Life Just Got A Whole Lot Faster! Ford’s Explorer ST is one seriously raunchy family hauler. Coupling a 10-speed 10R60 automatic transmission with Ford’s newest 3.0L Ecoboost twin-turbocharged engine, this three-row beast pumps out 400 horsepower and 415 torque, enough to get the big body from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds flat…….
Now Introducing… The Honda Civic Type R is arguably one of the most recognizable and modified vehicles in the automotive enthusiast market and starting today, you’ll be able to pair it with the world’s easiest and best selling tuning solution, the COBB Accessport! With Honda fully embracing the light that is turbocharged engines in the…
Subaru’s VB WRX has proven to be one of the aftermarket’s favorites over the past year, mainly due the power potential of its 2.4L DIT power plant. With simple bolt-on upgrades and tuning, we are seeing power output that would have required a laundry list of upgrades for previous generation WRXs, and even STIs. Today,…
We recently released Accessport tuning support for the 2023 Subaru WRX 6MT along with a host of bolt-on upgrades that make up our Stage 2 Power Package. Immediately after release, we received reports of users encountering an “Unknown ROM” error when attempting to install the Accessport onto their 2023 WRX. This was due to…
Subaru’s VB WRX has proven to be one of the aftermarket’s favorites over the past year, mainly due the power potential of its 2.4L DIT power plant. With simple bolt-on upgrades and tuning, we are seeing power output that would have required a laundry list of upgrades for previous generation WRXs, and even STIs. Today,…
Tuning support for Porsche’s 2019+ (9Y0) Cayenne has been wildly popular since our initial release. Both the V6 and V8 powertrains respond very well to tuning, completely transforming how the trucks drive under heavy throttle while maintaining factory-like drivability and efficiency. Today we are excited to announce that our Accessport is now compatible with the…
We are excited to announce that our Accessport is now available for the 2022-2023 (95B.3) Porsche Macan S and GTS! Increase power and torque output by up to 15% with a simple flash tune! No need to remove the vehicle’s ECU, simply connect the Accessport to the car’s OBDII port to perform the flash! Support is…
You asked for it. We delivered. Support has been added for all 2015 – 2019 Golf variant vehicles! This includes ECU tuning with off the shelf maps and DSG tuning for vehicles equipped with a DSG transmission. Supported vehicles include 2015-2018 VW Golf 1.8T 2015-2019 VW Golf Sportwagen / Sportwagen 4motion 2017-2019 VW Alltrack 2015-2016…
Subaru’s 2022 Ascent SUV is now supported by the Accessport, Off The Shelf Maps, and Accesstuner Pro HL! Subaru Ascent Accessport (AP3-SUB-005) The Accessport is the world’s best selling, most flexible, and easiest to use ECU tuning solution for your Subaru Ascent. Unlock power hidden within the vehicle by replacing conservative factory settings with more…
The Porsche Macan (S, GTS, Turbo) Accessport is now available for the 2019 – 2021 (95B.2) model years! Increase power output by over 30% with a simple flash tune! No need to remove the vehicle’s ECU, simply connect the Accessport to the car’s OBDII port to perform the flash! Support is available for the following…
Cam Phaser Issues for Ford F-150 Ecoboost 3.5 Ford has issued multiple technical service bulletins (TSBs) related to the operation of the cam phasers on the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. In addition to replacing parts, the TSB also calls for an update to be applied to the ECU that makes changes to the cam phaser control…
A few months ago COBB Tuning released official ECU tuning support via the V3 Accessport for the 2021 VW GTI and GLI. Now we are proud to announce that the option to also tune the 7-speed DSG transmission via the Accessport is available as well! The 2.0 TSI engines respond incredibly well to tuning but…
We are extremely pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Accessport, Off The Shelf Maps, and Stage Power Packages for the Australian 2020 and 2021 Subaru WRX 6MT! Historically, the Subaru WRX is a car that BEGS to be modified and this still holds true. The Accessport allows users to flash a completely stock car and pick…
COBB is excited to announce support with the Accessport and select Power Packages that maximize the potential for your Mustang EcoBoost! The appropriate Off The Shelf maps are included with these packages in addition to other Mustang aftermarket parts. Custom ECU tuning is available through a Protuner and COBB Custom Features are also available! Note that there is a significant…
The letters “GT” are far from uncommon in the sports car world but I’m not sure there is any place where they have more meaning than when found attached to a car designed in Stuttgart Germany. Ferdinand Porsche famously said “I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.” The…
