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By Marshall on 11/18/2011

Return of the Gen1 MAZDASPEED3 Catback Exhaust

Return of the Gen1 MAZDASPEED3 Catback Exhaust

After a long hiatus, the COBB Tuning 3″ Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust for the 2007-2009 MAZDASPEED3 is back on our shelves! This 3″ SS Catback Exhaust was engineered specifically to match the performance needs of the MAZDASPEED3. The attention to detail that goes into the fabrication of this catback makes it a shame to hide it underneath the car. The catback is manufactured using mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel with a...

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By Marshall on 10/31/2011

Nissan GT-R AccessPORT Gets Speed Density Tuning and High Power Maps

Nissan GT-R AccessPORT Gets Speed Density Tuning and High Power Maps

COBB Tuning continues to break new ground in the Nissan GT-R R35 tuning world with the latest round of updates for the AccessPORT. Speed Density logic has been added to the AccessPORT and AccessTUNER capabilities, enabling the tuning of large turbo builds and very high horsepower applications using the stock ECU. This big news is further bolstered by additional vehicle support for the 2009 JDM VSpec GT-R and a beta...

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By Ian on 10/06/2011

The AMS Performance 653 WHP 2011 STI, AccessPORT Tuned

The AMS Performance 653 WHP 2011 STI, AccessPORT Tuned

EDIT 10/7/11: As noted by a few readers, the build work was done by Craven Performance in St.Peters, MO and AMS Performance did the tuning. AMS Performance recently finished a 653 WHP 2011 STI sedan build that is running low 11 second 1/4-mile times! Their customer, James from St. Louis, wanted a big horsepower Subaru, but needed it to drive like the stock vehicle since the car is still a...

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By Marshall on 09/07/2011

COBB Tuning Double Adjustable Short-Throw Shifter for Subarus!

COBB Tuning Double Adjustable Short-Throw Shifter for Subarus!

COBB Tuning is happy to announce the return of the COBB Tuning Double-Adjustable Short Shifter for Subaru 5-speed and 6-speed applications. These shifters are made of light-weight, high-quality aluminum and hard-anodized steel and will greatly improve shifting feel while reducing shifter throw for more precise shifting. A shorter shifter does not mean losing shifter height! COBB Tuning short-throw shifters are double-adjustable for both throw and shifter height. Most short throw...

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By Marshall on 08/31/2011

COBB Tuning AccessPORT Update Features Boost Tuning, Faster Datalogging and LC/FFS for MAZDASPEED Vehicles

COBB Tuning AccessPORT Update Features Boost Tuning, Faster Datalogging and LC/FFS for MAZDASPEED Vehicles

COBB Tuning is happy to announce new features and calibration updates for all MAZDASPEED vehicles. This update includes Boost Tuning for 1st Gen (2007-2009) MAZDASPEED3s, Launch Control and Flat Foot Shifting enabled for 2nd Gen (2010-2011) MAZDASPEED3 and Fast Data Logging for all MAZDASPEED3s and MAZDASPEED6s. Boost Tuning logic for the MAZDASPEED6 is still in development and will be released at a later date. These features are available through a...

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By Marshall on 08/22/2011

The Underdogs: 2011 Special Episode

The Underdogs: 2011 Special Episode

The Underdogs from LIC are back on track again for another episode of “The Underdogs” documentary. As we reported a few months ago, the car has undergone some extensive modifications since it raced in the Redline Time Attack in the 2010 season. Now racing in Global Time Attack, this AccessPORT-tuned, 500+whp STI is sporting a new livery, reduced weight and a new driver. This car is the culmination of LIC’s...

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By Marshall on 07/28/2011

AP-MAZ-002 Bulletin: AccessPORT Slow-Down

AP-MAZ-002 Bulletin: AccessPORT Slow-Down

We are currently investigating an issue concerning AccessTUNER users with AP-MAZ-002 AccessPORTs (2007-2011 MAZDASPEED3 and 2006-2007 MAZDASPEED6). The AP can become unresponsive after consecutive pass-through flashes which could potentially lead to failed flashes. If the AccessPORT does not detect the ECU in recovery mode, customers will be required to send the ECU and AccessPORT in for service. Please see a summary of the issue below, and if you have any...

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By Marshall on 07/20/2011

AccessPORT and AccessTUNER Updates and Bug Fixes for 2011 MS3

AccessPORT and AccessTUNER Updates and Bug Fixes for 2011 MS3

A firmware update and new calibrations are available for 2011 MAZDASPEED3 vehicles experiencing CEL code issues with the recent BETA Firmware Update 1.6.4.2-2183. This update only affects 2011 MS3 vehicles. You may choose to update to the latest beta releases of AccessPORT firmware and AccessTUNER Race software, or revert to the earlier versions of firmware and software. BETA Firmware Update A new BETA firmware release, version 1.6.4.2-2276,  is now available...

