Cobb personal opinions

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 12:15 PM

hey guys I'm going to be tuning my 335 soon. I've been doing a lot of research and came to the conclusion that cobb seems like the tune for me. its my DD so I'm not trying to add all of these performance parts...i have dci and PE exhaust mod. i just want my car to have more power and be able to feel the turbos some more. i would be able to run the aggressive map stage 1. I'm just looking for a 40-50hpish gain. how much of a difference is the cobb stage 1 compared to stock? worth it? just want everyones opinions!

Fillyo75 · 10-20-2014, 12:31 PM

It's absolutely worth it, I loved my cobb, it will meet your goal of 50hp easily. Just be aware that misfires and codes may follow. When tuning, plugs and coils should be changed more often.

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fillyo75

It's absolutely worth it, I loved my cobb, it will meet your goal of 50hp easily. Just be aware that misfires and codes may follow. When tuning, plugs and coils should be changed more often.

I just plan on keeping my dci and exhaust as my only performance mods. Probably a charge pipe since I've seen that they tend do go when tuned . And yes I plan on having a side fund for plugs or coils for misfires when I tune it

Fred_Boosted · 10-20-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

I just plan on keeping my dci and exhaust as my only performance mods. Probably a charge pipe since I've seen that they tend do go when tuned . And yes I plan on having a side fund for plugs or coils for misfires when I tune it

Add intercooler and run stage 1+. You wont regret it! The stock unit is so tiny...

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred_Boosted

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Originally Posted by Averdi

I just plan on keeping my dci and exhaust as my only performance mods. Probably a charge pipe since I've seen that they tend do go when tuned . And yes I plan on having a side fund for plugs or coils for misfires when I tune it

Add intercooler and run stage 1+. You wont regret it! The stock unit is so tiny...

Is it that much of a difference ? If so I will get a inter cooler

Johnny Boost · 10-20-2014, 01:44 PM

I personally love my Cobb tune. Their customer service is amazing too! Since you have an N54, you could have Wedge or BuraQ create a custom tune for you.

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

I personally love my Cobb tune. Their customer service is amazing too! Since you have an N54, you could have Wedge or BuraQ create a custom tune for you.

Never heard of that. Sounds expensive lol. I like the thought of Cobb. Everyone seems loves it and seems like some nice gains

idrift4wd · 10-20-2014, 01:54 PM

Its a great tune. Stage 1 would be perfect for you.

Things i like-
flash tune (better control of DME)
i guess ease of install
cool device
easy to datalog

things i don't like-
no safety features
map switching requires you to be stationary, requires access port, and two minutes.
price
no autotune(not necessary,but helps for ethanol users)
1st read and write takes along time. (You need a good battery)

Either Cobb or JB4 with a little bit of ethanol should be all you need.

chepy24 · 10-20-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

I just plan on keeping my dci and exhaust as my only performance mods. Probably a charge pipe since I've seen that they tend do go when tuned . And yes I plan on having a side fund for plugs or coils for misfires when I tune it

i was the same way.... now im fbo with upgraded turbos in my near future lol the power is addicting! good choice on cobb you can even get a custom map and squeez a little more out of your car... and yes it is worth it its like a whole new car with a tune

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

Its a great tune. Stage 1 would be perfect for you.

Things i like-
flash tune (better control of DME)
i guess ease of install
cool device
easy to datalog

things i don't like-
no safety features
map switching requires you to be stationary, requires access port, and two minutes.
price
no autotune(not necessary,but helps for ethanol users)
1st read and write takes along time. (You need a good battery)

Either Cobb or JB4 with a little bit of ethanol should be all you need.

thanks for the tips, i never plan on tracking the car just want some more power. seems cobb is the answer

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chepy24

i was the same way.... now im fbo with upgraded turbos in my near future lol the power is addicting! good choice on cobb you can even get a custom map and squeez a little more out of your car... and yes it is worth it its like a whole new car with a tune

lol yeah the only reason I'm not going fbo is cause its my DD. but yeah thanks man!

chepy24 · 10-20-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

lol yeah the only reason I'm not going fbo is cause its my DD. but yeah thanks man!

plenty of fbo dd's put there mine is my only vehicle too lol

Reckless335 · 10-20-2014, 02:20 PM

All cars react differently, but I'm running Cobb stage 1 aggressive. Only other mods are DCI and muffler delete (so very much like you) I had a baseline done before the Cobb was installed. Baseline I dyno'd at 289whp/302wtq with just DCI and muffler delete. I put the Cobb stage 1 on, drove around for about a week just to be sure all the settings had adapted (even though I felt the difference right away) and took it back to the same dyno. Temperatute and other conditions were about the same. After Cobb I dyno'd at 322whp and 388wtq. Not exactly as much of a gain as I was hoping for, but still a noticeable difference. I just got my FMIC in the mail, so after I install that I'll run stage 1+ and I'll go dyno again to see the increase. But Cobb alone gave me a 33whp gain and a 86 wtq gain. Take those numbers as you may. I can provide a dyno graph if needed.

Johnny Boost · 10-20-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Averdi

Never heard of that. Sounds expensive lol. I like the thought of Cobb. Everyone seems loves it and seems like some nice gains

Check it out here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048190

They will actually make adjustments to the OTS maps for free

mike@x-ph.com · 10-20-2014, 04:08 PM

Cobb is definitely worth it.
It will offer noticeable and reliable power to your car.
it also offers smooth power delivery.
That being said it does not push your car to its limit ( which most people do not want anyways) . If you are planning to track your car or push your engine to its limit, you either need a custom map (Wedge for example) or JB4.

