In the coming months we’ll be developing our Accessport and Accesstuner tuning solutions for Porsche’s newest Carrera. Fun fact – IT HAS TURBOS! The 2017 Carrera S marks Porsche’s first turbocharged non-Turbo model Carrera S. The outgoing 3.8L naturally aspirated motor is replaced with a smaller 3.0L motor with two turbochargers bolted to the sides….
Every vehicle in the COBB lineup is designed for the enthusiast from the factory. With that in mind, it’s no surprise there are tons of different aftermarket options for every COBB supported vehicle. As one of the first mainstream direct injected turbo cars, the Mazdaspeed platform gets a lot of aftermarket love. There are so many…
The COBB Tuning Accessport comes with Off The Shelf (OTS) maps designed to support any vehicle of a specific make and model throughout all climates and elevations. For the Subaru platform, most vehicles have a wastegate option that can be chosen to better fit your car for its specific conditions. Here we’ll define the differences in these wastegate options…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce another update for the Mitsubishi Accessport V3. USDM 2015 Evolution X Final Edition vehicles can now take advantage of the power, control, and convenience of the Accessport that earlier model year Evolution X enthusiasts have been enjoying. The Accessport will ship with pre-loaded performance maps to get new users up and running with…
Adding modifications to any vehicle can alter the way it functions. With that in mind, it is important to have the appropriate tuning to accommodate these modifications. Sometimes there are mechanical limitations present where tuning alone is not enough. The Mazdaspeed High Pressure Fuel Pump (also called the cam-driven fuel pump) is a great example…
Update 3/22/2016 – 2010-2014 VW GTI Accessport and Staged Power Packages Available Now at COBBTuning.com!!! – CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO We may be new to Volkswagen tuning, but we’re no stranger to squeezing extra power out of turbocharged engines. With this update we’ll take a glance into what we’ll be offering in our upcoming Volkswagen…
COBB is partnering with EFI University and will be offering classes at all COBB Locations throughout 2016! Each of our COBB Retail Stores as well as COBB HQ will be offering both EFI 101 and EFI Advanced classes. Attending an EFI University seminar is a way for you to learn about how to build and use…
COBB is introducing the first ever non-USDM Subaru support for Australian Marked (ADM) Subarus. The Accessport, hard parts, and off the shelf maps are now available for the 2015+ WRX and 2015+ STI! Australian support will also include all of the latest features outlined in our recent Flex Fuel Announcement. Vehicle Support 2015 Subaru…
This long awaited, highly anticipated, feature is upon us! What is COBB Flex Fuel? Firstly, let’s define Flex Fuel. Flex Fuel allows seamless flexibility between using standard gasoline and ethanol based fuel which is where the term Flex Fuel is derived. The key component enabling flexible fuel usage is an ethanol content sensor. This provides…
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…
Since releasing tuning support for Porsche’s most recent 911 Turbo/Turbo S, our Porsche Expert Group has been pushing the envelope of what the 991 911 Turbo motor is capable of. With our experience at Pikes Peak and helping many of our Protuners push the platform, we wanted to take a step back with some investigative work to see just…
We have been playing around with our shop 997.2TT trying to find the limits of the stock low pressure fuel system as well as some alternative fuel testing utilizing some of our more recent fuel table discoveries. Many of the discoveries for the 997.2TT will relate to the 991TT both in hardware limitations as well…
We’re excited to bring you a collection of complementary, non-COBB products and packages available for purchase. New products and upgrades from brakes and suspension, to maintenance, appearance and more. Our goal? To become your single source for everything your car needs! With trusted brands such as Whiteline, Eibach and Stoptech, you won’t have to worry…
photo: facebook.com/aecars The Accessport is the easiest modification you’ll ever install. Simply plug the cable into the OBD port in your vehicle, connect the cable to the Accessport, and then select install from the main menu. You will then be prompted to select from a list of Off The Shelf maps. Select your map and…
Our Porsche Experts have been hard at work making sure we’re all set for the Porsche 991 Turbo Accessport release which is getting closer by the day! The most fun part of that process is strapping the cars down to the dyno and seeing just how much power they make after a bit of tuning….
