New Cobb Accessport!?! - Page 2

Chris05STi · 08-02-2006, 08:05 AM

I was just saying this to my friend Steve. I wonder: WOULD COBB be willing to accept the older models of the AP for an upgraded one + some money like Valentine does?!?!? I would sooo do it....COBB PLEASE RESPOND HERE!

scubadiver424 · 08-02-2006, 08:09 AM

interested, glad i waited, even though its mostly asthetics

crystal_Imprezav · 08-02-2006, 08:17 AM

I think they will do the trade in program like when the AccessECU reflashes/chips got upgraded to the AP they did some sort of trade in program.

DruMMinStUd06 · 08-02-2006, 08:22 AM

Saw this at Cobb's booth at MOD '06 a few days ago. It should be out this November...and will have a version for the Evo VIII and IX.

***Insane06STi*** · 08-02-2006, 08:28 AM

Does it play mp3s?

j k, looks good and yes for the usb.

***VSGTS14*** · 08-02-2006, 08:56 AM

they have been working on this and everyone stated what it's going to do...

especially the universal thing..so it's not model specific, you just need different firmware probably that they'll have for download

looks really nice and a little smaller...probably a nice screen on it for navigation

looks awesome to me.

**elirentz** · 08-02-2006, 08:56 AM

nope no trade program according to cobb from nasioc.

crystal_Imprezav · 08-02-2006, 09:06 AM

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...5&postcount=33

This makes crystal_imprezav very unhappy:

"As for the new StreetTUNER, it won't be released until AFTER the new AccessPORT becomes available. We WILL offer an upgrade path for existing StreetTUNER users for the new version of the software. "

Looks like another two years before thats coming out.

Chris05STi · 08-02-2006, 09:47 AM

I seriously hope they have a trade in program!! Otherwise I will be TOTALLY PISSED!@!@!@!@!

**La Mer** · 08-02-2006, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris05STi

I seriously hope they have a trade in program!! Otherwise I will be TOTALLY PISSED!@!@!@!@!

I doubt it. what would THEY do with an outdated piece?? Re-use the serial cord??!! lol. If you can't sell, they sure aren't. I think we are SOL with the old AP.

crystal_Imprezav · 08-02-2006, 09:56 AM

According to Trey that wil be a negative. Its suppose to have all the same 'features' as the old accessport but with new hardware. I suppose once it is released they will be upgrading the firmware on the old accessports to allow some of the stuff the new ones have. I'm guessing the new ones are going to cost an arm and leg considering its $645 for the current designs that look like they were made in the 80s.

STinsane · 08-02-2006, 10:00 AM

only if i waited 2 weeks

**La Mer** · 08-02-2006, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystal_Imprezav

According to Trey that wil be a negative. Its suppose to have all the same 'features' as the old accessport but with new hardware. I suppose once it is released they will be upgrading the firmware on the old accessports to allow some of the stuff the new ones have. I'm guessing the new ones are going to cost an arm and leg considering its $645 for the current designs that look like they were made in the 80s.

I agree. But, IF they are going to cost 'an arm and a leg' then the "old" AP's will hold up their resale value. I have a feeling that the "new" AP's WILL be around the same cost (645$), and the "old" will be obsolete except to updates for "old" customers. .02$

***evilSTi7*** · 08-02-2006, 10:06 AM

yep, trey said no to the trade in thing.

Stargazer · 08-02-2006, 10:51 AM

The old APs will not be obsolete because they still will flash the same maps as the new ones. People will not be forced to upgrade and Cobb will continue to support it. The new AP will not give your car any more power than the old ones.

What I understand, is the new AP offers new hardware and a few extra features that will make it easier for Cobb manage (i.e. different model years use same hardware) and hopefully attract an even wider market by appealing to those who don't have an AP already.

People like me who are on the fence and not yet ready to buy one but like the smaller form, the USB connection (I don't have any computers with a serial port), the extra little features, and the fact that if I want to sell it down the road, I'm not limited to selling it to someone with the same model year as my car.

