Help with Cobb!

addict135i · 09-01-2012, 02:38 PM

Hey guys, I just got a Cobb, I downloaded the map and everything, everything's going well so far, but I'm a bit confused on the boost gauge , how can I make my fuel the boost gauge? And also, do I keep the Cobb plugged into my obd II or take it off? Thanks in advance !

sam0329 · 09-01-2012, 02:58 PM

Assuming you mean using your BMW 's fuel gauge as boost gauge? I don't think Cobb AP can do that. But you can keep plugging in your OBD II and use the AP 's monitor feature. Boost is the second last from the monitor manual

addict135i · 09-01-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sam0329

Assuming you mean using your BMW 's fuel gauge as boost gauge? I don't think Cobb AP can do that. But you can keep plugging in your OBD II and use the AP 's monitor feature. Boost is the second last from the monitor manual

I read that it does! Maybe I read wrong! And mine came with so many different maps, I don't know what to run :/

Venom · 09-01-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sam0329

Assuming you mean using your BMW 's fuel gauge as boost gauge? I don't think Cobb AP can do that. But you can keep plugging in your OBD II and use the AP 's monitor feature. Boost is the second last from the monitor manual

I read that it does! Maybe I read wrong! And mine came with so many different maps, I don't know what to run :/

gauge hijacking is a juice box functionality. Cobb doesn't have this but you can read boost when it is still plugged into the obd2 port.

drive - 89 octane
sport - 91 octane
aggressive - 93 octane.

you can run stage 1 with 0 supporting mods. stages with a "+" require an FMIC and stage 2 requires at least hi-flow catted downpipes.

EINSER M · 09-01-2012, 08:17 PM

no boost gauge hack with cobb its for jb4!

addict135i · 09-02-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sam0329

Assuming you mean using your BMW 's fuel gauge as boost gauge? I don't think Cobb AP can do that. But you can keep plugging in your OBD II and use the AP 's monitor feature. Boost is the second last from the monitor manual

I read that it does! Maybe I read wrong! And mine came with so many different maps, I don't know what to run :/

gauge hijacking is a juice box functionality. Cobb doesn't have this but you can read boost when it is still plugged into the obd2 port.

drive - 89 octane
sport - 91 octane
aggressive - 93 octane.

you can run stage 1 with 0 supporting mods. stages with a "+" require an FMIC and stage 2 requires at least hi-flow catted downpipes.

I have catless down pipes and catless midpipes, no fmic, can I run stage 2?

RnmEvo9 · 09-02-2012, 02:13 PM

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I have catless down pipes and catless midpipes, no fmic, can I run stage 2?

Yes, just not the ones that have the "+".

tedM1 · 09-02-2012, 02:20 PM

do NOT run stage two if you do not have an exhaust. Do you have one besides the down pipes and midpipes? the reason is this is because of how lean the cobb runs and the maps are very specific. if u want to run stage two. atleast do not run the aggressive setting. use the sport. and then get your car ProTuned. My car was running dangerously lean until i get it tuned.

stevenc · 09-02-2012, 03:33 PM

He has to run stage 2 or else he will throw a CEL for catless downpipes.

Run stage 2 drive or sport... You will be fine.

135Pats · 09-02-2012, 03:44 PM

As has been said, stay away from ST2 aggressive for the time being, do some logging on sport or drive and see what type of timing and AFR you're getting. If those check out and the car feels good, experiment with aggressive and run some more logs. The 135 stock exhaust is a pretty restrictive unit, esp. on the N54 the DPs, Midpipes, and axle-back portion all present significant choke points.

addict135i · 09-02-2012, 06:51 PM

Thanks guys, I have no cats, no muffler no res, full straight up...so I can run stage 2 but not the +? Mine doesn't have any of it though..should I put it in my computer and find some maps?

135Pats · 09-02-2012, 08:10 PM

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Thanks guys, I have no cats, no muffler no res, full straight up...so I can run stage 2 but not the +? Mine doesn't have any of it though..should I put it in my computer and find some maps?

