By Marshall on 08/15/2011

Performance Maps Now Available for 2011 Forester XT

Performance Maps Now Available for 2011 Forester XT

COBB Tuning is pleased to announce performance maps for 2011 Forester XT AccessPORT users.  These calibrations give 2011 Forester XT users the full capabilities and ease of use of the COBB Tuning AccessPORT. Stage1 and Stage2 93, 91 and ACN91 calibrations are available as well as non-performance Valet and Anti-Theft maps. The addition of Off the Shelf performance maps brings complete AccessPORT support to the 2011 Forester XT enjoyed by...

By Marshall on 06/09/2011

AccessPORT Map updates for 2010 and 2011 Legacy GT!

AccessPORT Map updates for 2010 and 2011 Legacy GT!

Updated calibrations are now available for 2010 and 2011 Legacy GT. These new v301 calibrations make mapping and features for the Fifth Gen Legacy consistent for both 2010 and 2011 vehicles as well as address a few minor bugs from the v300 maps. We have also added high-wastegate duty cycle calibrations (HWG) for vehicles that are experiencing difficulty reaching boost targets. New features for the new v 301 mapping for...

By Marshall on 05/24/2011

The Start of Something Good for the 2011 Subaru Forester XT

The Start of Something Good for the 2011 Subaru Forester XT

COBB Tuning announces limited AccessPORT support 2011 Subaru Forester XT. This new support gives 2011 Forester XT enthusiasts the ability to flash the ECU with high-performance calibrations, datalog and monitor ECU information and read/clear trouble codes. The AccessPORT for the 2011 FXT is only available with a stock calibration at this time. For a performance tune you can visit the pro-tuner of your choice to have a custom calibration created,...

By Marshall on 02/11/2011

COBB SF Intake for 08-11 Subaru STI, WRX and GT

COBB SF Intake for 08-11 Subaru STI, WRX and GT

COBB Tuning introduces the popular SF Intake for 2008-2011 Subaru STI , WRX and Impreza 2.5GT vehicles. Intake design plays a critical role in the engine management system’s ability to properly meter ingested air and provide accurate ignition and fuel. The SF Intake is engineered for maximum performance, sensor consistency and long term reliability. The SF Intake is easy to install and is supported with downloadable Off-The-Shelf AccessPORT calibrations to...

By Marshall on 11/18/2010

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: James Elterman and the Takata Time Attack/LIC Motorsports STI bring home 2nd place in the RTA Modified Championship

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: James Elterman and the Takata Time Attack/LIC Motorsports STI bring home 2nd place in the RTA Modified Championship

LIC Motorsports recently made it’s final track appearance of the year at Auto Club Speedway for the 2010 Redline Time Attack Finale. The long and demanding season had taken a toll on many teams, evident in a below average competitor turnout. Only the best prepared teams remained to fight for the last remaining Season Championship points. The reliable LIC Motorsports prepared Takata Impreza was in top form and ready to...

By Marshall on 10/29/2010

Racer Recap: Cameron Benner secures 3rd at Infineon and his championship goals!

Racer Recap: Cameron Benner secures 3rd at Infineon and his championship goals!

Infineon was wet, to say the very least. The COBB Tuning team arrived Friday afternoon to a damp paddock, and after consulting the weather forecast it looked as though the weekend’s weather was only going to get worse. With heavy rains in the forecast we began mapping out our setup strategy, with plans to use Saturday as a full day of “wet setup” time. Despite our initial assumptions, the heavier...

By Marshall on 10/12/2010

Subaru Firmware update for “Hot AccessPORT” Issue

Subaru Firmware update for “Hot AccessPORT” Issue

All Subaru AccessPORTs (SUB-001, SUB-002 and SUB-003) can now be updated to address the “Hot AccessPORT” issue currently present on existing firmware versions. The previous firmware may not always run properly when high ambient temperatures are involved. AccessPORTs that suddenly stall or have a constant blank or gray screen will need to update to this latest firmware version. This update should be performed immediately. Any AccessPORTs currently in an unusable...

