[sofresh]

Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

Stage 1 or stage 1+ FMIC? It looks like you might be having some boost oscillations which are being corrected by the DME closing the throttle plate. Your TPS actual is all over the place. Make sure traction control is completely disabled when your do your next logs. Other then that, car appears to be happy.

stage 1 and yea I forgot to disable traction control.

[Lulz_M3]

Dude, load up stage 1 + FMIC aggressive and go and have some real fun.

[sofresh]

Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

Dude, load up stage 1 + FMIC aggressive and go and have some real fun.

lol, I know I'm baby sitting it just trying to grasp all of this. The stage 1+fmic are on the v401 beta right?

[nt_loader]

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

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by nt_loader

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

If you have to share the driveway with a mini-van, I think you deserved the right to treat yourself to the COBB

[nt_loader]

Originally Posted by benzy89

If you have to share the driveway with a mini-van, I think you deserved the right to treat yourself to the COBB

Good Point!

Im definitely doing it within a few weeks time

[new2the3]

Which throttle setting do 6mt drivers prefer?

[Mangler]

Originally Posted by new2the3

Which throttle setting do 6mt drivers prefer?

Around town ST, car control in the twisties LT.

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[benzy89]

Originally Posted by new2the3

Which throttle setting do 6mt drivers prefer?

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).

[Carl Morris]

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.

[PeteW84]

Originally Posted by new2the3

Which throttle setting do 6mt drivers prefer?

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.

[douwe22]

Originally Posted by PeteW84

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.

Agreed, linear throttle is very boring, i only tried it for 4 days or so and then went back to stock throttle

[sofresh]

Originally Posted by rader1

Follow the directions in this thread and post up your log
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696472

I was checking out this link and on step 1 it says to set up the data logging list. My question is what are the main things needed to log in order to reduce unnecassary clutter when graphed but to make sure I capture the main items?

[ihc95]

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.

[E90SoFlo]

Originally Posted by ihc95

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.

yes

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by ihc95

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.

Don't worry, creaminz car has an AT and just got the single-turbo kit and ~700 WHP

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=697205

So I think you'll be okay.

[rader1]

Originally Posted by sofresh

I was checking out this link and on step 1 it says to set up the data logging list. My question is what are the main things needed to log in order to reduce unnecassary clutter when graphed but to make sure I capture the main items?

Its best to just use the default logging list

[sofresh]

Originally Posted by rader1

Its best to just use the default logging list

got it thanks

[JJFESQ]

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?

[rader1]

Originally Posted by JJFESQ

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?

Yes you can safely run the AP. However, you will severely limited in your ability to track your car on the road course. If you're not into that kind of thing you probably won't have any issues.

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

[benzy89]

Originally Posted by JJFESQ

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?

Yes, you can run the COBB tune w/o the oil cooler. I see that you live in the Northeast so luckily you don't have to worry about excessive heat year round. If you do plan on tracking your car (drag strip or autocross), I'd recommend that you buy an aftermarket oil cooler.

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

[skinrock]

Originally Posted by benzy89

Don't worry, creaminz car has an AT and just got the single-turbo kit and ~700 WHP

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=697205

So I think you'll be okay.

The torque is what's really killer, and Shiv had to specifically dial in that kit for AT. And not that it still isn't impressive as hell, that's a 58mm build and not pushing 700rwhp. Last, but most important, it's only been on for less than a week (and tuned for just a couple days), so that doesn't shed a whole lot of light on how long it will last.