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By Marshall on 11/09/2017

2018 Subaru WRX STI and Forester XT Accessport and Power Packages

2018 Subaru WRX STI and Forester XT Accessport and Power Packages

Subaru’s 2018 WRX STI and Forester XT can now be tuned with the COBB Accessport!  Support for the 2018 WRX STI includes all of our bolt-on modifications and Stage Power Packages that STI owners have been using to release potential from their 2015-2017 STIs.  The 2018 Forester XT is largely the same as previous years and remains torque-limited by the CVT transmission. 2018 Subaru WRX STI Accessport The Accessport for the...

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By Adam on 10/12/2017

COBB + BBI Parts and Stage Power Packages

COBB + BBI Parts and Stage Power Packages

Having trouble deciding what combination of performance parts to buy or what tune to use with your Porsche? PROBLEM SOLVED! We have worked with BBI Autosport, one of the world’s premier designers and producers of Porsche performance parts, to offer individual components and staged packages to get the best performance out of your favorite German sports car.  No need to hunt at multiple vendors or contact support to make sure...

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By Kyle on 09/18/2017

Ford Performance EcoBoost ECU Accessport Support Now Available!

Ford Performance EcoBoost ECU Accessport Support Now Available!

We’re excited to announce the availability of Ford Performance Ecoboost ECU Support!  This release includes the Accessport and Accesstuner Software. Accessport Ford Performance Parts offers the high tech 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged engine as a crate engine kit.  The swap possibilities are endless – from early street rods – kit cars – most generations of Mustang – to just about any other vehicle build.  Now, you’re able to custom tune this Crate...

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By Marshall on 08/16/2017

Accessport Tuning for Porsche PDK Transmissions

Accessport Tuning for Porsche PDK Transmissions

The COBB Porsche Team is excited to bring a world’s first to the Porsche enthusiast community, PDK Tuning!  For the past few years our Porsche Team has spent thousands of hours perfecting their understanding of a variety of both naturally aspirated and turbocharged Porsche engines.  We have had our hand in claiming numerous 1/4 Mile and 1/2 Mile records along with supporting class winning teams in the IMSA Continental Sports...

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By Kyle on 07/28/2017

Ford Fiesta ST, Focus ST, and Mustang EcoBoost – Data Logging Overview

Ford Fiesta ST, Focus ST, and Mustang EcoBoost – Data Logging Overview

The Accessport for your Ford EcoBoost is a powerful tool. Aside from being able to flash the ECU with different tunes, and a diagnostic tool able to read and clear codes, it can also display and record hundreds of different parameters.  From Ambient Air Temperature to Vehicle Speed Sensors and everything in between, the Accessport will be able to provide you with the data you need.  This post will discuss how to record...

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By Kyle on 06/20/2017

Ford Updates – v503 Maps and Bug Fixes

Ford Updates – v503 Maps and Bug Fixes

The previous Ford release brought a ton of new stuff for the Fiesta and Focus ST.  Unfortunately, it also had a few bugs.  These bugs have been addressed with the v503 maps which can be had with a simple firmware update! Firmware Updates AP3-FOR-001: 1.7.3.0-14521 Improvements Map switching slot notifier will no longer appear when only 1 map slot is configured. If 2 or more slots are configured, the notifier...

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By Marshall on 05/23/2017

COBB Custom Features for 2006-2007 WRX / 2004-2007 STI

COBB Custom Features for 2006-2007 WRX / 2004-2007 STI

COBB Custom Features are now available for supported GD Subaru WRX and STi vehicles!  Outlined below are the additions to Accesstuner Pro and Accessport firmware as a part of this release.  Most notable features are Flex Fuel, Fuel Pressure Differential, Per Gear Boost Targets/Wastegate Duty Cycle control, and Custom Sensor Logging.  Along with these software updates, we are also excited to announce the immediate availability of COBB Flex Fuel hardware and...

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By Kyle on 04/26/2017

New and Improved BMW Charge Pipes for the N54 and N55

New and Improved BMW Charge Pipes for the N54 and N55

N54 Black Charge Pipe N55 Black Charge Pipe The BMW N54 & N55 Charge Pipes have been redesigned.  The charge pipes now feature a wrinkle black powder coat finish and an improved design with increased clearances making for an easier install. The COBB BMW Charge Pipes both increase flow and improve the reliability of your N54 or N55 BMW.  The 3″ mandrel bent aluminum pipe replaces the brittle factory plastic...

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By Marshall on 03/01/2017

E85 Maps Now Available for Porsche 911 GT3 (997.1)

E85 Maps Now Available for Porsche 911 GT3 (997.1)

  A recent update for the Porsche platform here at COBB Tuning included significant updates to our Accesstuner for Porsche software to help improve workflow for Certified Protuners utilizing the Accesstuner Pro for Porsche tuning suite. An added bonus to this release is the release of Off The Shelf Maps compatible with E85 fuel for the 997.1 GT3. Two new maps are now available for the 997.1 911 GT3. Accessports...

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By Kyle on 02/07/2017

How To Determine if the Accessport Works on Your 2012 N55 BMW

How To Determine if the Accessport Works on Your 2012 N55 BMW

Will the Accessport work on my BMW?  If the vehicle in question is not listed under the compatibility section beneath the Accessport photos on its product page, the answer is most likely “no.” However, there is an exception. The Accessport AP3-BMW-002 is compatible with N55 BMWs through the 2011 model year.  Although BMWs up to the 2017 model year are still equipped with the N55 powerplant, unfortunately, they use a...

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By Marshall on 01/05/2017

Subaru Announces 2018 WRX and WRX STI!

Subaru Announces 2018 WRX and WRX STI!

Today Subaru of America unveiled the 2018 WRX and WRX STI with some nice upgrades across the board.  While power plants remain the same with the WRX featuring a 268 HP 2.0L direct injected turbocharged BOXER engine and the STI continuing on with the 305 HP 2.5L turbocharged BOXER engine, a slew of upgrades to the suspension, chassis, and interior promise to make these the best performing iterations to date....

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By Kyle on 11/17/2016

Nissan GT-R November Updates

Nissan GT-R November Updates

Our last GT-R update brought about Transmission Control Module (TCM) optimized shifting maps along with several other new Off The Shelf (OTS) map offerings.  Sadly, users with ECU tunes from other devices or running stand-alone systems were not able to take advantage of these newfound TCM options.  We decided that shouldn’t be the case!  This release launches the functionality to install the Accessport to the TCM only. Firmware Updates The updated...

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By Kyle on 10/25/2016

Mazdaspeed Accesstuner Now Available

Mazdaspeed Accesstuner Now Available

  Mazdaspeed Accesstuner It’s back!  After a brief hiatus, we are excited to announce that Mazdaspeed Accesstuner is now available.  Accesstuner is our software package that allows enthusiasts to create custom calibrations for their Accessport-supported vehicle.  New for Accesstuner are features such as Map Compare and Table Filtering!  Previously, features like these were limited to our Accesstuner Pro software used by approved COBB Protuners.  For a complete list of features, please visit...

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By Marshall on 09/22/2016

2017 WRX Accessport & OTS Maps Now Available!

2017 WRX Accessport & OTS Maps Now Available!

The COBB Accessport and Accesstuner software are now compatible with the 2017 Subaru WRX.  Owners can now enjoy all of the parts and features they’ve come to expect from COBB Tuning including the Accessport, Stage Power Packages, and Off The Shelf Maps. Accessport Firmware Updates All SUB-004 Accessports with firmware version 1.7.3.0-13238 or greater are now compatible with the 2017 WRX(6MT and CVT).  Customers who already have an Accessport can utilize...

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