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By Nick on 06/26/2024

New Auto-Logging Feature Added To COBB Accessport!

Accessport Auto Datalog

New Auto-Logging Feature Added To COBB Accessport!

Automatic is Easy! The world’s easiest to use tuning solution, the COBB Accessport, just got even easier! With today’s corresponding update and future updates for other platforms, the Accessport now gives users the ability to have the device automatically and instantly start datalogging once the device powers on. If you’ve ever been asked to get a datalog of the vehicle starting or get to your destination and realize that you...

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By Kyle on 11/03/2020

Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Exhaust: What’s the Difference?

Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Exhaust: What’s the Difference?

Titanium Stainless Steel When it comes to performance modifications for your vehicle, modifying the exhaust system ranks at or near the top of the list.  By opening up that exhaust flow, you’re able to gain performance, but perhaps even more importantly, gain the ability to conduct a symphony with your right foot.  The exhaust sound can be just as important as the performance itself.  We’ve previously talked about cat-back, turboback, and axle-back...

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By Marshall on 06/19/2020

Mazdaspeed3 Map Updates + New Stage Packages

Mazdaspeed3 Map Updates + New Stage Packages

v400 Mazdaspeed3 and Mazdaspeed6 Off The Shelf Maps At the core of this update for COBB’s Mazdaspeed platform are updated Off The Shelf (OTS) Maps for all currently supported USDM Mazdaspeed3 and Mazdaspeed6 vehicles.  These v400 map files have received updates to better align with COBB’s vision of providing turn-key upgrade solutions while staying true to our mission statement.  We take the role of being good stewards of the environment...

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By Kyle on 03/07/2019

Newly Designed COBB LF Bypass Valve

Newly Designed COBB LF Bypass Valve

The bypass valve is a straightforward component that can be found in most turbocharged engines.  Its purpose is to relieve boost pressure in the intake tract when the throttle blade closes.  This is done to decrease wear on turbo and engine parts.  While this is a fairly simple task, leaks or inconsistencies in the operation of the bypass valve can occur.  These occurrences will diminish a car’s performance.  With that in...

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By Marshall on 03/28/2018

Practice What You Preach : Employee Track Day 2018

Practice What You Preach : Employee Track Day 2018

Just like you, everyone here at COBB Tuning is an automotive enthusiast.  Most of us have a project car, some of us even 4 or 5.  When we aren’t writing code, designing parts, or providing customer service we take advantage of our shop and put in the same “blood, sweat, and tears” to get our projects as close to “done” as they could ever be (they never are).  Every year we...

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By Adam on 11/06/2017

New Mazdaspeed3 Airbox and Updated Stage Packages

New Mazdaspeed3 Airbox and Updated Stage Packages

  Guess who’s back…back again…. No, it’s not Slim Shady.  It’s Mazdaspeed3 Airboxes! We have redesigned the intake airbox for both Gen1 and Gen2 Mazdaspeed3s. The goal was to update the visual appeal and also see if we could bring the price down a little to help you save some of your hard-earned cash. After several renditions, we managed to accomplish both of these goals. Plus, we figured the timing would be right...

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By Marshall on 09/20/2016

Introducing the COBB Studio and COBB University

Introducing the COBB Studio and COBB University

For the past few months we’ve been hard at work building the all new COBB Studio.  This will serve as a dedicated space where we will be producing a wide variety of videos, from instructional to entertainment. The visual design is focused on a clean look fitting the COBB brand while featuring a fully functional lift/work area. When it came time to furnish the space, we reached out to SONIC Tools USA....

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By Kyle on 03/23/2016

The Accessport Gets a Facelift

The Accessport Gets a Facelift

There have been so many feature updates added to every platform since the launch of the V3 Accessport.  With that in mind, we decided the version 3 could use a bit of updating on the outside!  Below is a comparison between the new Accessport with improved lens and start-up screen and the former look.   NEW ACCESSPORT OLD ACCESSPORT     Aside from the logo and startup screen changes, premium Accessports such...

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By Marshall on 12/02/2015

Mazdaspeed Accessport & Accesstuner Updates/Improvements

Mazdaspeed Accessport & Accesstuner Updates/Improvements

Our Mazda Expert Group is extremely excited to announce the immediate availability of some major updates for the Mazdaspeed platform!  New Accessport features, firmware improvements, and Accesstuner updates are all now available. Accessport New Features Windows 8.1+ Support for V2 Accessports Original Version 2 Accessports are now compatible with Windows 8.1 and newer Operating Systems.  Accessports must first be updated on a non-Windows 8.1 (or newer) machine.  Once on updated firmware(1.6.8.55-10931),...

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By Kyle on 07/14/2015

BOV or BPV? Can I use this Intake? MAF Sensor?

BOV or BPV? Can I use this Intake? MAF Sensor?

At COBB, we pride ourselves on the customer service we provide.  A major part of that service extends into technical support where we answer hundreds of calls and respond to even more emails each week.  These discussions involve a wide range of issues and topics but there are a few that we frequently encounter.  One of the more common conversations regards how a MAF sensor operates.  This usually comes up through enthusiasts...

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By Marshall on 03/10/2015

Mazdaspeed Updates : Engine On/Off Detection, Accessport Advanced Adjustments, Accesstuner Improvements

Mazdaspeed Updates : Engine On/Off Detection, Accessport Advanced Adjustments, Accesstuner Improvements

The COBB Mazda Expert Group has been working on a host of updates for this platform and we are excited to announce immediate availability of the following features!  Wastegate Duty Cycle, Flat Foot Shifting, and Launch Control adjustments can now be made utilizing the Accessport.  Previously, it was necessary to make adjustments using Accesstuner, these changes can now be made in-car! Accessport Firmware Updates (1.7.1.1-9811) Engine On/Off Detection: This feature,...

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By Marshall on 12/18/2012

COBB AccessPORT for the 2013 MAZDASPEED3, WM Axela and MPS

COBB AccessPORT for the 2013 MAZDASPEED3, WM Axela and MPS

COBB is proud to announce the immediate availability of the 2013 USDM MAZDASPEED3 AccessPORT support! In addition to 2013 US models, we’ve also added Mexican and Japanese MAZDASPEED/Axela/MPS ROM support so more people can enjoy the simple plug and play power of the AccessPORT. The 2013 US MAZDASPEED3 support includes our full array of Off The Shelf (OTS) maps for a variety of intakes and other common modifications. We have...

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By Marshall on 07/25/2012

i-MOTO Racing takes 2nd at Watkins Glen, Leads Series

i-MOTO Racing takes 2nd at Watkins Glen, Leads Series

Team i-MOTO’s 2nd place finish at Watkins Glen gave them the needed boost to take the overall points lead in the Grand AM Continental Tire ST Series. Drivers Tom Dyer and Pierre Kleinubing were able to keep the #31 car leading the pack for most of the race. After being passed by Michael Valiante’s Honda Civic on the long straight, Pierre was able to maintain a strong second place to...

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