Safe to get a used Cobb?

jzingerman · 05-01-2013, 01:09 PM

One of my friends is looking to buy a cobb for his n54. I've heard that buying a used jb4 isn't too smart and could lead to having problems. Is it the same way for cobb? Or since it's a flash, it wouldn't make a difference. If anyone has any info on this please lemme know! Thanks for the help in advance.

Best,
Jake

JYohay · 05-01-2013, 01:59 PM

i know maybe 15 people who have JB4 and none of them including myself have bought them new.
i actually am on my 3rd one and i would never buy it new.
with any used part they could have been tampered with, but thats what you have eyes for.
Cobb is the same thing, your fairly safe, except for if they left it married to the previous car (which ussually doesnt happen bc then the owner would have issues with warranties etc).

in both instances....your pretty safe with used

divisionbell77 · 05-01-2013, 03:49 PM

Only issue with used piggy backs is frayed cables, besides rough handling that caused damage.

Cobb is not VIN locked, so there is no issue buying used, in fact you should buy it used.

Slops · 05-01-2013, 05:16 PM

Yeah buy mine - nm, you are looking for a n54

foghat · 05-01-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by divisionbell77

Only issue with used piggy backs is frayed cables, besides rough handling that caused damage.

Cobb is not VIN locked, so there is no issue buying used, in fact you should buy it used.

and bent pins. But I agree, buying used - if you can - is a good way to go.

dillybar22 · 05-17-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Slops

Yeah buy mine - nm, you are looking for a n54

still available?

Slops · 05-17-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dillybar22

still available?

nope, sorry they go fast

M5Rlz · 05-17-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by divisionbell77

Cobb is not VIN locked, so there is no issue buying used, in fact you should buy it used.

I thought it was if it was installed on the car? Meaning if I install it on my car and sell it to you it wouldn't work on your car

KMEninety335 · 05-17-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iRlz

I thought it was if it was installed on the car? Meaning if I install it on my car and sell it to you it wouldn't work on your car

The person just has to unmarry it from their car so it can work on another.

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jzingerman Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw 335i M sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beverly Hills California iTrader: (1)	Safe to get a used Cobb? One of my friends is looking to buy a cobb for his n54. I've heard that buying a used jb4 isn't too smart and could lead to having problems. Is it the same way for cobb? Or since it's a flash, it wouldn't make a difference. If anyone has any info on this please lemme know! Thanks for the help in advance. Best, Jake __________________ 2011 BMW 335i M Sport- Space Grey Metallic * Black Kidney Grills * Jb4 Stage 2 ISO * Injen Intake * AR 4" Downpipe * 19" VMR V710 * Michelin Pilot Super Sports 235/265 * KW V3 Coilovers * 8k Alpine Angel Eyes * Gloss Black Roof Vinyl
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JYohay Banned 42 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	i know maybe 15 people who have JB4 and none of them including myself have bought them new. i actually am on my 3rd one and i would never buy it new. with any used part they could have been tampered with, but thats what you have eyes for. Cobb is the same thing, your fairly safe, except for if they left it married to the previous car (which ussually doesnt happen bc then the owner would have issues with warranties etc). in both instances....your pretty safe with used
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divisionbell77 Lieutenant 16 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2011 335i XDrive Coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	Only issue with used piggy backs is frayed cables, besides rough handling that caused damage. Cobb is not VIN locked, so there is no issue buying used, in fact you should buy it used.
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Slops Major General 188 Rep 5,417 Posts Drives: 2005 C55 AMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford iTrader: (2)	Yeah buy mine - nm, you are looking for a n54
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