While Subaru may have already moved on to the VB WRX, we are making sure that our VA WRX family isn’t left behind. After taking in feedback from our customers, dealers, and Protuners about our original Big SF Intake for the VA WRX, we wanted to make a few design tweaks to our introductory level…
We are very excited to announce the availability of tuning support for the 2.0L EcoBoost powered 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands. Make no mistake, the full size Bronco’s little brother packs plenty of punch in stock form and is more than capable on the street and trail. Our Accessport and accompanying OTS maps simply make…
We are excited to announce Accessport and Accesstuner Pro tuning support for the 2019-2022 (9Y0) Porsche Cayenne Base, S, GTS, and Turbo models. The Base model Cayenne is equipped with a 3.0L single-turbocharged V6 power plant and the 2019-2022 Porsche Cayenne S with a Twin-Turbocharged 2.9L V6 while the Turbo and GTS models come…
Subaru’s 2022 WRX has been a hot topic as of recent, mainly due to aesthetic choices that seem to be quite polarizing. After finally having a chance to see the cars in person and then living with and working on them for the past seven months, the looks have definitely grown on us. More importantly,…
We are very excited to announce the availability of tuning support for the 2.0L EcoBoost powered variants (both FWD and AWD) of Ford’s Maverick pick-up. These little trucks have crushed it in popularity, selling out multiple production runs. The current wait time for new orders is allegedly still at or above 12 months. Their unibody…
Accesstuner Pro for 2022 WRX 6MT Custom tuning for the 2022 Subaru WRX is here! For those interested in modifying their cars beyond of the coverage of our Off The Shelf Maps, custom tuning is required. The available tables allow COBB Protuners the ability to create a custom calibration specific to each car and also…
Big announcement for our Subaru fam today! We are excited to bring our revised “NexGen” Power Packages and accompanying Off The Shelf Maps to the 2015-2021 WRX CVT. We previously released these same power packages and OTS maps for 2015-2021 6MT WRX and have since been able to confirm their feasibility on cars equipped with Subaru’s…
We are excited to announce the availability of Accessport tuning, bolt-on power upgrades, and Accesstuner Pro custom tuning support for Ford’s 3.5L EcoBoost powered F-150 and Tremor trucks. Much like their predecessors, the updated F-150 is still powered by a 3.5L Twin-Turbocharged V6 EcoBoost engine and is prime for tuning. Some slight tweaks by Ford…
We are excited to announce the availability of Accessport tuning, bolt-on power upgrades, and Accesstuner Pro custom tuning support for Ford’s Gen 3 F-150 Raptor. We initially released tuning support for the Gen3’s predecessor, the Gen2 Raptor, back in January of 2019. Much like the Gen2, the updated Gen3 is still powered by a 3.5L…
Subaru’s 2022 WRX has been a hot topic as of recent, mainly due to aesthetic choices that seem to be quite polarizing. After finally having a chance to see the cars in person and then living with and working on them for the past seven months, the looks have definitely grown on us. More importantly,…
We allllll remember when Porsche introduced the 718 platform with two small displacement turbocharged 4-cylinder power plants. Uproar. Blasphemy. Turbocharging is cheating. Give us back our naturally aspirated engines and smooth power bands! While the team here at COBB was excited about the tuning potential of the turbocharged 2.0L and 2.5L 718s, we wholeheartedly agree…
Over the years, the COBB Knob has been the status quo in thousands of COBB supported cars worldwide. Its light weight and heat resistant delrin material are motorsport inspired and ensure confident, quick gear shifts without fearing a seared palm after sitting out in the blazing summer sun. With its success we also recognize that…
With combined hundreds of thousands of miles now on our shop trucks, employee trucks, and analyzing customer data logs we have observed room for improvement in our Gen2 Raptor Off The Shelf (OTS) Map assortment. There are two main components to this update for supported Ford F-150s (3.5L HO) and Gen2 Raptors; v200 updates for…
With this release we are extremely excited to announce the next step in our revised “NexGen” Power Packages and accompanying Off The Shelf Maps for the Subaru platform, NexGen Stage 2 Power Packages for the USDM 2015-2021 Subaru WRX STI. In our never ending strive to provide additional upgrade options for owners of these vehicles,…
With this release we are extremely excited to announce the first of our revised “NexGen” Power Packages and accompanying Off The Shelf Maps for the Subaru platform, NexGen Stage 2 Power Packages for the USDM 2015-2021 Subaru WRX 6MT. Looking for NexGen Power Packages for your 2015-2021 WRX CVT? Head over to our release announcement…
COBB has, and will always strive to be innovators. We don’t just participate, but drive necessary change and lead from the front. With that in mind, we’re proud to release new “NexGen” Power Packages and associated OTS Maps for the Mazdaspeed3 platform. NexGen Power Packages re-establish the modification and upgrade paths for supported vehicles that…