COBB is excited to announce that support for the F-150 EcoBoost platform now covers the 2018-2020 Ford F-150 EcoBoost 2.7L! COBB has plenty of experience with this specific drivetrain as it is somewhat similar to what comes in the Gen 2 Raptor. This is a very capable platform in a stock configuration, but after some…
Following our previous release of 2021 Subaru WRX 6MT support, our Subaru team here at COBB is extremely excited to announce the availability of full tuning support for both the 2021 Subaru WRX STI and 2021 Subaru WRX CVT. This round completes 2021 MY support for USDM WRX and STI vehicles. Wondering which Subaru models we support? Check out…
Accessport Help & How To: Accessport Connection Issues Accessport How To Guides Buying a Used Accessport How to Connect your Wideband to Accesstuner Software In Use Performance Tracking – Factory Diagnostic Tool Function Accessport Manager Manual Customizable Startup Screen Setup Data Log Presets How To:Read and Clear Vehicle Codes (DTC/CEL/Vehicle Memory) General Automotive Information and…
Subaru’s 2021 WRX 6MT is now fully supported within the COBB product line. We have confirmed fitment of our bolt-on upgrades such as the Big SF Intake System, Top Mount Intercooler (both black and silver), and Air/Oil Separator. The SUB-004 Accessport comes loaded with Off The Shelf Maps to support all of our common bolt-on upgrades. For…
It’s the final year of the Mk7 VW generation and COBB is here to send it off on a high note and we were able to kill two birds with one stone. As of today, COBB Tuning Accessport and stage package support for the 2021 USDM Volkswagen GTI and GLI is live! Engine Tuning The…
V400 Subaru WRX, STI, Legacy, Outback, and Forester Off The Shelf Maps All Subaru Accessports are eligible for a firmware update as a part of this release. New off the shelf maps for most supported EJ-powered Subarus and the addition of new ROM support for newer vehicles round out notable changes. At the core of this…
COBB is excited to announce that support for the F-150 EcoBoost platform now covers the 2017-2020 Ford F-150 EcoBoost 3.5L! COBB has plenty of experience with this specific drivetrain as it is similar to what comes in the Gen 2 Raptor. This is a very capable platform in a stock configuration, but after some COBB…
The initial release of COBB Tuning support for the Audi brand was a huge success when we announced Audi S3 tuning a few weeks ago! The resulting excitement from our outstanding family of customers and Protuners motivated us to keep the ball rolling. Our engineering and calibration team busted their collective “hintern” to quickly turn…
COBB is excited to announce support with the Accessport and select Power Packages that maximize the potential for your Mustang EcoBoost! The appropriate Off The Shelf maps are included with these packages. Custom ECU tuning is available through a Protuner and COBB Custom Features are also available! Note that there is a significant difference in capability between the 2020 High…
COBB Tuning has been steadily increasing the quality and depth of support for the 2.0 TFSI powered cars in the Volkswagen platforms for a few years now. So the next big step in the evolution of our MQB support has begun with the official release of tuning and hard parts products for the 2015-2020 Audi S3!…
This is a simple yet significant announcement for VW GTI and Golf R owners using the COBB Accessport. If you have a car equipped with the 7 speed DSG that is supported by the Accessport, you can now have both the ECU and DSG custom tuned by one of our awesome COBB Protuners! We supply a great…
The 2.0 TFSI VW engine is a proven powerplant for tuning performance. COBB Tuning has built a strong foundation with the Accessport on the MK6 and MK7 Golf vehicles and we’re excited to begin expanding to more platforms across the MQB Platform, starting with the Jetta (A7) GLI. VOLKSWAGEN ACCESSPORT V3 (AP3-VLK-002) The initial Accessport release…
Nearly seventeen years ago, Subaru brought the first STI trimmed Impreza WRX to American shores and for the entirety of it’s existence in the US, the STI has been powered by a derivative of the EJ257 power plant. In 2019 Subaru announced it would be bringing an S line car stateside, something you could previously only…
The 2019+ Ford F-150 Limited features a twin-turbocharged 3.5L High Output Ecoboost V-6. COBB has plenty of experience with this specific drivetrain as it also comes in the Gen 2 Raptor. This is a very capable platform in a stock configuration, but after some COBB magic, the F-150 Limited becomes a whole new beast! Whether you’re…
Subaru’s 2020 WRX CVT is now fully supported within the COBB product line. We have confirmed fitment of our bolt-on upgrades such as the Big SF Intake System, 3″ Turboback Exhaust (both Resonated and Non-Resonated), and Air/Oil Separator. The SUB-004 Accessport comes loaded with Off The Shelf Maps to support common bolt-on upgrades. For those interested in…