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

Check it out here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048190

They will actually make adjustments to the OTS maps for free

Free ?

I thought they charge for their maps (and they should because they do a great job )

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Cobb is definitely worth it.
It will offer noticeable and reliable power to your car.
it also offers smooth power delivery.
That being said it does not push your car to its limit ( which most people do not want anyways) . If you are planning to track your car or push your engine to its limit, you either need a custom map (Wedge for example) or JB4.

Free ?

I thought they charge for their maps (and they should because they do a great job )

yeah another reason i dont want to add on any other mods is just for reliability. I'm fine with added power with still some reliability

Johnny Boost · 10-20-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Free ?

I thought they charge for their maps (and they should because they do a great job )

No they will make adjustments to the OTS maps for free. They will charge only if you want to maximize the power of your car like a pro tune.

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COBB OTS MAPS: We can help with these for FREE but we will not increase power or introduce any of our R&D on these maps. We can revise them for you to making them more "enjoyable" and "smoother". If you like the "samples" then you can donate whatever you like.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-20-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

No they will make adjustments to the OTS maps for free. They will charge only if you want to maximize the power of your car like a pro tune.

I see , thats really nice of them

Karbon · 10-20-2014, 06:01 PM

Cobb is worth it and I love it.
The only thing I would suggest would be replacing your charge pipe as it's prone to blowing with a tune. Hell it's prone to blowing even if you're stock lol.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-20-2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Karbon

Cobb is worth it and I love it.
The only thing I would suggest would be replacing your charge pipe as it's prone to blowing with a tune. Hell it's prone to blowing even if you're stock lol.

+1 on upgrading the CP with the tune

Averdi · 10-20-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Karbon

Cobb is worth it and I love it.
The only thing I would suggest would be replacing your charge pipe as it's prone to blowing with a tune. Hell it's prone to blowing even if you're stock lol.

what stage you running

boris · 10-20-2014, 06:25 PM

The Accessport is a great buy. I have one, and it is well worth the money.

Also, if you get the new APv3, you can have up to 5 things displayed on the Accessport so you can monitor everything.

Also, +1 on a better FMIC. The stock one , to put it lightly, sucks.

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Fillyo75 Lieutenant 22 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago, IL (South Burbs) iTrader: (0)	It's absolutely worth it, I loved my cobb, it will meet your goal of 50hp easily. Just be aware that misfires and codes may follow. When tuning, plugs and coils should be changed more often. __________________ //\|Phil Current: 2011 Audi S4 Gone: 2009 e90 335 \|6MT
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Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	I personally love my Cobb tune. Their customer service is amazing too! Since you have an N54, you could have Wedge or BuraQ create a custom tune for you. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	Its a great tune. Stage 1 would be perfect for you. Things i like- flash tune (better control of DME) i guess ease of install cool device easy to datalog things i don't like- no safety features map switching requires you to be stationary, requires access port, and two minutes. price no autotune(not necessary,but helps for ethanol users) 1st read and write takes along time. (You need a good battery) Either Cobb or JB4 with a little bit of ethanol should be all you need. __________________ 12.0 @ 117
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Reckless335 Captain 77 Rep 980 Posts Drives: '08 BSM 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	All cars react differently, but I'm running Cobb stage 1 aggressive. Only other mods are DCI and muffler delete (so very much like you) I had a baseline done before the Cobb was installed. Baseline I dyno'd at 289whp/302wtq with just DCI and muffler delete. I put the Cobb stage 1 on, drove around for about a week just to be sure all the settings had adapted (even though I felt the difference right away) and took it back to the same dyno. Temperatute and other conditions were about the same. After Cobb I dyno'd at 322whp and 388wtq. Not exactly as much of a gain as I was hoping for, but still a noticeable difference. I just got my FMIC in the mail, so after I install that I'll run stage 1+ and I'll go dyno again to see the increase. But Cobb alone gave me a 33whp gain and a 86 wtq gain. Take those numbers as you may. I can provide a dyno graph if needed. __________________ '08 BSM E92 335i 6MT/MHD stg 2+/VRSF 7" FMIC/VRSF CP/HKS BOV/VRSF catless DPs/BMS DCI/muffler delete/BC Extreme lows/OEM style 167s/BMS high side OCC/Mishimoto low side OCC/etc
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Karbon First Lieutenant 22 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (0)	Cobb is worth it and I love it. The only thing I would suggest would be replacing your charge pipe as it's prone to blowing with a tune. Hell it's prone to blowing even if you're stock lol. __________________ (SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access 2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S
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boris Борис 31 Rep 505 Posts Drives: e92 n54 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	The Accessport is a great buy. I have one, and it is well worth the money. Also, if you get the new APv3, you can have up to 5 things displayed on the Accessport so you can monitor everything. Also, +1 on a better FMIC. The stock one , to put it lightly, sucks. __________________ 07 SG 335i GONE! COBB - Burger Motorsports -Ultimate Racing - Evolution Racewerks - TiAL- AMS In Winter Mode - Dunlop Wintersport 3D/Sport Edition Wheels
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