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By Marshall on 07/15/2011

AccessTUNER BETA Updates for Mitsubishi EVO X and Ralliart

AccessTUNER BETA Updates for Mitsubishi EVO X and Ralliart

A new BETA version of AccessTUNER is available for all supported Mitsubishi EVO X and Ralliart models including 2011 EVO X and Ralliart. This beta release is available for early adopters who wish to test and evaluate AccessTUNER functionality on their 2008-2011 USDM EVO X or Ralliart and test new AccessTUNER features detailed below. 2011 EVO X and Ralliart Support AccessTUNER Race and Pro now support all USDM models of...

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By Ian on 06/30/2011

COBB Tuning Presents the Subaru Old School Meet – 2011!

COBB Tuning Presents the Subaru Old School Meet – 2011!

At COBB Tuning we love Subarus. New ones, old ones, it does not matter; as long as it has a Pleiades badge and a flat engine, we are all over it. For the past four years I have held an annual event specifically for old-school Subaru lovers! Featuring a weekend of scenic drives, delicious food and old school Subaru diehards, the Old-School Subaru Meet is the largest all-Subaru get together...

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By Marshall on 06/14/2011

COBB Tuning Signature Series T-Shirt Contest!

COBB Tuning Signature Series T-Shirt Contest!

COBB Tuning is excited to announce our first ever Signature Series T-Shirt contest! This contest will allow you, our customers, to create t-shirt designs unique to the retail locations in California, Oregon and Texas! The idea here is to capture the spirit of the COBB Tuning shop as well as its state in the design of the shirt. The winning design will be turned into a limited edition signature t-shirt...

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By Marshall on 05/24/2011

Firmware Update for all Subaru AccessPORTs

Firmware Update for all Subaru AccessPORTs

COBB Tuning has released a firmware update for all Subaru AccessPORTs. Firmware version 1.6.4.0-1960 fixed a bug that caused a “no-start” issue, corrects the gear position monitor for 2010-2011 STIs and includes AccessPORT support for the 2011 Legacy GT and limited AccessPORT support for the 2011 Forester XT. This update corrects a rare “no-start” condition after flashing the ECU. Users of AccessTUNER Race should apply this update to avoid this...

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By Marshall on 05/06/2011

Firmware and AccessTUNER Update for MAZDASPEED Vehicles!

Firmware and AccessTUNER Update for MAZDASPEED Vehicles!

COBB Tuning is pleased to announce a new firmware update for all MAZDASPEED AP-MAZ-002 AccessPORTs. This new update adds support for 2011 MAZDASPEED3 vehicles, revises the list of default datalogging parameters for easier datalogging as well as addresses two minor bugs. In addition, AccessTUNER Race support for 2011 MAZDASPEED3s has been added including minor table revisions to correct display data and monitor functions for all MAZDASPEED vehicles. To update your...

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By Marshall on 04/22/2011

Mustache March: We have a Winner!

Mustache March: We have a Winner!

COBB Tuning is happy to announce the final result of the Mustache March contest! After two separate votes that saw some very creative voting tactics, the COBB Tuning staff has picked a winner! COBB Tuning Forums user “Spag” is the proud winner of a COBB Tuning AccessPORT! With his wild AccessPORT and OBDII dongle ‘stache, the COBB Tuning staff overwhelmingly decided for this most creative and dedicated entry! Congratulations, Spag!...

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By Marshall on 03/28/2011

COBB Tuning seeks Subaru LC/FFS BETA Testers

COBB Tuning seeks Subaru LC/FFS BETA Testers

COBB Tuning is seeking existing users of our AccessTUNER Race software to test a new beta version that includes support for Launch Control and Flat Foot Shift. This is a new revision of these features that covers all currently supported manual transmission turbocharged Subarus. The beta launch control and flat foot shift version of AccessTUNER Race will allow users to open and save their existing maps to enable launch control...

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By Marshall on 03/11/2011

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: Cort Wagner in the Fontana Nissan GT-R takes 3rd in Circuit Battles!

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: Cort Wagner in the Fontana Nissan GT-R takes 3rd in Circuit Battles!

Redline Track Events kicked off the 2011 Season with a whole new format this past weekend. The traditional Time Attack format is still in place, but Redline has added a new twist to the weekend called the Pro Track Challenge. This is a class of wheel-to-wheel racing that is a true, “run what ‘ya brung,” winner-take-all shootout. Flying the COBB Tuning flag was the AccessPORT-tuned Fontana Nissan GT-R driven by...

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