]

I'll chime in on what's happening with my N54 motor and my Cobb, a little update from last week or so.

I got a SES light with a misfire cylinder 2 error about 2 weeks ago. Once I uninstalled the cobb I couldnt' get the light to come back on. I needed some other warranty work done on the car so I brought it to the dealer. They replaced the HPFP and checked the injectors (all were ok) got the car back, got the same code again when I loaded the Cobb again. As soon as I hit about 4500rpm the car studders, the ses light comes on and my car sounds like a misfiring speed boat. At this point, the only way I can drive my car is to leave it in stg 0 or uninstall the Cobb.

I am now going to move the spark plug from cylinder 2 to a different cylinder and see if the problem follows the plug or if the coilpack is bad. I just have to wait forever for someone get the 14mm 12 point spark plug socket in stock or shipped to me. ECS is out of stock, Sears sells it, but only online and estimates shipping around July 18!? Once I get that socket I'll hopefully put my finger on the cause but needless it say, once the car is tuned, it's EXTREMELY hard to go back to stock. The plugs only have 17k on them. Annoying....
Anyone else had/have this issue or has anyone replaced plugs w/out the specific socket (is that even possible)? Anyone in the Chicago area have that tool already and want to help out?

[Kamal]

Originally Posted by f1rst 1

I'll chime in on what's happening with my N54 motor and my Cobb, a little update from last week or so.

I got a SES light with a misfire cylinder 2 error about 2 weeks ago. Once I uninstalled the cobb I couldnt' get the light to come back on. I needed some other warranty work done on the car so I brought it to the dealer. They replaced the HPFP and checked the injectors (all were ok) got the car back, got the same code again when I loaded the Cobb again. As soon as I hit about 4500rpm the car studders, the ses light comes on and my car sounds like a misfiring speed boat. At this point, the only way I can drive my car is to leave it in stg 0 or uninstall the Cobb.

I am now going to move the spark plug from cylinder 2 to a different cylinder and see if the problem follows the plug or if the coilpack is bad. I just have to wait forever for someone get the 14mm 12 point spark plug socket in stock or shipped to me. ECS is out of stock, Sears sells it, but only online and estimates shipping around July 18!? Once I get that socket I'll hopefully put my finger on the cause but needless it say, once the car is tuned, it's EXTREMELY hard to go back to stock. The plugs only have 17k on them. Annoying....
Anyone else had/have this issue or has anyone replaced plugs w/out the specific socket (is that even possible)? Anyone in the Chicago area have that tool already and want to help out?

Schwaben sells the tool through Amazon for ~$11. I posted a link to the tool in my "changed my spark plugs and look what I found" thread. I also had a similar misfire, only on Cobb maps when >4k RPM. New plugs seems to have solved the problem.

[Kamal]

Here's a link to my thread... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552826

and a link to the spark plug socket... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055T7JNC

You'll find that they stick a removable magnet into the socket that can be a pain in the ass to get out at first... you'll need to take it out to loosen/tighten the plug, and have it in when you are removing the old plug or guiding the new plug into place.

Hope that helps.

[thez99]

Hmmm.. Car fucking up and giving error codes while on the tune...thats not really making me want to buy this tune

[Kamal]

Originally Posted by thez99

Hmmm.. Car fucking up and giving error codes while on the tune...thats not really making me want to buy this tune

It'll happen on any tune or piggyback. The increases in fueling and boost will highlight any weak link. Misfires and hitting limp mode while tuned are well documented before Cobb's entry to the N54 tuning world!

[3RotorRX7]

This will be fixed with new spark plugs. Had the same problem.

[MrBimmer]

Does the warranty cover spark plugs ?

[Kamal]

Originally Posted by MrBimmer

Does the warranty cover spark plugs ?

In theory, yes. I suppose it's not very likely, but if you're having issues on a stock car that can be traced to your plugs, then they would be replaced.

Maintenance plan calls for new plugs every 45k.

I'm getting tired of this thread

[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by Frampton

There needs to be a separate thread for people to repeat the same question over and over and over again day after day...

It would look like this...

Any word on N55?
What about the 1M?
Stage 2?
N55?
+1
1M?
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1
N55?
N55?
Stage 2?
1M?
International Support?
Stage 2?
Stage 2?
+1

this thread has become increasingly useless... y'all should have bought an N54!! J

The 1M has a N54. Surprise!
And if Cobb would at least answer any of these questions, they wouldn't pop up again every 2 weeks.