Cobb Announcement - Price reduction On Cobb V3 BMW Tune starting May 1st

mike@x-ph.com · 05-12-2016, 11:33 AM

Cobb tuning announced price drop on their Cobb V3 access port for the N54 and N55 engines. Starting May 1st Retail price on the Cobb will be dropped almost 30% !!!

DESCRIPTION

Throw away your gauges!! The new in-cabin mountable Accessport V3 has a large, full color, higher resolution screen which allows you to monitor up to six parameters in real time. Fully customizable from the look (multiple bezel colors), layout (set up a race, street or dyno gauge cluster) and mounting options (choose from 1,000s of standard vehicle mounts). Of course, all of the great COBB tuning is included - with enough space for 100 calibrations. This is your new Accessport - and maybe the last one you'll ever need.

WHY?

The Accessport V3 is the world's best selling, most flexible ECU upgrade solution for BMW. Unlock power hidden within the vehicle by replacing conservative factory settings with more aggressive calibrations. Upgrade forever with off-the-shelf (OTS) calibrations for most bolt-on modifications. It's the last engine management solution you'll ever need.

FEATURES

Larger, full color, higher resolution screen
Customizable multi-gauge display
In vehicle mount, with on/off switch
Faster, easier to use and just better all around
Interchangeable faceplates

Simple Installation: Everything is included for the simple installation! Intuitive on-screen instructions identify your exact vehicle and available maps.

924er · 05-12-2016, 12:04 PM

I'm just here for the "Cobb is obsolete, get MHD" posts

nukezero · 05-12-2016, 12:05 PM

But, it's already May 12th. ? Did you mean June 1st?

mike@x-ph.com · 05-12-2016, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukezero

But, it's already May 12th. ? Did you mean June 1st?

no may 1st... didn't see it posted anywhere here so decided to share it

theweebabySeamus · 05-12-2016, 01:08 PM

Kinda awesome for the n55 guys that can use it.

CoralRed335XI · 05-12-2016, 01:26 PM

Wow. Good thing I recently sold mine. This price reduction will take a big hit on people selling their Cobbs now.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-12-2016, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 924er

I'm just here for the "Cobb is obsolete, get MHD" posts

Surprised did not get any yet

bryce-o · 05-12-2016, 04:00 PM

If Cobb would put more R&D into their tuning solution for the n54 this would be huge. They haven't touched several angles that MHD is now covering.

I saw a thread on 1addicts of some kind of petition to show Cobb there's still interest in their device and software, and it had significant posts.

I, for one, prefer the AP over an android device and there's no question as to which cables work with the AP. It's comprehensive.

924er · 05-12-2016, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryce-o

If Cobb would put more R&D into their tuning solution for the n54 this would be huge. They haven't touched several angles that MHD is now covering.

I saw a thread on 1addicts of some kind of petition to show Cobb there's still interest in their device and software, and it had significant posts.

I, for one, prefer the AP over an android device and there's no question as to which cables work with the AP. It's comprehensive.

The day my tuner tells me to dump Cobb and get MHD so I can get more power, that's when I switch. For now, if you aren't pushing more than 20psi, a custom tuned map on Cobb will yield the same power as one tuned on MHD.

nukezero · 05-12-2016, 06:35 PM

The Cobb, hands down, is still the most safest, and straight-forward device to flash maps. Haven't really heard of anyone accidentally bricking their DME or failed flashes and causing the car not to start like the MHD. For that end, Cobb got that end figured out real well.

But then again, $750+ device vs. $180 MHD flasher w/ cables is a no brainer. Everyone has an Android device laying around the house nowadays.

I still like Cobb though.

stari335 · 05-13-2016, 01:50 PM

180 but where are all the add ons you need for mhd to make it equal a Cobb AP. Cable, all the different OTS maps, Cobb still flashes faster than MHD too. What's the total all in MHD price for someone that doesn't do Android like me? I have to get an Android device for it too of some kind. Its not had to have a lower price when someone else does the homework for you ahead such as Cobb doing it first before anyone else and the rest following. Sure extra tables are available via MHD but not most of that stuff has been available for ages just never added in which is one nice thing about an open platform that I like.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-13-2016, 02:56 PM

At this price Cobb is back in the market ... It is no longer an overpriced tune

It is a reasonable option for guys wanting to go with a proven tune

ssdara · 05-13-2016, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

At this price Cobb is back in the market ... It is no longer an overpriced tune

It is a reasonable option for guys wanting to go with a proven tune

Yeah I've already seen threads of people with MHD tunes and cars breaking down/tune not working correctly/issues. Like this one http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185395

How do the gauges on Cobb compare to MHD?

bradsm87 · 05-13-2016, 05:57 PM

Great news for N55 owners but how about some further development and discovering more tables?

Too little, too late for N54. All they need to do is make a decent donation to the guy that's been defining lots more tables and implement them. It would be very easy and cheap to do, but they are not interested in N54 owners at all any more. I guess they figure that they're mostly existing customers who they won't make money off. Race logic for everyday ATR self-tuners at a reasonable cost is an absolute must.

nukezero · 05-13-2016, 07:18 PM

I can fully attest that the Cobb tune is pretty reliable, safe, and fast. While the MHD tune, I blew my charge pipe within 15 minutes and on the 3rd WOT later.