08-02-2006, 08:05 AM	#16
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,065 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (29)	I was just saying this to my friend Steve. I wonder: WOULD COBB be willing to accept the older models of the AP for an upgraded one + some money like Valentine does?!?!? I would sooo do it....COBB PLEASE RESPOND HERE! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-02-2006, 10:51 AM	#30
Stargazer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Cobb Stg1 Fav Mod: I can only choose one? Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 837 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The old APs will not be obsolete because they still will flash the same maps as the new ones. People will not be forced to upgrade and Cobb will continue to support it. The new AP will not give your car any more power than the old ones. What I understand, is the new AP offers new hardware and a few extra features that will make it easier for Cobb manage (i.e. different model years use same hardware) and hopefully attract an even wider market by appealing to those who don't have an AP already. People like me who are on the fence and not yet ready to buy one but like the smaller form, the USB connection (I don't have any computers with a serial port), the extra little features, and the fact that if I want to sell it down the road, I'm not limited to selling it to someone with the same model year as my car. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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08-02-2006, 08:09 AM	#17
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,600 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	interested, glad i waited, even though its mostly asthetics

08-02-2006, 08:17 AM	#18
crystal_Imprezav Spec C Club Car: Slow 05 STi Fav Mod: Loping Idle Location: Chewy's Garage Posts: 1,876 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	I think they will do the trade in program like when the AccessECU reflashes/chips got upgraded to the AP they did some sort of trade in program.

08-02-2006, 08:22 AM	#19
DruMMinStUd06 STI Driver Car: IX MR, '07 GSXR 600 Location: SoCal Posts: 282 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Saw this at Cobb's booth at MOD '06 a few days ago. It should be out this November...and will have a version for the Evo VIII and IX.

08-02-2006, 08:28 AM	#20
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Does it play mp3s? j k, looks good and yes for the usb.

08-02-2006, 08:56 AM	#21
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500 Diesel Fav Mod: a new 09 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,132 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	they have been working on this and everyone stated what it's going to do... especially the universal thing..so it's not model specific, you just need different firmware probably that they'll have for download looks really nice and a little smaller...probably a nice screen on it for navigation looks awesome to me.

08-02-2006, 08:56 AM	#22
elirentz Gold Member Car: 05 STi, 87 325e Fav Mod: ohlins w/RCE springs, sz55 Location: charleston Posts: 561 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	nope no trade program according to cobb from nasioc.

08-02-2006, 09:06 AM	#23
crystal_Imprezav Spec C Club Car: Slow 05 STi Fav Mod: Loping Idle Location: Chewy's Garage Posts: 1,876 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...5&postcount=33 This makes crystal_imprezav very unhappy: "As for the new StreetTUNER, it won't be released until AFTER the new AccessPORT becomes available. We WILL offer an upgrade path for existing StreetTUNER users for the new version of the software. " Looks like another two years before thats coming out.

08-02-2006, 09:47 AM	#24
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,065 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (29)	I seriously hope they have a trade in program!! Otherwise I will be TOTALLY PISSED!@!@!@!@!

08-02-2006, 09:56 AM	#26
crystal_Imprezav Spec C Club Car: Slow 05 STi Fav Mod: Loping Idle Location: Chewy's Garage Posts: 1,876 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	According to Trey that wil be a negative. Its suppose to have all the same 'features' as the old accessport but with new hardware. I suppose once it is released they will be upgrading the firmware on the old accessports to allow some of the stuff the new ones have. I'm guessing the new ones are going to cost an arm and leg considering its $645 for the current designs that look like they were made in the 80s.

08-02-2006, 10:00 AM	#27
STinsane Grassroots STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STI OBP Fav Mod: KW Location: Reno,NV Posts: 526 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	only if i waited 2 weeks

08-02-2006, 10:06 AM	#29
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,356 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	yep, trey said no to the trade in thing.