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…
As you’ve likely seen by now, our Accesstuner software has undergone some changes to better align with our company’s mission and devotion to our Green Speed initiative. While we understand the rollout of these changes has caused some confusion and frustration, we hope to prove to our customers that these changes have been made out…
PROJECT GREEN SPEED (APRIL 2022) We are pleased to inform you that we have now received 88 California Air Resource Board (CARB) Executive Orders (EO’s), and we have many more applications working their way through the CARB EO approval process. We are 100% committed to serving your needs by being the industry leader in delivering…
We are proud to report that we now have 82 California Air Resource Board (CARB) Executive Orders (EO’s) with many more applications working their way through the CARB EO approval process. We remain fully committed to serving your needs by being the industry leader in delivering exciting, responsible, and environmentally compliant hard parts, performance packages,…
Project Green Speed Update (January 2022) We are proud of the progress that we’ve been making on Project Green Speed and the 57 new California Air Resource Board (CARB) Executive Orders (EO’s) that we received in 2021 bringing our total EO count to 77. We are fully committed to serving your needs by being the…
Happy Holiday’s to everyone that is a part of the awesome COBB Tuning family! Special Thanks: Santa – Mr. Basco, COBB CNC Operator Santa’s Pit Crew Elves – Jenna, COBB Reverse Engineer Richard, COBB CNC Programmer Nick, COBB Customer Service Expert Noji, COBB Welding Scientist and bender of all things metal Production Crew – Roger, Adam, Chan, Sebastian…
Redline Carbon Fiber Intake – 2015+ Subaru WRX Today, we announce the Redline Carbon Fiber Intake for the 2015+ FA20 DIT WRX for North American and Australian models! This has been in the works for a long time and we’re super pumped to officially introduce it! Not only is this Redline WRX intake great looking…
How to Bleed Brakes By Yourself Bleeding brakes yourself is a fairly simple task that your average DIYer can complete in a short amount of time. Not only will this check off some routine maintenance but it can also achieve a sense of accomplishment and save you a few bucks. When bleeding brakes by yourself,…
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2012 Accesstuner Pro Speed Density Released for 2.5L Turbocharged Subarus in January. CP-E Selects COBB Tuning Accessport as Primary Engine Management Solution for MAZDASPEED and BMW. 2011 Accessport for 08-10 BMW 135i, 335i & 535i Released in January. COBB Tuning SF Intake for 2008+ Subaru STI, WRX and Impreza 2.5GT Released in February. COBB Tuning…
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The Accessport V2 to V3 Trade-in Program has ended. The time has finally come. The V2 Accessport was a game-changing device in the DIY tuning community when it was introduced over a decade ago. As of 1/1/19, all support of any kind for the V2 Accessport will cease. What does that mean exactly? The V2 to V3 Trade-in Program has…
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Audi Tuning and Performance The Accessport V3 is the world’s best selling, most flexible ECU tuning and performance upgrade solution for Audi vehicles. Unlock hidden horsepower and torque by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive Audi tuning calibrations. Our Accessport solution (ECU tuning software and hardware) breathes new life to your stock engine. Upgrade…
The Accessport V3 is the world’s best selling, most flexible ECU upgrade solution for Nissan GT-R. Unlock power hidden within the vehicle by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Upgrade forever with off-the-shelf (OTS) calibrations for most bolt-on modifications. It’s the last engine management solution you’ll ever need. Throw away your gauges!! The…
Our engineers rigorously test Hard Parts to find the right order and combination for the best incremental power gains. Maps are created and tested to tune the ECU so that it supports and takes advantage of each part. With these results, COBB is able to create the Upgrade Path of Staged Packages that have all…
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We recently snuck out a simple but super helpful feature update for a handful of Porsche Accessports. We refer to the feature as “Dyno Mode” but you may also know it by its Porsche name which is “Roll Mode”. What does it do? In short, it’s a quick and easy toggle found in the troubleshooting menu of…
LOCATION: AUSTIN, TX Headquartered in Austin, Texas, COBB is an enthusiast-driven automotive performance and technology company dedicated to providing the world’s best vehicle tuning solutions to owners of turbocharged performance vehicles. COBB currently supports small displacement, forced induction vehicles in Subaru, Mazda, Nissan, BMW, Porsche, Ford, Volkswagen, and Mitsubishi platforms. COBB prides itself on having…
