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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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TX Cobb AP on an AT?

Anyone with an AT running an installed Cobb AP?

If so...where did you get your base map from? Cobb is less than helpful...
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Nope never been done before.










I'm kidding of course. did all of my maps and tuning through MazdaManiac aka jeff Abrams.
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What are your goals/wants for your Rx-8?
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Kane is going to do the tune for me but I have to have a "base" map to be able to install and log data. I am just looking for better throttle response and a smoother idle really. Nothing to complicated....for now...
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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The base map comes with the Cobb unit.

Kane is your friend.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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I bought the Cobb from a club member that had MM tune his Shinka...only 3 maps on the unit and they are all MM MT tunes. No base maps....guess MM deleted them???
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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I don't remember Cobb ever offering a 4port map. 6port MT only
Since Kane is tuning yours, does he have a base 6port (unlocked). if Kane does not, the only way, and i'm probably wrong here, is to get an unlocked un-modified base 6port AT map from MM.

EDIT:

Wait a minute here. I see you have your 8 listed as a 2007 VR. if it is a 2007, it's going to have a 6port AT. I can't frigging read sometimes. Doh.
Still Cobb didn't support 6port AT's. just the 6port MT's.

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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 09Factor
I don't remember Cobb ever offering a 4port map. 6port MT only
Since Kane is tuning yours, does he have a base 6port (unlocked). if Kane does not, the only way, and i'm probably wrong here, is to get an unlocked un-modified base 6port AT map from MM.

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Wait a minute here. I see you have your 8 listed as a 2007 VR. if it is a 2007, it's going to have a 6port AT. I can't frigging read sometimes. Doh.
Still Cobb didn't support 6port AT's. just the 6port MT's.
Thanks 09...

So are you saying that my Cobb AP is worthless? That noone with a 6 port AT is running a Cobb? Or is it that I have NO choice but to go through MM??? I was trying to do everything I could to avoid that.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Unless you can find someone with a unlocked base map for an 07' AT you may be screwed. I would talk to Kane about it and see what your options are. Otherwise you will have to go to MM.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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^^^ what he said.

one of the joys of being an AT owner.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Just wanted to chime in on this thread. I purchased an AP last year for my 06 AT and tuned it myself using Cobb's access tuner race. You have to request a copy from them here:
http://www.cobbtuning.com/accesstune...st-s/70716.htm
I was able to do a basic tune on my RX-8 and improve acceleration and drivability. However, the idle tables do not appear to work properly on the program. I was unable to increase idle through the software. Overall, it was a great investment and now I can shift at 8500 RPM like the manual transmission cars. The 6 speed Aisin automatic can handle it!
Hope this helps!

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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Yeah but he doesn't have a base map to start with.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Yeah but he doesn't have a base map to start with.
The access tuner race program comes with a base map to start with.
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tigersilhouette
The access tuner race program comes with a base map to start with.
For an auto? I didn't thin Cobb had any base maps for the AT. Worth a shot I guess.
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
For an auto? I didn't thin Cobb had any base maps for the AT. Worth a shot I guess.
Yeah Access Tuner Race has a base map for automatics. When you request the program from Cobb, you specify your transmission type and they send you the appropriate program+base map. I've been running my own tune on my 06 automatic for over a year now. Works great! =D
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 05:45 AM
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I didn't know this

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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Apparently neither does Cobb

Originally Posted by Cobb Tuning
Hello,

COBB only made maps for the MT RX8, development was then taken over by a company called Mazdamaniac, so the best bet would be to contact them or see if they have the maps for download on their website.

http://mazdamaniac.com/

Let me know if you have any questions.

Aaron B.
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But it's true, you can order Accesstuner Race for all the AT models; 2004/2005/2006-2008, which will provide you with at least a stock-type base map

http://www.cobbtuning.com/accesstune...st-s/70716.htm

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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by tigersilhouette
Just wanted to chime in on this thread. I purchased an AP last year for my 06 AT and tuned it myself using Cobb's access tuner race. You have to request a copy from them here:
http://www.cobbtuning.com/accesstune...st-s/70716.htm
I was able to do a basic tune on my RX-8 and improve acceleration and drivability. However, the idle tables do not appear to work properly on the program. I was unable to increase idle through the software. Overall, it was a great investment and now I can shift at 8500 RPM like the manual transmission cars. The 6 speed Aisin automatic can handle it!
Hope this helps!

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I got pnwnd. , was relying on MM too much.
time to learn how to tune.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Recieved the software from Cobb today and downloaded. Looks like there is a BASE map already programmed into the software. Saved it to my Map file on my PC then used AP Manager 2.0 software to search for maps...Map is now installed on AP. I just hope the map is right??? Going to install the AP today using the ATR map and keep my fingers crossed...
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
Apparently neither does Cobb




But it's true, you can order Accesstuner Race for all the AT models; 2004/2005/2006-2008, which will provide you with at least a stock-type base map

http://www.cobbtuning.com/accesstune...st-s/70716.htm

TeamGotN00bed

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so this would give you a base map for an AT even if you purchase a used Cobb? It looks like you just have to enter a serial # and basic mods to get a general map to download correct?
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by tigersilhouette
Yeah Access Tuner Race has a base map for automatics. When you request the program from Cobb, you specify your transmission type and they send you the appropriate program+base map. I've been running my own tune on my 06 automatic for over a year now. Works great! =D
Good to know. Thanks.

Originally Posted by jewagr007
Recieved the software from Cobb today and downloaded. Looks like there is a BASE map already programmed into the software. Saved it to my Map file on my PC then used AP Manager 2.0 software to search for maps...Map is now installed on AP. I just hope the map is right??? Going to install the AP today using the ATR map and keep my fingers crossed...
Awesome dude, if you need help just let me know.

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so this would give you a base map for an AT even if you purchase a used Cobb? It looks like you just have to enter a serial # and basic mods to get a general map to download correct?
Yes.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Works like a charm...anyone need help setting it up give me a shout...985-856-8085 and I can walk you through it.

Thanks for everyones help!!!
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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I tuned my own too. You got a 6 speed or 4 speed auto?

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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mperformance
I tuned my own too. You got a 6 speed or 4 speed auto?
6 Speed but I rarely use more than 4....
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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is the cobb actually a feel able difference in power i know they say you need like 10% more power to feel it.
id try to contact mazda maniac see if you can get a base for a at from them
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sick6
is the cobb actually a feel able difference in power i know they say you need like 10% more power to feel it.
id try to contact mazda maniac see if you can get a base for a at from them
Read up...already done through Cobb. I can not garuntee that the Cobb can make a noticable difference but I do feel like since I installed the base map my throttle response is better...nothing to verify this though.
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