RPI Scoops and AA Filter Install

GTR-M3 · 08-09-2009, 11:12 PM

Just put in the RPI Scoops and dropped in a AA filter, i must say there is a differance. The scoops fit like a glove, i am happy with the purchase. Guys at RPI did a nice job, they look great. It was a good buy i must say. Here are some pix that i took.

isugoo · 08-09-2009, 11:58 PM

Thanks for sharing pictures but if you can, can you take some more pictures in distance?

I have AW as well and thinking about getting red one just like yours but I wonder how it looks in everyday life.

Thanks again for sharing!

Brosef · 08-13-2009, 11:45 AM

any warranty issues with these? i.e. would the dealer give you a hard time if they noticed them?

Gary@RENN-Spec · 08-13-2009, 01:54 PM

I don't think they'll give you any problems for putting a scoop there. Also, red contrasts nicely with the AW.

elp_jc · 08-13-2009, 01:57 PM

Is there a 'Peter Pan BMW'? Weird name for a BMW dealership

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Lemans_Blue_M · 08-13-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@RENN-Spec

I don't think they'll give you any problems for putting a scoop there. Also, red contrasts nicely with the AW.

Please tell me these come in another color...like BLACK!

Red is not going to work for me at all...

foosh · 08-13-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Is there a 'Peter Pan BMW'? Weird name for a BMW dealership

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Yep, I purchased my first BMW (325e) from Peter Pan in San Mateo, CA in 1986.

Lemans_Blue_M · 08-13-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Is there a 'Peter Pan BMW'? Weird name for a BMW dealership

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Yea, that name sounds like it's made up...

...but there really is a Peter Pan BMW dealership in San Mateo, CA.

FStop7 · 08-13-2009, 03:18 PM

Since it's near San Francisco I'd think it would be named Tinkerbell BMW, not Peter Pan.

Jason@Renn-Spec · 08-13-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemans_Blue_M

Please tell me these come in another color...like BLACK!

Red is not going to work for me at all...

Lol yes, they do come in black too!

C17MooseDriver · 08-14-2009, 02:18 AM

I have the red scoops and they look pretty cool with my AW during the day. performance wise, I haven't noticed any difference at any speeds, but my butt dyno isn't very sensitive.

As for fitment, i had to bend the tab to sit flush so it wasn't 100% fitment.

Nawaaz · 08-14-2009, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the pics! I'm going with the red RPI scoops as well. Red makes it look much more exciting!

IRMthree · 08-17-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

Since it's near San Francisco I'd think it would be named Tinkerbell BMW, not Peter Pan.

LOL

golemite · 08-17-2009, 02:29 AM

I have the red too... look pretty cool when they peek out from under the cf grills. Did you notice a good gain from the air filter ? Considering picking one up.

BMWDEMON · 08-17-2009, 08:40 AM

I might get these...just because there is a slight increase which will compliment the rest of the system...we'll see. Maybe a nice xmas present from the missus.

M

GTR-M3 · 08-17-2009, 11:34 PM

Yes unfortunatly there is a dealership called Peter Pan BMW LOL yea i am not to happy of the name but it's all good. I don't ever go there, to far to go for service, BMW of San Francisco is a lot closer for me.
I am very happy with the scoops the way they look and that they actually function that is combined with AA filter, i've noticed a difference.
They wouldn't void any warrenty, your just directing more air into the intake that's all.

SenorFunkyPants · 08-18-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brosef

any warranty issues with these? i.e. would the dealer give you a hard time if they noticed them?

They might chuckle at you for wasting your money.

FStop7 · 08-18-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants

They might chuckle at you for wasting your money.

o rly

based on... ?

rsmamg · 09-15-2009, 09:12 PM

Does anyone notice a little lost fitment of the scoops after install? I am about to install mine and noticed that the double sided tape and screws might not be enough to secure it very tightly. It might be just fine but it seems like there is a little room for wobble?

any input?

08-09-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
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isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 Dinan M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 iTrader: (51)	Thanks for sharing pictures but if you can, can you take some more pictures in distance? I have AW as well and thinking about getting red one just like yours but I wonder how it looks in everyday life. Thanks again for sharing! __________________ Dinan: Suspension, Software, Intake, Pulley, Struts \| BMW PF: C/F Trims, Splitters, Mirror Caps, Spoiler \| F+R Cameras \| Akrapovic Evo \| RE SSK \| TE37SL PAST: 03.5 Dinan Stage III E46 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 99 E36 M3 \| 03 Nismo R-Tune Z33 Fairlady Z

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FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	Since it's near San Francisco I'd think it would be named Tinkerbell BMW, not Peter Pan. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

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C17MooseDriver Captain Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 833 iTrader: (0)	I have the red scoops and they look pretty cool with my AW during the day. performance wise, I haven't noticed any difference at any speeds, but my butt dyno isn't very sensitive. As for fitment, i had to bend the tab to sit flush so it wasn't 100% fitment. __________________ MODS JL-CF Lip \| JL-CF Diffuser \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| RPI Scoop \| MS Filter \| BMW Performance Spoiler \| ZCP Illuminated Shift Knob \| Lux H8

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golemite Sleeper Drives: B5 S4/E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 278 iTrader: (0)	I have the red too... look pretty cool when they peek out from under the cf grills. Did you notice a good gain from the air filter ? Considering picking one up. __________________ 09 E92 M3 Vanguard Ti Exhaust HRE 20" P47 Eibach Springs RPi Scoops

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Brosef Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,508 iTrader: (3)	any warranty issues with these? i.e. would the dealer give you a hard time if they noticed them?

08-13-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
Gary@RENN-Spec Captain Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 812 iTrader: (4)	I don't think they'll give you any problems for putting a scoop there. Also, red contrasts nicely with the AW.

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elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,912 iTrader: (0)	Is there a 'Peter Pan BMW'? Weird name for a BMW dealership .

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Nawaaz Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . Posts: 4,647 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the pics! I'm going with the red RPI scoops as well. Red makes it look much more exciting!

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BMWDEMON Super modder Drives: E90 M3 & E46 M3 vert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 1,427 iTrader: (1)	I might get these...just because there is a slight increase which will compliment the rest of the system...we'll see. Maybe a nice xmas present from the missus. M __________________ 2005 E46 M3 ZCP - I/B on black- DD modded TCklines, GC s/b, DPE/RAC, Rotora BBK, Evolve CSL/tune 305HP Change! Either Indiv E92 M3 or find a good E92 M3 soon!!!

08-17-2009, 11:34 PM	#16
GTR-M3 Private First Class Drives: 2008 Bmw M3 V8 M-DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Yes unfortunatly there is a dealership called Peter Pan BMW LOL yea i am not to happy of the name but it's all good. I don't ever go there, to far to go for service, BMW of San Francisco is a lot closer for me. I am very happy with the scoops the way they look and that they actually function that is combined with AA filter, i've noticed a difference. They wouldn't void any warrenty, your just directing more air into the intake that's all. __________________ *NO GUTS, NO GLORY! ///M3 TUNER* *PASSION DOES NOT COMPROMISE*

09-15-2009, 09:12 PM	#19
rsmamg Flying First Class Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Posts: 584 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone notice a little lost fitment of the scoops after install? I am about to install mine and noticed that the double sided tape and screws might not be enough to secure it very tightly. It might be just fine but it seems like there is a little room for wobble? any input?

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