Work on our Green Speed mission has been ongoing behind the scenes for multiple years, and the product of that work is now coming to light. We take the role of being good stewards of the environment as well as our customers’ safety seriously. As we continue to put effort towards being a leader in the aftermarket industry…
Subaru’s newest SUV, the 2021 Ascent, features a 2.4L direct-injected and turbocharged power plant that is ripe for turning up the wick. We initially released support for the 2019 and 2020 MY Ascents a little over a year ago and are now excited to make tuning support available for the current model year. Below, we’ll take…
Downpipes vs Headers Most enthusiasts know that increasing exhaust flow can help increase horsepower. This is typically why exhaust modifications are so popular. An upgraded downpipe or header can accomplish increased flow but, which upgrade provides the most power gains? Let’s talk downpipes vs headers. We’ve previously touched on the different components of the exhaust…
2020 in a Nutshell This has been an interesting year to say the least. Above is a rundown of what COBB has been able to accomplish throughout 2020. Highlights include: 2020 Subaru Support across several models Carbon Fiber Redline Parts Ford F-150 Accessport and Hard Parts 19+ Volkswagen GLI Accessport and Hard Parts Audi S3 Accessport and…
We are extremely excited to bring DSC Sport Suspension Controllers to the COBB Tuning catalog. The addition of these suspension controllers allows you, our customers, the ability to improve the overall driving experience of your car and dial in the suspension to match the added power output. Currently available for the Mk3 Ford Focus RS,…
We know that somewhere along the upgrade path, most car enthusiasts intend to upgrade some portion of the exhaust. But, there are several different sections and each section can be made of variable parts. It’s important to have an understanding when shopping for exhaust upgrades or to simply know what modifications you have installed in…
In our experience testing on the dyno, street, and the track, the best early step to take alongside an Accessport tune when attempting to quickly unleash the full potential of the current generation VW Golf R or Audi S3 is to upgrade the intercooler. Doing so opens up huge gains in horsepower and especially torque…
Different Types of Downpipes Explained As car enthusiasts, we’re always looking for aftermarket upgrades to make our vehicles perform better. One of the first modifications most turn to is the exhaust. Opening up the exhaust system allows spent gasses to exit the system more quickly. We’ve covered several exhaust components before and now we’ll consider the…
In 2019 our VW/Audi team proudly released Multi-Port Injection custom tuning support via the Accessport for the 2014-2018 model year cars. Now we are just as proud to expand that support for the updated OEM ECU found in the 2019+ model year cars. Vehicles included in the update (USDM Models): VW Golf GTI/R 2019+ VW…
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Earlier this year, with the release of Accessport tuning support for the 2020 Subaru WRX CVT, we launched our first subset of Off The Shelf (OTS) Maps for the CVT WRX using our 2nd Generation COBB Custom Features (CCFv2) ECU type. Historically, COBB’s OTS maps have been based upon the standard ROM and did not take…
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…
Earlier this year, with the release of Accessport tuning support for the 2020 Subaru WRX, we launched our first subset of Off The Shelf (OTS) Maps using the 2nd Generation COBB Custom Features (CCFv2) ECU type. Historically, COBB’s OTS maps have been based upon the standard ROM and did not take advantage of COBB custom features…
Momentum is an exciting thing, and not just for Miatas! The COBB Tuning Audi team is keeping our built-up development inertia moving quickly in the right direction with another major Accessport release. Audi A3 S tronic transmission Off-The-Shelf maps and custom tuning support is now available! S tronic Vehicle Support The Audi A3 (8V) generation…
Driving any Porsche, even entry-level models is a special experience…but when you get behind the wheel of one that has the letters “GT” in the name. Suddenly, “special” is quite the understatement…BUT…if that GT is followed by the letters “RS” or the word “Clubsport” ….you might need to pinch yourself to make sure you didn’t…
It’s that time of year, where our favorite hobby becomes temporary torture as the inside of a car feels more like the inside of an oven. But the latest COBB collab has the solution for that. Just in time, we’re happy to introduce our new COBB x Covercraft Sun Shades! Features If you live in a…
Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for 40 years. Their focus has always been on high quality products, service and support, all the way from the MotoGP circuits to the local national racing events in over 50 distributing countries. Their philosophy has…
Our unending ambition for the Accessport is to develop the most complete tuning solution for every platform we support. The COBB Tuning Porsche team is proud to announce that we are another step closer to that goal with the latest release for the premier German performance brand. The Accessport now offers 718 and 991.2 owners the ability to…
