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Originally Posted by jeremicium

As there are dozens of COBB AP reviews on here already i'll just add mine to this 289 page thread. Maybe it'll help someone that is debating what tune to get and doesn't have the patience to read through the entire library that this thread is.

Just received my AP from COBB Tuning Surgeline in Portland. They had it to my doorstep within 24 hours (I only live a state away, but still nice job).

I have debated for the last year which tune to get, with my warranty expiring in the next 1500 miles I figured its time to start modding. Chose COBB due to their long track record tuning, and the resale value of the AP. Seems like the current version of the Procede is probably a little better (from reviews), but I just felt more comfortable with the COBB.

My car has been virtually troublefree since the original HPFP died at 4,800 miles back in late 09. I was nervous that I would get some codes or misfire issues upon install, but I am happy to report that the install went flawlessly, and the car is running great.

Another concern I had was the smoothness of Power delivery. Happy to say that on Map 1 Sport stock throttle the car accelerates beautifully. Probably more smooth than stock. My wife had a GTI with an APR flash and the power delivery on that was not very smooth. Fast, but not linear at all.

I threw in a K&N drop-in filter to hold me over until I either do the Mr5 mod or DCI.

The difference in power is not night and day (as was the GTI with APR), but the power delivery with COBB is stronger at all RPM, smoother, and just a bit more frantic. I have yet to play with any other maps. 93 octane is not readily available around here, and i don't really want to mess with alternative fuels at this point.

So for anyone on the fence, I have nothing but good things to say about my 24 hours of experience with the COBB. Easy install, no codes, Silky smooth acceleration, engine definitely feels stronger.

I've been spending a little time trying to get smart on data logging, i'll have to polish up my excel skills, but this seems like an easy and fun way to keep track of the cars health.

Now I just can't wait for the next mod. HPF exhaust. Sounds beautiful, competitive price, and HPF is right in my backyard (well, 100 miles away). If I didn't have a family trip to hawaii and christmas coming up i'd have the exhaust today.

Good choice... and great staff at Surgeline. They are the only shop that I let touch my car around here (besides the dealership)

if you happen to drop by Portland, hit me up. I'll give you a ride in a FBO COBB custom tuned car