Subaru’s 2020 WRX is now fully supported within the COBB product line. We have confirmed fitment of our bolt-on upgrades such as the Big SF Intake System, 3″ Turboback Exhaust (both Resonated and Non-Resonated), and Air/Oil Separator. The SUB-004 Accessport comes loaded with Off The Shelf Maps to support all of our common bolt-on upgrades. For those…
In November of 2019, Subaru of America announced a Subaru Ascent Recall/Update for the ECU for select 2019-2020 vehicles. The recall consists of an ECU update to address potential disabling of the vehicle’s VDC function which can lead to EyeSight, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB), and the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) functions to fail. If you are unsure if…
Support for the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor is finally here! This includes the Accessport along with custom features and confirmed fitment of all Hard Parts COBB offers for the Raptor. The 2020 F-150 Raptor Accessport includes the Stage 1 and Stage 2 v105 maps represented below. 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor Stage Packages Accessports with TCM flashing are…
Nothing beats the combination of the convenience and performance found in a well designed dual-clutch transmission…well…nothing except a COBB Tuned version of that transmission. Support for tuning the latest 7-speed DSG found in the VW Golf GTI and R is now available for the V3 Accessport! COBB offers a complete tuning solution and hard upgrades of VW Golf R…
As the 2020 edition of the MK7.5 Golf GTI’s start roaming the streets soon, they will instantly be able to roll a lot faster with full Accessport, hard parts, and stage package support. Including both ECU and DSG tuning! Accessports The Accessport is the world’s best selling, most flexible, and easiest to use ECU upgrade…
2020 Subaru WRX STI Support Subaru’s newest WRX STI is now completely supported within the COBB ecosystem. The Accessport, bolt-on upgrades, Stage Power Packages, and Off The Shelf Maps make upgrading your STI a straightforward process. Interested in taking your STI beyond the scope of our packages and maps, contact one of our Subaru Protuners for…
We’re working non-stop to produce consistent quality updates for the VW MK7 platform. The latest update offers just that by expanding world market Accessport compatibility to include the WM 2018 MK7.5 GTI. In addition, we’ve also added Stage 3 OTS Maps, GTI Parts, and Packages for the USDM 2019 MK7.5 GTI! WM 2018 MK7.5 –…
Earlier this year we were clued in that Apple’s upcoming macOS, Catalina, would only be compatible with 64-bit applications. Luckily, knowing that this transition was coming, our software team was able to get a jump start re-working our Accessport Manager software to be compatible. We’re excited to say that Accessport Manager 3.0.0 is now available for…
We are extremely pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Accessport, Off The Shelf Maps, and Stage Power Packages for the Australian 2019 Subaru WRX 6MT! Historically, the Subaru WRX is a car that BEGS to be modified and this still holds true for the MY 2019 variant. The Accessport allows users to flash a completely…
Today, we’re excited to announce the release of our Stage 2 Power Packages that maximize the potential for your 2019 F-150 Raptor! Below is an in depth look at the Stage 2 COBB Power Package. F-150 RAPTOR STAGE 2 POWER PACKAGES The Stage 2 Power Package combines the Accessport V3, the COBB Intake system, and the COBB Front Mount Intercooler in…
Accessport Support for the 2019 USDM Volkswagen Golf R is now available! This initial support includes the Stage 1 Off The Shelf (OTS) Maps along with several COBB Custom Features. Custom tuning is also available from an Authorized Protuner for those that want to add more extensive modifications. Additional supported ROMs along with the full line-up of…
Our Subaru team is excited to share two important releases with Australian Subaru customers! First, we have rolled out Australian Subaru support into our end-user Accesstuner software. All Australian Subarus currently supported by the Accessport can now be custom tuned using our end-user Accesstuner software. Second, the 2019 WRX STI is now fully supported by the Accessport, Accesstuner…
One of the more common requests we’ve seen/heard from CVT WRX and Forester XT Accessport users is to integrate a transmission temperature monitor into Accessport firmware. With heat seeming to play a large role in the strength and reliability of these transmissions, keeping an eye on fluid temperature during higher load situations helps a driver…