By Marshall on 09/09/2010

Autocrossing with COBB Tuning Engineer, Jon Pomrenke

Autocrossing with COBB Tuning Engineer, Jon Pomrenke

Ride along with COBB Tuning engineer Jon Pomrenke takes you for a ride on-board his 2006 Subaru STI Auto-X prepped race car for one of his runs at a recent SCCA Solo2 San Antonio Region Autocross event. Jon is a seasoned autocrosser and competes in both local and national events in his STI. Jon’s car features several COBB Tuning products and is tuned with a COBB Tuning AccessPORT!

By Marshall on 07/12/2010

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: Takata Time Attack/LIC Motorsports, Redline Time Attack Round 6

AccessPORT Racer Spotlight: Takata Time Attack/LIC Motorsports, Redline Time Attack Round 6

Takata Time Attack recently celebrated Independence Day with participation in Redline’s fourth west coast event of the year dubbed The Liberty Grand Prix. Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, California set the stage for a challenging contest as temperatures exceeded 90 degrees and average speeds on the course exceeded 100mph for Modified class cars. The LIC Motorsports crew was busy in the weeks preceding the event preparing for the challenge. The...

By Marshall on 06/21/2010

Racer Recap: Cameron Benner Redline Time Attack Round 5, Joliet, Illinois

Racer Recap: Cameron Benner Redline Time Attack Round 5, Joliet, Illinois

Checking the weather report for our weekend at Autobahn Country Club gave us the first inclination of how our weekend would go: The usual afternoon thunderstorms that frequented the Joliet, Illinois area were going to make Redline Time Attack Round 5 particularly interesting. We got situated at the track Friday afternoon and after setting up the paddock space, took time to walk the 2.1-mile “South” course. Walking the full length...

By Marshall on 06/09/2010

COBB AccessPORT for the 2010 Subaru Legacy GT and Forester XT

COBB AccessPORT for the 2010 Subaru Legacy GT and Forester XT

COBB Tuning announces the immediate availability of the AccessPORT for the 2010 Subaru Forester XT and 2010 Subaru Legacy GT. The AccessPORT is the first hand-held device available for the 2010 Forester XT and Legacy GT that performs an ECU reflash through the vehicle’s OBDII port. Just plug it in, load a map and go! Faster! The AccessPORT provides owners of 2010 Forester XT and Legacy GT vehicles the ability...

By Marshall on 05/21/2010

COBB Tuning Motorsports STI: Reloaded

COBB Tuning Motorsports STI: Reloaded

The COBB Tuning Motorsports STI has been undergoing a complete overhaul between Round 3 and 4 of the Redline Time Attack series. A completely new cage has been installed in the car, as well as both the engine and transmission getting a complete rebuild. The crew installed a brand new OS Giken rear differential along with a new Cosworth intake manifold and an AIM data acquisition system. In addition the...

By Marshall on 04/30/2010

COBB Tuning Featured in Redline Time Attack New Jersey Recap Video!

COBB Tuning Featured in Redline Time Attack New Jersey Recap Video!

Check out the latest video from Redline Time Attack and see exclusive interviews with COBB Tuning Motorsports drivers Brian Lock and Cameron Benner as well as new footage of the cars on track!

By Marshall on 04/23/2010

Video from Round 2 of Redline Time Attack at New Jersey

Video from Round 2 of Redline Time Attack at New Jersey

By Marshall on 04/12/2010

COBB Motorsports Wins Big in New Jersey

COBB Motorsports Wins Big in New Jersey

COBB Motorsports’ 3,000 mile trek from California to New Jersey paid off big with Brian Lock taking the the Overall Win in his Nissan GT-R Modified Class car, a historic first for the Redline Time Attack series. Cameron Benner and his Street Tire Subaru STI were strong all weekend and brought home the 2nd place trophy in class. Trey Cobb and his Enthusiast Class Nissan 370Z are beginning to hit...

By Marshall on 03/26/2010

COBB Tuning Motorsports is on the Attack!

COBB Tuning Motorsports is on the Attack!

The COBB Tuning Motorsports team is getting ready for our first weekend of competition in the 2010 season of Redline Time Attack! The 2006 STI of Cameron Benner and 2009 GT-R of Brian Lock are at Buttonwillow raceway and final preparations are underway for the team to take to the track early Friday morning! Trey COBB has also arrived driving the COBB Tuning Mystery Machine (a 2010 Nissan 370Z) to...