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By Marshall on 12/12/2011

COBB AccessPORT Now Available for 2012 Subaru STI and WRX

COBB AccessPORT Now Available for 2012 Subaru STI and WRX

COBB Tuning is excited to announce immediate support for the 2012 Subaru STI and WRX! Now owners of the latest high-performance Subarus can attain the same level of power and control with the AccessPORT as enjoyed by previous model year owners. Our AccessTUNER software has also been updated to allow custom tuning of the 2012 STI and WRX by both professional tuners and DIY tuners alike. Read on for more...

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By Marshall on 10/31/2011

Nissan GT-R AccessPORT Gets Speed Density Tuning and High Power Maps

Nissan GT-R AccessPORT Gets Speed Density Tuning and High Power Maps

COBB Tuning continues to break new ground in the Nissan GT-R R35 tuning world with the latest round of updates for the AccessPORT. Speed Density logic has been added to the AccessPORT and AccessTUNER capabilities, enabling the tuning of large turbo builds and very high horsepower applications using the stock ECU. This big news is further bolstered by additional vehicle support for the 2009 JDM VSpec GT-R and a beta...

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By Marshall on 09/27/2011

VIDEO: Record Breaking 500whp, AccessPORT-tuned MAZDASPEED3!

VIDEO: Record Breaking 500whp, AccessPORT-tuned MAZDASPEED3!

Records are meant to be broken, and horsepower records are no exception. These barriers are often brought down through testing, experimentation and lots of boost. Where there is a will, there is a way, and the COBB Tuning AccessPORT is the key. Members of the MAZDASPEED community have been hard at work pushing the limits of their vehicles as the direct injection engine presents special challenges to making big power....

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By Marshall on 09/07/2011

COBB Tuning Double Adjustable Short-Throw Shifter for Subarus!

COBB Tuning Double Adjustable Short-Throw Shifter for Subarus!

COBB Tuning is happy to announce the return of the COBB Tuning Double-Adjustable Short Shifter for Subaru 5-speed and 6-speed applications. These shifters are made of light-weight, high-quality aluminum and hard-anodized steel and will greatly improve shifting feel while reducing shifter throw for more precise shifting. A shorter shifter does not mean losing shifter height! COBB Tuning short-throw shifters are double-adjustable for both throw and shifter height. Most short throw...

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By Marshall on 08/22/2011

The Underdogs: 2011 Special Episode

The Underdogs: 2011 Special Episode

The Underdogs from LIC are back on track again for another episode of “The Underdogs” documentary. As we reported a few months ago, the car has undergone some extensive modifications since it raced in the Redline Time Attack in the 2010 season. Now racing in Global Time Attack, this AccessPORT-tuned, 500+whp STI is sporting a new livery, reduced weight and a new driver. This car is the culmination of LIC’s...

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By Marshall on 07/22/2011

New Jobs at COBB Tuning: AccessPORT/AccessTUNER Product Tester

New Jobs at COBB Tuning: AccessPORT/AccessTUNER Product Tester

COBB Tuning is seeking qualified candidates to join our AccessPORT engineering team. This individual will test all new COBB Tuning AccessPORT and AccessTUNER features, updates and new products. This position is located at our Austin, TX headquarters. Job Description: Help us maintain the quality that our customers expect by using new features before they are released. Develop test plans and execute test procedures. Document actual test results. Identify, analyze, reproduce...

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By Marshall on 07/20/2011

AccessPORT and AccessTUNER Updates and Bug Fixes for 2011 MS3

AccessPORT and AccessTUNER Updates and Bug Fixes for 2011 MS3

A firmware update and new calibrations are available for 2011 MAZDASPEED3 vehicles experiencing CEL code issues with the recent BETA Firmware Update 1.6.4.2-2183. This update only affects 2011 MS3 vehicles. You may choose to update to the latest beta releases of AccessPORT firmware and AccessTUNER Race software, or revert to the earlier versions of firmware and software. BETA Firmware Update A new BETA firmware release, version 1.6.4.2-2276,  is now available...

