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When most people get a new car they protect it like a newborn. They swaddle it with microfiber towels, avoid driving through puddles and take extra care not to harm their new pride and joy. In the case of brand new supercars, these are usually packed away into garages wrapped in a plastic bubble. But at COBB Tuning Surgeline, we do things a bit differently.

Upon taking posession of his brand new GT-R, Surgeline Tuning head calibrator, Tim Bailey, dumped a can of Torco into the tank, Installed a COBB Tuning AccessPORT with a Stage 1 map and drove to the drag strip.

With just an AccessPORT and a few ounces of Torco to compensate for less than optimal 92 octane fuels, the GT-R with Tim at the wheel was able to continually shave tenths off of an initial 11.7-second pass, eventually posting a 11.3 at 122mph.

Not to rest on this achievement alone, Tim then attended a local open track day the very next morning to put the new Nissan through its paces. Not one to drive straight for too long, he managed to get the big bruiser sideways just enough to the let all the GT-R’s computers know who was boss.

Look for ever more speed from Tim and his GT-R in the very near future as he will be adding a new exhaust system, more tuning and maybe even some larger snails.

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Everyone has to have goals. For some of us it is material in nature, or perhaps meeting certain career aspirations. For Matt Kincaid it has been doing the 1320 dance in less than 11 seconds. This he achieved this weekend with a 10.98 pass at 122mph. This was achieved on street tires, Flaken Azenis 615s, and a mix of E85 and C16 at the Battle of the Imports event held at Woodburn Dragstrip in Woodburn, Ore. Burning up all this fuel and rubber is a complete STI drivetrain swap that features a 2007 STI transmission, a built 2.5-liter block with stock STI heads and a Surgeline Tuning custom-fabricated, rotated-mount 35R setup.

While Matt was able meet his goal of a sub 11-second pass in practice on Saturday, he would be hampered by a failed clutch slave on Sunday with a best run of an 11.1-second pass. After running three runs and unable to keep the clutch engaged, Matt decided that saving the engine and perhaps the clutch would be the better part of valor. This, after making the cut in the quick 16 and then the fast 8 qualifiers. With a working clutch, Matt is convinced that a mid-10-second pass is well within reach as he was able to cut a 1.7 60-foot and was hitting 101mph in the 1/8th mile.

Also running was Tim Bailey in his brand-new, Stage 1 Nissan GT-R. With an off the shelf reflash and some Torco for safety, Tim was able to hit a best time of 11.3-seconds at 122mph. Tim also pulled his black STI out for the event. Driven by Chris Fogg, this car was able to pull a best time of 11.6 seconds but suffered two broken axels which precluded any faster runs. Overall the event was a success for COBB Tuning Surgeline. With a little more luck and some tuning, be sure to see at least Matt and the GT-R solidly into the 10s by next season.

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At COBB Tuning we are never satisfied with “good enough” and we strive to bring our customers the absolute best products possible. To that end, COBB Tuning is rolling out a series of improvements and upgrades to AccessTUNER Race and Pro, AP Manager and AP Updater.

COBB Tuning is currently ramping up to offer 64-bit OS compatibility across our complete range of AccessTUNER software.  AccessTUNER Race and Pro 64-Bit versions are now available for Mazda and Honda applications. This new version of AccessTUNER is compatible with Windows XP 32-Bit, Vista 32-Bit, Vista 64-Bit, Windows 7 32-Bit and Windows 7 64-Bit operating systems.

64-Bit versions of AccessTUNER Race and Pro will be available for Subaru, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Infiniti applications in the upcoming weeks. However, new versions of AccessTUNER for these applications are also available with minor improvements.

APManager and APUpdater 64-bit support is no longer beta and the latest versions are now available for download.

Please note that there are inter-dependencies between these new versions of software. Therefore, AccessTUNER Race/Pro, APManager and APUpdater must all be updated to the latest versions simultaneously to maintain proper functionality and interoperability.

Click the links below for the most up to date software:
Latest version of AccessPORT Updater
Latest version of AccessPORT Manager
Latest versions of AccessTUNER Race (Fill out and submit the survey with the requested information. AccessTUNER Race is now tied to the unique serial number of your AccessPORT, so ensure you enter your AccessPORT serial number along with the make and model of your vehicle accurately. It can take up to 24 hours to process the request, so please plan accordingly. Once the software is built for your AccessPORT, an email will be sent to the email address you provided with the download link. The link will expire after 24 hours.)

