There is no v3

There is a v1 and v2 and v2b.

V2 connects to the obd2 connector by mini USB , v2b has a obd2 connector with plug built in

-john

 

^^^ Lol. 2011 post.

It's about time for an upgrade. The old screen looked like it was from the 70's.

 

NOW there is a V3.

Accessport



(Old thread bump.)

 

Take it to the next level

 

Take it to the next level
Image Link

I have this cable from my last car build...debating if I should sell it or not.

 

I like the multi-gauge function on the v3. Might just buy it for that feature. Does anyone know if it will display multi-gauge data with the stock map?

 

You mean using it for the gauge function without flashing the ecu? I know for the v2 ap you had to reflash to use the real time data display

 

Break down the practical benefits, please. I log with my laptop and the screen on my V2 is too small for any practical use (for me.) So, besides a bigger, better screen, and more memory, what's the benefit to forking over 325 bones for trade-in?

Better data logging capabilities? What does the added memory do for us?

This may be on the site, so please forgive my laziness if so; I'm on travel now and plan to look into this more when I return.

 

I'm also curious about this. Are there any additional performance benefits?

 

Well here is my 15 Min review of the new V3 on my 2011 STI. Purchased at the Big Northwest Meet on July 28th. Hope the HD kicks in on YouTube.....there was an export issue with my Premier so I hope it ends up working if not I will replace....either way here you go


2011 STI COBB Tuning V3 Sub-003 Accessport Review - YouTube

 

Thanks for making the video, I'm sold on selling my v2 now.

 

Glad to do it........I am just hoping that the HD gets approved soon

 

A close up view of the V3 during pulls with 1, 3 & 6 gauges

COBB V3 Accessport Review Close-Up 1, 3 & 6 Gauges - YouTube

 

What I would love to see but probably wont get:
1. video out or a better way to integrate - would be nice to view on in-dash or some method to integrate it better than mounting it somewhere. essentially reduce clutter
2. Input for wideband. How many times when your logging does your laptop die or go to sleep?
would also be nice to monitor wideband without another gauge

 

+ smartphone integration with voice control

 

Landscape mode?
surely someone can quickly develop a clock bezel that could integrate it better.
Like this: Cobb AP Dismantle and Mount in Clock Pod - NASIOC

 

Does anyone know if the V3 remembers the last used gauges when powered on or has an auto on/off feature?

 

yes. it does

 

To Cobb: any way you guys can do a 100 octane stage 2 race gas map??? Or how about an E85 Map?? I would think the race gas map would be very popular especially if it was an option for stage 1 and stage 2 maps that have already been well established as far as what components are needed for them...adding a more aggressive tune for these stages to take advantage of 100 octane fuel would be nice.

 

We've had race gas maps in the past and it turns out they were not very popular. E85 maps are something that we would be more likely to look into down the road, although this would require aftermarket injectors.

Bill

 

You're in luck... Cobb sells ID1000's.

 

The cobb unit wins for convenience. If we could use android to talk to the J2354 interface (Already been done via different hardware), we could have an OS form of an AP. I've peeked into the interface documentation, and it wouldnt be that hard. Problem is that I hate java, and therefore am not the developer needed to make an android app. I could support said developer, perform unit testing / regression testing, but we still need a mobile device developer to do the heavy lifting.

 

If we could use android to talk to the J2354 interface (Already been done via different hardware), we could have an OS form of an AP. I've peeked into the interface documentation, and it wouldnt be that hard. Problem is that I hate java, and therefore am not the developer needed to make an android app. I could support said developer, perform unit testing / regression testing, but we still need a mobile device developer to do the heavy lifting.

There is someone on IWSTI who can do this I'm sure of it. We just need to find him. I will sell him parts under cost for life for his efforts of making this great idea a reality

If there are any ideas of how to make it profitable that is another area where I'd be open to suggestions, but if it's just completely open source and free for everyone that would be ideal. There just needs to be some sort of motivation for someone to put the time into developing this and under cost parts is the best I've really got.

-Geoff

 

A few years ago when Cobb was asking customer advice on the next AP, I was telling them to go to a smart phone setup. My APv2 does just as you said, it sits in the glove box or not in the car at all. Did I ever mention that it's a cheap POS for the money?

With that said, I'd like to see this happen as well... And not from Cobb. I haven't been a fan of Cobb since the BS they pulled with the v3 release (only to find out from a friend that they did the same when the v2 was released).

 

+1 for the smart phone app, I really hope this happens. Id be all over it.

 

found this app for android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=Scantech.CarGaugePro&hl=en

although it looks like it may be primarily for domestics... there is a lite version thats free. anyone tried it?

 

at first glance... the smart phone app seems like an excellent idea and why would anyone want some type of stand alone unit when we could just use our smart phone....???

after thinking about it more.....
I have my v3 mounted when i drive, all the time... and thats how i like it.
I dont want to have to grab it when my boss calls me, or start clicking around on it when pandora is not playing what i want, or when im trying to send a text, or email.... or.. or.. etc.

Next thing you know, i would be at the house and my "cobb" smartphone, just turned into me screwing around with other stuff and it being useless as an access port.

Cobb.... for me, the stand alone is good.

 

If rather take 2 seconds to open an app than spend $650...

 

when vendors fight

Image Link

Haha which one am I? We're talking about a company with 50+ employees vs a company with 2 employees, so I am extremely outgunned here.

-Geoff

 

I will be having my motor rebuilt by a Cobb Authorized Vendor in January, and I suppose because of this I MUST have an AP for him to tune the new enigine? If that is true I suppose it comes down to $400+ for a used V2 or the extra half weeks pay for V3. Advice for me?

 

I like to see data as well. I much prefer the idea of an app that can do that like the AP though... That being said if one does not get made soon may trade in my V2... Or get some more gauges...

 

Just out of curiosity if you bought more gauges what gauges would you get? Not brand, but what would they monitor?

 

For daily driving I already have the OEM boost gauge, but I'm particularly interested in monitoring oil temp and pressure. I don't know enough about some of the more technical parameters to gain anything from monitoring them yet. I'm also a little interested in a coolant temp gauge since most OEM coolant gauges basically just say cold, warm and too hot... But that is not a priority.

 

As I learn more about AF ratios and knock and such, I may end up wanting to monitor those as well...

 

i have the v3 set up with the 6 gauge layout.
- AF Learning
- Boost
- Knock sum #4
-Intake temp
-fine knock learn
-feedback knock


what i really like about the set up is i can drive... i can blast and then i can look down and quickly see the "limit" of each gauge.
I can see my high boost, i can see how much timing it pulled, etc, etc....
I dont have to hook up cables, click log on a laptop, etc etc...

its nice and easy.

for example... if i get some bad gas i instantly know.
i spot it... then cruise till its gone.