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      05-06-2011, 01:38 PM   #1
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New Cobb Install - Daily Driver Impression

Let me preface by saying that I am no expert on tunes, dont track cars, etc and am simply a daily driver.

I installed the Cobb on my 08 335 (auto) a few days ago. I started off with the V201 91 octane prior to downloading the newer V202 calibrations. Honestly at first I did not feel much difference though I only did a quick drive the first day. That night I switched the map to the 202 standard throttle ACN91 octane map. What a difference a day makes. Not sure if I had a bit more confidence the day after the install but I could now really feel the difference. Just a much more aggressive drive from stock. From 0-30 I dont feel a huge difference but from 30-80 my car just goes. It really gives that throw you make in your seat feeling that I love when I punch it.

Nice job Cobb...looking forward to getting into all the other tools that come along with AP and logging, etc.
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      05-06-2011, 02:08 PM   #2
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your car is bone stock otherwise?
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      05-06-2011, 02:33 PM   #3
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Nice... I'm in the same boat as you (not a tune expert or track driver, just daily commute) and was trying to decide which tune best fit my needs as a daily driver... Looks like I may be joining you in the COBB realm... Looking forward to future updates from your experience using it...
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Yeah, mine is a daily driver also(216 miles round trip daily) and I love driving feel of mine.
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Yeah, mine is a daily driver also(216 miles round trip daily) and I love driving feel of mine.
FYI up here in Canada we use KMs
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^ I know turkish, I just converted it to miles for people in the lower 48. Haha



By the way, I feed the dog this mornin.
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Let me preface by saying that I am no expert on tunes, dont track cars, etc and am simply a daily driver.

I installed the Cobb on my 08 335 (auto) a few days ago. I started off with the V201 91 octane prior to downloading the newer V202 calibrations. Honestly at first I did not feel much difference though I only did a quick drive the first day. That night I switched the map to the 202 standard throttle ACN91 octane map. What a difference a day makes. Not sure if I had a bit more confidence the day after the install but I could now really feel the difference. Just a much more aggressive drive from stock. From 0-30 I dont feel a huge difference but from 30-80 my car just goes. It really gives that throw you make in your seat feeling that I love when I punch it.

Nice job Cobb...looking forward to getting into all the other tools that come along with AP and logging, etc.
i am the same way too, i just installed my COBB. I used to have it on my Subbie and i love this one just as much!!
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i am the same way too, i just installed my COBB. I used to have it on my Subbie and i love this one just as much!!
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how is my car suppose to be faster than all the other 335s if you all have the Cobb AP too?! What have you guys seen in MPG? Mine should be here any day, but Im taking a 500 miles road trip next saturday and cant decide if I want it installed?
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how is my car suppose to be faster than all the other 335s if you all have the Cobb AP too?! What have you guys seen in MPG? Mine should be here any day, but Im taking a 500 miles road trip next saturday and cant decide if I want it installed?
to make you stand out, put the cobb sticker, i didnt get a chance to add that +5 HP mod.

it's a little bit better on MPG.....BUT....it's driver based. your car gets faster, you will push it cuz it's faster, and then you will kill the MPG cuz you are going faster LOL!! if you drive regularly, it's better on MPG.
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your car is bone stock otherwise?
Yes. Considering exhaust or intake down the road when I get bored.
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      05-06-2011, 04:18 PM   #12
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Happy with my Cobb! My car is a DD as well no problems so far!
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      05-06-2011, 07:16 PM   #13
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Another daily driven here.

Enjoy the tranformation of the car after install the AP.

Love to be able to install/uninstall/change maps/datalogging/checking live data in real time/record 1/4 miles and 0-60 time, and etc., all at the clicks of the buttons. No brainer, no headache.

I can run 93 map in the morning driving to work, 91 map after lunch, put it on valet mode when dineout at night, and back to 93 map again when want to have fun on the highway back home.
And uninstall the next morning for an oil change at the dealer.
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      05-07-2011, 11:51 AM   #14
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Thx for the responses.. I dunno if I'll install it before the rd trip.. prob cant tell the difference with 4 ppl in the car anyways.. but any improvement for my 60mile daily commute is a plus!
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      05-07-2011, 11:56 AM   #15
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I think the improvements in performance wouldnt go unnoticed as you would be able to move about with people in the car which the increase low end power.

I think everyone here atleast 99% daily drives their car with a tune.

Car drives the sameway around town. Its just the medium to heavy loads where you notice the difference in power.

Gas mileage can remain the same if you drive normal with any tune.
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      05-07-2011, 12:24 PM   #16
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Well, I must say the Cobb rocked this morning. Living in downtown Chicago, I don't have the opportunity to get on it too often. This morning, I had to make a quick pass as my lane was ending on the highway. I managed to jolt from 50 to 85mph in what seemed like the blink of an eye, all the while, with my traction control light going as tires were spinning. The wife was "nauseated" after, but it was well worth it... Running 2.02 and couldn't be happier... automatic tranny.

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      05-07-2011, 12:51 PM   #17
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I just installed 202 map 91, running 92 and got 28.5 on a 400 mile road trip... Bone stock e90
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