*Please note that due to the driver changes, the installation procedures have changed.

• You must follow all the steps in order to get the drivers updated properly.
• You MUST choose choose “Yes” to AP Driver installer and COBB Dongle installer.
• You will need to have the dongle (for AccessPORT Version 2) plugged in DURING INSTALLATION of the COBB Dongle installer to properly set the driver in the dongle.

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Akuma Motorsports in Morganville, NJ is a new COBB Pro Tuner for all AccessPORT equipped vehicles.

Location: 762 Texas Rd., Morganville, NJ 07751
Phone: +732-970-9009
Website: AkumaMotorsports.com

Car Planet Ltd located Warrington, Cheshire, GB is also a new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Nissan GT-Rs.

Location: Unit 2 Farrell St., Warrington, Cheshire, GB
Phone: +44 192 541-4199
Website: CarPlanetLtd.co.uk

Nxgen of Johannesburg, South Africa is another new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Nissan GT-Rs.

Location: 5 Thora Crescent, Wynberg, Johannesburg 2090, South Africa
Phone: +27 1126 26433

Dubike Trading in Dubai, UAE is yet another new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Nissan GT-Rs.

Location: Al-Aweer Rd., Dubai 51095 UAE
Phone: 360-260-2675

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COBB Tuning announces the availability of the Limited Edition Secondary Oil Cooler kit for the Nissan GT-R R35. The COBB Secondary Oil Cooler reduces high engine oil temperatures that occur during extreme driving conditions. This kit utilizes an auxiliary oil cooling core that seamlessly integrates with the OEM oil cooling system, significantly reducing oil temperatures without compromise. Whether pounding around the racetrack or canyon carving during blistering heat, the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler lets your GT-R keep its cool.

Additional horsepower, high ambient temperatures, high altitude and aggressive driving can all contribute to elevated oil temperature. Lower oil temperature ensures better engine protection and longer engine life. Extensive racing and testing data shows that the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler is capable of reducing oil temperatures from extreme peaks of 130C/266F (OEM redline) to acceptable operating temperatures in the 110C/230F range.

This elegantly engineered kit sits opposite the OEM oil cooler in the unused driver side bumper duct. The design is optimized to work with the OEM oil cooler duct, which is included in this kit. Oil flow return from the OEM oil cooler is diverted to the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for an additional oil cooling stage before being redirected back to the OEM oil return.

Execution of the COBB Secondary Oil Cooler kit leaves nothing to be desired. A Mocal air-to-oil core is used for efficiency and durability. The core is mounted to the chassis using a custom CAD designed powdercoated bracket that is designed to work with the included OEM oil cooler duct. The adaptor fittings are custom CAD designed and CNC machined aluminum with black anodizing. All hose ends are high quality aluminum -10 AN fittings with an attractive black and titanium anodized finish. Hoses are preassembled using smooth bore, lightweight synthetic rubber interiors with black nylon overbraid and encased in XRP Fyrefoil 2 radiant heat shielding for additional thermal resistance. The replacement gaskets are Nissan OEM parts.

The Limited Edition COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for the Nissan GT-R R35 is the most comprehensive solution for managing engine oil temperature.  Install a COBB Secondary Oil Cooler on your GT-R R35 and drive at the limit without distraction.

* NOTE: The COBB Secondary Oil Cooler for the Nissan GT-R requires relocation of the windshield washer bottle.

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Version 1 of the COBB Tuning AccessPORT will reach End of Life on October 1st, 2009. This means that repair service and technical customer support (telephone/email/forums) will no longer be offered for the Version 1 AccessPORT after October 1st, 2009. Version 1 AccessPORT maps and documentation will remain on the COBB Tuning website, and the COBB Tuning Forums catering to Version 1 AccessPORT will remain available to the community.

