So I ordered an EFIdude datalogger. This might only be useful for those with Cobb APs.

IT should be here in aprox 2 weeks, so after I test it out, we could have a meet and I could bring my laptop and we could datalog so some of you can get custom tailored maps.

Let me know what you guys think. Although It might not be so simple as yuo might need to datalog after you get the map to make sure there are no further adjustments that need to be made =)

That's decent of you to offer up the EFI for the communal good. That'll be awesome dude. If it doesn't work with your laptop, let me know and i'll bring mine or plug it into my home computer.

PS Ha ha ... I was just thinking that it'll have to be a midnight meet because of all the WOT 3rd and 4th gear pulls that we will need to do :)

damn now i really need to get a cobb AP. Im thinking i might pick one up next month but i just bought rims and a bunch of other stuff for this month.

That's decent of you to offer up the EFI for the communal good. That'll be awesome dude. If it doesn't work with your laptop, let me know and i'll bring mine or plug it into my home computer.

PS Ha ha ... I was just thinking that it'll have to be a midnight meet because of all the WOT 3rd and 4th gear pulls that we will need to do :)

haha...I was thinking doing 2nd and 3rd gear pulls.

Damn you guys with your APs. No $$ to spend on toys for me :(

Damn you guys with your APs. No $$ to spend on toys for me :(

:banghead: me too...

Who here in Cowtown has the AP? How has it been working for you guys...any noticeable improvements...been thinking about one...have a birthday coming up:lol2:

I think so far it's only Daemos and myself that have it in Calgary.

Personally I find that the car pulls much better in mid-high range. Fuel economy has gone up (roughly 50km extra per fill up) ... mind you it makes you want to floor it all the time because the AFR numbers are so fun to look at ... so I'm thinking my fuel economy would be higher if I actually drove it normally ;)

Drizzt, I keep forgetting to ask you but are you on groundpilots?

Blue, does the AP improve the cooling fan performance?

Yes, the fans turn on at a lower temp...as well with the datalogger we can now get custom tailored maps for maximum fuel efficiency (at cruising/low throttle) and power (wot!)

Now I just gotta find a highflow cat that won't melt and break the bank :|

will it void the warranty since it is an internal change directly on ur pcm? have u ever thought about warranty issue?

As for the warranty, if you take it to the dealer, you can easily swap back to your original OEM flash.

I think so far it's only Daemos and myself that have it in Calgary.

Personally I find that the car pulls much better in mid-high range. Fuel economy has gone up (roughly 50km extra per fill up) ... mind you it makes you want to floor it all the time because the AFR numbers are so fun to look at ... so I'm thinking my fuel economy would be higher if I actually drove it normally ;)

Drizzt, I keep forgetting to ask you but are you on groundpilots?

Hey Blue,
Thanks for the info. Does the AP come pre-tuned or do you have to do it yourself, if so, is it fairly simply to do?:Eyecrazy:
Total cost to get it here?

And no, I am not on groundpilots...

Thanks Blue.

IT should be here in aprox 2 weeks, so after I test it out, we could have a meet and I could bring my laptop and we could datalog so some of you can get custom tailored maps.

Let me know what you guys think.


I think if you were in FL, you could have ordered it yesterday, and be receiving it today, like I did :)

But then again, I had to pay tax since I'm in the same state :(

Hey Blue,
Thanks for the info. Does the AP come pre-tuned or do you have to do it yourself, if so, is it fairly simply to do?:Eyecrazy:
Total cost to get it here?

And no, I am not on groundpilots...

Thanks Blue.

Yea, the AP does come pre-loaded with the Cobb maps (which are poo) and the Mazdamaniac maps (which are rad). All you have to do is to select which map you want, flash the PCM and go driving. I forgot who said it but it goes something along the lines of: the AP is great however it's like a stripper --> you can't help staring at it (while driving) :)
I can't remember exactly how much I paid but it was around $700 (??) including shipping via USPS... you'd have to check his website.

buying a AP from MM no longer gets you custom maps for free...check the website for more details.

buying a AP from MM no longer gets you custom maps for free...check the website for more details.

Uhhhh....

MazdaManiac customers that purchase the Cobb AccessPORT receive application-specific calibrations through the Custom Calibration Service that are customized for your vehicles modifications at no additional charge.
A $299.00 value!

No additional charge = free last I checked.

Uhhhh....



No additional charge = free last I checked.

ooo but he sent some mass email out...stating it's only good for like 6 months or something.

I misread the email then I thought it stated that it would be charge from now on...my bad o_o;

yeah, there's no unlimited service. You pay for an accessport, you get free tuning. His time table is more than enough time to get your car up and running, tuned for NA or FI. If you need more work done later, you have to pay for it. He's being generous enough to extend the service retroactive for all the previous purchases. :)

^^^ Agreed. Unlimited custom maps for hundreds (even thousands) of people is an unreasonable demand of one man's time. From his posts, it seems all he does is check email and work on maps all day.

yeah, there's no unlimited service. You pay for an accessport, you get free tuning. His time table is more than enough time to get your car up and running, tuned for NA or FI. If you need more work done later, you have to pay for it. He's being generous enough to extend the service retroactive for all the previous purchases. :)

Yep, although I wish he made it 5 maps, not and 6 months...but I guess NA wise there isn't much more I can do to the car without
1) cost/hp ratio
2) louder than it already is at WOT (it's REALLY loud)