Just received my Accessport!

gpa7pk

But I was aware of the errors in my ways. Some of the corrections are now in the pipeline. I'm hoping the RA rotors work out soon with the group buy.

Springs/coilovers are in the next budget cycle.

flashburn

So how exactly do you hook up the Accessport to the ECU? It must be pretty trivial because I haven't been able to find any information/pictures for this.

gpa7pk

You plug it into the OBDll port under the driver side dash and centered by the steering wheel. Easy operation but RTFM.

flashburn

Ah cool, definitely sounds easy enough.

Just trying to decide if it is worth getting it if these are the only mods I'm getting/have:
FI HFC + CBE, NST Pulley kit, and K&N Drop-ins.

And if I do, should I get the custom tune, or just use the supplied map?

TBSS2008

I decided to pull the trigger on the Canned AAM Competition tune. I installed the tune via the Cobb AP two days ago after work. The car feels like its running better in every way.

After adding the HFC and CBE my Z felt sluggish in the low RPM range loss of torque. That has been corrected big time, a lot more hp/tq in the mid and low RPM range. I have the auto and have noticed quicker shift response much smoother engine sounds at any RPM but very smooth at the top 6000-7500 where it use to sound a bit harsh. Every gear seems more useful again due to more hp/tq in the mid and low end.

For those with the 370z 7AT this is a must have if you have bolted on the HFC or Test and CBE. An unexpected plus is the downshifting when in Manual mode. The car use to shift very hard into 2nd then 1st when coming up to a stop sign (Letting the car downshift on its own in Manual Mode). I don’t feel this anymore just nice downshift no abrupt gear change. The Cobb Access Port is a great device loving the data monitoring and performance monitoring; I can finally see what my car is actually doing!

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flashburn

So the Canned tune is specifically from AAM? Does Cobb themselves not have one yet still? I know it isn't up on their site.

TBSS2008

No performance maps (Staged Maps) from Cobb yet. Funny how the company that makes the Access port for the 370z still has no maps for it.

The only Cobb AP Canned tune that I know of is the AAM Competition tune. And to be honest I bet it will still be better then the Cobb Staged tunes when they do come out. I believe the 350z reviews I have read about the staged maps are that they run too rich at WOT. But if they can tweak the VVEL which is what they say is the hold up maybe their tune will perform pretty well. Either way its only $100.00 more for the AAM Competition Canned tune and it is definitely worth it! Plus when Cobb finally gets their maps done for the 370z you can download those as well.

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2008 Trail Blazer SS Black | SuperChips Tune
2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

flashburn

Alrighty, sounds good. I'll look into picking one up when my FI CBE and HFC's are closer to shipping.

gpa7pk

If your budget can stand it I really recommend a set of the Stillen Gen3 CAI's. Then go with the Cobb AP with the AAM Comp mod specific tune. Thats what I did and made my track time (also street) is a new pleasure. The engine smoothes out in the higher RPM ranges and the torque across the range, especially low end is great. Remember, the Cobb AP can be updated with the latest and best, whether AAM Comp or Cobb.

flashburn

I think for now I'm going to stick with the K&N drop-in's. This initial jolt to my wallet is going to be enough for a while.

nuTinmuch

So I'm just gauging interest here, how many people would be interested in e/canned tunes from someone who isn't AAM just to give some diversity?

I've been in contact with a shop near me whose owner used to be the head STi guy for Cobb, so he knows his stuff.

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puckshaw

Competition is always a good thing for consumers. Keeps quality up and prices down

Red370

tell him to play around with the Z's numbers for awhile and see what he can come up with.

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Kastley85891

AKUMA? have they done any Z's yet?

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nuTinmuch

Yeah, Akuma.

Afaik they've done a couple -- I'm good friends with one of their sales guys and he asked me to poke around for interests sake.

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