COBB Tuning currently offers an AccessPORT Trade-In Program. You may return your Version 1 AccessPORT (functioning or not) and receive a $200 credit good towards the purchase of any Version 2 AccessPORT. The AccessPORT Trade-In Program will continue to remain in effect after October 1st, 2009.  If your Version 1 AccessPORT fails for any reason after the October 1st, 2009 cut-off, you can still take advantage of the COBB Tuning AccessPORT Trade-In Program.

If you’ve been on the fence about trading in your old AccessPORT, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great discount and retain COBB Tuning’s outstanding customer support.

Please note that the COBB Tuning AccessPORT Trade-In Program is only offered directly through COBB Tuning and is not available through COBB Tuning dealers. More information on the AccessPORT Trade-In Program can be found on the COBB Tuning website here.

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Sumo Power in Rye, E. Sussex, UK is a new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Nissan GT-Rs.

Location: Harbour Road, Rye, E. Sussex TN31 7TE, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1797 222281
Website: SumoPower.com

Dentist Mapped in Fowlis, Scotland is also a new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Nissan GT-Rs.

Location: 4 Osprey Rise, Fowlis, Dundee DD2 5GF, Scotland
Phone: +44 1382 226226
Website: DentistMapped.com

Dodson Motorsport of Auckland, New Zealand is still another new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Nissan GT-Rs.

Location: 20 Poland Rd, Glenfield, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 4413635
Website: DodsonMotorsport.com

Cork Sport Performance in Vancouver, WA is a new COBB Pro Tuner for AccessPORT equipped Mazda RX-8s as well as an AccessPORT dealer.

Location: 3315 NE 112th Ave, B-80, Vancouver, WA 98682, USA
Phone: 360-260-2675
Website: CorkSport.com

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COBB Tuning Plano is hosting a Dyno Day for Mitsubishi EVO enthusiasts. Bring your EVO to the event and get on the dyno for a nominal fee, display your EVO in the Show & Shine, or just hang out, watch the show and enjoy free food and beverages.

COBB Tuning Plano uses an in-ground Mustang AWD dyno, so getting cars on and off the dyno is quick and easy. There are only 20 spots available for dyno pulls, so if you’d like to see your EVO on the rollers, get in touch with COBB Tuning Plano ASAP at 214-291-3020 or plano@cobbtuning.com and reserve your session today.

Click here to learn more!

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The corn juice junkies at COBB Tuning Plano wanted to see just what kind of power could be made on an mostly stock STI with just the addition of E85. The test car was a 2005 STI with a stock turbocharger, a turboback exhaust and a high-flow intake. In order to run E85, the fuel system does need to be upgraded and to that end a set of Deatschwerks 850cc injectors were installed, along with a Walbro 255lph fuel pump.

The end results were impressive, 350whp and 412lb/ft of torque! E85 not only cools the combustion chamber allowing tuners to run more timing, but it also carries much of it’s own oxygen into the combustion chamber allowing the production of more power, it also is the equivalent of 105 octane gasoline, again allowing the tuner to be more aggressive with the tune.

The STI was tuned with a COBB Tuning AccessPORT and thanks to the AccessPORT’s ability to carry multiple maps and easily switch between calibrations with the press of a button, this STI is a true flex-fuel car and can be run easily on both gasoline and E85.

For more information on the COBB Tuning AccessPORT or other COBB Tuning products or to learn more about getting your car tuned on E85, visit the COBB Tuning Website or call 801-713-0035. To contact COBB Tuning Plano call 214-291-3020. To contact COBB Tuning Surgeline visit Surgeline Tuning or call 503-670-9500.

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Cobb Tuning has just released an Off-The-Shelf (OTS) map for 06+ Honda Civic Si’s equipped with an AccessPORT and the T1R Carbon Intake. Click on the dyno chart to compare power output with the T1R Carbon Intake before and after the AccessPORT tune. Note that this

Testing on our AWD Mustang Dyno (at over 4000 feet of elevation) showed the following power output:

Peak HP gain of 9hp at 7,800rpm. Peak torque gain of 9 ft-lbs of torque at 6,400rpm.

Avg gain of 11hp and 6ft-lbs across entire rev range.

Max gain of 18hp and 18ft-lbs was seen at 5780 rpm.

This and other maps are available for download from the the COBB Tuning AccessPORT Map Database for the 06″ Honda Civic Si.

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