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By Marshall on 07/08/2011

Subaru AccessTUNER Software 3D Graphing Enhancements

Subaru AccessTUNER Software 3D Graphing Enhancements

Subaru AccessTUNER Race and Pro software just received a 3D graphing facelift in the latest release, version 1.9.1.0-2236. Both solid and wire 3D graphing styles have been improved. Solid 3D graphing is enhanced with a grid overlay and more intuitive color gradient. Wire 3D graphing is improved with finer wire drawing and higher contrast colors that are easier to view. Here are some before and after examples of 3D graphing...

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By Ian on 06/30/2011

COBB Tuning Presents the Subaru Old School Meet – 2011!

COBB Tuning Presents the Subaru Old School Meet – 2011!

At COBB Tuning we love Subarus. New ones, old ones, it does not matter; as long as it has a Pleiades badge and a flat engine, we are all over it. For the past four years I have held an annual event specifically for old-school Subaru lovers! Featuring a weekend of scenic drives, delicious food and old school Subaru diehards, the Old-School Subaru Meet is the largest all-Subaru get together...

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By Marshall on 06/09/2011

AccessPORT Map updates for 2010 and 2011 Legacy GT!

AccessPORT Map updates for 2010 and 2011 Legacy GT!

Updated calibrations are now available for 2010 and 2011 Legacy GT. These new v301 calibrations make mapping and features for the Fifth Gen Legacy consistent for both 2010 and 2011 vehicles as well as address a few minor bugs from the v300 maps. We have also added high-wastegate duty cycle calibrations (HWG) for vehicles that are experiencing difficulty reaching boost targets. New features for the new v 301 mapping for...

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By Marshall on 05/24/2011

Firmware Update for all Subaru AccessPORTs

Firmware Update for all Subaru AccessPORTs

COBB Tuning has released a firmware update for all Subaru AccessPORTs. Firmware version 1.6.4.0-1960 fixed a bug that caused a “no-start” issue, corrects the gear position monitor for 2010-2011 STIs and includes AccessPORT support for the 2011 Legacy GT and limited AccessPORT support for the 2011 Forester XT. This update corrects a rare “no-start” condition after flashing the ECU. Users of AccessTUNER Race should apply this update to avoid this...

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By Marshall on 05/05/2011

AccessPORT for 2011 MAZDASPEED3 Available Now!

AccessPORT for 2011 MAZDASPEED3 Available Now!

COBB Tuning is pleased to announce that the ultimate hand-held engine management solution for the MAZDASPEED3, the AccessPORT, is now available for 2011 model year vehicles. The AccessPORT brings hand-held ECU flashing, managing and monitoring convenience to the 2011 MAZDASPEED3, unleashing untapped power and fuel efficiency hidden within the ECU by the push of a button. The AccessPORT lets you quickly reprogram your car’s ECU from the comfort of the...

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By Marshall on 04/22/2011

Mustache March: We have a Winner!

Mustache March: We have a Winner!

COBB Tuning is happy to announce the final result of the Mustache March contest! After two separate votes that saw some very creative voting tactics, the COBB Tuning staff has picked a winner! COBB Tuning Forums user “Spag” is the proud winner of a COBB Tuning AccessPORT! With his wild AccessPORT and OBDII dongle ‘stache, the COBB Tuning staff overwhelmingly decided for this most creative and dedicated entry! Congratulations, Spag!...

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By Marshall on 03/28/2011

2007 BMW 335i BETA AccessPORT Available Now!

2007 BMW 335i BETA AccessPORT Available Now!

The AccessPORT for 2007 BMW 335i MT and AT vehicles is now available as a beta release. The same AP-BMW-001 AccessPORT used on 2008-2010 135, 335 and 535 N54 equipped BMW’s will work on 2007 BMW 335i vehicles with a simple firmware update to the latest version. The existing Stage1 calibrations apply to 2007-2010 models. Both manual and automatic vehicles are supported. Be sure to update your AccessPORT to the...

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