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…
The Porsche 991 Turbo S sponsored by Porsche of Colorado Springs, Zuvu TV, BBi Autosport, COBB (and so many others) came First Place in the Time Attack 2 class for the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb! Woohoo!! Here’s a look at the complete run featuring GPS tracking and vehicle data imported from an Accessport…
Background: Since their inception, one of the great mysteries of the 2008+ STI has always been the issue of the “2800 RPM” stumbles. These stumbles most visibly demonstrate themselves as a high positive fuel trim (AF Correction #1), indicating a lean air-fuel ratio. One of the results of this phenomenon is noticeable stumbling or interruptions…
With the Porsche 991 Turbo Accessport release growing nearer by the day, we wanted to share some of our findings with the community. We have been working on the 991 software for quite some time now and have learned a great deal about these cars. Here, we’ll go over some Accessport basics along with some…
Many enthusiasts are constantly looking for ways to squeeze more power out of their engines. One way to accomplish this is by providing more air and fuel into each cylinder allowing the potential for more powerful explosions. This can be done several different ways like making the cylinder bigger (larger bore/stroke), keeping valves open longer (camshaft changes), or…
COBB Support During business hours, we’re here to help you with anything you need! However, we realize that many of our customers enjoy working on their cars during the evening or over weekends when we’re not here to answer the phone. Luckily, we’ve compiled a massive amount of information to reference when you may find…
The COBB Fiesta ST Stage 3 Power Package is BACK IN STOCK!!! Fiesta ST Stage 3 Power Package The ultimate, bolt-on, tuned out of the box upgrade path for your Ford Fiesta ST. Go from stock to street rocket in 4 hours flat. Includes the Accessport V3, Intake, Front Mount Intercooler, Rear Motor Mount, Catted Downpipe and Cat-Back…
If you’ve owned an earlier model turbo Subaru you know that COBB is the premier provider of aftermarket tuning and hard parts. We constantly evolve to meet new demands and strive to lead the industry. Part of that evolution includes adding Accessport custom features to further enhance your vehicle’s ECU. We’re happy to announce that Realtime…
SF: 1997-2002 The Forester has gained quite a following since it was first introduced in 1997. This was one of the first compact SUVs and helped the “crossover” class reach its current popularity. Based on the nimble Impreza platform, having nearly 65 cubic feet of cargo room (with seats folded down) and capable of towing, it definitely earned the…
Subaru Knock Monitoring Knock! Knock! Who’s there? It could be nothing at all, but, it may be cause for concern. Knowing the difference can give you peace of mind, or, could be an early indicator of a mechanical issue ticking away on your Subaru. Datalogging and monitoring with the Accessport can provide useful data on these knock events. Couple that…
Boxerfest has become the top Subaru meet in the mid-Atlantic region. This year was no different where last weekend more than 2,500 people went out to FedEx Field near Washington D.C. to attend. Several vendors, crowds of people, and of course, tons of cars, made for an exciting day with a lot to see. The vendor booths,…
The all new COBB Tuning website is here! With a visually stunning user experience, the new COBB website will drastically improve the way you shop for COBB product, download Off-The-Shelf Maps, learn about new product releases, and track your previous order history! Are you new to COBB? Enter the COBB Way to learn about how easy it…
Leh Keen’s 997.1 GT3 RS on the Dyno at TopSpeed Motorsports Leh Keen has been a performance enthusiast for a number of years. If you haven’t seen Leh Keen’s Rain Dance at the 24 Hours Nürburgring, go ahead and check it out. We’ll be here when you’re done oogling at some of the most intense driving we’ve ever…
The COBB Ford Expert group has been hard at work and is excited to announce the availability of new products and features! Most notably, Accessport Support and Hard Parts for the 2015 Focus ST as well as firmware updates to earlier model year Focus STs! 2015 Focus ST The existing Focus Accessport is now compatible…
As you may know, one of our public commitments following the release of the new 2015 model year VA-series chassis code Subarus (2015+ WRX and STI) was to thoroughly explore each platform and quantify our findings whenever possible. Because the 2015 STI retained a very similar mechanical configuration to the 2008-2014 STI (GR-series chassis code),…
The Accessport for the EcoBoost Mustang 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…
COBB has spent a lot of time with our EcoBoost Mustang! But, the last few days have been the best! What makes them especially exciting is that our Mustang is currently equipped with the Stage 1 map that will come with the Accessport! There’s been loads of Research and Development that has gone into this tune….