Support for the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor is finally here! This includes the Accessport along with custom features and confirmed fitment of all Hard Parts COBB offers for the Raptor. The initial support for the 2019 F-150 Raptor Accessport includes the Stage 1 v103 map represented below. Additional maps will soon be released! Firmware and Accesstuner updates affecting…
Volkswagen is an international brand and the Golf is the core of the VW tuning community worldwide. So we’re incredibly proud and excited to announce the release of Accessport support for the World Market Mk7 Golf R! Supported Vehicles: 2014 – 2017 World Market VW Golf R Manual Transmission 2014 – 2017 World Market VW…
IT’S HERE!!! Accessport support for the 2019 USDM Mk7.5 GTI is officially live. The AP3-VLK-002 Accessport has been updated to include Stage1 OTS Maps, COBB Custom Features, and Authorized ProTuners can custom tune for those that can’t wait to go all in on modifying the latest and greatest version of Volkswagen’s industry-leading hot-hatch. Supported Vehicles:…
There is a new update for the Ford Platform that includes the addition of several new vehicles to the Accesstuner Software. Newly added vehicles include Fiesta ST USDM 2016 Fiesta ST USDM 2017 Fiesta ST USDM 2018 Fiesta ST USDM 2019 Fiesta ST Mustang EcoBoost USDM 2018 Mustang EcoBoost AT USDM 2018 Mustang EcoBoost MT…
The MK7 Golf GTI is widely considered one of, if not the best, all-around “hot-hatches” in the world. So it only makes sense that after a couple of years of tuning them in North America, we’d expand support for the rest of the planet! Supported Vehicles 2014 – 2017 World Market Volkswagen Golf GTI’s with…
We are excited to announce full tuning support of the 2019 Ford Fiesta ST and 2019 Mustang EcoBoost (note that Mustangs equipped with the active valve performance exhaust system are not yet supported but will be soon). The Accessport, Stage Power Packages, and Accesstuner software are all now confirmed to be compatible with Ford’s most…
The 2017-18 Second Generation Ford Raptor features a twin-turbocharged Ecoboost V-6. This forced induction powerplant falls right into the COBB Tuning wheelhouse, so right off the bat we were excited to see what could be accomplished. This is a very capable platform in a stock configuration, but after some COBB magic, the Raptor becomes a whole new beast! …
Giddy-upgrade your 2018 Mustang EcoBoost from pedestrian to equestrian! COBB is excited to announce support with the Accessport and full Stage 1, Stage 1 +, Stage 2 and Stage 3 Power Packages that maximize the potential for your 2018 Mustang EcoBoost! The appropriate Off The Shelf maps are included with these packages and receive a bump in power…
Following last week’s release of 2019 Subaru WRX 6MT support, our Subaru team here at COBB is extremely excited to announce the availability of full tuning support for the 2019 Subaru WRX STI, additional parts and Off The Shelf Maps for the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, and Accessport tuning support for the 2019 Subaru…
Our Subaru team is excited to announce two major updates! Full tuning support, including Stage Power Packages and Off The Shelf Maps, is now available for the USDM 2019 Subaru WRX (6MT Only). Subaru Accesstuner software has also received updates and new tables/monitors for select vehicles. USDM 2019 STI and WRX CVT owners, don’t fret. …
Full hard parts and the Accessport now support the 2018 USDM Nissan GT-R! Other updates include revised Stage 3 packages and Off The Shelf maps. These new power packages include a revised aluminum intake. The intake comes with a wrinkle black powdercoat finish and is compatible with the 2018 USDM GT-R. The new package also includes…
Just over a year ago we released a world’s first, custom tuning for PDK Transmissions in select Porsche vehicles. As more and more vehicle systems become intermingled, we find it necessary to account for increased engine power within other control units. In this case, manipulating shift schedules, line pressures, and shift times allows Porsche’s PDK…
Last fall we announced the release of Accessport compatibility with the Ford Performance 2.3L Crate Engine and ECU. With this update, we’re adding support for the M-6017-20T control pack for the Ford Performance 2.0L EcoBoost Crate Engine to the list. Accessport: AP3-FRP-001 The Ford Performance EcoBoost Crate Engines have been very popular for all kinds of custom…
2018 Volkswagen MK7 Golf R Accessport support is now available! A full line-up of off the shelf maps, several hard parts, and available custom tuning have also been released! A complete list of currently supported vehicles is below. 2018 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7) DSG USDM 2018 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7) MT USDM COBB Accessport…
