parkergc8 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Can I use Cobb Tuning AccessPORT on my JDM Legacy GT B4 spec.B? It is doubtful. Contact Prova, They are Cobb's japan distributer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 After I install the AP will I have to redo the disable seatbelt chime? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km580 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 After I install the AP will I have to redo the disable seatbelt chime? Thanks No. Fat people are hard to kidnap!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Thank god... What a PITA! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Now that I'm stage 1 as of a few hours ago, what's the average time it takes the car to fully utilize the newly uploaded map? I've heard anything from as soon as it's loaded to 500+ miles... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 With the mix of driving that have, with very little-to-none of it stop-n-go, it's OK in 100-150 miles. I would say that if you reflashed it, then hopped on the freeway for a trip with the cruise set, then you would be talking a few hundred miles. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Thank you, Ron I have around 30 miles on it so far (mixed driving) and the one thing I really notice it that the boost seems pretty instant from 2500rpm and up. Doesn't feel like it has a build up time. I loaded the 93 map, however, I was wondering if it may be a good idea to load the 91 instead just for winter (since I hear gas isn't as good then) and then map back to 93 during the warmer months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Probably the key thig that I noticed with the AP in daily driving is that response in the 2-3K range is much better. 93 octane is readily available in MI, so there's no reason to run the 91 program. Gas quality doesn't matter, it's the octane, and octane will remain constant in gas regardless of the other swill that they put in it. Most areas of the country run "winter gas" with a lower vapor point for the winter.They have been doing so for years. The "worst" gas is the Summer Gas that the seven-county Detroit area must run (along with 13 other metro areas, as well as the areas that run RFG all year). This stuff is junk.....BUT the octane is still fine. The 93 octane map isn't that sensitive. I've mixed in partial tanks of 91 octane from stations in northern MI and it's still OK. Only time that I loaded a 91 octane realtime map over the 93 base map was when I drove out west this past summer where the stations only had 90-91 octane as their highest grade. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Thanks! Great info! And I'll keep the 93 on then. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot leg05gt Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Anyone have any feedback with the new 'Economy mode'? (115) I kinda get the feeling it was an afterthought with Cobb, and I am not sure I want to keep it loaded if I do a cross country stint. The last thing I want is to have a 'check engine' light cause the a/f is too lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Actually it works by levelling off the boost above 3500 RPM, not by leaning. So it feels completely normal when driving around town. I tried it for 1 week and I got about 10% better mileage then normal. Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Do a Search on it. There are owner comments, as well as comments from the Cobb folks. No issues with CE lghts, but don't expect much. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Ever since installing the AP I have noticed a burning smell when I get on the throttle. It's most noticeable when getting on to a high way and in 3rd WOT - 4th and then settling into 5th. It's not a clutch smell and not electrical... Not really sure what it is. Just smells like something's burning. This never happened before the AP so I'm pretty certain it's the cause. Any ideas? I'm running base 93 right now and thought I'd try base 91 to see if it goes away but wanted to see what ya'll think before I waste a flash. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Ever since installing the AP I have noticed a burning smell when I get on the throttle. It's most noticeable when getting on to a high way and in 3rd WOT - 4th and then settling into 5th. It's not a clutch smell and not electrical... Not really sure what it is. Just smells like something's burning. This never happened before the AP so I'm pretty certain it's the cause. Any ideas? I'm running base 93 right now and thought I'd try base 91 to see if it goes away but wanted to see what ya'll think before I waste a flash. Thanks! I would say that it's totally unrelated, and probably existed before the AP. You also must remember that subconsciously you were more attentive to things after the AP load. If the AP were a piggyback chip, or some other '90s technology, it would be possible, but the AP doesn't add anything mechanical. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 your cats are getting hot. I noticed it also at stage 1 (EcuTeK). No more now that I'm Stage 2 with TMIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 ^ Thank you both for your replies I guess I will stay with stg1 93 for now as I plan on going stg2 later this year and getting a tdc map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundwgn Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Why do people ask COBB about economy map? Something is missing... No S417! Why would you worry about gas economy after sinkin' hundreds, if not thousands in the dang thing to make it use more?! More power requires more air, fuel, and fire. So don't build a rocket when a bike would do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhesketh Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 No S417! Why would you worry about gas economy after sinkin' hundreds, if not thousands in the dang thing to make it use more?! More power requires more air, fuel, and fire. So don't build a rocket when a bike would do!! Because sometimes you just have to go on a long trip and cruise, where you are not planning on flogging it: you just want to get there as quickly and cheaply as possible. neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundwgn Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That's just wrong......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That's just wrong......... I appreciate your irony!! And I also agree that running a special program to "maybe" get aother 1-2 MPG for a trip is not something that is of any interest to me. I'll run my Stage 1 program on a 2,300-mile trip to AZ, and save the $$$ by taking my Costco bottled water, and get Large rather than Biggie Fries for road food!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkalbarc Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Any word on Cobb releasing "updated" maps for our cars? 1.15 has been out for a little while... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRaven Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I know, I know, this is a newbie question. I just got my AP and reflashed to stage1 91. I drove it around the block a few times but didn't notice a major difference. Although the throttle did seem more responsive. Does it take a few run cycles for the ECU to adjust? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I know, I know, this is a newbie question. I just got my AP and reflashed to stage1 91. I drove it around the block a few times but didn't notice a major difference. Although the throttle did seem more responsive. Does it take a few run cycles for the ECU to adjust? Thanks Yes. Put a good 100 miles of varied driving on it....preferably with your foot through the firewall when possible....and it will adapt. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDC Tuning Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Any word on Cobb releasing "updated" maps for our cars? 1.15 has been out for a little while... Thanks there isnt much to update the staged maps serve a function and with more pro tuners available (some with REALLY NICE pro tune maps *shameless plug*) there isnt much of a need for updates to the current maps TDC Tunings LGT Forum Cobb, Perrin, APS, Invidia, Megan racing and MORE!! Your #1 source For Subaru / Legacy GT performance parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'm also betting Cobb is putting a lot of time into creating maps for the slightly different 2006 WRX. They already have VF39 maps for them for example. -B -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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