The MHD tune is pushing 15PSI stage 1 while the Cobb stage1 tune is like 11-12 PSI.

I probably won't go back to MHD for a while until they're more stabilized and out of their beta maps.

I may consider getting a Cobb again now, even though I've wasted my money on the MHD tune. Oh well, I'll consider it money lost to a stripper in the VIP

idratherbesurfing · 05-13-2016, 10:53 PM

I still want to punch the guy in the throat that told me they wont support "launch control" becuase its too harsh on the motor.

Brule · 05-13-2016, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssdara

Yeah I've already seen threads of people with MHD tunes and cars breaking down/tune not working correctly/issues. Like this one http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185395

How do the gauges on Cobb compare to MHD?

That guy was pushing hi boost on shit fuel. So lesson is to log and use a suitable map for your modifications and fuel.

Gauges are limited to the Cobb screen size.

Something I didn't know before I bought mhd is the amount you can log at one time. I'm not sure what the limit is but Cobb is 20 and I've logged around 30 in mhd.

Brule · 05-13-2016, 11:13 PM

What about punching the guy that wont update the vanos tables and allowing boost by gear!

Gohan335i7 · 05-14-2016, 12:50 AM

Cobb Rules!!🤘

stari335 · 05-14-2016, 05:54 AM

They should just open up the map editor for anyone to add some tables they want.

bradsm87 · 05-14-2016, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukezero

I can fully attest that the Cobb tune is pretty reliable, safe, and fast. While the MHD tune, I blew my charge pipe within 15 minutes and on the 3rd WOT later.

The MHD tune is pushing 15PSI stage 1 while the Cobb stage1 tune is like 11-12 PSI.

I probably won't go back to MHD for a while until they're more stabilized and out of their beta maps.

I may consider getting a Cobb again now, even though I've wasted my money on the MHD tune. Oh well, I'll consider it money lost to a stripper in the VIP

Just get a custom tune on whatever boost you want. MHD is more flexible full stop. MHD OTS maps are way better than old Cobb OTS maps. Regardless of if you're Cobb or MHD, you need a custom tune to get the best for your car. There is nothing wrong with the latest v6 beta maps. V5 maps are more "beta" than current v6 maps if you ask me. Cobb OTS are waaaaaaay more "beta" than current MHD v6 maps. Just try v6 and log. If the logs look good, you're good to go!

idratherbesurfing · 05-14-2016, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssdara

Yeah I've already seen threads of people with MHD tunes and cars breaking down/tune not working correctly/issues. Like this one http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1185395

How do the gauges on Cobb compare to MHD?

Other than the better tuning capabilities, what really drew me into MHD was the gauges. I chose to buy a 7-inch tablet which specifically stays in my car so I have a nice large display of gauges. You literally cannot beat it. Very big and easy to read. Also 3 different guage options which is cool

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bryce-o Captain 51 Rep 747 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is 6mt Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	If Cobb would put more R&D into their tuning solution for the n54 this would be huge. They haven't touched several angles that MHD is now covering. I saw a thread on 1addicts of some kind of petition to show Cobb there's still interest in their device and software, and it had significant posts. I, for one, prefer the AP over an android device and there's no question as to which cables work with the AP. It's comprehensive.
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nukezero Major 347 Rep 1,465 Posts Drives: BMW 3 series Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (8)	The Cobb, hands down, is still the most safest, and straight-forward device to flash maps. Haven't really heard of anyone accidentally bricking their DME or failed flashes and causing the car not to start like the MHD. For that end, Cobb got that end figured out real well. But then again, $750+ device vs. $180 MHD flasher w/ cables is a no brainer. Everyone has an Android device laying around the house nowadays. I still like Cobb though.
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stari335 Private 13 Rep 87 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Malton iTrader: (0)	180 but where are all the add ons you need for mhd to make it equal a Cobb AP. Cable, all the different OTS maps, Cobb still flashes faster than MHD too. What's the total all in MHD price for someone that doesn't do Android like me? I have to get an Android device for it too of some kind. Its not had to have a lower price when someone else does the homework for you ahead such as Cobb doing it first before anyone else and the rest following. Sure extra tables are available via MHD but not most of that stuff has been available for ages just never added in which is one nice thing about an open platform that I like.
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nukezero Major 347 Rep 1,465 Posts Drives: BMW 3 series Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (8)	I can fully attest that the Cobb tune is pretty reliable, safe, and fast. While the MHD tune, I blew my charge pipe within 15 minutes and on the 3rd WOT later. The MHD tune is pushing 15PSI stage 1 while the Cobb stage1 tune is like 11-12 PSI. I probably won't go back to MHD for a while until they're more stabilized and out of their beta maps. I may consider getting a Cobb again now, even though I've wasted my money on the MHD tune. Oh well, I'll consider it money lost to a stripper in the VIP
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