Our offices will continue to be closed to customers, external vendors and visitors through the month of May. Beginning Monday, March 16th, our Customer Support team has been answering your calls and emails from their homes. It is essential that we continue to provide the COBB-like support you have learned to expect from us. With all of that…
Updates are now available on the Focus RS platform! Simply update you AP3-FOR-004 Accessport to firmware version 1.7.3.1-16784 or better and use the new v302 maps to have access to the new feature outlined below. For details on how to update your Accessport, visit the step by step firmware update tutorial. Auto Start-Stop Adjustment A…
COBB Family, We all care deeply about our cars, our communities, our friendships, our co-workers and our families. As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19, we want to make sure we are doing our part to protect our employees, customers and the broader community. Our offices have been closed temporarily to customers, external vendors…
Circuit of the Americas is the premier racing track in North America and in its second year, Super Lap Battle is establishing itself as one of the premier North American Time Attack events. There were no less than 11 cars competing at the event with an Accessport or other COBB Tuning parts improving their ability…
How to Get More Out of Your Air Intake System on Turbo Cars: Upgraded Turbo Inlet Hoses We’ve previously covered the ins and outs of the Types of Air Filters for Cars, Cold Air Intake Pros and Cons, and the Difference Between Cold Air Intake vs Short Ram Intake. After the intake, the next step…
718 (Cayman/Bosxter) 2.5L S The 718 is an incredibly capable platform that loves to be tuned. In the pursuit of extracting more and more performance from the car through the Accessport, we have recently discovered many new tables and control systems within the factory ECU logic that allowed our calibration team to craft a new…
The best part of having a truck is doing truck stuff. Sure, you know what to do when bleeding brakes by yourself but what about pulling your buddy’s truck out of a ditch or dragging tree stumps around your yard? COBB has the accessories to accomplish these feats with our F-150 Hitch Cover, D-Ring Shackle, and…
How to Make Your Car Faster Since we’ve been driving cars, there have been car owners that want to know how to make your car faster. When you think fast, you think speed. But, what we’re really into is the rate of change in that speed, or, acceleration. A car that can go 150 miles per hour…
In an effort to continue offering the best tuning solution for the 991.2 Porsche 911 and 718 Boxster/Cayman we are constantly looking to improve our solution. Improvements come in many forms, from simple firmware udpates to add features, updated map files to provide more consistent or smoother power delivery, and expanded vehicle support, to ensure…
Transmission tuning is now available for Gen2 Ford F150 Raptors using COBB Accessport tuning! After endless hours of R&D effort and real-world testing, it’s finally here! You can now upgrade your Accessport to flash the TCM with your choice of Off The Shelf maps or have it custom tuned by a Protuner. The upgrade includes various Off…
Our Subaru team here at COBB is excited to announce support for Subaru’s flagship SUV, the all new Ascent. For those not completely familiar with the Ascent, it is powered by a Turbocharged 2.4L Direct Injected 4-cylinder motor, dubbed the FA24F. As emissions and mileage standards become more and more strict, more manufacturers are moving…
People look forward to SEMA every year for a long list of different reasons. Business connections, shiny new tech, helpful seminars, tire-shredding burnouts, gorgeous custom car builds, the bro-est of trucks, and of course…Vegas! For COBB, SEMA is a chance to seek inspiration from the enthusiast community as a whole, make a few new friends…
Cobb Tuning is 20 years old! It’s hard to believe that just 20 years ago, Trey Cobb began tuning cars in the back of his dad’s tire shop. At the time, Trey was working at Rotary Performance and wanted to explore Subaru tuning as a side project. The Impreza 2.5RS was Subaru’s entry into the…
How to Tune a Car Tuning can mean a lot of different things in the world of cars. Most would want to know how to tune a car to make changes to how your engine operates for some sort of benefit. Even with this more precise definition we still have a wide range of what tuning…
Our Subaru team is thrilled to announce a large update for all USDM 2015-2019 Subaru WRXs. Nearly three years ago we released the first round of COBB Custom Features for the DIT 2.0L Subaru WRX 6MT. That release was largely centered around seamlessly adding powerful Flex Fuel capabilities to the 2015-2019 WRX. As the performance…
We are always looking for ways to improve on the quality and performance of our products to provide the best experience for enthusiasts. Sometimes that process includes driving fast cars around Formula 1 race tracks! It’s tough…we know…but somebody has to do it. Over the course of the last several months and a few trips…
