|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Which cobb stage one to use?
|
|
02-10-2012, 12:46 PM | #1 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 151
Posts |
Which cobb stage one to use?
Installing Cobb on my 08 e-93 right now.
There are 2 options for aggressive stage one and 2 for sport. I'm completely stock- what do you guys recommend? Thanks |
02-10-2012, 12:51 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant
65
Rep 554
Posts
Drives: E92 335i 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Dallas
|
Do you mean the linear vs stock throttle? I use stock, it depends on which one you prefer. I've heard stock is better for for city driving.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 12:56 PM | #5 |
Captain
37
Rep 735
Posts
Drives: 2013 F30 335i X-Drive MSport
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Brooklyn
|
i use stock throttle as well. Linear just felt......un-BMW-ish. Hard to explain but if you try both out you will notice the difference.
__________________
2013 F30 335i X-Drive / AW / CR / MSPORT / PREMIUM / TECH / HK / Heated Seats / Sport Auto / PDC / M Performance Grills and Spoiler / 20% tint (sold)
1995 Toyota Supra Single Turbo (for sale) |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 12:57 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant
65
Rep 554
Posts
Drives: E92 335i 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Dallas
|
From their blog:
"The factory stock throttle mapping is non-linear and tends to be much more aggressive in the initial range of throttle pedal. This throttle mapping gives drivers that “kick in the pants” feel of power ramping up very quickly. The COBB Tuning linear throttle mapping keeps throttle profile linear across the entire range of the throttle pedal. Linear throttle is more appropriate for driving on a race track or for drivers that prefer a very predictable and consistent throttle pedal throughout the entire range. " |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 01:01 PM | #7 |
Resident old fart
146
Rep 575
Posts |
It has to with how the computer controls the throttle. On stock throttle, you get about 80% of the power with the first 50% of the throttle. On linear, 50% throttle gives you 50% power.
Once you are accustomed to stock throttle, linear makes the car feel unresponsive and slow. You have to use a lot more throttle to get the same response. Some claim that Linear gives you much better throttle control on the track. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 01:41 PM | #9 |
Colonel
70
Rep 2,626
Posts |
Try them both
__________________
'07 E92 335i 6MT- HP650, inlets/outlets, ER FMIC, VRSF CP, LPFP stg2, CSF rad, 'is Aux rad, ER OC, Ohlins, M control arms, eibach front sway bar.
'05 C55 AMG SOLD - '22 Tesla M3P | '10 E92 335i M, 6MT COBB, FBO, st2 LPFP, Mfactory LSD | '07 E90 335i, PTF COBB E50, FBO, HFS4 |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 03:37 PM | #10 |
First Lieutenant
28
Rep 300
Posts |
You're in Miami so use 93 octane gas and stage one stock throttle aggressive. You'll love it.
__________________
__________________________________________________ ________
.................................................. .......................................... |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 03:59 PM | #11 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 151
Posts |
Reporting back.
I had installed the linear one first and was somewhat dissapointed.... but let me tell you- after putting in the other one.... wow.... went up to 15.5 lbs of boost and the car feels freaking awesome!! Cant wait for intercooler and a charge pipe... I know the blow off doesnt do anything for performance, but would like to hear the swooosh |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 04:49 PM | #15 |
Lieutenant General
654
Rep 10,587
Posts |
being your in FL, do an intercooler then downpipes. doing it quickly you can swap to stock DP's in just under an hour.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 08:07 PM | #17 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
104
Rep 1,529
Posts |
Quote:
now if you arent counting all the time to pull the car in and taking off the bottom and all then yeah. either way for downpipes the dealer really cannot not do warranty work because you have downpipes. they would have to somehow show that the downpipes was the actual cause of the problem at hand...which in most cases it is not. there is no way that downpipes could be the cause of an hpfp failure. plus all you really have to do is get to know one of the techs that is ok with the mods and work with them...only ask for him to work on your car when you bring it in for warranty work.
__________________
Space Gray l 6MT l OSG LSD w/ VAC Race Diff Cover l Cobb e30 l Morr vs8.2 l UUC SSK w/ DSSR l VSRF Catless Dps l RPI Intercooler l CDV Removed l HID AE 8000k l ETS Catback l AST 5200 w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates l ER Dual Oil Coolers l Rear Camber and Toe Arms l K&N Drop In l Solid Tranny/Diff/Subframe Bushings l Bridgestone RE-11
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 08:16 PM | #18 |
Lieutenant
65
Rep 554
Posts
Drives: E92 335i 6MT
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Dallas
|
I've heard this repeated here a lot, and I agree that should be the case. However, I've also seen a lot of people who had their warranties voided because of mods unrelated to the problem. If you aren't buddies with your SA or dealership, I would go in stock.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2012, 09:50 PM | #19 |
Lieutenant Colonel
104
Rep 1,529
Posts |
well what everyone should do is just call into one of the local dealerships and talk to them and see if they are ok with mods...i dont know why dealerships would not take work from modded cars.
if they can just do the work then whats the big deal really? because they get paid from bmw back anyway...so i would think from a business stand point if there really isnt any real signs of wear just replace and get reimbursed lol.
__________________
Space Gray l 6MT l OSG LSD w/ VAC Race Diff Cover l Cobb e30 l Morr vs8.2 l UUC SSK w/ DSSR l VSRF Catless Dps l RPI Intercooler l CDV Removed l HID AE 8000k l ETS Catback l AST 5200 w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates l ER Dual Oil Coolers l Rear Camber and Toe Arms l K&N Drop In l Solid Tranny/Diff/Subframe Bushings l Bridgestone RE-11
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2012, 06:13 AM | #20 | |
Colonel
226
Rep 2,387
Posts |
Quote:
Plus I would not dismiss a dealership saying "we're OK with mods" to get your business now and then tattling on you to BMWNA for brownie points. You'd never know until you needed to. For example mods won't prevent you from getting routine maintenance (say, oil change) under warranty, or other non-engine stuff done. Hell I have heard there is one notorious local dealership that scans these boards to identify cars with mods specifically to deny warranty claims. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2012, 06:16 AM | #21 |
Major General
161
Rep 7,377
Posts |
Read the calibrations notes on cobb site..... Aggressive is ... Well the most aggressive one, than sport than drive.
__________________
07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|