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05-26-2012, 09:55 PM | #5061 | |
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05-26-2012, 11:03 PM | #5064 |
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I am thinking about the Cobb Stage 1 for my 2010 335i, im just about ready to buy it and im local (Plano TX). One thing holding me back is that my wife's mini-van needs new tires badly
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05-26-2012, 11:14 PM | #5065 |
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If you have to share the driveway with a mini-van, I think you deserved the right to treat yourself to the COBB
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05-27-2012, 09:43 AM | #5067 |
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Which throttle setting do 6mt drivers prefer?
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05-27-2012, 10:12 AM | #5068 |
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05-27-2012, 10:55 AM | #5069 |
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Really personal preference... Some people stick w/ Stock, others like Linear & others (specifically MT drivers) use Alternate. Linear has been designed w/ AutoX/Tracking in mind since the amount of throttle pressure being applied directly translates to how much engine power you'll be requesting (25% throttle = 25% power, 100% throttle = 100% power).
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05-27-2012, 11:33 AM | #5070 |
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I started with ST and haven't had a reason to try anything else so far. I've been driving turbo cars for 25 years, though, so I'm very used to the big torque spike when boost comes on. I don't even think about the turbo driving style where you floor it by default and then ease out as necessary when the boost comes on any more.
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05-27-2012, 02:31 PM | #5071 |
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ST, used linear for a week and it felt boring around the town. The standard throttle is a whole different animal. Try them both, and see which one you prefer.
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05-27-2012, 03:01 PM | #5072 |
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Agreed, linear throttle is very boring, i only tried it for 4 days or so and then went back to stock throttle
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05-27-2012, 07:29 PM | #5074 |
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Whats up guys I got a serious NOOB question. Will the Auto trans be able to handle the torque the Cobb AP produces? I think the ZF auto was rated somewhere around 332 ft/lbs tq.
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05-27-2012, 07:39 PM | #5076 | |
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=697205 So I think you'll be okay. |
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05-27-2012, 07:40 PM | #5077 |
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Its best to just use the default logging list
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05-27-2012, 11:00 PM | #5079 |
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I have a stock non sport e93 step w/o oil cooler--can I still safely run a Cobb? Also does the Cobb tune increase wear and tear on the engine? Basically I'm trying to find out what are the negatives to having a Cobb ap tune for my car?
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And yes, you are increasing wear on the engine. Anytime you increase power output you increase strain on mechanical parts. The parts most likely to be affected are plugs, coils, and injectors. However, those are all routine maintenance parts and should be replaced routinely anyway. Anything else is a crap shoot, really. Buying new you get a grace period in which you can return the AP, if the power doesn't outweigh the risks then you can return it. I don't think you'll be returning it |
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05-28-2012, 01:09 AM | #5081 | |
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The minute you increase the performance on the car, the wear and tear is going to increase. As long as you stay informed about the mechanical components, reading codes, and actively maintain the car you'll be fine. IMO, COBB is the best tune all around tune. It comes from a company that's made its reputation on quality aftermarket performance mods (most recently w/ their time-attack GTR), offers the simplicity of flashing the performance settings right through the OBD port (so you'll never have to open the engine), and you'll never have to pay for new/updated maps, even if you continue to mod your car. Downsides to the COBB??? Maybe that that 1) there aren't any meth maps right now (but you can get around this by using a meth system that self-manages, like Snow Performance) and 2) you're going catch the mod bug instantly and become uncontrollably power hungry |
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