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sumo69 · 17th February 2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Benji Linney GTC

You've been saying that all year lol

update to latest firmware first

http://accessecu.com/support/accessp...nagerSetup.exe

I know, but as I am so pissed about the car being keyed, I need to cheer myself up!

Also, I have heard from a well respected source that NUK have not refused any warranty claims on tuned cars to date.

I updated my AP manager last week - I assume I can run a V3 stage 2 with a Milltek Y pipe and V Power?

D

BenLinney@GTC · 17th February 2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by David.Yu

It will Dave, you won't believe the difference!

But having spoken to Andy Middlehurst yesterday, people forgetting to uninstall Cobbs before servicing (or even worse, sale) is a major problem for HPCs, as the ECU is effectively locked to them.

So for those taking cars in for service, or selling them, remember to uninstall your Cobb first.

Thistle, can't Cobb provide a universal unlock that only a Cobb dealer can apply? It would be a good idea for Cobb to be as dealer-friendly as possible. Might even bring some onboard in due course as cars go out of Nissan warranty etc.

no problems with HPC accessing ecu with consult III on newer v300 Cobb maps

But yes uninstall first is good idea. Sure most owners leave ap in the side pocket/glove box when sending to hpc still

thistle · 17th February 2011, 05:39 PM

David, just take an uninstalled AP, install it on the car, then uninstall it.

David.Yu · 17th February 2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thistle

David, just take an uninstalled AP, install it on the car, then uninstall it.

Ah, so you can install a new one "over" an already installed one?
Good info, I'll pass it on.

Of course those with fuel injectors can't uninstall for servicing, but then again, upgrade to a 006 like I did and you can adjust TCM settings on the move.
A truly remarkable product.

baileyconstruct · 17th February 2011, 07:04 PM

Right I have decided that I am going to get a Cobb in the next few weeks.

Also what y pipe do people recommend?

DWC · 17th February 2011, 08:34 PM

I am also thinking of getting a cobb but am so scared about the warranty thing. I cant wait till its out of warranty then i can do stuff.

Kev@SVM · 17th February 2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by David.Yu

Ah, so you can install a new one "over" an already installed one?
Good info, I'll pass it on.

Of course those with fuel injectors can't uninstall for servicing, but then again, upgrade to a 006 like I did and you can adjust TCM settings on the move.
A truly remarkable product.

dave is thistle saying that? mmmm
kk

Elliott_GTR · 17th February 2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DWC

I am also thinking of getting a cobb but am so scared about the warranty thing. I cant wait till its out of warranty then i can do stuff.

Do it now or you'll get to the three years and wonder why you didnt do it sooner!

Life's too short!

David.Yu · 17th February 2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SVM

dave is thistle saying that? mmmm
kk

What, about the injectors? Yes of course, if the map is set up for bigger injectors, it won't run properly on the stock map.

I didn't know about using another Cobb to wipe an installed one though. Dealers would like to know that.

thistle · 17th February 2011, 10:21 PM

I understand that you can simply install a new AP over an old one but I haven't done it personally. The old AP would have to be returned to Cobb to be used again as it would still show as married to a ghost car.

David.Yu · 17th February 2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thistle

I understand that you can simply install a new AP over an old one but I haven't done it personally. The old AP would have to be returned to Cobb to be used again as it would still show as married to a ghost car.

Yeah I can see how that would be annoying if the HPCs started doing that come service time! But it would be the owners fault for not uninstalling before service (or telling the HPC not to reflash anything).

But when dealing with a sold car, I say it's fair for the dealer to do it.

robsm · 18th February 2011, 12:56 AM

Kev, you'll need to do this on my car. Cobb will need installing over the top of current installation.

thistle · 18th February 2011, 08:41 AM

If the current installation is Ecutek though, don't do it as there were problems installing an AP over Ecutek when it was tried before. I'm not sure how you'd know though, guess you could ask Litchfield.

robsm, did your car have a previous owner that left the AP installed on it but you don't have their AP?

Chris956 · 18th February 2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by David.Yu

Yeah I can see how that would be annoying if the HPCs started doing that come service time! But it would be the owners fault for not uninstalling before service (or telling the HPC not to reflash anything).

But when dealing with a sold car, I say it's fair for the dealer to do it.

I think I would prefer a simple phone call from the HPC rather than them overwriting my maps causing me to send it off to Cobb. Giving the dealer the option to "tinker" worries me.

Kev@SVM · 18th February 2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris956

I think I would prefer a simple phone call from the HPC rather than them overwriting my maps causing me to send it off to Cobb. Giving the dealer the option to "tinker" worries me.

hi yes i also need to know

kk

17th February 2011, 05:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
thistle thistle is aware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Cars owned: R35 Posts: 1,024	David, just take an uninstalled AP, install it on the car, then uninstall it. __________________

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baileyconstruct baileyconstruct is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 232	Right I have decided that I am going to get a Cobb in the next few weeks. Also what y pipe do people recommend? __________________

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DWC DWC is still loving his GTR after 3 years GTROC Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxfordshire/Hampshire Cars owned: R35 GTR/RS4/M3/Leon Fr 550/Mercedes ML 350 Posts: 513	I am also thinking of getting a cobb but am so scared about the warranty thing. I cant wait till its out of warranty then i can do stuff. __________________

17th February 2011, 10:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
thistle thistle is aware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Cars owned: R35 Posts: 1,024	I understand that you can simply install a new AP over an old one but I haven't done it personally. The old AP would have to be returned to Cobb to be used again as it would still show as married to a ghost car. __________________

18th February 2011, 12:56 AM	#27 (permalink)
robsm robsm is unaware they can edit their status Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,180	Kev, you'll need to do this on my car. Cobb will need installing over the top of current installation. __________________

18th February 2011, 08:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
thistle thistle is aware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Cars owned: R35 Posts: 1,024	If the current installation is Ecutek though, don't do it as there were problems installing an AP over Ecutek when it was tried before. I'm not sure how you'd know though, guess you could ask Litchfield. robsm, did your car have a previous owner that left the AP installed on it but you don't have their AP? __________________

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