We are extremely excited to announce full tuning support of the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST. The Accessport, Stage Power Packages, and Accesstuner software are all now confirmed to be compatible with Ford’s most recent iteration of the Fiesta ST. The COBB Accessport The Accessport is the world’s best selling, most flexible, and easiest to…
The COBB Accessport and Accesstuner Pro software are now compatible with the 2018 Volkswagen GTI. Owners can now enjoy all of the parts and features they’ve come to expect from COBB Tuning including the Accessport, Stage Power Packages including several MK7 GTI parts, and Off The Shelf Maps. ACCESSPORT FIRMWARE UPDATES All VLK-002 Accessports with firmware version 1.7.3.0-16029 or…
We are extremely pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Accessport, Off The Shelf Maps, and Stage Power Packages for the Australian 2018 Subaru WRX and 2018 WRX STI! Historically, the Subaru WRX and STI are two cars that BEG to be modified and this still holds true for the MY 2018 variants. The Accessport…
Nearly 5 years ago we introduced the Accessport V3 which replaced a second iteration (V2b) of the Version 2 Accessport. With over double the processing potential, the V3 Accessport has allowed us to add a host of new features not possible with the V2 hardware. Even though many of our new features are not applicable…
Mitsubishi Accesstuner It’s back! After a brief hiatus, we are excited to announce that Mitsubishi 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…
Support is now available for the 2018 model year Focus ST and Focus RS! These vehicles now have compatibility with the Accessport, the full line-up of off the shelf maps, and several hard parts. 2018 Focus ST Several options are available when it comes to modifying your 2018 Focus ST or Focus RS. With the…
Long long ago…in 2011…a huge dork sat on his couch holding a shiny blue box containing a small silver plastic thing, with a small screen, and some buttons that looked like little black kidneys for some reason…AND THE POTENTIAL FOR UNLIMITED POWER!!!! Full of anticipation, this person (definitely not me) scurried to the driveway to…
Our Porsche team continues to develop and improve products for enthusiasts looking to squeeze every ounce of capability out of their P-cars. Today, we’re excited to announce tuning support for 997.2 Carrera S/GTS vehicles! This includes both PDK and Manual cars, two wheel drive and all wheel drive. After spending time with enthusiasts at Porsche Parade…
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 –…
BMW Accesstuner It’s back! After a brief hiatus, we are excited to announce that BMW 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…
Our COBB Porsche team is excited to announce the availability of Accessport tuning support for Porsche Macan Base 2.0L vehicles. Moving forward, the Accessport for Porsche Macan will also include support and Off The Shelf Maps for Porsche’s entry level Macan. With maximum gains of up to 45% HP and TQ over stock, the Accessport and…
COBB Tuning is excited to announce another update for the BMW platform. Vehicles with updated ROM IDs from BMW can now take advantage of the power, control, and convenience of the Accessport that other BMW enthusiasts have been enjoying. Note that the same vehicles are backed but support has been added to several ROMs that may have…
The COBB Tuning Accessport now supports 2008-2017 Subaru WRX and STI! Our Subaru team has been hard at work adding support for additional Subarus found in the land down under. With this release we round out newest model year support for the 2017 WRX and STI along with adding support for all 2008-2014 WRX and…
Our Ford Engineering Team has been hard at work adding support for the 2017 model year vehicles and adding new features. This release includes world-wide support for the 2017 Focus RS and several custom “on the fly” adjustments for the Focus and Fiesta STs. These include the ability to change between map slots, change Traction Control settings,…
Ford Accesstuner It’s back! After a brief hiatus, we are excited to announce that Ford 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…
The COBB Accessport now supports the 2017 Subaru Forester XT! A simple firmware update to the already available SUB-004 Accessport will add compatibility for Subaru’s current model year SUV. CLICK HERE for a firmware update how-to. Similar to previous model year support, Off The Shelf Maps are limited to Stage 1 for either 91 or 93…
The COBB Accessport and Accesstuner Pro software are now compatible with the 2017 Volkswagen GTI. 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 VLK-002 Accessports with firmware version 1.7.3.0-14111 or newer are…
Our Ford Engineering Team has been hard at work adding support for the newest model year Focus RS and developing tons of new features! This release includes world-wide support for the 2017 Focus RS and the ability to enable/disable the Rear Differential Unit (RDU). Several custom “on the fly” adjustments are also available. These include…