We’ve got some more content coming but here are our initial stock baseline dyno results. All runs were performed with a 5min cool down in between. This is a Mustang MD500-SE load bearing dyno and is using a freshly performed parasitic loss calibration specific to our vehicle. The OAR (Octane Adjust Ratio Learned) value was…
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For 2015, Subaru introduced a completely overhauled WRX! There are some awesome new changes, like direct injection, and other changes many aren’t too thrilled about. Subaru’s new “Rev Hang” logic seems to top the list of complaints. Luckily though, COBB is hard at work coming up with a solution! What is Rev Hang? Typically, when you are in…
So, you’ve probably seen some pretty cool early results from hardware swaps on the 2015 STI platform. But, have you seen any actual data besides some basic dyno charts with really high smoothing? Probably not. Lucky for you, we’re here to provide actual quantified data behind the madness. Many people were initially disappointed that our first…
COBB is excited to announce the full world market support for the latest generation of the 2012 and 2013 Nissan GT-R (2011-2012 World Market). This support will be rolled into our existing Nissan GT-R Accessports, part numbers AP-NIS-005 and AP-NIS-006. Our Accesstuner software has also been updated to allow custom tuning of the 2012 and…
COBB is excited to announce immediate support for the 2013 Subaru STI, WRX and Forester XT models! Owners of the latest high-performance Subarus can now 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…
COBB is proud to announce new beta updates for the USDM, ADM/EDM, and World Market Mitsubishi Evolution X. With a quick beta update in AP Manager and AccessTUNER, you can unlock 2-Way Map Switching, CEL Knock Flashing, Mode23 Data Logging, and Refined Load Calculation Strategies. New Stage 0 v210 maps will also be available to…
COBB Tuning is proud to announce the latest updates for the Subaru AccessPORT and AccessTUNER suite of engine management tools. In addition to the exciting news of our Subaru 2.0L Speed Density support, this release also includes support for the 2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5GT, a new data logging and Live Data monitor for all Subaru…
COBB Tuning is proud to announce the immediate availability of our proprietary Speed Density (SD) tuning solution for all currently-supported 2.0L USDM turbocharged Subaru vehicles with manual transmissions! This capability is available as a free update to our AccessTUNER Pro and AccessTUNER Race software and AccessPORT firmware. Our implementation of Speed Density adds our proprietary…
The 2012 GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenege Street Tuner (ST) class ended with an exciting bang on Championship Weekend at Lime Rock Park. Utilizing the AccessPORT for precise engine management, i-MOTO Racing was able to take victory by 0.422 seconds giving them not only the Team Championship, but also driver Pierre Kleinubing the Driver’s…
COBB Tuning is proud to announce the latest AccessPORT and AccessTUNER software updates for the MAZDASPEED platform. This release includes Beta AccessPORT support for World Market turbocharged Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles, our latest offering of PURE Boost Off-The-Shelf Maps for all supported vehicles, AccessTUNER Pro and Race support of World Market vehicles and a few…
Check out the latest episode of Two Guys Garage on SPEED to see Kevin and Willie install the COBB Tuning AccessPORT on a 2006 Subaru STI. A special thanks goes out to Motovicity for getting these guys the ultimate tuning solution. Watch the video below and then visit COBBtuning.com to learn more about the AccessPORT…
You know the sound of a well built exhaust is intoxicating. You roll down your window at a stop light just to listen to the rumble of a big horsepower GT-R. You look up from your lunch when you hear a Subaru boxer motor drive by. And perfect welds on a shiny muffler make you…
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…
Top Scoob is an occasional themed contest on NASIOC Forum where users vote for their favorite cars. NASIOC’s Top Scoob 029 for Christmas and the Quarter Mile saw several very fast and great looking Subarus competing for the top spot. When the dust settled, Matt Kincaid’s 9 second bugeye WRX finished on top, just like…
COBB Tuning has just released a new BMW N54 AccessPORT Off-The-Shelf Map revision that addresses the boost oscillation some users have experienced. These new v4.02 Beta maps have been used by alpha testers and have been shown to eliminate boost oscillation and produce very smooth power delivery. The new v4.02 maps are available immediately for…
After destroying 4th gear in their Nissan GT-R at the opening round in Hockingheim, Team Milltek re-grouped and placed 1st in class at Knockhill in Scotland for the 2012 Time Attack series. After using their COBB Tuning AccessPORT to dial in power for the borrowed gearbox and clutches, the team made it to Scotland just…
COBB Tuning’s AccessTUNER software gets several new updates, including support for Australian 2007-2011 MAZDA3 MPS and 2004-2006 MAZDA6 MPS vehicles, our proprietary new Dynamic Load Scaling feature, which offers the most flexible and precise load scaling of any tuning solution available for the 2.3L DISI ECU, and several other updates that make AccessTUNER easier to…
COBB Tuning SoCal proudly announces that Tim Bailey, Sr. Research and Development Tuner for COBB Tuning, will be performing custom dyno tuning at the COBB Tuning SoCal facility for a limited time! Performance enthusiasts in Southern California can now take advantage of Tim’s extensive tuning experience as one of COBB Tuning’s top engine calibrators. Dyno…
COBB Tuning is proud to announce new developments for the Nissan GT-R community. The AccessPORT gets a major firmware release that adds new features and functionality. Our AccessTUNER software has also been updated with significant tuning improvements for both professional tuners and DIY tuners alike. In addition, many of the Off-The-Shelf calibrations have been updated…