It's easy to get more OTS maps, just plug in your AP and download the maps from Cobb's website based on your ECU type (EX. mine is IJEOS). From there put the downloaded maps in the AP map folder, and the manager can copy them onto your accessport. Takes about 45 seconds once you figure the map you want to download.

addict135i · 09-02-2012, 09:40 PM

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Thanks guys, I have no cats, no muffler no res, full straight up...so I can run stage 2 but not the +? Mine doesn't have any of it though..should I put it in my computer and find some maps?

It's easy to get more OTS maps, just plug in your AP and download the maps from Cobb's website based on your ECU type (EX. mine is IJEOS). From there put the downloaded maps in the AP map folder, and the manager can copy them onto your accessport. Takes about 45 seconds once you figure the map you want to download.

How can I tell which Ecu type I have? Lol

RnmEvo9 · 09-02-2012, 10:48 PM

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How can I tell which Ecu type I have? Lol

The AP tells you when you connect it to your OBD2 port.

addict135i · 09-03-2012, 12:15 AM

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How can I tell which Ecu type I have? Lol

The AP tells you when you connect it to your OBD2 port.

Oh okay perfect thanks a lot! I'll update you guys tomorrow ..it says some of the maps is not available and it's available to some other car?

135Pats · 09-03-2012, 09:46 PM

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How can I tell which Ecu type I have? Lol

The AP tells you when you connect it to your OBD2 port.

Oh okay perfect thanks a lot! I'll update you guys tomorrow ..it says some of the maps is not available and it's available to some other car?

Mine had a few maps that werent accessable, just delete them on ap manager. No big deal.

addict135i · 09-04-2012, 12:33 AM

Hey guys UPDATE! I just updated my ap I'm on stage 2 sport! Real nice! Anyone know the estimate on hp and torque? I have catless midpipes and catless downpipes

addict135i · 09-04-2012, 08:31 PM

Any help?

SalemChiro · 09-05-2012, 08:39 AM

Go to the COBB site under BMW maps and you will find a dyno graph of stage 2. That will give you an estimate of HP.

addict135i · 09-05-2012, 05:23 PM

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Go to the COBB site under BMW maps and you will find a dyno graph of stage 2. That will give you an estimate of HP.

Couldn't find it :/

ken1137 · 09-05-2012, 07:33 PM

Hey, sounds like you like it, have fun, and be safe. Get an FMIC upgrade !

addict135i · 09-05-2012, 08:47 PM

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Hey, sounds like you like it, have fun, and be safe. Get an FMIC upgrade !

Thanks! And yes I really want to! Hopefully soon!

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tedM1 Private 9 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW 135i M sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Champions Gate, Florida iTrader: (0)	do NOT run stage two if you do not have an exhaust. Do you have one besides the down pipes and midpipes? the reason is this is because of how lean the cobb runs and the maps are very specific. if u want to run stage two. atleast do not run the aggressive setting. use the sport. and then get your car ProTuned. My car was running dangerously lean until i get it tuned. __________________ ETS FMIC - Riss Oil Catch Can - E92 Front Sway Bar - AFE dual scoops - DCI - TurboSmart dual port BOV's - AR design down pipes (catted) - N55 mid - Remus quad race exhaust. COBB Stage 2+fmic. V4. PRotune
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stevenc Coming Soon 256 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	He has to run stage 2 or else he will throw a CEL for catless downpipes. Run stage 2 drive or sport... You will be fine.
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135Pats Major General 456 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	As has been said, stay away from ST2 aggressive for the time being, do some logging on sport or drive and see what type of timing and AFR you're getting. If those check out and the car feels good, experiment with aggressive and run some more logs. The 135 stock exhaust is a pretty restrictive unit, esp. on the N54 the DPs, Midpipes, and axle-back portion all present significant choke points. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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addict135i Lieutenant 25 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys, I have no cats, no muffler no res, full straight up...so I can run stage 2 but not the +? Mine doesn't have any of it though..should I put it in my computer and find some maps?
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addict135i Lieutenant 25 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Hey guys UPDATE! I just updated my ap I'm on stage 2 sport! Real nice! Anyone know the estimate on hp and torque? I have catless midpipes and catless downpipes
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addict135i Lieutenant 25 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Any help?
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SalemChiro Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 135i vert Join Date: May 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Go to the COBB site under BMW maps and you will find a dyno graph of stage 2. That will give you an estimate of HP.
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