Cobb and Blowing Engine up

[baileyconstruct]

Hi all,

New to this and just got my R35 as of 12/2/11 after getting rid of my F430.

Its brand new and couldn't justify the additional £14k (brand new no mileage was £56k) for the MY11 edition as I thought for £1500 I can get COBB and a y pipe.

Now I am a bit of a worrier and was wondering how many of you that has COBB and a Y pipe installed the following has happened:

a) Anything happened to the car in terms of breaking down?
b) Did Nissan repair under warranty without question?

Sorry just wanted to know other peoples experience with the accessport and the Y pipe.

[thistle]

The engine and/or transmission can and have failed on standard and tuned cars. Good tuning to a sensible level does not appear to have a notable influence whether this happens.

You'd be very unlucky if this happened, but if it did it could be very costly if your warrranty claim was denied. On the other hand, someone on here put a thread up about how they were given the run around on a standard car with a failed engine too.

[baileyconstruct]

thanks for the reply and its the engine and/or gear box blowing. There was a thread from a guy from lebanon I think whos gearbox went and then engine.

It would just be interesting to find out as when you speak to the people who sell the Cobb accessport they are like "no everything is fine and people have been running it on their 09 GTR's with a boost of 1.5bar with no problems".

Obviously, the warranty is a big gain and is it worth risking it for an additional 60bhp of power?

I think the thing is ultra quick now and its a question that has been bugging me. Another good thing to know is if any of the dealers "turn a blind eye" to known re-maps and just fix the problems under warranty.

[thistle]

I'm not aware of any right hand drive European cars failing at the tune and exhaust level.

Some left hand drive European cars had dodgy bearings, and I heard of another car that blew up but it went far too long without an oil change.

Beyond that, don't list to me as I work for Cobb Tuning

[enshiu]

My JDM version had 3 weeks ago a Engine to GR6 TM driveshaft bearing replaced under warranty. I had to discuss with HPC how to do this and they did cover me by putting the damage on another UK car so I could repair mine for free.My car is just under 3 years(2008.03.01).

As for Cobb AP how much bhp do you want from your car?

If really serious, please discuss with Ben @ GTC how much bhp you would get out from your car.

[Chris956]

Originally Posted by enshiu

My JDM version had 3 weeks ago a Engine to GR6 TM driveshaft bearing replaced under warranty. I had to discuss with HPC how to do this and they did cover me by putting the damage on another UK car so I could repair mine for free.My car is just under 3 years(2008.03.01).

As for Cobb AP how much bhp do you want from your car?

If really serious, please discuss with Ben @ GTC how much bhp you would get out from your car.

Well thats a bit naughty of the HPC . It had better not have been my number plate they used

[Zed Ed]

Originally Posted by enshiu

My JDM version had 3 weeks ago a Engine to GR6 TM driveshaft bearing replaced under warranty. I had to discuss with HPC how to do this and they did cover me by putting the damage on another UK car so I could repair mine for free.My car is just under 3 years(2008.03.01).

What possible incentive to do that, would the HPC have?

[nova5]

I wonder if you can find out what warranty claims have been lodged against your car...?

[Chris956]

Nissan will have everything on file that has happened to your car.

[baileyconstruct]

Thanks for the replies. I think I may go to stage 2 but going to run the car in for a few months and enjoy it in stock.

This way when I get a cobb and y pipe I'll enjoy and feel the difference.

[enshiu]

Originally Posted by Chris956

Nissan will have everything on file that has happened to your car.

At least the rattle is gone because of this bearing

No they did not record anything on me I did not have to pay anything either.

[David.Yu]

You only have to know how many GT-Rs worldwide have been tuned via Cobb AccessPorts to realise how reliable and safe they are.

Unless the tuner has been chasing silly numbers and been too ambitious with the tune, it should not compromise reliability at all.

In fact I would not be surprised to see standard tune cars begin to suffer bore wash long term because they run so rich. A condition that any Cobb tune would correct.

[sumo69]

I think, after having the Cobb in my office cupboard for 15 months, that the time is nigh - perhaps I will load it on my birthday next week as it will be like having a new car!

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[David.Yu]

Originally Posted by sumo69

I think, after having the Cobb in my office cupboard for 15 months, that the time is nigh - perhaps I will load it on my birthday next week as it will be like having a new car!

D

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.

[BenLinney@GTC]

Originally Posted by sumo69

I think, after having the Cobb in my office cupboard for 15 months, that the time is nigh - perhaps I will load it on my birthday next week as it will be like having a new car!

D

You've been saying that all year lol

update to latest firmware first

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