Cold air flow intake

Ioannis · 08-02-2012, 11:17 PM

Hi guys any recommendations

for a cold air intake ,is it worth it and also any problems with the computer of the car ,or if the rain affect it? Thank you in advance.

Lagunae92 · 08-03-2012, 12:21 AM

I'll put it nicely, as you will get flamed for this....

Grail05 · 08-03-2012, 12:25 AM

AEM cold air is for honda... ðŸ˜*

E90Spacegrey · 08-03-2012, 12:52 AM

you don't not need a cold air intake unless you like to replace the stock airbox with an over priced Carbon fiber one. if you want the engine breath better i would suggest you getting a quality filter. a lot companies sell them aFe or RPI. I have the RPI one and i got the filter and the scoops. some people may argue that RPI scoops are just for the looks, however i like the idea that it may channel the air better into the intake from the front grill.

Leonardo629 · 08-03-2012, 01:57 AM

your car came with an CAI from the factory

edwinm3 · 08-03-2012, 05:44 AM

Not worth it. Drop in filter with stock intake and call it a day

M3PO · 08-03-2012, 12:59 PM

Ever noticed that big scoop on the driver's side of the bumper? Stick your arm in it and tell me where it goes.

s65power · 08-04-2012, 03:21 AM

I would get a drop in filter and call it a day, or the AFE intake.

M3's intake system is brilliantly designed. If you look closely through the hood vent at the correct angle, you can actually see the ground in front of the lower bumper intake duct, through the hood.

Ioannis · 08-08-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

So i guess its not worth it ,just replace with a new filter ,what about the bettr sound from the cold air intake ?

Ioannis · 08-08-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lagunae92

I'll put it nicely, as you will get flamed for this....

I put it nicely also

IMG · 08-08-2012, 10:07 PM

Get K&N drop in filter and save your $$$ .

Ioannis · 08-08-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by img

Get K&N drop in filter and save your $$$ .

I see someone told me that it sounds better !

IMG · 08-08-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yiannis

I see someone told me that it sounds better !

It does sound better cause there is less restriction in the filter,but that doesn't mean that you will be sucking dust and leaves by the aftermarket one.

Ioannis · 08-08-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by img

It does sound better cause there is less restriction in the filter,but that doesn't mean that you will be sucking dust and leaves by the aftermarket one.

So there is not much of a protection you mean?

linabronson · 08-08-2012, 10:46 PM

your car came with an CAI from the factory

IMG · 08-09-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Yiannis

So there is not much of a protection you mean?

Not at all. Just get the drop in K&N and you are good to go

M3PO · 08-09-2012, 05:35 PM

Get a drop in. The protection is nearly as good. K&N is cheaper than all of the other over priced filters.

kaiv · 08-09-2012, 06:12 PM

I love the mild but distinct rawr of my MS stage 2

Lagunae92 · 08-09-2012, 09:09 PM

I have the GruppeM. It's beautiful, and the sound is fantastic. Much better than stock, but I am not sure if that is just the filter or the intake design. Given the price, would I do it again? Maybe not, but I live to pop the good and see it.

LoydAviles · 08-09-2012, 09:27 PM

I have the RPI one and i got the filter and the scoops

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E90Spacegrey Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Space Grey Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	you don't not need a cold air intake unless you like to replace the stock airbox with an over priced Carbon fiber one. if you want the engine breath better i would suggest you getting a quality filter. a lot companies sell them aFe or RPI. I have the RPI one and i got the filter and the scoops. some people may argue that RPI scoops are just for the looks, however i like the idea that it may channel the air better into the intake from the front grill.
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s65power New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	I would get a drop in filter and call it a day, or the AFE intake. M3's intake system is brilliantly designed. If you look closely through the hood vent at the correct angle, you can actually see the ground in front of the lower bumper intake duct, through the hood.
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Get a drop in. The protection is nearly as good. K&N is cheaper than all of the other over priced filters. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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Lagunae92 Captain 74 Rep 753 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	I have the GruppeM. It's beautiful, and the sound is fantastic. Much better than stock, but I am not sure if that is just the filter or the intake design. Given the price, would I do it again? Maybe not, but I live to pop the good and see it. __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|
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