COBB Tuning is excited to release updates for the Mitsubishi AccessPORT platform that will clear the way for exciting feature enhancements going forward. AccessPORT support for the 2011 and 2012 USDM Mitsubishi EVO X and Ralliart is now official and both are supported in AccessTUNER Pro and Race as well. AccessTUNER software has undergone a…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce another update for BMW AccessPORT support. Effective immediately, Australian N54 equipped BMW 135i, 335i, 335is, 335xi, 535i, 535xi, Z4, Z4is and 1M vehicles can take advantage of the power, control and convenience of the AccessPORT that US and European BMW enthusiasts have been enjoying. New AccessPORTs are shipping with pre-loaded performance…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce the availability of our new website COBBTuning.com! It’s bigger, bolder and easier than ever before to find what you are looking for. With one click you can view all of the COBB Tuning products available for your make, model and year of car. We provide a lot of information…
COBB Tuning is proud to announce the release of AccessTUNER Pro tuning software for AccessPORT equipped BMW N54-powered vehicles. The AccessPORT is the only hand-held OEM ECU flashing, managing and monitoring device available for N54 equipped BMWs, and when combined with AccessTUNER Pro software, the result is a groundbreaking, dyno-tunable engine management system with all…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce another first in MAZDASPEED3 and MAZDASPEED6 custom tuning; new DI Fueling and Injector Controls. We have just released an AccessTUNER software update with three new beta Injector Controls exposed. These three new tables, in combination, can increase the window for DI fuel delivery, scale fuel injector flow calculations, and…
In the opening round of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Championship at Daytona International Speedway, i-Moto Racing dominated the ST field with a 1st, 4th, and 5th places finishes using COBB Tuning AccessPORT tuned MAZDASPEED3s. Rookie driver Jayson Clunie and five time World Challenege Touring Car champion Pierre Kleinubing took 1st place in a…
The N54 powered BMWs respond amazingly well to BMW tuning, but the increased power has caused some owners to experience misfire issues. Trouble shooting and repairing a BMW can seem like a daunting task with things like an advanced electrical system, specialized tools, and intimidating engine covers. But, diagnosing and repairing the typical misfire is…
The Narita Dog Fight, a US and Japanese Car and Lifestyle blog, recently visited COBB Tuning SoCal for a quick tour of the showroom and shop. Click the GT-R below for more photos and to see what they thought about COBB Tuning’s newest retail location!
Six platforms full of AccessPORTs, software, exhausts, and other hard parts don’t magically coordinate themselves. On a daily basis, new AccessPORT features, updated maps, and hard part designs are constantly being developed. With COBB Tuning’s incredible engineering teams, the explosion of new ideas is non-stop, so the task of wrangling everything in and providing extensively…
COBB Tuning is proud to announce the immediate availability of our proprietary Speed Density (SD) tuning solution for all currently-supported 2.5L USDM turbocharged Subaru vehicles! This capability is available as a free update to our AccessTUNER Pro software and AccessPORT firmware. Our implementation of Speed Density adds our proprietary tuning logic to the factory ECU,…
Over on the Mazdaspeedforums.org message board, username doubleflusher has taken his 2009 MS3 to over 500 horsepower using pump gas, meth injection, a FP HTA3582R, and AccessPORT tuning. The car is pushing over 30 psi and ran an 11.91 @ 122.48 at Atco Raceway. Head on over to the forums to check out this impressive…
The COBB Tuning Ford Focus Project started as a collaboration with Ford Motor Company to demonstrate what could be done with the current Ford Focus SE. In Part 1, you’ll hear about how we were chosen by Ford to build a Modified Class Time Attack vehicle, why we are excited for the new Focus ST,…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce big updates for BMW AccessPORT support. Effective immediately, European N54 equiped BMW 135i, 335i, 335is, 335xi, 535i and 535xi vehicles can take advantage of the power, control and convenience of the AccessPORT that US BMW enthusiasts have been enjoying through 2011. The 2010-2011 Z4i and 2011 Z4is also get…
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…
A brand-new motor, a rain-slick track, and rivals running quicker lap times are not the best elements to make for a successful racing weekend. The LIC Motorsports and their Subaru STi were facing an uphill battle for Global Time Attack’s 2011 Finals at Infineon Raceway, but with the hard work of the LIC Motorsports crew,…
Step 1: Plug the AccessPORT in. Step 2: Wait 20 minutes. Step 3: Smash the gas pedal and feel your extra horsepower. Just like an iPod, the AccessPORT seems so simple. But going from a cold metal Engine Control Unit sitting on your desk to the sleek plug and play AccessPORT takes more than just…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce new developments for the MAZDASPEED community. The COBB Tuning AccessPORT is the first OEM ECU tuning solution for the 2012 MAZDASPEED3, giving owners of the newest MAZDASPEED3 the same level of power and control enjoyed by previous model year owners. Our AccessTUNER software has also been updated to allow…
The COBB Tuning Ford Focus race car was finally revealed at the 2011 SEMA Show on November 1st in Las Vegas, NV. This is COBB Tuning’s first build project using a domestic sport compact car and we are excited to show everyone what we have done and what we plan to do with this new…
